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JOURNAL OF THE
1972
GENERAL CONFERENCE
OF
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Volume I
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JOURNAL
OF THE
1972
GENERAL CONFERENCE
OF
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Volume I
HELD AT
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
April 16-28, 1972
Edited by
JOHN L. SCHREIBER, Journal Editor
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church
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CERTIFICATION
This certifies that the following pages constitute the
Official Journal of the 1972 General Conference of The
United Methodist Church, held at Atlanta, Georgia, April
16-28, 1972, including the Officers, Personnel, Commissions,
Committees, Representatives on Boards and Commissions
that acted during the Conference, or were elected by them,
proceedings of business, communications, and other mat-
ter ordered printed by the General Conference.
The General Conference Secretary
The United Methodist Church
CONTENTS
Page
Title Page 3
Certification of Journal 4
Table of Contents 5
Hosts, Commission on Entertainment, 1972 7
Local Atlanta Hosts 8
Offices and Meeting Rooms 9
Council of Bishops of the United Methodist
Church 10
Conference of Methodist Bishops (Bishops
OR Heads of Autonomous Churches) 12
The Judicial Council 13
Officers and Committees, 1972 General
Conference 15
Secretarial Staff 15
Ballots and Tellers 16
Standing Administrative Committees 20
Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy 23
Personnel of the General Conference 28
Alphabetical List of Delegates 116
Alphabetical List of Reserve Delegates 134
Standing Legislative Committees (Membership) . . .154
Plan of Organization and Rules of Order 179
Episcopal Address 205
Journal
Sunday, April 16, 1972, Evening 223
Monday, April 17, 1972, Morning 229
Afternoon 267
Tuesday, April 18, 1972, Morning 279
Wednesday, April 19, 1972, Morning 297
Thursday, April 20, 1972, Morning 322
Friday, April 21, 1972, Morning 343
Saturday, April 22, 1972, Morning 366
Monday, April 24, 1972, Morning 388
Evening 404
Tuesday, April 25, 1972, Morning 417
Afternoon 428
Evening 439
Wednesday, April 26, 1972, Morning .447
Afternoon 463
Evening 476
Thursday, April 27, 1972, Morning .488
Afternoon 504
Evening 515
Friday, April 28, 1972, Morning 532
Afternoon 554
Evening 572
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Appendix
I. Vote on Constitutional Amendments 601
II. Decisions of Judicial Council 605
III. Devotional Addresses and Sermons 721
IV. Reports of Administrative Committees 779
V. Reports of Standing Legislative Committees1038
VI. Reports to the General Conference 1667
Index 2075
HOSTS
Editor's Note: These addresses are as they were at the 1972 General
Conference.
(Italics denote ministers other than bishops)
COMMISSION ON ENTERTAINMENT
AND PROGRAM OF
The 1972 General Conference
The United Methodist Church
Chairman: A. G. Jefferson, Allied Arts Bldg., Lynchburg, Va. 24504
Vice-Chairman: (Facilities) Marion R. Walker, 2751 Poli St., Ven-
tura, Calif, 93003
Vice-Chairman : (Program) Irving L. Smith, 3133 N. W. 19th St.,
Oklahoma City, Okla. 73107
Secretary: Gene E. Sease, Indiana Central College, Indianapolis,
Indiana 46227
Business Manager: Norman L. Conard, 1200 Davis St., Evanston,
Illinois 60201
Class of 1972
Bosshardt, Floyd E., 2310 Taft St., N.E., Minneapolis, Minn. 55418
Bozeman, W. Scott, 411 W. Turner St., Clearwater, Florida 33516
Chittum, John W., 722 N. Bever St., Wooster, Ohio 44691
Epps, A. C, 181 Ashby, S. W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314
Hall, Carl C, 46 Edgehill, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
Hole, J. Wesley, 5250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90029
Myers, Paul E., 2908 Union Ave., Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Tuell, Jack M., 401 W. 33rd St., Vancouver, Washington 98663
Young, J. Otis, 1661 North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois
60068
Class of 1976
Beatty, William M., Route 1, Box 734, Hopwood, Pennsylvania 15445
Cole, Thomas W., 124 S. W. 23rd St., Gainesville, Florida 32601
Jefferson, A. G., Allied Arts Bldg., Lynchburg, Virginia 24505
Sease, Gene E., Indiana Central College, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
Smith, Irving L., 3133 N. W. 19th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73107
Strosahl, M. Stanford, 2231 E. Luther Road, Janesville, Wise. 53545
Walker, Marion R., 2751 Poli St., Ventura, Calif. 93003
Ex-Officio
Brawner, R. Bryan (Treasurer), 1200 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois
60201
Conard, NoT-man L. (Convention Bureau), 1200 Davis St., Evanston,
Illinois 60201
Hole, J. Wesley (Secretary), 5250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles,
Calif. 90029
COMMITTEES
Executive: A. G. Jefferson, Marion R. Walker, Irving L. Smith, Gene
E. Sease, J. Otis Young, Norman L. Conard, R. Bryan Brawner,
A. C. Epps, J. Wesley Hole.
Facilities: Marion R. Walker, Chairman; Norman L. Conard, William
M. Beatty, W. Scott Bozeman, A. C. Epps, J. Wesley Hole, John
W. Chittum, A. G. Jefferson.
Program: Irving L. Smith, Chairman; Thomas W. Cole, Gene E.
Sease, Jack M. Tuell, J. Otis Young, A. G. Jefferson, Paul E. Myers,
Bishop D. Frederick Wertz, Bishop Paul V. Galloway.
Finance: J. Otis Young, Chairman; R. Bryan Brawner, J. Wesley
Hole, Gene E. Sease, Irving L. Smith, Marion R. Walker, A. G.
Jefferson, Norman Conard.
Badges: Carl C. Hall, Chairman; William R. Beatty, M. Stanford
Strosahl.
Fraternal Delegates: Floyd E. Bosshardt, Chairman; W. Scott Boze-
man, John W. Chittum.
Literature: Marion R. Walker, Chairman; J. Wesley Hole, Paul E.
Myers.
Guest Seating: A. C. Epps, Chairman; Floyd E. Bosshardt, Carl
C. Hall.
Housing: John W. Chittum, Chairman; Thomas W. Cole, Floyd E.
Bosshardt, M. Stanford Strosahl.
Seating of Delegates : Officers of the Commission.
General Conference Secretary Administration: William M. Beatty,
Chairman; A. G. Jefferson, R. Bryan Brawner, J. Otis Young,
Gene E. Sease.
LOCAL ATLANTA OFFICERS
AND COMMITTEES
Honorary Chairmen Bishop John Owen Smith
D. W. Brooks
General Chairman & Executive Director Gene Carroll
Vice-Chairman & Legal Counsel Albert Sidney Jonson
Secretary C. S. Stinson
Treasurer Wardlaw W. Moore
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Arrangements Division: Adolphus Dickerson, Charles Williams
Auditorium: Neil Ponder, C. B. Gopher
Badges : W. Lowry Anderson, John Watt
Communications : C. A. Scott, Guy Sharpe
Ushers & Pages: J. E. Lowery, Joe B. Dekle
Worship Center: Jackson Braddy, Anna W. Robinson
International Fellowship Center: Charles Jackson, William Starnes
Equipment Division: Dan F. Brewster, Robert Stovall
First Aid : Lewis Davis
Equipment Procurement: Willis Jackson
Post Office : Wilton Moulder
Secretarial Personnel : Virginia Dickerson, Jeanne Page
Program Division: F. W. Montgomery, William A. Tyson
Communion : Charles Wilson, Jonathan Jackson
Music: John Dressier
Pulpit Assignments: Robert V. Ozment, C. S. Stinson
"Georgia Night": Thomas Whiting, J. P. Brawley
Entertainment Division : Sam Coker, George L. Zorn
Coffee Hour: Randy Pollard
Reception : Bevel Jones, Oswald P. Bronson
Transportation & Tours : H. Dan Rice, Elroy Embry
Women's : Caroline Drinkard
Housing & Registration Division: W. Candler Budd, R. W. Moore
Finance Division: D. W. Brooks, Louis Rivers
OFFICES AND MEETING ROOMS
Room Assignments for General Conference 1972
Civic Center Building
Plenary Session Main Hall
Communion Main Hall
First Floor
Bishop's Room Room 100
Treasurer's Office Room 101
Council on World Service and Finance Room 101
General Conference Secretary Room 102
Daily Christian Advocate Room 103
Bishops Wives Room Room 104
Information Counter Lobby
Registration Lobby
Post Office Lobby
First Aid Lobby Room 105
Transportation Counter Lobby
Daily Christian Advocate Sales Lobby
Second Floor
Publishing House Sales Room 200
Friendship Lounge Lobby
Overseas Delegates Lounge Lobby
Plenary Session Recorder Room 201
Secretary Pool Room 202
Press, Radio and Television Room 203
Daily Christian Advocate Sales Room 200
UNITED METHODIST CENTER BUILDING
Judicial Council Bishop's Conference Room
Commission on Entertainment and Program 4th Floor
Conference Room
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Structure Study Commission
ST. MARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ALL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES
Christian Social Concerns Room 101
Conferences Room 306
Education Room 204
Lay Activity and Church Finance Room 305
Membership and Evangelism Room 206
Clergy Room 303
Missions Room 205
Pensions Chapel
Communications and Publications Room 202
Health and Welfare Room 203
Ecumenical Affairs Room 109
Judicial Administration, Enabling Acts and Legal
Forms Room 210
Local Church Room 201
Rituals and Orders of Worship Room 105
ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL BODIES
THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
President: Bishop Paul Hardin, Jr.
Vice President: Bishop 0. Eugene Slater
Secretary: Bishop Roy H. Short,
EFFECTIVE BISHOPS
Allen, L. Scott, 502 Gay Street, S. W.; Suite 314, Knoxville, Tennessee
37902
Alton, Ralph T., 325 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590
Andreassen, Harry P., Caixa Postal 68-C, Luanda, Angola
Armstrong, A. James, Berkshire Plaza, 405 N. W. Eighth Ave.,
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401
Borgen, Ole E., Sibyllagatan 18, III, 114-42 Stockholm, Sweden
Cannon, William R., Methodist Bldg., 1307 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh,
N. C. 27605
Carleton, Alsie H., First National Bank Bldg., Suite 1201, 5301
Central Ave. E, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
Copeland, Kenneth W., 5215 S. Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002
Ensley, F. Gerald, 395 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Ferrer, Comelio, 900 United Nations Avenue, Box 756, Manila,
Philippines
Finger, H. Ellis, Jr., Room 415, 95 White Bridge Rd., Nashville,
Tennessee 37205
Frank, Eugene M., 835 Oleta Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
Galloway, Paul V., 723 Center Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Golden, Charles F., P. 0. Box 467, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco,
Cal. 94101
Goodson, W. Kenneth, 1801 Sixth Avenue, N., Birmingham, Alabama
35203
Granadosin, Paul, Box 87, Baquio City, Philippines
Haertel, Armin, 8020 Dresden, Wiener Strasse 56, Germany DDR.
Hardin, Paul, Jr., 1420 Lady Street, Columbia, S. C. 29201
Henley, James W., P. O. Box 1747, 127 Lake Hollingsworth Drive,
Lakeland, Florida 33802
Howard, J. Gordon, 1701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19103
Hunt, Earl G., Jr., 310 Cole Bldg., 207 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte,
N.C. 28204 , „ . ,.
Joshi, R. D., 13 Sankli Street, Byculla, Bombay 8, India
Kaebnick, Hermann W., 3 Riverside Office Center, 2101 N. Front
Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Kearns, Francis E., 1226 Market Avenue, North, Canton, Ohio 44714
Kennedy, Gerald H., 5250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California
90029
Lance, Joseph R., 37 Cantonment Road, Lucknow, U. P., India
Loder, Dwight E., 2111 Woodward Avenue, Francis Palms Bldg., 8th
Floor, Detroit, Michigan 48201
Lord, John Wesley, 100 Maryland Avenue, N. E., Washington, D. C.
20002
Mathews, James K., 581 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Milhouse, Paul W., 606 Cravens Bldg., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73102
Mitchell, Eric, Bishops Lodge, Abid Road, Hyderabad, A. P., India
10
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Moore, Noah W., Jr., 2641 N. 49th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
Mueller, Reuben H., Box 88188, Mapleton Station, Indianapolis,
Indiana 46208
Muzorewa, Abel T., 3 Marimba Park, P. 0. Southerton, Salisbury,
Rhodesia
Nagbe, S. Trowen, Sr., P. 0. Box 1010, Monrovia, Liberia
Nichols, Roy C, 408 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 15222
Pagura, Federico, Seminario Teologio Metodista, Apartado 78,
Alejuela, Costa Rica, S. A.
Pendergrass, Edward J., Methodist Bldg., 321 Mississippi Street,
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Pope, W. Kenneth, P. 0. Box 8124, Dallas, Texas 75205
Pryor, Thomas M., 77 W. Washington St., Chicago, Illinois 60602
Schaefer, Franz W., P. 0. Box 135, C.H-8026, 69 Badenerstrasse,
Zurich, Svi^itzerland
Shaw, A. J., 12 Boulevard Road, Delhi 6, India
Short, Roy H., 1115 S. Fourth Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40203
Shungu, John Wesley, B. P. 560, Luluabourg, Congo
Slater, O. Eugene, P. O. Box 28509, 535 Bandera Rd., San Antonio,
Texas 78284
Smith, J. Owen, 159 Forrest Avenue at Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta,
Ga., 30303
Sommer, C. Ernst, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Strasse 8, D-6 Frankfurt
(Main) 1, Germany
Sparks, W. Maynard, 800 Olympic National Bldg., 920 Second Avenue,
Seattle, Washington 98104
Stowe, W. McFerrin, 4201 W. Fifteenth Street, Topeka, Kansas 66604
Stuart, R, Marvin, 2200 S. University Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80210
Taylor, Prince Albert, Jr., One Palmer Square, Room 341, Princeton,
N. J. 08540
Thomas, James S., 1019 Chestnut St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Walton, Aubrey G., 1915 American Bank Bldg., 200 Carondelet St.,
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Ward, W. Ralph, 3049 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York 13224
Washburn, Paul A., 122 W. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota
55404
Webb, Lance, The United Methodist Church, 501 E. Capitol Avenue,
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Wertz, D. Frederick, 900 Washington Street, East, Charleston, West
Virginia 25301
Wicke, Lloyd C, United Methodist Center, 210 Boston Post Road,
Rye, New York 10580
Zunguze, Escrivao A., Caixa Postal 2640, Lourenco Marques,
Mozambique
RETIRED BISHOPS
Barbieri, Sante, Casilla 5296, Correro Central Buenos Aires, Argen-
tina
Brashares, Charles W., 422 Davis St., Evanston, 111. 60201
Corson, Fred P., 2601 Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130
Dodge, Ralph E., 3657 W. Nichols St., Springfield, Mo. 65803
Franklin, Marvin A., 758 Pinehurst St., Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Garber, Paul N., 1 Rue de Colombier, Geneva, Switzerland
Garrison, Edwin R., Carriage Green Apts., C-9, 4507 W. Main St.,
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 .. „ . ., .
Harmon, Nolan B., 998 Springdale Road, N. E., Atlanta, Georgia
30306 . » . „ XT 11
Heininger, Harold R., 133 W. Franklin Ave., Apt. 7, Naperville,
Illinois 60540 ^, . ,^ ,^^
Herrick, Paul M., 2928 Rugby Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45405
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Holloway, Fred G., 1301 N. Harrison St., Wilmington, Delaware 19806
King, Willis J., 4834 Prentiss Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70126
Ledden, W. Earl, 4201 Mass. Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. 20016
Love, Edgar A., 2416 Montebello Terrace, Baltimoi-e, Maryland 21214
Martin, Paul E., Preston Tower, Apt. 407, 6211 W. Northwest
Highway, Dallas, Texas 75225
Martin, William C, Quapaw Towers, Apt. 9 M, 9th and Ferry Sts.,
Little Rock, Ark. 72202
Mondol, Shot K., 425 Dayton Towers Dr., Apt. 7 H, Dayton, Ohio
45410
Moore, Arthur J., 1391 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Nail, T. Otto, Methodist Church, Metropole Bldg., 7th Floor, 57
Peking Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong BCC
Newell, Frederick B., 41 Crocus Lane, Heritage Woods, Avon, Conn.
06001
Northcott, H. Clifford, The Georgian, 422 Davis Street, Evanston,
Illinois 60201
Pickett, J. Waskom, 903 Dearborn Towers, 22700 Garrison Ave.,
Dearborn, Michigan 48124
Raines, Richard C, Glen Glorious, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636 (June
1-Oct. 1)
1438 S. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 (Oct. 1-June 1)
Reed, Marshall R., Box 801, Chelsea Retirement Home, Chelsea, Mich.
48118
Rockey, Clement D., 3470 Mill Street, Eugene, Oregon 97405
Singh, Mangal, 94 Civil Line, Bareilly, U.P., India
Smith, W. Angle, Terrace House, Apt. 8 F., 3131 Maple Avenue,
Dallas, Texas 75201
Straughn, James H., 303 Northway (Guilford), Baltimore, Maryland
21218
Subhan, John A, 3-6-29 1/2 Hyderguda, Hyderabad 1, A. P., India
Sundaram, Gabriel, Humayun Nagar, Hyderabad 28, A. P., India
Tippett, Donald H,. 45 Southhampton Avenue, Berkeley, California
94707
Valencia, Jose L., Methodist Rural Center, Kidapawan, Cotabato
90335 Philippines
Voigt, Edwin Edgar, Bay\aew Manor, 11 W. Aloha Street, Seattle,
Washington 98119
Werner, Hazen G., 1830 A Helshman Gardens, Carlisle, Pa., 17013
Wunderlich, Friederich, 34 Grillparzerstrasse 6, Frankfurt, A/M
Main, Germany
Zottele, Pedro, Casilla 10222, Santiago, Chile
CONFERENCE OF METHODIST BISHOPS
(BISHOPS OR HEADS OF AUTONOMOUS CHURCHES)
Bishop Carlos T. Gattinoni, Rivadavia 4044, Buenos Aires 13, Argen-
tina
Bishop Mortimer Arias, Casilla 356, La Paz, Bolivia
Bishop Alniir dos Santos, Rua Marques de Abrantes 64, Apto. 201,
Rio de Janeiro, GB.
Bishop Sady Machado da Silva, Rua Sao Vicente 100, Apto. 104,
Porto Alegre, RS.
Bishop Alipio da Silva Lavoura, Rua Costa Aguiar, 1534 Casa 11,
Ipiranga, Sao Paulo, SP.
Bishop Omar Daibert, Caixa Postal, 2009, Sao Paulo, SP. (tempo-
rary)
Bishop Oswaldo Dias da Silva, Caixa Postal 1272, Campinas, SP.
Bishop Wilbur K. Smith, Caixa Postal 2871 80.000 Curitiba, Brazil
Bishop Hla Sein, 321 Godwin Road, Dagon P. O., Rangoon, Burma
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Bishop Raymond Valenzuela, Casilla 6F, Santiago, Chile
Bishop Armando Rodriguez, Calle 58, No. 4305, Marianao Habana,
Cuba
Bishop Johannes Gultom, c/o Miss G. Robinett, Field Treas., DJ.
Lit. KoL, Martinus, Lubis, 28, Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia
Bishop Chang Duk Yun, Korean Methodist Church, K. P. 0. Box
285. Seoul, Korea 100
Bishop Yap Kim Hao, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 6, Malaysia
Bishop Alejandro Ruiz M., Calzada Mexico Coyoacan #349, Mexico
13, D. F. Mexico
Rev. Ezra Barawani, Ekas Muri — P. 0. Box 21, Jalingo, Nigeria,
West Africa
Bishop Wenceslao Bahamonde, Apartado 1386, Lima, Peru
Dr. Emilio E. Castro (Pres.), Casilla 1773, Montevideo, Uruguay
(BISHOPS OR HEADS OF UNITED CHURCHES)
Dr. Andre Pieters, 5 rue du Champ-de-Mars, Brussels 5, Belgium
Rev. Raymond Garcia, Apartado 727, Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic
Rev. Renee Tufino, United Andean Mission, Casilla 455, Quito, Ecua-
dor
Dr. Peter Wong. 191 Prince Edward Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Rev. Mitsuho Yoshida, United Church of Christ, 2-4 Chome, Ginza,
Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Rev. Seijin Higa, 41-1 Kinjo-cho, Shvri, Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu
Islands
Bishop Estanislao Abainza, Box 718, Manila, Philippines
Bishop Pedro Raterta, Silliman Park, Dumaguste City J-409,
Philippines
Bishop Aquilino F. Guerrero, Box 718, Manila, Philippines
Bishop Mercurio M. Serifia, Ozamis City M-310, Philippines
Bishop John V. Samuels, 113 Quasin Road, Multan Gantt, West
Pakistan
THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL
President: Murray H. Leiffer, 721 Foster St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
Vice-President: Leon E. Hickman, Eckert, Seamans & Cherin, Porter
Bldg., Pittsburgh, Penna. 15219
Secretary: Kathrvn M. Grove (Mrs. D. Dwight Grove), 5025 N.
Marvine St., Philadelphia, Penna. 19141
Terms Expiring 1972
Murray H. Leiffer, 721 Foster St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
Leon E. Hickman, Eckert, Seamans & Cherin, Porter Building, Pitts-
burgh, Penna. 15219
Hoover Rupert, 120 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Samuel W. Witwer, Board of Trade Building, 141 W. Jackson Blvd.,
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Terms Expiring 1976
Theodore M. Berry, 301 G Street, S. W., Washington. D. C. 20024
Charles B. Copher, 3340 Lake Valley Road, N. W., Atlanta, Ga.
30331
/. Ly)id Esch, 4305-B Declaration Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
Ralph M. Hoiiston, Mt. Tremper, N. Y. 12457
Kathryn M. Grove (Mrs. D. Dwight Grove), 5025 North Marvine
Street, Philadelphia, Penna. 19141
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ALTERNATES
Terms Expiring 1972
Harvey C. Hahn, 334 Ravenwood Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45419
Farris F. Moore, 2846 Lebanon Rd., Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Kenneth W. Adams, 1701 Truxton Avenue, Bakersfield, California
93301
W. Richard Eschelman, Box 456, RFD 2, Sinking Spring, Penna.
19608
Leonard V. Sorg, 9601 Howe Drive, Leawood, Kansas 66206
W. Davis Cotton, P. 0. Box 719, Rayville, Louisiana 71269
Terms Expiring 1976
John A. Dowd, Box 235, Moville, Iowa 51039
John D. Herr, 409 Osborne Lane, Wallingford, Penna. 19086
Alva H. Clark, 5410 Corby Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68104
J. Carlisle Holler, 308 Wade Hampton Bldg., Columbia, S. C. 29201
Floyd H. Coffman, Franklin County Court House, Ottawa, Kansas
66067
Paul V. Shearer, 110 E. Monroe, Washington, Iowa 52353
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES OF
THE 1972 SESSION
OF THE
GENERAL CONFERENCE
OF THE
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PRESIDING BISHOPS
(In order of their presiding)
Bishop Paul Hardin, Jr.
Bishop James K. Mathews
Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe
Bishop Roy C. Nichols
Bishop D. Frederick Wertz
Bishop Reuben H. Mueller
Bishop H, Ellis Finger, Jr.
Bishop W. Kenneth Pope
Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke
Bishop W. Ralph Ward
Bishop Ralph T. Alton
Bishop James S. Thomas
Bishop 0. Eugene Slater
Bishop Edward J. Pendergrass
Bishop Paul A. Washburn
Bishop Kenneth W. Copeland
Bishop L. Scott Allen
Bishop Dwight E. Loder
Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson
Bishop Charles F. Golden
Bishop Roy H. Short
SECRETARIAL STAFF
(Italics denote minister)
General Secretary: J. Wesley Hole (Southern California-
Arizona)
First Assistant Secretary: J. B. Holt (Central Texas)
Second Assistant Secretary, Roll Call (M) : Charles D.
White (Western North Carolina)
Second Assistant Secretary, Roll Call (E) : Gene E. Sease
(Western Pennsylvania)
Coordinator of Calendar: Hobart Hildyard (Kansas East)
Legislative Committee Secretary: Hai^old Johnson (South-
ern California-Arizona)
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Petitions Secretary: Newell P. Knudson (California-Ne-
vada)
Document Secretary: Allen M. Mayes (Texas)
Journal Secretary: W. Carleton Wilson (North Carolina)
Journal Editor: John L. Schreiber (Southwest Texas)
Stenographic Pool: Betty Van Dyke (West Ohio)
Stenographic Assistant: Jeanne Page (North Georgia)
Office Manager: Shirley Taylor (Southern California-Ari-
zona)
Registrar: Irma Kellogg (Tennessee)
Registrar Assistant: Kay Knudson (California-Nevada)
BALLOTS AND TELLERS
TELLERS— GROUP A
{Italics denote Minister)
Assistant Secretary in Charge
Marvin L. Boyd (Northwest Texas)
Section A
Regular — Chairman — Joel D. McDavid (Alabama-West Florida)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-West Florida)
6- 7- 8 Robert C. Morgan (North Alabama)
9-10-11 Millard C. Cleveland (Florida)
12-13-14 Melvin Finkbeiner (Pacific Northwest)
15-16-17 Mrs. Albert Curtis (Central New York)
18-19-20 N. Robert Kesler (Southern California- Arizona)
21-22-23 Howard H. Darling- (New York)
Reserve — Chairman — Roy M. Jordan (Alabama-West Florida)
Rows 3- 4- 5 John Creel (Alabama-West Florida)
6- 7- 8 Jesse A. Culp (North Alabama)
9-10-11 William A. Meadows (Florida)
12-13-14 Marshall C. Hjelte (Pacific Northwest)
15-16-17 Charles E. Lutrick (Northwest Texas)
18-19-20 Gordon Martin (Southern California-Arizona)
21-22-23 Douglas F. Verdin (New York)
Section B
Regular — Chairman — J. Chess Lovem (Oklahoma)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Irving L. Smith (Oklahoma)
6- 7- 8 J. Everett Walker (California-Nevada)
9-10-11 Robert H. Courtney (East Ohio)
12-13-14 Aubrey B. Speer (Missouri West)
15-16-17 Roland P. Riddick (Virginia)
18-19-20 Carlton S. Dodge (Eastern Pennsylvania)
21-22-23 Wayne E. Shoemaker (Iowa)
Reserve — Chairman — S. Covey Page (Oklahoma)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Jim A. Egan (Oklahoma)
6- 7- 8 Robert Moon (California-Nevada)
9-10-11 John Chittum (East Ohio)
12-13-14 Keymeth C. Johnston (Missouri West)
15-16-17 John H. Rixse, Jr. (Virginia)
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18-19-20 George S. Wood (Louisville)
21-22-23 Maurice K. Long (Iowa)
Section C
Regular — Chairman — David L. Stanley (Southern Illinois)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Harry M. Gordon (Wyoming)
6- 7- 8 Henry High (Virginia)
9-10-11 Donald Waterfield (Troy)
12-13-14 Paul Hagiya (Rocky Mountain)
15-16-17 Ben Richer (West Ohio)
18-19-20 Alva H. Clark (Nebraska)
21-22-23 Harry R. Kent (South Carolina-1785)
Reserve — Chairman — Robert R. Hollis (Southern Illinois)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Philip N. Pitcher (Wyoming)
6- 7- 8 Mrs. Richard Hoffman (West Virginia)
9-10-11 Wilbur C. Ziegler (Southern New England)
12-13-14 Joe Ariki (Rocky Mountain)
15-16-17 John K. Bergland (West Ohio)
18-19-20 G. Alan Dunlap (Nebraska)
21-22-23 Wallace Fridy (South Carolina-1785)
Section D
Regular — Chair-man — A. C. Epps (Georgia)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Lloyd M. Bertholf (Central Illinois)
6- 7- 8 William J. Neese (North Carolina)
9-10-11 Bert Jordan (Mississippi)
12-13-14 Paul E. Myers (Central Pennsylvania)
15-16-17 John Van Sickle (Northern Illinois)
18-19-20 Frank A. Settle (Holston)
21-22-23 Harold M. Karls (Detroit)
Reserve — Chairman — David W. Brooks (North Georgia)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Dale E. Pitcher (Central Illinois)
6- 7- 8 J. Nelson Gibson (North Carolina)
9-10-11 Frank E. Dement (Mississippi)
12-13-14 Mrs. Frank Ake (Central Pennsylvania)
15-16-17 William D. White (Northern Illinois)
18-19-20 John T. Lundy (Holston)
21-22-23 Jesse R. DeWitt (Detroit)
TELLERS— GROUP B
(Italics denote Minister)
Assistant Secretary in Charge
William M. Beatty (Western Pennsylvania)
Section A
Regular — Chairman — William R. Keeffe (New Hampshire)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Forest W. Laraba (New Hampshire)
6- 7- 8 Vernon Lee (Northern New York)
9-10-11 W. Scott Bozeman (Florida)
12-13-14 Don L. Strickland (Texas)
15-16-17 Thomas K. Farley (Southern California-Arizona)
18-19-20 Thurman Dodson (Baltimore)
21-22-23 Sidney Roberts (Central Texas)
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Reserve — Chairman — Ervin Ortman (South Dakota)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Richard Pittenger (South Dakota)
6- 7- 8 Allison C. Wood (Northern New York)
9-10-11 Mrs. Olive E. Watson (Florida)
12-13-14 Wayne H. McCleskey (Texas)
15-16-17 David L. Myers (Southern California- Arizona)
18-19-20 Edward G. Carroll (Baltimore)
21-22-23 Roy J. Grogan (Central Texas)
Section B
Regular — Chairman — John C. Soderberg (Yellowstone)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Grace Catterall (California-Nevada)
6- 7- 8 David A. Duck (South Georgia)
9-10-11 Harold Totten (Kansas West)
12-13-14 Byron Stroh (South Indiana)
15-16-17 William T. Robey, Jr. (Virginia)
18-19-20 Kenneth Rutter (Western Pennsylvania)
21-22-23 John R. Harper (Eastern Pennsylvania)
Reserve — Chairman — William C. Doenges (Oklahoma)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Arthur V. Thurman (California-Nevada)
6- 7- 8 George W. Mayo (South Georgia)
9-10-11 Glenn E. Matthew (Kansas West)
12-13-14 Francis Wilcoxon (South Indiana)
15-16-17 Eric W. Baker (Great Britain)
18-19-20 Mrs. Thomas DeVaux (Western Pennsylvania)
21-22-23 F. Lewis Walley (Eastern Pennslvania)
Section C
Regular — Chairman — Donald E. Holbrook (West Michigan)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Alden B. Bums (West Michigan)
6- 7- 8 Edwin C. Ford (Western North Carolina)
9-10-11 Luther A. Patton (Troy)
12-13-14 Erwin H. Schwiebert (Oregon-Idaho)
15-16-17 Zan W. Holmes, Jr. (North Texas)
18-19-20 Hubert M. Blanchard (Louisiana)
21-22-23 Merle A. Dunn (Minnesota)
Reserve — Chairman — Keith L Pohl (West Michigan)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Mrs. Harold Newman (West Michigan)
6- 7- 8 H. Claude Young (Western North Carolina)
9-10-11 Earle N. Cooper (Troy)
12-13-14 Gene Albertson (Oregon-Idaho)
15-16-17 Mrs. Wayne A. Lamb (Memphis)
18-19-20 Jack Cooke (Louisiana)
21-22-23 Dorothy R. Gridley (Minnesota)
Section D
Regular — Chairman — William H. Ruff (North Georgia)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Charles E. Wilson, Jr. (North Georgia)
6- 7- 8 Carl C. Hall (Little Rock)
9-10-11 G. Wayne Cuff (Peninsula)
12-13-14 John T. King (Southwest Texas)
15-16-17 Willie B. Clay (Northern Illinois)
18-19-20 Clifford Lau (Wisconsin)
21-22-23 Gerald H. Jones (North Indiana)
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Reserve — Chairman — Joe B, Dekle (North Geor^a)
Rows 3- 4- 5 Mrs. R. M. McCommons (North Georgia)
6- 7- 8 C. Ray Hozendorf (Little Rock)
9-10-11 James C. Hardcastle (Peninsula)
12-13-14 Ted Richardson (Southwest Texas)
15-16-17 Merrill Gates (Northern Illinois)
18-19-20 Winslow Wilson (Wisconsin)
21-22-23 George Davis (North Indiana)
DAILY CHRISTIAIS ADVOCATE
Ewing T. Wayland Editor
William C. Henzlik Managing Editor
John A. Lovelace News Editor
Sandra Leneau Assistant Editor
James A. Miner Assistant Editor
Ira M. Mohler Assistant Editor
Gail Yeiser Assistant Editor
John E. Procter Publisher
Warren P. Clark Business Manager
Institutional Electronics, Inc Official Reporters
STANDING ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
{Italics denote Minister)
AGENDA
Chairman: J. Otis Young (West Ohio) Commission on Entertainment
and Program
Vice-Chairman: Edward Tullis (Kentucky) At Large
Secretary: Alva H. Clark (Nebraska)
Members: David W. Brooks (North Georgia)
Thomas Bryant (South Indiana)
Annette Hutchins (Youth)
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) At Large
Tom Reavley (Southwest Texas) At Large
Douglas F. Verdin (New York)
Frank Webber (California-Nevada)
Louise Werder (North Katanga)
CALENDAR
Chairman: Robert E. Goodrich (North Texas)
V ice-Chairman: Wayne F. Calbert (Mississippi-FCJ)
Secretary: Mrs. Paul Braun (Iowa)
Member: Wanda Walls (Youth)
CORRELATION AND EDITORIAL REVISION
Chairman: Emory Bucke (Southern New England) ex officio
Vice-Chairman: Curtis A. Chambers (Eastern Pennsylvania)
Secretary: Dennis R. Fletcher (Eastern Pennsylvania)
Members: J. Clair Jarvis (West Virginia)
Bradshaw Mintener (Baltimore)
COURTESIES AND PRIVILEGES
Chairman: Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest)
Vice-Chairman: Wilbur C hoy (California-Nevada)
Secretary: William R. Henry (Oklahoma) At Large
Members: Roy D. Barton (Rio Grande)
Ignacio P. Bautista (Philippines)
Edward G. Carroll (Baltimore)
James Dolliver (Pacific Northwest) At Large
Mrs. E. L. Ferris (Nebraska)
Mrs. Ellen Hanna (Central Illinois)
Mrs. Dora Hoffman (West Virginia)
Grantas E. Hoopert (Central Pennsylvania) At Large
Mrs. W. Roy Parker (South Carolina-1785)
I. P. Presley (Upper Mississippi) At Large
Wayne E. Shoemaker (Iowa)
Robert L. Wilcox (Holston)
Mrs. Maria Wunderlich (Southwest Germany)
CREDENTIALS
Chairman: W. T. Handy, Jr. (Louisiana)
V ice-Chairman: F annuel Kadenge (Rhodesia)
Secretary: Mrs. George V. Metzel (Oklahoma)
Members: Clair W. Black (Northern New Jersey)
Charles L. Hutchinson (Central Alabama)
Joseph T. Johnson (Northern Illinois)
Kazuo Saito (Southern California-Arizona)
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FRATERNAL DELEGATES
Chairman: Harvey H. Potthoff (Rocky Mountain)
Vice-Chairman: Mrs. Marshall Smith (Mississippi) At Large
Secretary: George F. Williams (Southern California- Arizona) At
Large
Members: Mrs. Thomas DeVaux (Western Pennsylvania)
Henry R. High (West Virginia) At Large
Ralph B. Huston (Florida)
John T. King (Southwest Texas)
Robert W. Thornburg (Central Illinois)
COMMISSION ON THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
1976 GENERAL CONFERENCE
Chairman : Gene E. Sease
Vice-Chairman: (Facilities) William M. Beatty
V ice-Chairman: (Program) Jack M. Tuell
Secretary : J. Wesley Hole
Members:
Class of 1976:
Beatty, William M. (Western Pennsylvania)
Cole, Thomas W. (Florida) At Large
Jefferson, A. G. (Virginia)
Sease, Gene E. (Western Pennsylvania) At Large
Smith, Irving L. (Oklahoma)
Strosahl, M. Stanford (Wisconsin)
Walker, Marion R. (Southern California-Arizona)
Class of 1980:
Bozeman, W. Scott (Florida)
Epps, Anderson C. (North Georgia)
Hall, Carl C. (Little Rock)
Larson, Mrs. Norma (Minnesota)
Shearer, Daniel L. (Central Pennsylvania)
Tuell, JackM. (Pacific Northwest)
Woodring, DeWayne S. (East Ohio)
Ex Officio :
Brawner, R. Bryan, Treasurer
Conard, Norman L., Business Manager (California-
Nevada)
Holt, J. B., Secretary (Central Texas)
JOURNAL
Chairman: George R. Akers (Wyoming)
Vice-Chairman: Frede Johansen (Denmark)
Secretary: Mrs. Lamar Clark (Texas)
Members: Ronald R. Hamilton (Rocky Mountain)
David F. Knecht (North Dakota)
L. D. Lusby (Holston)
V/endell P. Taylor (Mississippi-FCJ)
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND RULES OF ORDER
Chairman: Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio)
Vice-Chairman: Mrs. Norma Eby (Pacific Northwest)
Secretary: Thovias L. Cromwell (East Ohio)
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Members: Will M. Hildehrand (Southern California-Arizona)
J. B. Holt (Central Texas) Ex Officio
C. Ray Hozendorf (Little Rock)
George E. Jones (Mississippi)
Robert E. Knupp (Central Pennsylvania)
Lydia Meinhardt (West Berlin)
S. Covey Page (Oklahoma)
Melvin G. Talbert (Southern California-Arizona)
PRESIDING OFFICERS
Chairman: Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest)
Vice-Chairman: Woodie W. White (Detroit) At Large
Secretary: Mrs. Elizabeth Watson (Oregon-Idaho)
Members: Harold L. Boda (West Ohio)
Martin Doering (West Berlin)
Paul G. Gilmore (Central Pennsylvania)
Harold O. Harriger (Northwest Texas)
Maggart B. Howell (Central Texas)
John D. Humphrey, Sr. (North Mississippi) At Large
J. Chess Lovern (Oklahoma) At Large
M.Elia Peter (Hyderabad)
Harry Schneidereit (German Democratic Republic) At
Large
Byron F. Stroh (South Indiana)
L. Stacy Weaver (North Carolina)
C. Dale White (Southern New England)
Charles D. White (Western North Carolina)
REFERENCE
Chairman: Jerry G. Bray (Virginia)
Vice-Chairman: M. Max Wright (Kansas East)
Secretary: Mrs. Frank Ake (Central Pennsylvania) At Large
Members: Edsel A. Ammons (Northern Illinois) At Large
Pauline Bobbitt (Southern California-Arizona)
Harold L. Boda (West Ohio)
Wayne Coffin (Oklahoma) At Large
Melvin M. Finkbeiner (Pacific Northwest)
James A. Fisher, Sr. (Memphis)
Wallace Fridy (South Carolina-1785) At Large
Arnold Madsen (Norway)
Kenneth A. McCall (Missouri West)
Abdon Mendigorin (Philippines)
Charles A. Sayre (Southern New Jersey)
Charles F. Schoenlein (Northern New York)
James W. Wright (West Michigan)
INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEE
ON EPISCOPACY
(Par. 612.1 — "The persons elected by their respective delegations
to serve on the several Jurisdictional Committees on Episcopacy
shall meet jointly at the time of the General Conference, constituting
an Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy, not later than the
fifth day of the Conference session and at the time and place set for
their convening by the president of the Council of Bishops, and shall
elect from their number a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary.
The function of this Joint Committee shall be to discuss the possibility
of transfers of bishops across jurisdictional lines at the forthcoming
Jurisdictional Conferences, for residential and presidential responsibi-
lities in the ensuing quadrennium. It shall elect an Executive Commit-
tee consisting of the officers named above and two ministers and two
laymen from each jurisdictional committee, elected by that com-
mittee, to conduct consultations with bishops and others interested
in possible episcopal transfers. The Executive Committee shall be
responsible to the Interjurisdictional Committee.")
NORTHEASTERN JURISDICTION
(Italics denote ministerial members)
Adkins, Leon M., Jr Troy
Andrews, David H Baltimore
Ault, James M Northern New Jersey
Black, Clair W Northern New Jersey
Blackstone, Franklin, Jr Western Pennsylvania
Blessing, Roy E West Virginia
Bridges, Ramsey West Virginia
Cabrera, Ismail Puerto Rico
Caldwell, Gilbert H., Jr Southern New England
Chapman, A. Frank Peninsula
Cooke, George Western New York
Cooke, R. Jervis Peninsula
Danforth, Merrill A Maine
Eckel, Sherman B Western New York
Ellis, S. Blake Maine
Harper, John R Eastern Pennsylvania
James, William M New York
Jones, Everett Baltimore
Keeffe, William R New Hampshire
Knupp, Robert E Central Pennsylvania
Laraba, Forest W New Hampshire
Long, Richard B Wyoming
Mann, Robert Central New York
McCune, Robert J Central New York
Mentzer, Warren F Eastern Pennsylvania
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Ogden, Mrs. Tarrance F Troy
Preusch, Robert "W New York
Rutter, Kenneth P Western Pennsylvania
Santana, Benjamin Puerto Rico
Sayre, Charles A Southern New Jersey
Schoenlein, Charles F Northern New York
Shearer, Daniel L Central Pennsylvania
Singer, Edgar F. Wyoming
Smith, Harold Southern New England
Van Ornum, Carlton Northern New York
Walker, Leon E Southern New Jersey
NORTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION
Ammerman, Carl R Detroit
Baskerville, Trevor Iowa
Burrous, Kermit North Indiana
Colpitis, A. Hunter North Indiana
Courtney, Robert H East Ohio
DeWitt, Jesse R Detroit
Fechtig, Norman Southern Illinois
Forbes, J. Kenneth South Indiana
Green, Mrs. Robert South Indiana
Hottle, Darrell West Ohio
Knecht, David F North Dakota
Lang, Francis East Ohio
Lennartson, Walter S Northern Illinois
Messmer, William K West Ohio
Moore, Eugene J Central Illinois
Northfelt, Merlyn W Northern Illinois
Ortman, Ervin South Dakota
Pittenger, Richard D South Dakota
Purdham, Charles Minnesota
Roberts, Leigh Wisconsin
Schilling, Marvin A Wisconsin
Schreiber, Lyle Minnesota
Shearer, Paul V Iowa
Sims, R. Paul Southern Illinois
Sundin. Robert North Dakota
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Taylor, Lawrence R West Michigan
Tombaugh, Reid R Central Illinois
Wilcox, Katherine W West Michigan
SOUTHEASTERN JURISDICTION
Adams, Quenton D Central Alabama
Bray, Jerry G., Jr Virginia
Brooks, D, W North Georgia
Calbert, Wayne F Mississippi (FCJ)
Epps, A. C Georgia
Fields, Richard E South Carolina (1866)
Fisher, James A., Sr Memphis
Ford, Floyd Tennessee
Foster, George A Florida
Freeman, G. Ross South Georgia
Graham, John Upper Mississippi
Grant, N. W North Carolina
Hager, Cornelius R Kentucky
Hildreth, Charles H Alabama-West Florida
Houston, Jamie G., Jr North Mississippi
Hundley, George North Alabama
Hutchinson, Charles L Central Alabama
Jenkins, Tom Louisville
Jenkins, Warren M South Carolina (1866)
Jordan, Roy Alabama- West Florida
Kent, Harry R South Carolina (1785)
Kimhrough, R. Edivin North Alabama
King, Mrs. Carl H Western North Carolina
Leggett, J. Willard, Jr Mississippi
Mann, Mrs. Harold L North Carolina
Meadows, William A Florida
Peters, James C Western North Carolina
Pevahouse, Joe N Memphis
Presley, I. P Upper Mississippi
Ruff, W. H North Georgia
Sanders, Carl J Virginia
Satterfield, John C Mississippi
Steffner, John Holston
Stokes, Mack B Holston
Sweazy, Albert W Kentucky
Taylor, Eben South Carolina (1785)
Taylor, Wendell P Mississippi (FCJ)
Tomlin, William H • Tennessee
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Wilson, T. R Geor^a
Wood, George S Louisville
Wright, George A South Georgia
Yarbrough, George M North Mississippi
SOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION
Aviiia, Mike Rio Grande
Baker, Leo North Texas
Barton, Roy D Rio Grande
Borger, Clarence Kansas West
Boyd, Marvin Northwest Texas
Bumpers, Clay North Arkansas
Butler, Randle New Mexico
Caswell, Bervin New Mexico
Clark, Alva H Nebraska
Coffman, Floyd H Kansas East
Cooper, Joel North Arkansas
Dixon, Ernest T., Jr Southwest Texas
Doenges, William C Oklahoma
Doggett, John N Missouri East
Fenn, G. Lemuel Oklahoma
Gailey, Mrs. Beulah Missouri West
Goens, Ray Texas
Greenwaldt, William M Central Texas
Grogan, Roy J Central Texas
Hall, Carl C Little Rock
Hardt, John Wesley Texas
Harriger, Harold O Northwest Texas
Hawkins, J. Clinton Missouri East
Hayes, Clara J Kansas East
Hozendorf, C. Ray Little Rock
Lester, W. D Southwest
Matheny, Tom H Louisiana
Oliphint, Benjamin R Louisiana
Preston, Mrs. Alice Southwest
Rupert, Thomas W Kansas West
Trice, William E North Texas
Urbom, Warren K Nebraska
Walker, James M Southwest Texas
Ward, A. Sterling Missouri West
WESTERN JURISDICTION
Bobbitt, Pauline Southern California-Arizona
Burtner, Robert W Oregon-Idaho
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Choy, Wilbur W California-Nevada
Eby, Mrs. Norma C Pacific Northwest
Hood, Esther Yellowstone
Naylor, Edward R Rocky Mountain
Potthoff, Harvey H Rocky Mountain
Schwiebert, Erwin H Oregon-Idaho
Soderberg, John C Yellowstone
Talbert, Melvin G Southern California-Arizona
Tuell, Jack M Pacific Northwest
Webber, Frank California-Nevada
PERSONNEL OF
THE 1972 SESSION
OF THE
GENERAL CONFERENCE
OF
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
VOTING DELEGATES
The Annual Conferences are here listed alphabetically by Annual
Conferences and the names of the delegates appear as they were
furnished by the secretaries of the respective Annual Conferences
with the names of ministerial delegates and reserves in italics. The
chairman of the delegation is indicated by an asterisk (*). Number in
( ) indicates Legislative Committee assignment. (M) or (E) denotes
former church affiliation.
The figure after each Annual Conference heading is the number of
delegates in the delegation and is followed by the abbreviation for its
Jurisdiction or OS for Conferences outside the United States.
AGRA (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 10, Seats 10-11
*Sagar, Sisa Masih; (11) (M) Area Secretary; 4-B Battery Lane,
Delhi 6, India
Barnes, Ambrose; (4) (M) Business; Methodist Mission District
Headquarter, Bulandshahar (U.P.) India
Reserves
Singh, Baldeo; (M) Director Social Concern; 3349 Christian Colony,
Karolbagh, New Delhi 5, India
Lance, Charles; (M) Minister; Central Methodist Church, Meerut,
U. P. India
Singh, Dharamjit; (M) Government Service; 28/ A Jain Nagar Mee-
rut, U. P. India
Singh, Lamuel Lai; (M) Teacher; Methodist Church, Saharanpur, U.
P. India
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (12) SE
Sec. A, Rows 4-5, Seats 1-6
*Hildreth, Charles H.; (6) (M) Minister; 103 First St., Ft. Walton
Beach, Florida 32548
Duffey, Paul A.; (11) (M) Minister; P. O. Box 6150, Montgomery,
Alabama 36106
McDavid, Joel D.; (3) (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 4607, Mobile, Ala-
bama 36604
Wilson, Robert L.; (5) (M) District Superintendent; 301 Azalea
Circle, Dothan, Alabama 36301
Dickerson, Ellis R.; (13) (M) Minister; P. O. Box 223, Shalimar,
Florida 32579
Vickers, John E.; (2) (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 111, Opelika,
Alabama 36801
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Jordan, Roy M.; (4) (M) Engineer; 1502 Indian Hill Rd., Demopolis,
Alabama 36732
Cooper, Kenneth; (1) (M) Attorney; Box 1000, Bay Minette, Ala-
bama 36507
Creel, John; (8) (M) Car Dealer; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433
Eich, Foster; (10) (M) Merchant; Fort Davis, Alabama 36031
McDavid, Harry E.; (7) (M) Mail Supervisor; 3414 St. Stephens
Rd., Mobile, Alabama 36612
Campbell, Foy; (12) (M) Sales Manager; 3636 Farrar St., Montgom-
ery, Alabama 36105
Reserves
Sublette, Roy, T.; (M) District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 765, Demo-
polis, Ala. 36732
Bradley, Cecil E.; (M) Minister; P. O. Box 123, Marianna, Fla. 3244G
Mixson, Rex M.; (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 1296, Ozark, Ala. 36360
Garrison, Langdon H.; (M) Minister; 2519 Springhill Ave., Mobile,
Ala. 36607
Spencer, Lester H.; (M) Minister; 732 Forest Ave., Montgomery, Ala.
36106
Vaughn, Robert L.; (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 5006, Pensacola, Fla.
32505
Cleveland, Howard L.; (M) Merchant; Box 266, Centreville, Ala.
35045
Barrow, Mrs. Opal; (M) Housewife; 296 Oakdale Ave., Crestview,
Fla. 32536
Owen, Hugh; (M) Personnel Director; P. 0. Box 2, Geneva, Alabama
36340
Abbott, W. H.; (M) 777 Tanglewood Dr., Pensacola, Fla. 32503
Orr, John H.; (M) Industralist; Opelika, Alabama 36801
Lord, H. T.; (M) Banker; Andalusia, Alabama 36420
ANGOLA (2) OS
Sec. A, Row 13, Seats 11-12
de Freitas, Antonio Filipe; (11) (M) Minister; Caixa Postal # 9,
Missao Evangelica Malanju, Angola, Africa
Fereira Dias, Nobre Pereira; (1) (M) School Director; Missao
Evangelica, Caixa Postal 68-c, Luanda, Angola, Africa
Reserves
da Costa, Matoso Santos; (M) Minister; Missao Evangelica de Luan-
da, Caixa Postal #68-c, Luanda, Angola, Africa
Neto, Mateus Joao Sebastiao; (M) Lay Leader; Missao Evangelica,
Caixa Postal 68-c, Luanda, Angola, Africa
BALTIMORE (22) NE
Sec. A, Rows 19-20, Seats 5-12
Sec. A, Row 21, Seats 7-12
* Andrews, David H.; (11) (E) District Superintendent; 705 W.
Patrick St., Frederick, Md. 21701
Carroll, Edward G.; (2) (M) Minister; 1010 Dale Dr., Silver Spring,
Md. 20910
Hall, E. Willia77i; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 10700 Georgia
Ave., Silver Spring, Md. 20906
Stith, Forrest C; (7) (M) Exec. Sec'y Conf. Bd. of Miss.; 516 N.
Charles St., Baltimore, Md. 21201
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Williams, Frank L.; (8) (M) Minister; 3801 S. Dakota Ave., N.E.,
Washington D. C. 20018
Van Brunt, F. Norman; (6) (M) Minister; 5405 N. Charles St.,
Baltimore, Md. 21210
Rohrbaugh, Laverne E.; (5) (E) Minister; 117 Holly Terrace,
Hagerstown, Md. 21740
Yingling, L. Carroll; (3) (M) Minister; 901 Wesley PI., S. W., Wash-
ington, D. C. 20024
Doggett, Herbert L. D.; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 8 VanLear
Dr., Williamsport, Md. 21795
Jones, John B.; (4) (M) Minister; 1212 Limekiln Rd., Baltimore,
Md. 21204
Drennan, Merrill W.; (12) (M) Minister; 3311 Nebraska Ave., N. W.,
Washington, D. C. 20016
Jones, Everett; (1) (M) Mechanical Contractor; Damascus, Mary-
land 20750
Dodson, Thurman L.; (2) (M) Attorney; 626 3rd St., N. W., Wash-
ington, D. C. 20001
Wicklein, Mrs. Helen; (7) (M) Homemaker; Cromwell Bridge Rd.,
Baltimore, Md. 21234
Beatty, W. Carroll; (12) (M) Attorney; 7000 Forest Hill Dr., Hyatts-
ville, Md. 20781
Bristow, Carroll D.; (13) (M) Accountant; 2808 Bauernwood Ave.,
Baltimore, Md. 21234
Will, Mary K.; (3) (M) Student; 103 Central Ave., Gaithersburg,
Md. 20760
Underwood, Harry K.; (4) (M) Attorney; 10302 Ridgemoor Dr.,
Silver Spring, Md. 20901
Schiller, Theodore E.; (9) (M) Communications; 304 Breslin Rd.,
Joppa, Md. 21085
Blickenstaff, Thomas C; (10) (E) Real Estate; 121 Coffman Ave.,
Hagerstown, Md. 21740
Thompson, Mrs. Barbara.; (14) (M) Statistician; 11215 Oakleaf Dr.,
Silver Spring, Md. 20901
Mann, Charles L.; (8) (M) Retired Corp. Executive; 106 E. Melrose
Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21212
Reserves
Michael, Marion S.; (M) Minister; 1304 Highland Dr., Silver Spring,
Md. 20910
Bishop, William E.; (M) District Superintendent; 10700 Georgia
Ave., Silver Spring, Md. 20906
Firth, William E.; (M) Minister; 131 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown,
Md. 21740
Stetler, Roy H., Jr.; (E) Minister; 2700 Cheverly Ave., Cheverly,
Md. 20785
Harper, Lyle E.; (M) Minister; 2620 Colson Dr., Chevy Chase, Md.
20015 , ^, .
Wallace, Charles L, Sr.; (M) Minister; 1910 Dulany PL, Annapolis,
Md. 21401
Doggett, Carroll A.; (M) Minister; 6804 Calverton Dr., Hyattsville,
Md. 20782 ^ . ,
Foy, James D.; (M) District Superintendent; 10700 Georgia Ave.,
Silver Spring, Md. 20906 ^ ^^.^^ ^ , ^ ,^.
Kopp, Lamar W.; (E) Minister; 7507 Windsor Mill Rd., Baltimore,
Md 21207
Young, Carl E.; (E) Minister; 303 Windsor Mill Rd., Ext., Baltimore,
Md. 21207 , ,^„„„ ^
Bowen Theodore R.; (M) District Superintendent; 10700 Georgia
Ave., Silver Spring, Md. 20906
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Hutchins, Joshua, Jr.; (M) Minister; 1700 Otis St., N. E., Washine-
ton, D. C. 20018
Mund, Allen W.; (E) Retired Business Exec; 702 E, Seminary Ave.,
Towson, Md. 21204
Winter, J. Britian; (E) Attorney; 7022 Bellona Ave., Baltimore, Md.
21212
Ross, Mrs. Martha.; (M) Rt. 1, Box 276, Dunkirk, Md. 20754
Stansbury, William B., Jr.; (M) Attorney; 135 Stevenson Lane, Bal-
timore, Md. 21212
Williams, Mrs. Beryl; (M) College Administrator; 4905 The Ale-
meda, Baltimore, Md. 21239
Palmer, Mrs. Jane; (M) Labor Representative; 119 St. Lawrence
Dr., Silver Spring, Md. 20901
Anderson, Hurst R.; (M) Retired University Pres.; 4616 Albermarle
St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20016
Shipley, James W.; (M) Engineer; Harmans, Maryland 21077
Danley, Samuel B.; (M) Manpower Consultant; 8008 16th St., N.W.,
Washington, D. C. 20012
Ewald, Edward L.; (M) Utilities Executive; 734 Fayette St., Cumber-
land, Md. 21502
Lutz, Robert W.; (E) Semi-retired Bookkeeper; 4808 Crowson Ave.,
Baltimore, Md. 21212
Anderson, Mrs. Georgia.; (M) Government Worker; 19 T. Street,
N.W., Washington, D. C. 20001
BENGAL (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 5, Seats 11-12
Mullick, Pravash R.; (M) (1) Minister; Central Methodist Church,
131 Dharamtala St., Calcutta 13, India
Marandi, Emmanuel; (M) (4) Director, Rural Development Project;
Theodori Mission, Maheshpur Raj, S. P., Bihar, India
Reserves
Lai, Mohan; (M) Minister; The Methodist Church, Gomoh, Bihar,
India
Marandih, Mrs. Sarala; (M) Pakur, S. P., Bihar, India
BOMBAY (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 16, Seats 10-11
Harris, Justin N.; (5) (M) District Superintendent; Robinson Memo-
rial 13, Sankli St., BycuUa, Bombay 8, India
Bengers, Vincent; (4) (M) Business Manager; Advani Chambers, Sir
Phirozshah Mehta Rd., Fort, Bombay 1, India
Reserves
Dass, John B.; (M) Minister; Centenary Methodist Church, Grant
Road, Bombay 7, India
Ratnam, Darsi J.; (M) Audit Accountant; Esso Eastern Inc., P. 0.
Box 11041, Bombay 20, BR. India
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (14) W
Sec. B, Rows 5-6, Seats 6-12
Choy, Wilbur W.; (12) (M) District Superintendent; 1011 Park Hills
Rd., Berkeley, Ca. 94708
Thurman, Arthur V.; {2) (M) Conference Program Director; P. 0.
Box 467, San Francisco, Ca. 94101
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Moore, John V.; (11) (M) Campus Minister; 433 Russell Blvd.,
Davis, Ca. 95616
Hay ward, C. Douglas; (6) (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 4085, Stockton,
Ca. 95204
Bosrvell, Hamilton T.; (7) (M) Minister; 1975 Post St., San Fran-
cisco, Ca. 94115 , ... T^- ,
Broke, Clifford S.; (9) (M) District Superintendent; 1451 Birchwood
Lane, Sacramento, Ca. 95822 „ , , „r
Moon, Robert W.; (1) (M) Minister; 2391 St. Mark's Way, Sacra-
mento, Ca. 95825 „ ^ „
*Webber, Frank; (8) (M) Conference Treasurer; P. 0. Box 467,
San Francisco, Ca. 94101 ^ ^ „ .^„ o
Johnson, Richard O.; (3) (M) Student; P. 0. Box 467, San Francisco,
Catterall, Grace; (13) (M) Housewife; 5310 Callister St., Sacra-
mento, Ca. 95818 _ . ,,,„ T ^ T^
Brawn, Melvin; (5) (E) Electrical Engineer; 1149 Jamestown Dr.,
Sunnyvale, Ca. 94087 „..„., t. r^
Carroll, Olivia; (14) (M) Housewife; 3480 W. Alluvial, Fresno, Ca.
93705
Booth, Glenn 0.; (10) (M) Mfg. Rep.; 409 Bowen Ave., Modesto, Ca.
95350
Walker, J. Everett; (4) (M) Retired; 1073 E. 7th St., Chico, Ca.
95926
Reserves
Crummey, D. Clifford; (M) Church Executive; 83 McAllister St., San
Francisco, Ca. 94102 . . ■, ^ -.a.c w u ^a
Wright, Sargent J.; (M) District Superintendent; 1045 W. Harvard
Ave., Fresno, Ca. 93705 ^ ^ _ , .
Shaner Harry E.; (M) Executive Director Conference Endowment
Fund ; 3120 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, Ca. 94705
Chinn, Harvey N.; (E) Minister; 3600 J St., Sacramento, Ca. 95816
Getty; Donald A.; m District Superintendent; 1128 Sycamore Ave.,
WaktLhyT'KTfm Minister; 330 Ellis St., San Francisco, Ca.
Snyd^er! Sydney; (M) Student; 3112 Mason Way, Modesto, Ca. 95350
Taylor, Jo; (M) Director of Methodist Actors; 1346 Palomar Circle,
Sacramento, Ca. 95822 ^„, ^ -, ^ ri„i,i„„^ Pa
Taylor, George C; (M) Physician; 974 Calmar Ave., Oakland, Ca.
Machado, Abel P.; (M) Public Accountant; 579 Page Ave., Los Banos,
Ca. 93635 „ ,^„ .^ „ nrnqc
Gross, Ben; (M) Student; 375 Hazen St., Milpita^, Ca. 95035
Winne, DoA W.; (M) State Attorney; 912 W. Telegraph St., Carson
City, Nevada 89707
CENTRAL ALABAMA (2) SE
Sec. C, Rows 16-17, Seat 12
^Hutchinson, Charles L.; (7) (M) Minister; 1008 5th St. West, Bir-
mingham, Alabama 35204 ..c v i- „ pj Troof
Adams, Quenton D.; (4) (M) Businessman; 415 Keeling Rd., E^ast
Gadsden, Alabama 35903
Reserves
None
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CENTRAL CONGO (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 8, Seats 7-8
Museu, Emile; (M) District Superintendent; E.M.C.C, B.P. 560,
Luluabourg, R.D.C.
Ukunda, Andre ; (M) Director of Primary School; E.M.C.C, B.P. 560,
Luluabourg, R.D.C.
Reserves
Ngongo, Daniel-, (M) Conference Treasurer; E.M.C.C, B.P. 560,
Luluabourg, R.D.C
Koi, Paul; (M) Nurse; E.M.C.C, B.P. 560, Luluabourg, R.D.C
CENTRAL ILLIONIS (20) NC
Sec. D, Rows 5-6, Seats 1-10
Moore, Eugene J.; (2) (E) District Superintendent; 417 Crestmore
Ave., E., Mattoon, 111. 61938
Nestler, Frank H.; (2) (M) District Superintendent; 1121 S. Walnut,
Springfield, 111. 62704
Loyd, Harold W.; (6) (M) Minister; 201 W. North St., Decatur,
111. 62522
Garrison, R. Benjamin; (11) (M) Minister; 1203 W. Green, Urbana,
111. 61803
Hess, Wayne C; (8) (E) Prog. Counselor, Prog. Council; 1211 N.
Park, Bloomington, 111. 61701
Thornburg, Robert W.; (3) (M) Minister; 116 N. E. Perry, Peoria,
111. 61603
Pitcher, Dale E.; (5) (M) Prog. Director, Prog. Council; 1211 N.
Park, Bloomington, 111. 61701
Unger, E. Paul; 6) (M) Minister; 814 Jersey Ave., Normal, 111,
61761
North, Jack B.; (14) (M) Minister; 210 W. Church St., Champaign,
111. 61820
White, James K.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 1303 N. Clinton
Blvd., Bloomington, 111. 61701
*Bertholf, Lloyd M.; (4) (M) Retired University Pres.; 1228 Gettys-
burg Dr., Bloomington, 111. 61701
Hanna, Mrs. Ellen; (1) (M) Conf. Pres. WSCS; Little York, Illinois
61453
Tombaugh, Reid; (1) Farm Management; 555 W. Grove, Pontiac,
111. 61764
Gantz, Richard ; (7) (M) Farmer; Deland, Illinois 61839
Galbreath, Mrs. Charles; (13) (M) Housewife; 84 First South
Shores, Decatur, 111. 62526
Muller, Walter W.; (9) (E) Insurance Agency; 521 W. Westwood
Dr., Peoria, 111. 61614
Downie, Dr. Gerald; (10) (M) Physician; 310 S. Schuyler, Kankakee,
111. 60901
Reeves, Richard E.; (14) (M) Marketing Executive; 425 Karen Dr.,
Decatur. 111. 62526
Gurtner, Miss Charlotte; (3) (M) Program Counselor; 1211 N. Park
St., Bloomington, 111. 61701
Davis, Paul; (12) (M) TV-News Director; 44 Maple Court, Cham-
paign, 111. 61820
Reserves
Catlin, Dale; (E) Minister; 229 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield, 111.
62704
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Ekin, Floy J.; (M) District Superintendent; 902 Brown Ave., Gales-
burg, Illinois 61401
White, Joseph A.; (E) Minister; 400 W. Union, Bloomington, 111.
61701
McCleary, Paul F.; (M) Exec. Sec, Comm. on Structure Study; 3016
Peachgate Lane, Glenview, 111. 60025
Mcintosh, Burt A.; (M) Minister; 308 E. Main, Clinton, Illinois
61727
Coulter, H. Russell; (M) Exec. Sec, Preachers Aid Society; Rm. 402,
104 N. Water St., Decatur, Illinois 62522
Bear, Orval L.; (M) Asso. Exec. Sec, Bd. of Pensions & Preachers'
Aid; Rm. 402, 104 N. Water St., Decatur, Illinois 62522
Stolp, Richard L.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 3188, Peoria,
Illinois 61614
Canafax, Jackson; (M) Minister; 505 W. 7th, Peoria, Illinois 61605
Krech, Walter D.; (M) Minister; Rochester, Illinois 62563
Long, A. Lewis; (E) Retired Farmer; R. F. D. #4, Monmouth, 111.
61462
Leighton, Mrs. Woodrow; (E) Store Owner & Manager; 447 Locust,
Galesburg, 111. 61401
Bolinger, George; (M) Corporation Owner; 612 N. Broadway,
Shelbyville, 111. 62565
Sheldon, Mark; (M) Graduate Student; 204 E. Third, Pana, Il-
linois 62557
Rountree, Alvin; (M) Archivist, State Library; 2161 S. 19th, Spring-
field, 111. 62702
Fox, Miss Anna; (M) Real Estate Broker; 306 S. Chicago, Rossville,
111. 60963
Shuman, Charles W.; (M) Farmer; R. F. D. #1, Sullivan, 111. 61951
Hansen, John T. ; (deceased)
Grummon, Richard R.; (M) Lawyer; N. Cotton Hill Rd., Springfield,
111. 62707
Lindstrom, David; (M) Retired Professor; 202 W. Pennsylvania,
Urbana, 111. 61801
CENTRAL NEW YORK (8) NE
Sec. A, Rows 15-16, Seats 1-4
*McCune, Robert J.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 711 Fassett
Rd., Elmira, N. Y. 14905
Homer, Robert L.; (2) (M) District Superintendent; 85 Maxwell
Ave., Geneva, N. Y. 14456
Swales, William R.; (13) (M) Minister; 148 E. Genesee St., Auburn,
N. Y. 13021
Odom, Warren G.; (3) (M) Conf. Program Director; 3049 E. Genesee
St., Syracuse, N. Y. 13224
Mann, Robert; (1) (M) Shop Foreman; R. D. 3, Dundee, N. Y. 14537
Darrow, Frederick M.; (deceased) .
Curtis, Mrs. Albert; (5) (M) Conf. WSCS president; Box 11, Fair
Haven, N. Y. 13064
Totten, Mrs. Howard; (7) (M) Housewife; 204 Washington St.,
Fayetteville, N. Y. 13066
Reserves
LeGro, James M.; (M) Minister; 303 S. Main St., Newark, N. Y.
Knight, John L.; (M) President, Wesley Theological Seminary; 4400
Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20016
Stephenson, Sheldon B.; (M) Minister; 402 N. Aurora St., Ithaca,
N. Y. 14850
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Love, John L.; (M) Minister; Ten Eyck Ave., Cazenovia, N. Y. 13025
Betterly, Austin E.; (Deceased 7/5/1971)
Robinson, Mrs. Stanley C; (M) Vice. Pres. Conf. WSCS; 10 Rose-
wood Dr., Penn Yan, N. Y. 14527
McCune, Mrs. Robert J.; (M) Housewife; 711 Fassett Rd., Elmira,
N. Y. 14905
Forbes, Robert; (M) Florist; 509 Grace Ave., Newark, N. Y. 14513
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (20) NE
Sec. D, Rows 13-14, Seats 1-10
*Shearer, Daniel L.; (2) (E) District Superintendent; 708 Hilltop
Dr., New Cumberland, Pa. 17070
Myers, Paul E.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 2908 Union
Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602
Woods, Willia7n F.; (10) (E) Minister; 600 S. Main St., Red Lion,
Pa. 17356
S-pringman, Thomas R.; (1) (E) Minister; 40 Conway, Carlisle, Pa
17013
Hopkins, Martin W.; (3) (M) Minister; 27 S. Kershaw St., York,
Pa. 17402
Cole, Calvin H.; (13) (E) Minister; 413 Bridge St., New Cumber-
land, Pa. 17070
Fetterman, Brian A.; (6) (M) Minister; 136 Stine Dr., Lewistown,
Pa. 17044
Howes, John B.; (6) (M) Seminary Professor; 3990 Langley Court
NW, Washington, D. C. 20015
Hoopert, Grantas E.\ (14) (M) Minister; 811 Market St., Williams-
port, Pa. 17701
Stambach, Arthur W.; (9) (E) Assoc. Director, Program Council-
212 Allendale Way, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011
Knupp, Robert E.; (5) (M) Lawyer; 1 Frances Dr., Harrisburg, Pa,
17113
Gilmore, Paul G.; (9) (E) Newspaper Editor; 800 First Ave., Wil-
liamsport, Pa. 17701
Edgar, Charles E.; (4) (M) Credit Manager; 3808 Bonnyview Rd
Harrisburg, Pa. 17109
Warner, Earl D.; (11) (E) Warners Dairy; 175 Linden Ave., Red
Lion, Pa. 17356
Ake, Mrs. Frank W.; (3) (M) Homemaker; 346 Market St., Blooms-
burg, Pa. 17815
Ritter, Ralph M.; (8) (E) Contractor; 321 N. 28th St., Camp Hill
Pa. 17011
Jacobs, Harry H., Jr.; (12) (E) Sheet Metal Worker; 2116 Hillside
Ave., Williamsport, Pa. 17701
Hopkins, Mrs. Thomas J.; (7) (M) Housewife; 457 Pine St., Williams-
port, Pa. 17701
Plummer, Kenneth H.; (4) (M) Contractor; 930 Leidig Dr., Cham-
bersburg. Pa. 17201
Marlow, H. Leroy; (10) (E) Asst. Dir. Contin. Ed.; 1620 S. Allen
St., State College, Pa. 16801
Reserves
Treese, Donald H.; (M) Minister; 2403 Eleventh St., Altoona, Pa.
16601
Fritchley, Newton H.; (M) Minister; 112 Mooreland, Carlisle, Pa.
17013
Kaufman, Gerald D.; (E) Minister; 420 W. South St., Carlisle, Pa.
17013
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Stambach, Paul E.; (E) Minister; 131 Center St., Mount Wolf, Pa.
17347
Simons, William B.; (M) Minister; 1300 Apple Dr., Mechanicsbur^,
Pa. 17055
Wagner, Gerald D.; (M) Minister; 414 W. King St., Shippensburg,
Pa. 17257
Kreidler, Clair C; (E) District Superintendent; 2836 Eastwood Dr.,
York, Pa. 17402
Shover, Donald R., Jr.; (E) Minister; 48 W. Main St., Lock Haven,
Pa. 17745
Higgins, D. Rayborn; (E) District Superintendent; 48 Wain St.,
Wellsboro, Pa. 16901
Law, James G.; (M) Carpet Manufacturer; 424 Market St., Blooms-
burg, Pa. 17815
Worthington, Mrs. Harley R.; (M) Retired School Teacher; 714
Elmira St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701
Meredith, Victor K., Sr.; (M) Retired; 346 Queen St., Northumber-
land, Pa. 17857
Myers, C. Ray; (E) Funeral Director; 501 Sixth St., Altoona, Pa.
16602
Page, Conrad M., Jr.; (E) Government Employee; R.F.D. #1, Etters,
Pa. 17319
Boyer, Samuel C; (E) Retail Jeweler; 41 Wilson St., Carlisle, Pa.
17013
Zimmerman, Richard P.; (E) R.F.D. #8, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201
Harpster, Dorothy; (M) College Professor; 259 Walnut St., Shippens-
burg, Pa. 17257
Girton, Paul K.; (M) Manufacturer; Millville, Pa. 17846
CENTRAL TEXAS (12) SC
Sec. A, Rows 22-23, Seats 7-12
Greenwaldt, William M.; (6) (M) Minister; Box 773, Temple, Texas
76501
Pumell, Eric C; (7) (M) Minister; 522 Missouri, Fort Worth, Tx.
76104
Dennis, Gordon; (3) (M) District Superintendent; Box 6296, Brown-
wood, Texas 76801
Howell, Maggart B.; (5) (M) Minister; 4200 Camp Bowie, Fort
Worth, Tx. 76107
Roberts, Sidney; (11) (M) Area Program Director; Box 8124, Dallas,
Texas 75205
Loyd, H. Brown; (8) (M) District Superintendent; Box 7740, Waco,
Texas 76710
*Grogan, Roy J.; (2) (M) Attorney; M. & F. Bank Bldg., Weather-
ford, Texas 76086
Walker, Morris D.; (4) (M) Business Executive; 5311 Timberwilde,
Fort Worth, Texas 76112
Bane, Mrs. W. V.; (9) (M) Pres., Conf. WSCS; Box 171, Cleburne,
Texas 76031
Wilson, Carroll; (13) (M) Pharmacist; 805 W. Oak, Olney, Texas
76374
Wonders, Dr. Alice; (14) (M) College Professor; 4512 Meadow-
brook, Fort Worth, Tex. 76103
Mahon, Eldon B.; (1) (M) Attorney; 4167 Sarita Dr., Fort Worth,
Tex. 76109
Reserves
Gallaway,Ira; (M) District Superintendent; 5105 Ederville Rd., Fori
Worth, Tx. 76112
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Meier, H. F., Jr.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 156, Waxahachie,
Tx., 75165
Bane, W. V.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 171, Cleburne, Texas
76031
Shuler, James E.; (M) Minister; 2201 E. Park Row, Arlington, Tx.
76010
Williams, L. Stanley; (M) District Superintendent; 800 W. Fifth,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Carroll, B. F.; (M) Business Executive; 3821 Wharton, Fort Worth,
Tx. 76133
Steward, Jack, Jr.; (M) Contractor; Box 178, Waco, Texas 76703
Childress, Robert T., Jr.; (M) Consulting Engineer; 811 Colonial,
Cleburne, Tx. 76031
Kreitner, Mrs. H. L.; (M) Housewife; 409 Sunset Dr., Euless, Tx.
76039
Jud, Eugene F.; (M) GEO Administrator; 110 S. 12th, Waco, Texas
76701
COSTA RICA (2) OS
Sec. D, Rows 15-16, Seat 12
Palomo, Luis Fernando; (M) District Superintendent; Apartado 858,
San Jose, Costa Rica
Vargas, Roberto K.; (M) Accountant; Apartado 292, Alajuela, Costa
Rica
Reserves
Guevera, Alexis; (M) Minister; Apartado 9, Guadalupe, San Jose,
Costa Rica
Bermudez, Efrain; (M) Office worker; Iglesia Methodista, Villa
Neily, Costa Rica
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 3, Seats 11-12
*Schneeberger, Vilem; (1) (M) Superintendent; Praha 2, Jecna 19,
Czechoslovakia
Malac, Vlastislav; (13) (M) Research-worker; Praha 3, Klucinam 5,
Czechoslovakia
Reserves
Havek, Vaclav; (M) Minister; Mikulov Namor, Videnska 17, Czecho-
slovakia
Buresova, Mrs. Marta; (M) Retired lay preacher; Praha 1, Karoliny
Svetle 18, Czechoslovakia •
DELHI (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 15, Seats 10-11
Lai, James; (11) (M) Minister; Christ Church, 1 Butler Rd., Delhi 6,
India
Newton, C. D. S.; (13) (M) Railway Service; B-13/66 Dev Nagar,
Karol Bagh, New Delhi 5, India
Reserves
Dean, Benjamin F.; (M) District Superintendent; P. G. Box #28,
Methodist Church, Batala, Punjab, India
Townsley, Mrs. E. B.; (M) District Work; 4 Battery Lane, Delhi 6,
India
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DENMARK (2) OS
Sec. A, Row 3, Seats 11-12
*Carlsen, Eigil; (11) (M) District Superintendent; Bethesdagade,
4400 Kalundborg, Denmark
Johansen, Frede; (4) (M) Surgeon; Mollevej, Kvissel, 9900 Frederik-
shavn, Denmark
Reserves
Brandt, Frede; (M) District Superintendent; Vissingsgade, 7700
Vejie, Denmark
Bjerno, Henning; (M) Press Officer; Birketoften 7, 2890 Hareskov,
Denmark
Ramsing, Niels J.; (M) Manager; Faedresmindevej 19, 5000 Odense,
Denmark
DETROIT (18) NC
Sec. D, Rows 21-22-23, Seats 1-6
DeWitt, Jesse R.; (2) (M) Nat'l Div. Bd. of Missions; 475 Riverside
Dr., New York, N. Y. 10027
Bristah, James W.; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 8th Floor
Francis Palms BIdg., 2111 Woodward, Detroit, Mi. 48201
Cochran, James D.; (4) (M) District Superintendent; 8th Floor
Francis Palms Bldg., 2111 Woodward, Detroit, Mi. 48201
Lamh, Raymond R.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 367,
Marquette, Mi. 49855
Marvin, John E.; (11) (M) Editor, Michigan Christian Advocate; 316
Springbrook, Adrian, Mi 49221
Horton, Robert E.; (13) (E) Minister; 8506 Clinton River Dr., Ster-
ling Heights, Mi. 48087
Duncan, Edward L.; (5) (M) Minister; 206 E. Flint, Lake Orion,
Mi. 48035
Grenfell, John N., Jr.; (12) (M) Minister; 820 Lapeer St., Port
Huron, Mi. 48060
White, Woodie W.; (10) (M) Exec. Sec, Comm. on Rel. & Race;
100 Maryland Ave., N. E., Washington, D. C. 20002
*Ammerman, Carl R.; (2) (M) Township Supervisor; 1315 E. Mt.
Morris Rd., Mt. Morris, Michigan 48458
Norris, Irene; (7) (M) Pres. Conf. WSCS; 2024 Earlmont Rd., Berk-
ley, Mich. 48072
Karls, Harold M.; (1) (M) Banker; 20 Hammond Rd., Saginaw,
Mich. 48602
Spafford, Freda; (6) (E) Housewife; 22186 Nona, Dearborn, Michi-
gan 48124
Good, Mary; (8) (M) Research Chemist; 3128 Ewald, Detroit, Mich.
48238
Ragland, James; (3) (M) Camp Director; 8794 Lakeshore Dr., Rt. 1,
Jeddo, Mich. 48032
Hitchock, William C; (4) (M) Real Estate; 22200 John R., Hazel
Park, Mich. 48030
Bright, William E.; (14) (M) City Councilman; 306 LaBelle, High-
land Park, Mich. 48203
Thompson, Lionel; (9) (M) Businessman; 2961 McGill St., Marietta,
Mich. 48453
Reserves
Kellerman, Garfield H., Jr.; (E) District Superintendent; 1717 Mont-
clair, Flint, Mich. 48503
Mulder, John W.; (M) Area Admin. Asst.; 8th Floor Francis Palms
Bldg., 2111 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich. 48201
The United Methodist Church 39
Smith, Norbert W.; (M) Minister; 4790 Gratiot, Saginaw, Mich.
48603
Vosburg, Frederick C; (M) Minister; 22124 Garrison, Dearborn,
Mich. 49124
Ward, Robert P.; (M) Minister; 225 W. Court St., Flint, Mich. 48503
McCallum, Marvin H.; (M) Minister; 33 E. Burdick, Oxford, Mich.
48051
Jury, John S.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 34, Ann Arbor,
Mich. 48107
Smoot, Jewell M.; (M) Conference Treasurer; 8th Floor Francis
Palms Bldg., 2111 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich. 48201
Parrish, John W.; (M) Minister; 16801 Schoolcraft, Detroit, Mich.
48227
Robinson, William T.; (M) Urban Missioner; 8th Floor Francis
Palms Bldg., 2111 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich. 48201
Lindberg, Kenneth D.; (M) Supt. of Schools; 548 Duncan St., Ishpe-
ming, Mich. 49849
Coffin, Allen; (M) Real Estate; 30214 Underwood, Warren, Mich.
48092
Haist, Willard P.; (E) Dentist; 120 James St., Pigeon, Mich. 48775
Rae, Daisy; (M) Housewife; 2326 Raskob, Flint, Mich. 48504
Chairer, Jane; (M) Housewife; 50 N. Parker, Dexter, Mich. 48130
Love, Grace; (M) Housewife; 2960 Cedar Lake Rd., Howell, Mich.
48843
Ward, Irma H.; (M) Housewife; 170 E. Main, Milan, Mich. 48160
Crippen, James A.; (M) Attorney; 911 Robbin Rd., Ann Arbor, Mich.
48103
Middleton, Wayne B.; (E) Bell Telephone Supervisor; 7612 Amboy
Rd., Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127
Griffith, Evelyn; (M) Housewife; 1201 S. Renaud, Grosse Pointe
Woods, Michigan 48236
EAST CHINA (2) OS
No delegates elected
EAST OHIO (26) NC
Sec. B, Rows 9-10, Seats 1-12
Sec. B, Row 8, Seats 11-12
Kelley, Robert W.; (6) (M) Minister; 1117 E. 105th St., Cleveland,
Ohio 44108
Tolbert, Robert J.; (6) (M) Minister; 525 Wooster Ave., Akron, Ohio
44307
Hulit, Kenneth W.; (2) (E) Director Program Council; 1300 S. Main
St., North Canton, Ohio 44720
Cromwell, Thomas L.; (13) (M) Minister; 243 N. Market St.,
Wooster, Ohio 44691
*Brandyberry, Abraham L.; (13) (E) Minister; 2521 12th St., N. W.,
Canton, Ohio 44708
Courtney, Robert H.; (5) (M) Assoc, Program Council; 1300 S. Main
St., North Canton, Ohio 44720
Nees, Forrest G.; (11) (M) District Superintendent; 30 West Front
St., Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Nelson, J. R.; (3) (M) Seminary Professor; 745 Commonwealth Ave.,
Boston, Mass. 02215
Dailey, Charles M.; (3) (M) Minister; 702 Main St., Wintersville,
Ohio 43952
Wagner, Blake D.; (5) (E) Minister; 771 E. 260th St., Euclid, Ohio
44132
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Myers, Calvin R.; (14) (M) Minister; Seminary at Spring Sts.,
Berea, Ohio 44017
Eberly, Edwin P.; (8) (E) District Superintendent; 345 Market
St., N., Rm. 202, Wooster, Ohio 44691
Mayer, Paul O.; (7) (M) Assoc. Program Council; 8276 Lindberg
Blvd., Berea, Ohio 44017
Cooke, Mrs. Monroe; (1) (M) Housewife; 13060 Forest Rd., R. D. #2,
Burton, Ohio 44021
Moore, Thomas P.; (4) (E) Gen'l Mgr. Broadcasting; Box 789,
Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
Chittum, John; (9) (M) College Professor; 722 N. Bever St., Woo-
ster, Ohio 44691
Glasgow, Francis M.; (4) (M) 3755 Martha Rd., Kent, Ohio 44240
Hayes, Melvin; (10) (E) Conference Statistician; 662 Shook Rd.,
Akron, Ohio 44319
Lang, Francis; (7) (M) Lawyer-Banker; Box 103, Highland Colony,
E. Liverpool, Ohio 43920
O'Hara, Delmar T.; (12) (M) Lawyer; 125 Third St., Wellsville,
Ohio 43968
Achberger, Mrs. Clarence E.; (11) (M) Housewife; 900 E. Chestnut
St., Ext., Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050
Robinson, Albert; (1) (M) Steel Worker; 861 Fairfax St., Youngs-
town, Ohio 44505
Bonds, Alfred B.; (2) (M) College President; Baldwin-Wallace Col-
lege, Berea, Ohio 44017
White, Leonard; (9) (M) Dir. Educational Service Center; 428 Ellen
Ave., S. W., New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
Clymer, Merritt; (8) (E) Life Insurance Mgr.; 508 Glenwood Ave.,
North Canton, Ohio 44220
Boyer, Gene; (10) (E) Store Owner; 304 N. Turner Rd., Youngstown,
Ohio 44515
Reserves
Kirk, Arthur R.; (M) Minister; 53 Clyde Ave., New London, Ohio
44851
Brown, Gladstone L.; (M) District Superintendent; 705 Hanna Bldg.,
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Zagray, Allan H.; (E) Minister; 6535 Manchester Rd., Akron, Ohio
44319
Hamilton, Charles W.; (M) Minister; 312 Third St., Elyria, Ohio
44035
Mayer, Theodore C; (M) District Superintendent; 164 S. Union St.,
Akron, Ohio 44301
Ralph, Janis S.; (M) Minister; 347 W. Miller Ave., Akron, Ohio
44301
Burge, Donald; (M) District Superintendent; 217 N. Broadway, Box
427, Barnesville, Ohio 43713
Hogg, William K.; (M) Minister; 65 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio
44141
Gray, Ralph M.; (M) Minister; Caledonia & Winsford Rds., Cleve-
land, Ohio 44112
Corl, Daniel D.; (E) District Superintendent; 378 Park Ave., W.,
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
Wiant, Howard J.; (M) Minister; 120 Cleveland Ave., S. W., Canton,
Ohio 44702
Hahn, Robert J.; (E) Minister; 784 Coburn St., Akron, Ohio 44311
Walton, Donald W.; (M) Minister; 705 Hanna Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio
44115
Drake, M. R.; (M) Minister; 19414 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, Ohio
44116
The United Methodist Church 41
Maibach, Paul; (E) Sterling, Ohio 44276
Taylor, Jack; (M) Home Administrator; 807 West Avenue, Elvria.
Ohio 44035
Dammann, Mrs. Chester; (M) Housewife; 182 Renwick Dr., Poland,
Ohio 44514
Mitchell, Mrs. B. V.; (M) Housewife; 1585 S. Main St., Clyde, Ohio
43410
Clary, Mrs. Irvin; (E) Housewife; Route #2, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
Lanier, Anna E.; (M) Housewife; 2220 27th St., Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio 44223
Dunlap, Mrs. William F.; (M) Housewife; 129 Forest View Dr.,
Wintersville, Ohio 43953
Archer, John; (M) Retired; 3853 Lincoln, Shadyside, Ohio 43947
Knight, David; (M) College Professor; Ashland College, Ashland,
Ohio 44805
Williams John R.; (M) Lawyer; 1257 French, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Hanlin, William; (E) Automobile Dealer; East Springfield, Ohio
43925
Collins, Christopher J.; (M) Mgr. Printing Plant; 3715 Cypress Ave.,
Cleveland, Ohio 44107
Graber, Robert L.; (M) President, Graber Mills, Inc.; 2914 Acacia
Dr., N. W., Canton, Ohio 44718
Forni, Roy; (M) Retired; 508 S. Third St., Martins Ferry, Ohio
44393
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (16) NE
Sec. B, Rows 20-21, Seats 1-8
Hostetter, Mark J.; (2) (E) District Superintendent; 1992 Park
Plaza, Lancaster, Pa. 17601
Walley, F. Lewis; (6) (M) Conference Program Director; 1956
Adams Ave., Abington, Pa. 19001
Ellis, Edwin L.; (1) (M) Minister; 252 Congress Ave., Lansdowne,
Pa. 19050
Zehner, Henry W.; (10) (E) District Superintendent; 9650 Pine Rd.,
Philadelphia, Pa. 19115
Bashore, George W.; (5) (E) Minister; 2305 Laurel Rd. Whitefield,
Reading, Pa. 19609
Nichols, Henry H.; (9) (M) Minister; 328 W, Earlham Terrace,
Philadelphia, Pa. 19144
Mentzer, Warren F.; (11) (E) District Superintendent; Lancaster
Ave., Mt. Gretna, Pa. 17064
Buttimer, Thomas A.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 607 Runny-
mede Ave., Jenkintown, Pa. 19046
Daugherty, Ruth M.; (13) (E) Housewife; 803 S. 12th St., Lebanon,
Pa. 17042
Dodge, Carlton S.; (3) (E) College Alumni Director; 817 Floret,
Riverview Park, Reading, Pa. 19605
Shroyer, Lawton W.; (4) (E) Dress Manufacturer; 515 Dewart St.,
Shamokin, Pa. 17872
*Harper, John R.; (14) (M) V. P. The Pardee Co.; 7508 Brookfield
Rd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19126
Quickel, Harold H.; (8) (E) Purchasing Agent, Hamilton Watch
Co. ; 128 Atkins Avenue, Lancaster, Pa. 17603
Jason, William C. Jr.; (12) (M) Retired; 614 N. 56th St., Philadel-
phia, Pa. 19131
Barto, Reta S.; (7) (M) Housewife; 123 W. 46th St., Reading, Pa,
19606
Lightner, A. LeRoy; (2) (M) V. P. Advertising Agency; 411 N.
Church St., West Chester, Pa. 19380
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Reserves
Longenecker, Robert P.; (E) Minister; 50 College Ave., Annville, Pa.
17003
Flood, Harold D.; (M) Minister; 335 Price St., West Chester, Pa.
19380
Cherry, William T.; (M) Minister; 497 Darby-Paoli Rd., Paoli, Pa.
19301
Corbett, James D.; (E) Minister; 106 E. Sunbury St., Shamokin, Pa.
17872
Kulp, John C; (M) District Superintendent; 12 Farwood Rd., Phila-
delphia, Pa. 19151
Daugherty, Robert M.; (E) Minister; 803 S. 12th St., Lebanon, Pa.
17042
Hippel, George N.; (M) Dir. of Miss. & Church Ext.; 209 Rodney Cir-
cle, Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010
Loesch, Warren A.; (E) Dir. Advance Specials Gen. Bd. of Missions;
37 Brunswick Rd., Montclair, New Jersey 07042
Kerr, Charles S.; (M) Minister; 1285 Hillside Dr., Lancaster, Pa.
17603
Ranch, Ezra H.; (E) Coordinator of Adult Ministries; 6142 Wayne
Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19144
Luff, William G.; (M) Conference Treasurer; 1701 Arch St., Phila-
delphia, Pa. 19103
Knisely, Roger M.; (E) C. P. A.; 204 Elm St., Annville, Pa. 17003
Hostetter, Russell R.; (E) Painting Contractor; 2400 Mifflin St.,
Lebanon, Pa. 17042
Weaver, Dorothy S.; (E) Housewife; 529 5th Ave., Denver, Pa.
17517
Johnson, Elizabeth A.; (M) Housewife; 120 Lafayette Ave., Oreland,
Pa. 19075
Herr, Helen C; (M) Housewife; 210 Martroy Lane, Wallingford,
Pa. 19084
Quickel, Olive; (E) Housewife; 128 Atkins Ave., Lancaster, Pa. 17603
Heck, J. Holland; (M) Retired; Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, Pa. 17016
Hoffer, Paul F.; (E) Merchant; 138 E. Frederick St., Millersville, Pa.
17551
Hudson, Mary A.; (M) Housewife; 54 N. 54th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
19139
FLORIDA (26) SE
Sec. A, Rows 9-10, Seats 1-12
Sec. A, Row 8, Seats 11-12
*Foster, George A.; (14) (M) Minister; Box 1086, Tallahassee, Flori-
da 32302
Blackburn, Robert M.; (2) (M) Minister; 42 E. Jackson St., Orlando,
Fl. 32801
Zimmerman, Eugene M.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; Box
8745, Orlando, Fl. 32806
Huston, Ralph B.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; Box 2625, Lake-
land, Fl. 33803
Williams, John BF ; Deceased 9-8-71
Hedberg, Al A.; (7) (M) Minister; Box 1138, St. Petersburg, Fl.
33731
Cleveland, Millard C; (10) (M) Minister; 100 SE Second Ave., Ft.
Lauderdale, Fl. 33301 ^^ _.,. ^ ., „ ,
Obaugh, William R.; (4) (E) Minister; 9625 N. Military Trail, Palm
Beach Gardens, Fl. 33403 ^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^. . ^,
Knox, James L.; (1) (M) Minister; 1800 SW 15th St., Miami, Fl.
33145
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Rooks, John J.; (8) (M) Minister; Box 819, Winter Park, Fl. 32789
Bozeman, W. Scott; (3) (M) Minister; 411 W. Turner St., Clear-
water, Fl. 33516
Rtitland, Walter B.; (9) (M) District Superintendent; Box 815, De-
land, Fl. 32720
Kalaf, Walter N.; (11) (M) Minister; 3723 Bay to Bay, Tampa, Fl.
33609
Meadows, William A.; (5) (M) Attorney; Box 516, Kendall, Fl. 33516
Moore, Richard V.; (3) (M) College President; Bethune Cookman
College, Daytona Beach, Florida 32015
Revels, Percy B.; (1) (M) Circuit Judge; Drawer 250, Palatka, Fl.
32077
Watson, Mrs. Olive E.; (4) (M) Pres., Conf. WSCS; Box 96, Wild-
wood, Fl. 32785
Fanning, O.B.; (9) (M) Conf. Pub. Rel.; 1015 S. Miss Ave., Lakeland,
Fl. 33803
Gray, Mrs. Ethel M.; (7) (M) Farmer; Box 36, Hastings, Florida
32045
Babcock, Charles I.; (11) (M) Gen. Contractor; 1020 Alfonso Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33145
Mann, Robert T.; (12) (M) Judge, Dist. Ct. of Appeal; Box 327,
Lakeland, Florida 33802
Redstone, Ray L.; (2) (M) Asst. Postmaster; 2148 33rd Ave., Vero
Beach, Fl. 32960
Hughlett, William S.; (10) (M) Retired Medical Miss'y; 809 Indian
River Dr., Cocoa, Florida 32922
Blackburn, Alfred B.; (13) (M) Attorney; 912 Am. Heritage Life
Bldg., Jacksonville, Fl. 32202
Weems, Mrs. H. V.; (6) (M) Homemaker; 160 S. Lakeview Dr.,
Sebring, Fl. 33870
Gentry, Edd W.; (8) (M) Executive; 2205 Mulberry Blvd., Tallahas-
see, Florida 32302
Reserves
McDonell, C. Durward; (5) (M) Minister; 127 NE 4th St., Miami,
Fl. 33132
Roughton, William W.; (M) District Superintendent; 2226 NW 2nd
Ave., Gainesville, Fl. 32601
Hamilton, Charles P.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 38, Saraso-
ta, Fl. 33578
Buell, Harold E.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 2097, Miami
Beach, Fl. 33140
Head, Lewis N.\ (M) District Superintendent; 2935 Washington Rd.,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405
Alle^J, Raymond A.; (M) Minister; 3803 Haines Rd., N., St. Peters-
burg, Florida 33703
Howe, GaijlonL.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 7307, St. Peters-
burg, Fl. 33734
Mackay, Donald M.; (M) Minister; 5400 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, Fl.
33540
West, C. Eugene; (M) Minister; 1400 University Blvd., N., Jackson-
ville, Fl. 32211
Ware, H. Melton; (M) AC Program Director; Box 70, Lakeland,
Fl. 33802
Steger, Clarence D.; (M) Minister; Box 10249, St. Petersburg, Fl.
33733
Gibbs, Marion M.; (M) District Superintentent; 225 E. Duval St.,
Jacksonville, Fl. 32202
Gallotvay, Henry G.; (M) Minister; 7600 SW 104th St., Miami, Fl.
33156
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Boggs, Robert C; (M) District Superintendent; 2502 Morrison Ave.,
Tampa, Fl. 33609
Bledsoe, Robert D.; (M) Minister; 1126 E. Silver Spgs. Blvd., Ocala,
Fl. 32670
Burney, Harry L., Jr.; (M) Administrative Asst. ; Bethune Cookman
College, Daytona Beach, Florida 32015
Jones, James I.; (M) Executive Vice Pres.; 90 NW 107 St., Miami
Shores, Fl. 33168
Sargeant, John B.; (M) Dairyman; Box 17, Lakeland, Fl. 33802
Goodwin, Miss Edith M.; (M) Director of Christian Ed.; 7600 SW
104 St., Miami, Fl. 33156
Tisdale, Mrs. Inez S.; (M) Retired Accountant; 501 N. Ocean St.,
Apt. 1501, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Crist, Mrs. Dollie L. ; (M) Homemaker; 450 Seabreeze Dr., Indialan-
tic, Fl. 32903
Pinesett, Patricia S.; (M) Conf. Vice. Pres. WSCS; 3239 Mahalia PI.,
Lake Mann Est., Orlando, Fl. 32805
Pearce, Richard W.; (M) College Vice President; 130 Lake Hollings-
worth Dr., Lakeland, Florida 33803
Johnson, Cubell A.; (M) Homemaker; Box 5064, Orlando, Fl. 32805
Grant, John A., Jr.; (E) Attorney; 10025 Orange Grove Dr., Tampa,
Fl. 33618
Morris, John E.; (M) Attorney; 301 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauder-
dale, Florida 33301
Gold, Glenn W.; (M) Retired; 1525 SW 12th St., Miami, Fl. 33135
Kelso, Earl F,; (M) Retired Oil Corp.; 2714 Valencia Dr., Sarasota,
Fl. 33579
Banks, Mrs. Henrine W.; (M) College Dean; 125 N. Keech, Daytona
Beach, Fl. 32015
Wilcox, Mrs. Barbara B.; (M) Dental Assistant; 3355 Bowers Lane,
Jacksonville, Florida 32217
FOOCHOW (2) OS
No delegates elected
GEORGIA (2) SE
Sec. D, Rows 3-4, Seat 1
*Epj}s, Anderson C; (6) (M) Minister; 108 Burbank Dr., S. W.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
Wilson, T. R.; (4) (M) Carpenter; 5400 Cascade Rd., S. W., Atlanta,
Georgia 30310
Reserves
Henderson, Cornelius L.; (M) Bd. of Evangelism Staff; 1908 Grand
Ave., Nashville, Tenn. 37212 ... -o ^ -o • *
Jackson, James L; (M) Civil Service; 1229 Calhoun St., East Pomt,
Ga. 30344
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF GERMAN DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC (4) OS
Sec. B, Row 22, Seats 1-4
*Havemann, Gerhard; (13) (E) District Superintendent; DDR 1034
Berlin, Gubenerstr. 23, Germany . . j . T^T^T> a^ a «
Gotz, Herbert; (6) (M) District Superintendent; DDR 94 Ave,
Sc'hneebergerstr. 85, Germany ^^ r. . ■> ^ t a u ,,
Enke, Karl-Heinz; (5) (E) Doctor; DDR 25 Postock 1, In der Hasen-
bak 2 DDR, Germany
The United Methodist Church 45
Schneidereit, Harry; (1) (M) DDR 110 Berlin, Breitestrasse 24
DDR, Germany
Reserves
Langer, Horst; (E) Minister; DDR 89 Gorlitz, Herbert Balyer— Str.
7, Germany
Riedel, Gerhard; (M) Minister; DDR 75 Cottbus, Verchow— Str. 41,
Germany
Schlechte, Erhard; (E) Professor; DDR 703 Leipzig, An der Tabaks-
miihle 50, Germany
Schroder, Harry; (M) DDR 927 Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Lutherstrasse
6, Germany
GUJARAT (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 17, Seats 11-12
Chawhan, Jayanand I.; (M) Secretary, Bible Society; Canaan, Near
Khadayata Colony, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad-6 India
Chitnis, Vinubhai W. ; (M) Building Contractor; Chitnis Bhuvan,
Mission Road, Nadiad, Kaira Dist., India
Reserves
Master, Ithiel V.; (M) Director, Lay Training Centre; Methodist
Church, Vasad, Kaira Dist., India
Rathod, Raijibhai M.; (M) District Superintendent; Methodist
Church, Maninagar, Ahmedabad-8, India
Singh, Joseph B.; (M) District Superintendent; Fateh Ganj, Baroda-
2, India
Bauman, David B.; (M) District Superintendent; Methodist Mission,
Godhra, Ranch Mahals, India
Christian, Samson T.; (M) Executive; Fateh Ganj, Baroda-2, India
Parmar, Rameshchandra E.; (M) Advocate; Mayur Kunj, Godhra,
Ranch Mahals, India
Chavirhan, Samuel K.; (M) Office Superintendent; Fellowship Society,
Rakhial Road, Ahmedabad-21, India
HINGHWA (2) OS
No delegates elected
HOLSTON (18) SE
Sec. D, Rows 17-18, Seats 1-9
* Stokes, Mack B.; (6) (M) Dean, Candler; Emory University, Cand-
ler School of Theology, Atlanta, Georgia 30322
White, Raymon E.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; Box 1064,
Johnson City, Tenn. 37601
Wilcox, Robert L; (1) (M) Minister; Box 1303, Knoxville, Tenn.
37901
Eldridge, Edgar A.; (3) (M) Minister; Box 511, Bristol, Va. 24201
Lundy, Robert F.; (11) (M) Exec. Sec. S. E. Jurisdiction; 159 For-
rest Ave., N. E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Robbins, Wilmer B.; (8) (M) Minister; First United Methodist
Church, Marion, Virginia 24354
Naff, George E.; (7) (M) District Superintendent; 1752 Old Niles
Ferry Rd., Maryville, Tenn. 37801
McCartt, James S.; (5) (M) Minister; Box 473, Maryville, Tenn.
37801
Settle, Frank A.; (14) (M) Exec. Sec. Program Council; Box 1178,
Johnson City, Tenn. 37601
Steffner, John E., Sr.; (4) (M) Corporation Officer; 4301 Evergreen
Dr., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37411
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Ragsdale, Mrs. J. B.; (13) (M) Homemaker; 605 Talley Rd., Chatta-
nooga, Tenn. 37411
Smith, Holiday; (2) (M) Dept. Supt. Tenn. Eastman; 1105 Watauga
St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660
Lundy, John T.; (7) (M) Assoc. Sec. Conf. Prog. Council; P. 0.
Box 1178, Johnson City, Tenn. 37601
Wilson, Frank S.; (1) (M) Judge; 103 Stratford Lane, Signal Mtn.,
Tenn. 37377
Prigmore, L. T.; (5) (M) Textile Mfg.; Hill Drive, Lupton City,
Tenn. 37351
Lusby, L. D.; (9) (E) Supervisor, E. Tenn. Pack.; Rt. 6, Perry Rd.,
Knoxville, Tenn. 37914
Long, Carroll H.; (10) (M) Surgeon; 107 W. Fairview Ave., John-
son City, Tenn. 37601
Entler, Fred P.; (12) (M) Alumni Director, E & H College; Emory
& Henry College, Emory, Va. 24327
Reserves
Smith, J. Castro; (E) District Superintendent; Box 1592, Morristown,
Tenn. 37813
Timberlake, Richard H.; (M) Minister; 617 Gilbert St., Alcoa, Tenn.
37701
Steele, William S.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 548, Wytheville,
Va. 24382
Varnell, Sam N.; (M) Minister; 3316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tenn.
37919
St. Clair, Ben B.; (M) Minister; Box 567, Oak Ridge, Tenn. 37830
Chilcote, Thomas F.; (M) Minister; Box 1346, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662
Jones, Major J.; (M) President, Gammon Theological Seminary; 653
Beckwith St., S. W., Atlanta, Ga. 30314
Goodgame, Gordon C; (M) Minister; Box 1025, Kingston, Tenn. 37763
Hankins, James E.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 82, Cleveland,
Tenn. 37311
Ripley, John E; (M) Minister; 5613 Oak Ridge Hwy., Knoxville,
Tenn. 37921
Hutchins, Charles A.; (M) Director, Social Service; Box 188, Green-
ville, Tenn. 37743
Armentrout, Olin; (M) RFD Carrier; Mill Park Farm, Max Mead-
ows, Va. 24360
Franks, James S.; (M) Manager, Electric Co.; Newport Utilities,
Newport, Tenn. 37821
Troy, Mrs. Olin H.; (M) Homemaker; 4411 Drummond Dr., Chat-
tanooga, Tenn. 37411
Russell, Mrs. H. M.; (M) Homemaker; Box 388, Loudon, Tenn. 37774
Yeatts, Earnest; (M) Game Warden Supt.; Meadowview, Virginia
24361
Neely, Sam H., Jr.; (M) Laundry Owner; Spruce St., Norton, Va.
24273
Oliphant, George W.; (M) Engineer, Union Carbide; 106 Wendover
Circle, Oak Ridge, Tenn. 37830
Lay, Gerald W.; (M) Engineer, Union Carbide; 1107 Scott Rd.,
Kingston, Tenn. 37763
Womack, Mark; (M) Transportation Training & Rules Examiner, L.
&. N R. R. Co.; 3229 Westonia Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37412
HYDERABAD (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 20, Seats 7-8
Peter, M. Elia; (7) (M) Ed. Secretary, Council of Christian Educa-
tion, U.M.C.S.A.; 3 Wesley Road, Jabalpur-M.P., India
The United Methodist Church 47
Vijendra Kumar, Maddala R.; (4) (M) Accountant; 3-5-867 Hyder-
guda, Hyderabad-1, A. P. India
Reserves
George, Anchiila T.; (M) District Superintendent; Methodist Church,
Vikarabad- A. P., India
Gladstone, Herbert S.; (M) Principal; King Kotti Rd., Hyderabad,
A. P., India
Moses, Kollur V.; (M) Patron Correspondent; Methodist Boys' High
School, King Kotti Road, Hyderabad A. P., India
David, Shanthappa V.; (M) Contractor; Shakamushka Dharga,
Nampalli, Hyderabad, A. P., India
IOWA (26) NC
Sec. B, Rows 22-23, Seats 6-12
Sec. C, Rows 22-23, Seats 1-6
*Baskerville, M. Trevor; (8) (M) District Superintendent; 26 Lake-
view Dr., Mason City, Iowa 50401
Wilken, Alferd E.; (6) (E) District Superintendent; 610 27th St.,
Sioux City, Iowa 51104
Nichols, Frank A.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 320 S. Park
St., Creston, Iowa 50801
Showmaker, Wayne E.; (2) (M) Director, Program Council; 1019
Chestnut St., Des Moines, la. 50309
Garrett, C. Dendy; (3) (M) District Superintendent; 2215 Evelyn
St., Perry, la. 50220
Moore, Lester L.; (1) (M) Minister; 605 Grove Ave., Corning, la.
50841
Pfaltzgraff, Richard C; (13) (E) Inner City Parish; 3929 38th St.,
Des Moines, la. 50310
Hann, Paid M.; (9) (M) Minister; 1001 Pleasant St., Des Moines,
la. 50309
Dodder, Robert T.; (7) (M) District Superintendent; 120 Zenith Dr.,
Council Bluffs, la. 51501
Carver, Donald L.; (14) (M) Minister; 3220 Terrace Dr., Cedar Falls,
la. 50613
Moore, LeRoy W.; (11) (M) Minister; 3600 75th, Des Moines, la.
50322
Metcalf, Kenneth E.; (5) (M) Minister; 109 East 14th, Davenport,
la. 52803
Latta, Lloyd A.; (10) (M) Minister; 1002 First Ave. N., Fort Dodge,
la. 50501
Long, Maurice K. ; (4) (M) Businessman; Harper Brush Works,
Fairfield, la. 52556
Yaggy, Mrs. William H.; (13) (M) Conf. President WSCS; 1914
40th St., Des Moines, la. 50310
Sears, Mrs. Edward E.; (7) (M) Vice-Pres. Women's Div., Bd. of
Missions; 224 18th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, la. 52406
Applegate, William P.; (11) (M) Maintenance Engineer; Friendship
Haven, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Shearer, Paul V.; (2) (M) Attorney; 225 W. Main, Washington, la.
52353
Armstrong, Mrs. Robert; (3) (M) Housewife; 370 34th St. SE, Cedar
Rapids. la. 52403
Kerber, Phil; (1) (M) Businessman; N. Madison, Emmetsburg, la.
50536
Faust, Carl W.; (5) (E) Retired Farmer; 305 S. Illinois, Hubbard,
la. 50122
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Kreager, Max W.; (9) (M) Businessman; 418 N. 6th Ave. E, New-
ton, la. 50208
Hoover, J. Jeffrey; (14) (M) Student; Rudd, la. 50471
Braun, Mrs. Paul; (10) (E) Housewife; 311 Ivanhoe Rd., Waterloo,
la. 50701
Brown, Rainsford A.; (8) (M) Businessman; P. O. Box "S", Betten-
dorf , la. 52722
Mannasmith, Dr. Clarence H.; (12) (M) Veterinarian; 706 Cool-
baugh, Red Oak, Iowa 51566
Reserves
Kennedy, Stanley C; (M) Minister; 1112 Vine St., Waterloo, la.
50703
Whitenack, Weldon A.; (M) District Superintendent; 920 Robin
Rd., Muscatine, la. 52761
Russell, Roger E.; (M) District Superintendent; 1019 Chestnut St.,
Des Moines, la. 50309
Boulton, Edwin C; (M) District Superintendent; 3475 Crestwood Dr.,
Dubuque, la. 52001
Kamm, Wayne K.; (M) Minister; Box 125, Plainfield, la. 50666
Shopshire, James E.; (M) School; Garrett Theological Seminary,
Evanston, Hlinois 60201
Campney, Arthur B.; (M) Minister; 501 E. 19th, Newton, la. 50208
Miller, William T.; (M) Minister; 7th & Arden St., Boone, la. 50036
Parrott, Glenn R.; (M) Minister; 720 Grand Ave., West Des Moines,
la. 50265
Dowd, John A.; (E) Minister; Hiways 20 & 140, Moville, la. 51039
Crandall, J. Roland; (M) District Superintendent; 408 Bryan Rd.,
Ottumwa, la. 52501
Strey feller, David E.; (M) Minister; 1400 Bremer Ave., Waverly,
la. 50677
Deaver, Leonard E.; (E) District Superintendent; 607 Third Ave.
SW, Mt. Vernon, la. 52314
Wilcox, Wilbur F.; (M) Minister; 2622 Lincoln Way, Ames, la. 50010
Butler, David J.; (M) Attorney; 131/2 S. Federal, Mason City, la.
50401
Parker, Clarence E.; (M) Treasurer, Friendship Haven; 1310 S. 21st
St., Ft. Dodge, la. 50501
Ritter, Edwin; (M) Businessman; 1003 N. Chestnut, Creston, la.
50831
Williams, Paul G.; (M) Farmer; Villisca, la. 50864
Hoover, Mrs. Robert J.; (M) Housewife; Dike, Iowa 50624
Young, Harry E.; (M) Businessman; 11 E. Line Rd., Oelwein, la.
50622
DeHaan, Dr. Fred; (M) Dentist; Osceola, Iowa 50213
McCracken, Edgar W.; (M) Businessman; 408 Hampden St., Sioux
City, la. 51104
Marty, Dr. Wayne; (E) Professor; Route 2, LeMars, la. 50131
Underbill, Mrs. Lee; (M) Housewife; 3453 Glencove Lane, Dubuque,
la. 52001
Sears, Miss Nancy L.; (M) Student; Route #2, Fontanelle, la. 50846
Davis, James H.; (M) Professor; Route #3, Ames, la. 50010
Hulsebus, Douglas; (E) Electrician; 11 Hilltop Rd., Council Bluffs,
Antes, Charles W.; (M) Attorney; 213 W. Elm, West Union, la.
52175
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KANSAS EAST (10) SC
Sec. A, Rows 11-12, Seats 1-5
* Wright, M. Max; (8) (E) Minister; 2930 Michigan, Topeka, Kansas
66605
Haijes, Clare J.; (3) (M) District Superintendent; 6685 Milhaven
Dr., Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202
Holier, Don W.; (6) (M) President, St. Paul Sch. of Theo.; 5123
Truman Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64127
Johnson, Richard E.; (11) (M) District Superintendent; 3020 30th
Dr., Parsons, Kansas 67357
Watts, Ewart G.; (9) (M) Minister; 601 Harrison, Topeka, Kansas
66603
Coffman, Floyd H.; (2) (M) Judge; Court House, Ottawa, Kansas
66067
Stumbo, John E.; (1) (M) Attorney; 703 Capitol Federal Bldg.,
Topeka, Kansas 66603
Mcintosh, Mrs. Hilda; (13) (M) Housewife; 1244 Oakland, Kansas
City, Kansas 66102
Hines, Mrs. Thelma; (7) (E) Minister's wife; R. R. 1, Tecumseh,
Kansas 66542
Reitz, T. Russell; (5) (M) Retired; 726 Sunset, Manhattan, Kansas
66502
Reserves
Moore, Robiiison C; (M) Minister; 10211 Nail Ave., Overland Park,
Kan. 66207
Hager, Alfred D.; (M) Minister; 5400 West 75th, Prairie Village,
Kan. 66208
Kurtz, Merivin R.; (E) District Superintendent; Box 226, Ottawa,
Kansas 66067
Hildyard, Hobart R.; (M) District Superintendent; 4201 West 15th
St., Topeka, Kansas 66604
Pope, Alton R.; (M) Assoc. Dir., Program Council; Box 4187, Topeka,
Kansas 66604
Nothdurft, Clifton G.; (M) Business; 6219 W. 76th St., Prairie Vil-
lage, Kansas 66208
Baker, Pamela; (M) Church worker; 8801 West 71st, Shawnee Mis-
sion, Kansas 66204
Dean, Mrs. Barton; (M) Housewife; 1608 Thornton, Parsons, Kan.
67357
Willmeth, Robert T.; (E) Teacher; 3536 Oakley, Topeka, Kan. 66611
Becker, Richard L.; (M) Attorney; Coffeyville, Kansas 67337
KANSAS WEST (12) SC
Sec. B, Rows 11-12, Seats 7-12
Borger, Clarence J.; (3) (M) District Superintendent; 449 N. St.
Francis, Wichita, Kansas 67202
Blake, Bruce P.; (2) (M) Conf. Program Director; 151 N. Volutsia,
Wichita, Kansas 67214
Fogleman, C. M., Jr.; (5) (M) District Superintendent; 903 Mellin-
ger Dr., Salina, Kansas 67401
Bott, LeRoy A.; (7) (E) District Superintendent; 2903 Hillcrest
Dr., Hays, Kansas 67601
Matthew, Glenn E.; (6) (M) Supt. of Ministries; 5407 West 27th
Terrace, Topeka, Kansas 66614
Iwig, James H.; (1) (E) Minister; Box 232, Newton, Kansas 67114
♦Rupert, Thomas; (4) (M) College Vice-President; 844 E. Claflin,
Salina, Kansas 67401
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Totten, Harold; (13) (E) Farmer; Jewell, Kansas 66949
Matthaei, Marjorie; (9) (M) Director U.M. Info.; 701 Loch Lom-
mond, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501
Renich, Paul W.; (12) (M) College President; Kansas Wesleyan Uni-
versity, Salina, Kansas 67401
Hickerson, Walter J.; (8) (M) Conference Treasurer; 151 N. Volutsia,
Wichita, Kansas 67214
Hartman, Tom; (14) (M) Pro-Control Boeing; 1703 N. Athenian,
Wichita, Kansas 67203
Reserves
Matthaei, Paul; (M) Minister; 701 Loch Lommond, Hutchinson, Kan-
sas 67501
Robinson, Forrest J.; (M) Minister; 285 S. Pershing, Wichita, Kansas
67218
Wilke, Richard B.; (M) District Superintendent; 1012 Alexander,
Winfield, Kansas 67156
Dunlap, E. Dale; (M) Seminary Dean; 4841 Belinder Ct., Shawnee
Mission, Kansas 66205
Jones, J. Karl; (M) District Superintendent; 1808 Crestview Dr.,
Concordia, Kansas 66901
Findley, William C; (E) Higher Education; Rm. 201, 23 W. Calen-
dar, La Grange, 111. 60525
Curtis, Charles M.; (M) Minister; 2220 N. Yale, Wichita, Kansas
67220
Mitchell, Everett R.; (M) Minister; 122 N. 8th, Salina, Kansas 67401
Elliott, Avenell; (M) Director Christian Educ; 1439 E. 4, Winfield,
Kansas 67156
Prather, Mary; (M) Conference President WSCS; Box 549, Meade,
Kansas 67864
George, Irene; (M) Housewife; St. John, Kansas 67576
Tyree, E. C; (M) Civil Engineer; 1751 Lorraine, Wichita, Kansas
67214
Rymph, Levi; (M) Insurance; 1201 Woodrow, Wichita, Kansas 67203
Summers, Claude; (M) Banker; Ransom, Kansas 67572
Thorne, Ralph; (M) Lawyer; 400 W. 23rd, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501
Adrian, Paul; (E) Realtor; 217 W. Ash, Salina, Kansas 67401
KENTUCKY (8) SE
Sec. D, Rows 19-20, Seats 9-12
*Sweaz7j, Albert W.; (2) (M) District Superintendent; P. 0. Box
7172, Lexington, Ky. 40502
Tullis, Edivard L.; (7) (M) Minister; 2400 Forest, Ashland, Ky.
41101
Patton, Russell R.; (13) (M) Minister; 220 W. High, Lexington, Ky.
40508
Greene, Horace H.; (6) (M) Area Director, Church & Comm. Develop-
ment; 165 Eddie, Lexington, Kentucky 40505
Hager, Cornelius R. ; (3) (M) Asst. Dean; Lexington Pike, Nicholas-
ville, Kentucky 40356
Fields, Mrs. Louis H.; (5) (M) Conf. President WSCS; 123 E. Fifth,
Maysville, Ky. 41056
Litton, Ray; (4) (M) Automobile Dealer; Box 325, Flemingsburg,
Ky. 41041
Kemper, John Q.; (1) (M) Insurance Adjuster; 1626 Elliott, Ashland,
Ky. 41101
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Reserves
Durham, Donald W.; (M) Minister; 1716 S. Limestone, Lexington,
Ky. 40503
Dorsey, Harold W.; (M) Minister; 1774 Bryan Station Rd., Lexing-
ton, Kentucky 40505
Kays, Onie U.; (M) District Superintendent; 613 E. Main, Danville,
Ky. 40422
Curry, Earl T.; (M) District Superintendent; Edgemont Rd., Mays-
ville, Ky. 41056
Mayfield, Robert G.; (M) Vice President Development; Asbury Theo-
logical Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky 40390
Bean, Frank; (M) Direc. of Development, Ky. State College, 302
Lexington, Ky. 40503
Rouse, C. R.; (M) Retired School Teacher; 103 Bramble, Highland
Heights, Kentucky 41076
Seals, Taylor; (M) Retired School Teacher; 772 Caden, Lexington,
Kentucky 40505
KL4NGSI (2) OS
No delegates elected
LIBERIA (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 12, Seats 9-10
* Roberts, Samuel T.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 75 Ashmun
St., Monrovia, Liberia WCA
Dennis, Charles C, Sr. ; (4) (M) Member House of Rep.; Corner,
Carey and Johnson St., Monrovia, Liberia
Reserves
Weeks, Monroe T.; (M)
Togba, Joseph S. ; (M) Medical Doctor; Oldest Congotown, Monrovia,
Liberia WCA
LITTLE ROCK (6) SC
Sec. D, Rows 7-8, Seats 10-12
*Hozendorf, C. Ray; (9) (M) District Superintendent; 715 Center
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Martin, George W.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 803 Cupp
Drive, Arkadelphia, Ar. 71923
Bearden, Robert E. L.; (14) (M) Minister; 723 Center Street, Little
Rock, Ar. 72201
Carlton, Gordon B.; (12) (M) Attorney; P. 0. Box E, DeQueen,
Arkansas 71832
Davenport, Mrs. E. T.; (7) (M) Housewife; 6G24 Longwood Rd.,
Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
Hall, Carl C; (2) (M) Manufacturer; 46 Edgehill, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72205
Reserves
Murray, Alvin C; (M) Minister; 201 S. Hill, El Dorado, Ark. 71730
Bagley, Roy I.; (M) District Superintendent; 484 Elaine Ave. S. W.,
Camden, Ark. 71701
Hale, Ralph E.; (M) Minister; 841 Quapaw, Hot Springs, Ar. 71901
Major, James E.; (M) College Vice Pres.; Hendrix College, Conway,
Ar 72032
AUman, S. H.; (M) Retired; 201 Pecan, Hot Springs, Ar. 71901
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Shepard, William M.; (M) Retired; 209 Sibley Rd., Little Rock, Ar.
Hillis, Raymond; (M) Merchant; 426 Main St., Malvern, Ar. 72104
Booth, Dale; (M) Utility Exec; 6911 Skywood Rd., Little Rock, Ar.
72207
LOUISIANA (12) SC
Sec. C, Rows 18-19, Seats 7-12
*Oliphint, Benjamin R.; (3) (M) Minister; 5243 Whitehaven, Baton
Rouge, La. 70802
Handy, W. T., Jr.; (6) (M) Vice-Pres. Methodist Publishing House;
201 8th Ave., So., Nashville, Tennessee 37202
Galloway, Benedict A.; (11) (M) Minister; 1421 Constantinople, New
Orleans, Louisiana 70115
Cooke, Jack; (8) (M) District Superintendent; 839 Monrovia St.,
Shreveport, La. 71106
Harrington, Robert F.; (12) (M) District Superintendent; 4600 Pren-
tiss Ave., New Orleans, La. 70126
Stovall, James L.; (9) (M) Minister; 2512 Margie St., Metairie, La.
70003
Matheny, Thomas H.; (1) (M) Attorney; P. O. Box 221, Hammond,
La. 70401
McGowan, Mrs. Charles B.; (7) (M) Homemaker; 2081 Ferndale
Ave., Baton Rouge, La. 70808
Blanchard, Hubert M.; (5) (M) Insurance; P. O. Box 462, Sul-
plur, Louisiana 70663
Cotton, William Davis; (2) (M) Attorney; P. O. Box 719, Rayville,
La. 71269
Netterville, G. Leon; (4) (M) Southern University Pres.; 1870 Hard-
ing Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70807
Brown, Allen L.; (13) (M) Insurance Executive; 2059 Abundance
St., New Orleans, La. 70122
Reserves
McGuire, Douglas L.; (M) District Superintendent; 4044 S. Ramsey
St., Baton Rouge, La. 70808
Dykes, David L., Jr.; (M) Minister; 623 Oak Hills, Shreveport, La.,
71106
Haynes, L. L., Jr.; (M) Minister; P. O. Box 1841, Baton Rouge, La.
70802
Caraway, James J.; (M) District Superintendent; P. O. Box 1466,
Hammond, La. 70401
Cain, Wesley Ralph; (M) District Superintendent; 319 Glendale Dr.,
Ruston, La. 71270
Hearn, J. Woodrow; (M) Dir. Program Council; P. 0. Box 4325,
Shreveport, La. 71104
Rickey, Henry A.; (M) Minister; 3427 Somerset Dr., New Orleans,
La. 70114
Bland, Cecil E.; (M) Assoc. Dir. Program Council; P. 0. Box 4325,
Shreveport, La. 71104
Patrick, William H.; (M) Professor; 526 Kimbro, Baton Rouge, La.
70808
Mason, L. Keith; (M) M. D. & Surgeon; 852 McCormick St., Shreve-
port, La. 71104
Ward, Truman L.; (M) District Lay Leader; 500 Walker St., New Or-
leans, La. 70124
Snow, Dudley V.; (M) Insurance Executive; 1500 N. Market St.,
Shreveport, La. 71269
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Laskey, Mrs. Glenn E.; (M) Homemaker; 710 N. Vienna St., Ruston,
La. 71270
Tubb, John; (M) Dept. of Agriculture; 5909 Tall Pine Drive, Pine-
ville, La. 71360
LOUISVILLE (8) SE
Sec. B., Rows 20-21, Seats 9-12
"Shepherd, Paul; (5) (M) Minister; 2000 Douglass Blvd., Louisville,
Kentucky 40205
Wood, George S.; (6) (M) Council Director; 1115 S. Fourth St.,
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
James, William E.; (3) (M) College President; Kentucky Wesleyan
College, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301
Randolph, Allan H. L.; (2) (M) Minister; 2207 Plantation Dr., Louis-
ville, Kentucky 40216
Jenkins, Tom; (4) (M) College Vice-President; Owensboro, Kentucky
42301
Arterburn, Mrs. Jane; (7) (M) Homemaker; Park City, Kentucky
42160
Peters, Dr. C. Kenneth; (5) (M) Medical Doctor; 10407 Taylorsville
Rd., Louisville, Kentucky 40299
Sanders, Felix J.; (9) (M) Attorney; 506 Briar Hill Rd., Louisville,
Ky. 40206
Reserves
Slider, W. W.; (M) Minister; 4614 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville, Ken-
tucky 40207
McAdams, Emil; (M) Minister; 1829 Stratford Dr., Owensboro, Ken-
tucky 42301
Russell, E. A.; (E) Minister; 705 N. Main, Tompkinsville, Kentucky
42167
Perkins, Rual T.; (M) District Superintendent; 203 Cherokee Dr.,
Campbellsville, Ky. 42718
Pullen, Harry A., Jr.; (M) District Superintendent; 504 Hill Ridge
Rd., Louisville Ky. 40214
Curry, James S.; (M) Minister; 3814 Illinois, Lousiville, Ky. 40213
Cockrill, Willard; (M) Professor; 57 Highland Dr., Bowling Green,
Kentucky 42101
Dowse, Mrs. Richard K.; (M) Pres. Conference WSCS; 27 Highland
Dr., Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101
Evans, Evan C; (M) Real Estate Broker; Smallhouse Rd., Bowling
Green, Kentucky 42101
Green, Mrs. Thomas P.; (M) Medical Secretary; 407 N. Hite, Louis-
ville, Kentucky 40206
Ewing, William K.; (M) Executive Nat'l Products; 900 Baxter,
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
Biggers, Gilbert M.; (M) Real Estate; Fairview Bldg., Bowling
Green, Kentucky 42101
LUCKNOW (2) OS
Sec. A, Row 5, Seats 11-12
Doss, Christopher S.; (6) (M) Minister; Methodist Church, 109,
Cantonment, Lucknow
Charan, Miss Sophie; (7) (M) Evangelist; Mission House, P. O.
Gajadharganj, Buxur, Bihar
Reserves
David, Nirmal; (M) Minister; Methodist English Church, 88, Can-
tonment, Kanpur
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Nathan, James; (M) Minister; Methodist Church, 26, Tashkent Road,
Allahabad
Shigh, Rathhan; (M) Minister; Centenniel High School, Lucknow
Prasad, Jones C; (M) Minister; Methodist Church, Daliganj, Luck-
now
Singh, Robert M.; (M) Minister; Methodist Church, Arrah, Bihar
Titus, D. P.; (M) Minister; c/o 109, Cantonment, Lucknow
Mandrelle, J. P. G.; (M) Minister; N. I. Tract and Book Society,
Allahabad
Singh, Jai; (M) Mission Worker; Lucknow Publishing House, 37,
Cantonment Road, Lucknow
Washington, Donald S.; (M) Accountant; Christ Church College,
Lucknow
Franklin, A. T. ; (M) Teacher; Christ Church Inter-College, Kawpur
Chand, Mrs. Shirin L; (M) Teacher; Lalbagh Girls InterCollege,
Lucknow
Dass, Prema; (M) Evangelist; 109, Cantonment Road; Lucknow
Shyamlal, L. B.; (M) Clerk; c/o Methodist Church, Arrah, Bihar
Prakash, Jyoti; (M) Teacher; c/o Methodist Church, Civil Lines,
Ballia, U. P.
Wallace, Miss Lillian; (M) Manager, Hudson Girls School, Kanpur
Franklin, Miss Dorris; (M) Editor; Lucknow Publishing House,
Lucknow
MADHYA PRADESH (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 11, Seats 9-10
Peter, Victor; (1) (M) Minister; Methodist Church, Hawabagh,
Jabalpur, M. P. India
Raoji, Ashok K.; (4) (M) Rly. Employee; Methodist Mission Com-
pound, Khandwa, M. P. India
Reserves
Sham Roa, Prabhakar D.; (M) Minister; 214 Civil Lines, Jabalpur,
M. P. India
Radhakrishati, John; (M) Principal; Leonard Theological College,
Jabalpur, M. P. India
Singh, Ratan K.; (M) District Superintendent; Methodist Church,
Khandwa, M.P. India
Hulasi Rae, John V.; (M) Treasurer; All-India Provident Fund, 21
Club Back Road, Byculla, Bombay— 8 (BC)
Singh, Prem P.; (M) Teacher; Mission School, Baihar, Balaghat,
M. P. India
Singh, Fowler M.; (M) Accountant; S. D. C, P. W. D. (B & R) Suk-
ma, Bastar, M. P. India
Thomas, Miss Aley; (M) Principal; Hawabagh Women's College,
Jabalpur, M. P. India
Lall, Miss Premlata; (M) Principal; Mission Middle School, Khand-
wa, M. P. India
MAINE (2) NE
Sec. B, Row 14, Seats 10-11
"Ellis, S. Blake; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 226 Bradley St.,
Portland, Maine 04103
Danforth, Merrill A.; (2) (M) Business Man; Route lA, Gardiner,
Maine 04345
The United Methodist Church 55
Reserves
Ives, S. Clifton; (M) Minister; 119 S. Park St., Bang-or, Maine 04401
Smith, H. Travers; (M) Minister; 61 Pleasant St., Waterville,
Maine 04901
Hoivland, Leslie W.; (M) District Superintendent; 4 Brentwood R.,
Augusta, Maine 14330
Woodbury, Harvey; (M) Engineer; 36 Megunticook St., Camden,
Maine 04843
Curtis, George E.; (M) Business; 25 Rackleff St., Portland, Maine
04103
Pratt, Horace A.; (M) Retired; Bennoch Rd., Orono, Maine 04473
MEMPHIS (10) SE
Sec. C, Rows 16-17, Seats 7-11
*Fisher, James A., Sr.; (3) (M) District Superintendent; 555 Perkins
Ext., Suite 224, Memphis, Tennessee 38117
Bailey, William P., Jr.,; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 105 N.
Seventh, Suite 220, Paducah, Kentucky 42001
McRae, Frank L.; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 2600 Poplar,
Suite 517, Memphis, Tennessee 38112
Ramier, Lloyd W.; (13) (M) Minister; 4155 Minden Rd., Memphis,
Tenn, 38117
Bobbins, Carl M.; (8) (M) District Superintendent; 206 Elks Build-
ing, Jackson, Tenn. 38301
Pevahouse, Joseph N.; (4) (M) Pharmacist; Box 224, Henderson,
Tenn. 38340
Lamb, Mrs. Wayne A.; (7) (M) Housewife; 110 Ogburn St., Paris,
Tenn. 38242
Bond, R. H.; (5) (M) Bell Telephone Co.; Drawer 808, Dyersburg,
Tenn. 38042
Yancey, Charles L.; (2) (M) Salesman; 3226 James Rd., Memphis,
Tenn. 38128
Adams, Lloyd S., Jr.; (9) (M) Lawyer; 306 Forest Dr., Humboldt,
Tenn. 38343
Reserves
Douglass, Paul F.; (M) Minister; 301 Main St., Martin, Tenn. 38237
Henton, Jack H.; (M) Minister; Box 340, Bartlett, Tenn. 38005
Laney, James T.; (M) Dean, Candler Sch. Theol.; 2080 Renault Lane,
Atlanta, Ga. 30305
Mulroy, James R.; (M) District Superintendent; P. O. Box 207, Lex-
ington, Tenn. 38351
Lawson, James M; (M) Minister; 653 Alston Ave., Memphis, Tenn.
38126
Hester, John S.; (M) Chemical Engineer; 272 Old Orchard Rd., Padu-
cah, Kentucky 42001
Stratton, Leslie M., Ill; (M) Merchant; 105 E. Cherry Dr., Memphis,
Tenn. 38117
Stephenson, Roy C; (M) Assoc. Prog. Dir., Conf. Prog. Council; 432
Arlington, Jackson, Tennessee 38301
Brewster, Jerry G.; (M) Dentist; 5144 Pilgram, Memphis, Tenn.
38116
Page, Mrs. Dennis E.; (M) Housewife; 507 High St., Trenton, Tenn.
38382
MID-CHINA (2) OS
No delegates elected
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MIDDLE PHILIPPINES (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 6, Seats 11-12
Rodriguez, Moises M.; (M) (Deceased)
Llenado, Abigael C. ; (M) Businesswoman; Llenado Poultry Farm,
Valenzuela, Bulacan, Philippines
Reserves
Adriano, Santos M.; (M) District Superintendent; The United Metho-
dist Church, Orani, Bataan, Philippines
Mercado, LaVerne D.; (M) 900 United Nations Ave., Manila, Philip-
pines
Suarez, Reynaldo L. ; (M) Lawyer; The United Methodist Church,
Angeles City, Philippines
MINDANAO (2) OS
Sec. A, Row 3, Seats 1-2
*Guiang, Condrado G.; (5) (M) Minister; Central United Methodist
Church, 328 C. M. Recto, Davao City, Philippines 0-404
Bibay, Francisco A., Jr.; (4) (M) Bank Cashier; 133-A, V. Mapua
St., Davao City, Philippines, 0-404
Reserves
Garibay, Limerio €.; (M) Minister; First United Methodist Church,
416 Vinzon St., Obrero, Davo City, Philippines 0-404
Mapanao, Alfredo C; (M) Gov't Employee; Koronodal, South Cota-
bato, Philippines 0-205
MINNESOTA (12) NC
Sec. C, Rows 22-23, Seats 7-12
*Purdhavi, Charles B.; (6) (M) Conf. Program Dir.; 122 W. Frank-
lin Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. 55404
Christianson, Lyle T.; (7) (M) Minister; 1524 W. City Rd. C-2,
St. Paul, Minn. 55113
Allin, Willard S.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 1801 10th St.,
N.E., Rochester, Minn. 55901
Krueger, Delton H.; (11) (M) Minister; 807 First St., Princeton,
Minn. 55371
Dunn, Merle A.; (2) (E) Minister; 410 13th Ave., S. E., Rochester,
Minn. 55901
Hanks, Stanley G.; (9) (M) Minister; 204 1st Ave., N. W., Austin,
Minn. 55912
Melgren, Wesley A.; (8) (E) Accountant; 5836 Oakland Ave., S.,
Minneapolis, Minn. 55407 _ .,
Schreiber, Lyle J.; (1) (E) Postmaster; 618 S. E. 1st St., Faribault,
Minn. 55021 ^ „ ,,.
Espie, John C; (4) (M) Executive; 7439 14th Ave., S., Minneapolis,
Minn. 55423
Haining, Kathleen L.; (14) (M) Secretary; 605 Runestone Dr.,
Alexandria, Minn. 56308 „ . ^ r,.
Harkness, Leonard L.; (5) (M) Program Director 4H; 1879 Tatum,
St., Paul, Minn. 55113 , ..„. t. t.-
Gridley, Dorothy R.; (3) (M) Homemaker; 1960 E. River Terrace,
Minneapolis, Minn. 55414
Reserves
Praetorius, E. R.; (E) District Superintendent; 122 W. Franklin
Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. 55404
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Walker, Gerald V.; (E) District Superintendent; 1225 W. River
Dr., Mankato, Minn. 56001
Walker, H. T.; (M) District Superintendent; 331 S. W. 8th St.,
Wadena, Minn. 56482
Beck, Kenneth O.; (M) Minister; 308 3rd Ave. S., St. Cloud, Minn.
56301
Sweet, Charles R.; (M) Minister; 717 Hwy. 7, Hopkins, Minn. 55343
Nicholas, Clarence R.; (M) District Superintendent; 424 Golf Ter-
race, Litchfield, Minn. 55355
Ireland, Wayne L.; (M) District Superintendent; 3410 Greysolon
PI., Duluth, Minn. 55804
Richardson, Sam; (E) Advertising; 4044 Oakland Ave., S., Minne-
apolis, Minn. 55407
Fletcher, Fremont; (M) Attorney; 6809 Coi-nelia Dr., Minneapolis,
Minn. 55435
Forsberg, Winfield; (M) Realtor; 518 Summit, New Ulm, Minn.
56073
Larson, Norma; (M) Conf. Pres. WSCS; 2401 Jewell Lane, So.
St. Paul, Minn. 55075
Rice, Calvin C. ; (M) Prog. Management; 1424 Winsor Chase Dr.,
S. W., Rochester, Minn. 55901
Kerns, Willis; (M) Ford Motor Co.; 3822 E. 49th St., Minneapolis,
Minn. 55417
Faber, Fran; (M) Advertising; Rt. 5, Box 148 W., Excelsior, Minn.
55331
MISSISSIPPI (C) (2) SE
Sec. D, Row 18, Seats 10-11
*Taylor, Wendell P. C; (13) (M) Minister; 777 Ewing St., Jackson,
Miss. 39203
Calbert, Wayne F.; (4) (M) Conf. Lay Leader; The Methodist
Bldg, 321 Mississippi St., Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Reserves
None
MISSISSIPPI (8) SE
Sec. D, Rows 9-10, Seats 9-12
*Leggett, John W., Jr.; (6) (M) Dir. Meth. Action Crusade; 5831
King's PL, Jackson, Miss. 39211
Jones, George E.; (9) (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 956, Laurel, Miss.
39440
Matheny, Robert M.; (3) (M) District Superintendent; P. 0. Box
303, Jackson, Miss. 39205
Dement, Frank E., Jr.; (8) (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 1009, Hatties-
burg, Miss. 39401
Satterfield, John C; (2) (M) Attorney; P. 0. Box 466, Yazoo City,
Miss. 39194
Jordan, Bert; (5) (M) Conf. Program Council; 321 Mississippi St.,
Jackson, Miss. 39201
Moorhead, Edwin E.; (4) (M) Hydraulic Engineer; P. O. Box 691,
Vicksburg, Miss. 39180 ^ ^ ^
Smith, Mrs. Marshall; (7) (M) Homemaker & Conf. Pres. W.S.C.S.;
4248 Warrenton Rd., Vicksburg, Miss. 39180
Reserves
Peden, Homer C; (M) District Superintendent; P. 0. Box 629.
Brookhaven, Miss. 39601
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Kates, Robert L.; (M) Minister; Box 1092, Jackson, Miss. 39205
Smith, Aubrey B.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 1126, Meridian,
Miss. 39401
Dickson, Nathan A.; (M) District Superintendent; 2004 Highland
PL, Vicksburg, Miss. 39180
Duke, Charles D.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 234, Gulf port.
Miss 39501
Cranberry, Seth W.; (M) Minister; 5301 Old Canton Rd., Jackson,
Miss. 39211
Breland, A. Dan; (M) Banker; Box 610, Crystal Springs, Miss. 39059
Alford, J. W.; (M) Merchant; Box 727, 416 Mississippi St., McComb,
Miss. 39648
Egger, John F.; (M) Finance; 2314 Poplar Springs Dr., Meridian,
Miss. 39301
Hays, Ralph; (deceased)
Johnson, Carroll; (M) Accountant; Rt. 1, Saucier, Miss. 39574
Wilson, Earl R.; (M) Attorney; 3851 Eastover Dr., Jackson, Miss.
39211
MISSOURI EAST (8) SC
Sec. A, Rows 19-20, Seats 1-4
Doggett, John N., Jr.; (1) (M) Minister; 1141 Belt Ave., St. Louis,
Mo. 63112
Montgomery, John C, Jr.; (9) (M) District Superintendent; 511
N. Carleton, Farmington, Mo. 63640
Bryan, Monk; (7) (M) Minister; 9th & Locust, Columbia, Mo. 65201
Ward, John W., Jr.; (6) (M) Minister; 600 Bompart Ave., Webster
Groves, Mo. 63119
Hawkins, J. Clinton; (4) (M) Business Executive, Retired; 7421
Warwick Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63121
McCullough, Mrs. Ralph; (7) (M) Teacher; 15 Donald St., Flat
River, Mo. 63601
Swofford, Mrs. Ross; (13) (M) Homemaker; 2308 Powell Dr., Colum-
bia, Mo. 65201
Allison, William F.; (5) (M) Engineering Mgr.; 7843 Contour Dr.,
St. Louis, Mo. 63121
Reserves
Kinnard, Cannon; (M) Conference Program Director; 101 N.
Bemiston, St. Louis, Mo. 63105
Wagner, Joseph H.; (deceased)
Stein, Neil L.; (M) Minister; 3770 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton, Mo.
63042
Slover, Donald L.; (M) Minister; 209 S. High, Jackson, Mo. 63755
Napier, Charles E.; (M) Minister; 6199 Waterman Ave., St. Louis,
Mo. 63112
Tucker, Frank C, Jr.; (M) District Superintendent; 55 Plaza Square,
St. Louis, Mo. 63103
Sonnenday, Mrs. Margaret; (M) Homemaker; 7490 Teasdale, St.
Louis, Mo. 63130
Schupp, Oscar G.; (M) Retired Teacher; 1217 Bald Hill Rd., Jefferson
City, Mo. 65101
Clardy, Mrs. Clarence; (M) Social Worker; 6199 Waterman, St.
Louis, Mo. 63130
Chaney, Tom; (M) Research Engineer; 12633 Brumley Dr.,
Bridgeton, Mo. 63044
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Brankhorst, Mrs. Edward; (M) Homemaker; 569 W. Glendale Rd.,
Webster Groves, Mo. 63119
McCartney, Mrs. Victor; (E) Homemaker; 5906 Jefferson, Kinloch,
Mo. 63140
MISSOURI WEST (12) SC
Sec. B, Rows 11-12, Seats 1-6
*Ward, A. Sterling; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 410 Holland
Bldg., Springfield, Mo. 65806
Gray, C. Jarrett, St.; (5) (M) Minister; 1834 Woodland, Kansas
City, Mo. 64108
Johnston, Kenneth C; (3) (M) Minister; 7310 W. Hwy. 71, N. W.,
Kansas City, Mo. 64116
Standard, Forrest L.; (11) (M) Minister; 7205 Longview Rd., Kansas
City, Mo. 64134
Firestone, Lyman; (2) (M) Minister; 3101 E.N.E. Winn Rd., Kansas
City, Mo. 64117
Davis, Sidney E.; (10) (E) Minister; 1730 Byers Ave., Joplin, Mo.
64801
Gailey, Mrs. Beulah; (7) (M) Housewife; 615 Bennett, Springfield,
Mo. 65804
Speer, Aubrey B.; (4) (M) Conference Treasurer; 1512 Van Brunt
Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 64127
McCall, Kenneth A.; (13) (M) Architect; 1200 W. 39th, Kansas
City, Mo. 64111
Cagna, Mrs. Betty; (9) (M) Housewife; 2222 McKinley, Lexington,
Mo. 64067
Hampton, Mrs. Mary.; (1) (M) Director, Child Care Center; 3531
Bellefontaine, Kansas City, Mo. 64128
Scott, Ralph; (12) (M) Superintendent of Schools; 1315 Sixth,
Monett, Mo. 65708
Reserves
Arbaugh, Robert N.; (M) Minister; Box 1356 S.S.S., Springfield,
Mo. 65805
Caldwell, Charles W.; (M) Conf. Prog. Director; 1512 Van Brunt
Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 64127
Winter, Hauser; (M) Minister; 406 W. 74th, Kansas City, Mo. 64114
Poe, George; (M) District Superintendent; Box 69, Maryville, Mo.
64468
Prater, Arnold; (M) District Superintendent; 1102 E. 28th, Joplin,
Mo. 64801
Soxman, Lee F., Jr.; (M) District Superintendent; 1512 Van Brunt
Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 64127
Swinney, John R.; (M) Credit Mgr., Sears, Roebuck; 5900 N. Belton,
Kansas City, Mo. 64151
Mehl, Mrs. Blanche; (M) Housewife; 121 W. 48th, Kansas City,
Mo. 64111
Denman, James E.; (M) Banker; Nevada, Missouri 65772
Walker, E. C; (M) Executive Director, GEO; Box 328, Maryville,
Mo. 64468
Hall, N. Guy; (M) Mfg. Concrete Block; 928 S. Glenstone, Springfield,
Mo. 65802
Patterson, Joyce Raye; (M) Deaconess; 200 Cherokee, St. Joseph,
Mo. 64504
MORADABAD (2) OS
Sec. B, Rows 13-14, Seats 12
*Massey, Daniel B.; (6) (M) District Supt.; Methodist Church,
Civil Lines, Moradabad, U.P. India
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Dayal, Dr. Christo D.; (10) (M) Medical Practice; Policlinic,
Rampur, U. P. India
Reserves
Masih, Komal; (M) Teacher; North India Theological College, 95,
Civil Lines, Bareilly, U. P. India
Sinha, Miss Satyavati S.; (M) Principal; Methodist Girls College,
Moradabad, U. P. India
NEBRASKA (12) SC
Sec. C, Rows 18-19, Seats 1-6
*Clark, Alva H.; (7) (M) Minister; 5410 Corby, Omaha, Nebraska
68104
Wichelt, John F.; (6) (E) Conf. Program Dir.; Box 4553, 2641 N.
49, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
Hicks, Kenneth W.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 3120 Ninth
Ave., Kearney, Neb. 68847
Streeter, Emmett T.; (10) (M) District Superintendent; Box 4553,
2641 N. 49, Lincoln, Neb. 68504
Kruse, Lowen V.; (3) (M) Minister; Box 414, Broken Bow, Neb.
68822
Mikkelsen, John H.; (12) (M) District Superintendent; 1402 W. 2nd
St., McCook, Neb. 69001
Dunlap, G.Alan; (1) (M) Banker; Milford, Neb. 68405
Urbom, Warren K.; (5) (M) Judge; Rm. 333, P. O. Bldg., Lincoln,
Neb. 68501
Poppe, Odin W.; (4) (E) Postal Dept.; 1023 W. 9th St., Grand Island,
Neb. 68801
Frey, John H.; (9) (M) Exec. Sec, Lincoln Fdn.; 2441 Bradfield
Dr., Lincoln, Neb. 68502
Ferris, Mrs. E. L.; (2) (M) Homemaker; Archer, Nebraska 68816
Harrington, Mrs. Wayne W.; (11) (M) Pres., Women's Div., Bd. of
Missions; 4903 California Ave., Omaha, Neb. 68122
Reserves
Roker, Donald R.; (E) District Superintendent; 2608 Prospect Ave.,
Norfolk, Neb. 68701
Bond, Nye O.; (M) District Superintendent; 357 Farm Credit Bldg.,
19th & Douglas, Omaha, Neb. 68102
Munden, C. Ebb, III; (M) Minister; 2723 N. 50th St., Lincoln, Neb.
68504
Murphy, C. Edwin; (M) District Superintendent; 2538 N. St. Patrick,
Grand Island, Neb. 68801
Davis, Laurence R.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 4553, 2641
N. 49th, Lincoln, Neb. 68504
Wihnoth, Rodney E.; (M) Minister; 6001 Fontenelle Blvd., Omaha,
Neb. 68111
Ireland, Melvon L.; (M) Minister; 4530 A St., Lincoln, Neb. 68510
Berg, Darrel E.; (M) Minister; 1345 S. 16th St., Lincoln, Neb. 68502
Sukovaty, Norbert; (E) Insurance; 1800 Broadmoore Dr., Lincoln,
Neb. 68506
Savery, Gilbert M.; (E) Newspaper Editor; 4121 Fiene Blvd., Lin-
coln, Neb. 68502
Cobb, Mrs. Ed; (M) Homemaker; Ogallala, Nebraska 69153
Flaming, Wilbert K.; (M) Farmer; Box 114, Elsie, Neb. 69134
Sugden, Mrs. Virgil; (M) Homemaker; Douglas, Neb. 68344
Mead, Mrs. Charles W.; (M) Homemaker; 5122 Davenport, Omaha,
Neb. 68132
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Marquardt, Mrs. A. W.; (M) Homemaker; 1130 S. 47th St., Lincoln,
Neb. 68510
Norris, Mrs. Clyde; (M) Conf. Pres. WSCS; 4032 Mohawk, Lincoln,
Neb. 68510
NEW HAMPSHIRE (2) NE
Sec. A, Row 3, Seats 5-6
*Keeffe, William R.; (13) (M) Superintendent; 13 Springfield St.,
Concord, N. H. 03301
Laraba, Forest W.; (2) (M) Vice Pres. Printing; 31 Woodman
St., Manchester, N. H. 03103
Reserves
None
NEW MEXICO (6) SC
Sec. C, Rows 7-8, Seats 10-12
Caswell, Bervin 0.; (6) (M) Dist. Supt.; 1412 Piedmont, Clovis,
N. M. 88101
Goodwin, Burnie C, Jr.; (2) (M) Dist. Supt.; 1203 S. Country Club,
Carlsbad, N. M. 88220
Stewart, Martin B.; (5) (M) Dist. Supt.; 6401 Belton Rd., El Paso,
Texas 79912
Butler, Randle; (7) (M) Farmer; 1319 Plum, Pecos, Texas 79772
Ford, Frank B.; (13) (M) Insurance; 600 El Paso Natl. Bank Bldg.,
El Paso Texas 79901
Steele, Sam; (4) (M) Rancher; Box 432, Fort Sumner, N. M. 88119
Reserves
Williams, Ira E., Jr.; (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 1638, Albuquerque,
N. M. 87103
Stone, Meredith C; (M) Minister; 10525 Candlewood, El Paso, Texas
79925
Hamilton, Edward E.; (M) Minister; 3501 Huec6, El Paso, Texas
79903
Moore, Mrs. Homer; (M) Homemaker; 3405 Clearmont, Odessa,
Texas 79760
Patten, William C; (M) Insurance; 608 Arboles NW, Albuquerque,
N. M. 87107
Stovall, Travis; (M) School Admin.; 1512 Arizona, Alamogordo,
N. M. 88310
NEW YORK (18) NE
Sec. A, Rows 21-22-23, Seats 1-6
James, William M.; (2) (M) Minister; 1981 Madison Ave., New
York, N. Y. 10035 _ ,
Skeete, F. Herbert; (7) (M) Minister; 240 Nagle Ave., New York,
N. Y. 10034
Bosley, Harold A.; (1) (M) Minister; 520 Park Ave., New York,
N. Y. 10021 , ^^ „
Carrington, John E.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 60 Harvard
Ave., Rockville Centre, N. Y. 11570 „ . , . ,^. t^-
Barton, Charles A.; (5) (M) Minister; 31 Smith Ave., Mt. Kisco,
New York 10549 ^, „.„ x^ ^ x,i
Parker, Richard S.; (11) (M) Minister; 22 Slate Hill Dr., Poughkeep-
sie. N. Y. 12603
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Thornburg, Richard A.; (6) (M) Minister; 718 West Avenue, Nor-
walk, Conn. 06850
Verdin, Douglas F.; (13) (M) Minister; 1 Raymond PL, Westport,
Conn. 06880
Cotto-T homer, Alfredo; (10) (M) Minister; 67 Manhattan Ave.,
Brooklyn, New York 11206
*Preusch, Robert W.; (2) (M) C.P.A.; 74 Trinity PL, New York,
N. Y. 10006
Winton, Jeanette; (7) (M) Conf. President WSCS; 6911 N. Main
St., Stratford, Conn. 06497
Darling, Howard H.; (8) (M) Conference Treasurer; 210 Boston
Post Rd., Rye, New York 10580
Brown, William E.; (3) (M) Traffic Manager; 742 St. Lawrence
Ave., Bronx, New York 10472
Current, Gloster C; (1) (M) NAACP Executive; 100-30 203 St.,
Hollis, New York 11423
Collins, Mabel E.; (9) (M) Administrative Staff Member; 920-5
Baychester Ave., Bronx, New York 10475
Staubach, William T., Jr., (4) (M) Bank Vice-President; 120 Ancon
Ave., Pelham, New York 10803
Northrop, George M.; (12) (M) Attorney; 396 Grand St., Newburgh,
New York 12550
Aponte, Ramon; (14) (M) Accountant; 332 W. 47th St., New York,
N. Y. 10036
Reserves
Wolf, Wilmert H.; (E) Minister; 732 Donlon Ave., W. Hempstead,
N. Y. 11552
Abel, Paul F.; (M) Assoc. Conf, Program Director; 210 Boston
Post Rd., Rye, New York 10580
Spoor, Ralph E.; (M) District Superintendent; 20 Broadfield Rd.,
Hamden, Conn. 06517
Collins, John C; (M) Assoc. Conf. Program Director; 210 Boston
Post Rd., Rye, New York 10580
Kirkland, H. Burnham; (M) Conference Program Director; 210
Boston Post Rd., Rye, New York 10580
Gates, Matthew H.; (M) District Superintendent; 791 Newfield Ave.,
Stamford, Conn. 06905
Nugent, Randolph W.; (M) NCCC Executive; 475 Riverside Dr.,
New York, N. Y. 10027
Hunter, C. Pershing; (M) Minister; 12 Hampton Rd., Port Wash-
ington, N. Y. 11050
Reed William B.; (M) District Superintendent; 5 Post Rd., E,
Williston, New York 11596
Marsland, Irving A., Jr.; (M) Minister; 40 Washington St., Hemp-
stead, New York 11550
Eversley, John C; (M) N. Y. Transit Authority; 875 St. Marks
Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11213
Burkitt, Olga; (M) Cokesbury Asst. Store Manager; 65 Columbia
St., New York, N. Y. 10002
Veale, William H.; (M) President Safty Foundation; West Rock
Rd., New Haven, Conn. 06515
Atkinson, Sydney H.; (M) Business Consultant; Box 26, N. Baldwin,
Baldwin, N. Y. 11510
Engelhardt, Christian L.; (M) Engineer; 68 Pool Rd., North Haven,
Conn. 06473
Hauser, Louis C; (M) Medical Sales Manager; 1601 Powers Ave.,
East Meadow, New York 11554
Cline, Eleanor; (M) Homemaker; 61 Lawton Ave., Hartsdale, N. Y.
10530
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Patterson, Ruthetta A.; (M) Social Worker; 172-52 126th Ave.,
Springfield Gardens, N. Y. 11434
Metzler, Ed. E., Ill; (M) IBM Systems Engineer; 9 Ronnie Lane,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 12603
Doyle, Christopher D.; (M) Conference Credit Manager; 59 Jog
Hill Rd., Trumbull, Conn. 06611
NORTH ALABAMA (16) SE
Sec. A, Rows 7-8, Seats 1-8
Kimbrough, R. Edwin; (2) (M) Minister; 518 N. 19th St., Birming-
ham, Ala. 35203
Montgomery, Allen D.; (7) (M) Minister; 1848 Tune Ave., Florence,
Ala. 35630
Clem, Paul L.; (3) (M) District Superintendent; 1801 N. Sixth
Ave., Birmingham, Ala. 35203
Morgan, Robert C; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 2826 Mont-
clair Dr., Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
Stevenson, Thomas F.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; Box 403,
Roanoke, Alabama 36274
Anderson, Barry H.; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 8705 Camille
Dr., S. E., Huntsville, Alabama 35802
Franklin, DensonN.; (9) (M) Minister; 350 Overbrook Rd., Birming-
ham, Alabama 35223
Edgar, Thomas A.; (8) (M) District Superintendent; 709 S. Norton
Ave., Sylacauga, Ala. 35150
* Hundley, George R.; (12) (M) Interior Decorator; 402 Hughes Ave.,
Attalla Ala. 35954
Gulp, Jesse A.; (5) (M) Editor & Publisher; 923 Brooklyn Ave.,
Albertville, Ala. 35950
Montgomery, Edward; (4) (M) Woodworks Manufacturer; 2001
First Ave., Tuscaloosa, Ala. 35401
Lewis, W, Robert; (1) (M) Business Executive; 2415 Huntsville
Rd., Florence, Ala. 35630
Gordon, Mrs. John W.; (11) (M) Conf. Pres. WSCS; 108 Woodland
Dr., Hueytown, Ala. 35020
Purdy, Burt; (14) (M) Furniture Dealer; 1206 Sunset Blvd., Fort
Payne, Ala. 35967
Barnes, H. K.; (9) (M) Printer, Retired; 1442 John Wesley Circle,
Birmingham, Ala. 35210
Woodall, A. H.; (10) (M) Chemist; 1400 30th St., West, Birmingham,
Ala. 35218
Reserves
Frederick, Charles L.; (M) District Superintendent; 1856 Tune Ave.,
Florence, Ala. 35630
Goodwin, E. Bert, Jr.; (M) District Superintendent; Route 1, Gallant,
Alabama 35972
Hunter, J. Duncan; (M) Minister; 3 The Highlands, Tuscaloosa,
Ala. 35401
Whitehead, Claude W.; (M) Conf. Program Director; 2241 Great
Rock Rd., Birmingham, Alabama 35216
Rutland, John E.; (M) Minister; 8014 Hickory Lane, S. E,, Hunts-
ville, Alabama 35802
Elmore, S. Joe; (M) District Superintendent; 2108 Henry Rd.,
Anniston, Ala. 36201
Curl, William E.; (M) Minister; 120 Green St., Huntsville, Ala.
35801
Lewis, Monroe C; (M) District Superintendent; 821 Sherman St.,
Decatur, Ala. 35601
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Martin, Harold C; (M) District Superintendent; 1801 N. Sixth
Ave., Birmingham, Ala. 35203
Doyle, D. Paul; (M) Minister; 722 S. 56th St., Birmingham, Ala.
35212
Brannon, William C; (M) Insurance Executive; 608 Twin Branch
Dr., Birmingham, Alabama 35226
Dominick, Frank M.; (M) Attorney; 927 Brown-Marx Building, Bir-
mingham, Alabama 35203
Dawson, Roy K.; (M) Engineer; 5628 Ninth Ave. S., Birmingham,
Ala. 35212
Self, Edgar; (M) Public Accountant; P. 0. Box 1221, Decatur, Ala.
35601
Branscomb, Louise; (M) Physician; 944 S. 18th St., Birmingham,
Ala. 35205
Tanner, Ralph M.; (M) College Dean; Birmingham-Southern College,
Birmingham, Alabama 35204
Harris, W. M., Jr.; (M) Physician; 1921 Wellington Rd., Birming-
ham, Ala. 35223
Norton, Elbert B.; (M) University President; Florence State Univer-
sity, Florence, Alabama 35630
Phillips, J. Donald; (M) Professor; 10 Echo Hills, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
35401
Yeilding, N. Manly, Jr.; (M) Attorney; 8 Montrose Circle, Birming-
ham, Ala. 35213
NORTH ARKANSAS (8) SC
Sec. D, Rows 9-10, Seats 5-8
*Cooper, Joel A.; (6) (M) Minister; 325 Highland, Fayetteville,
Arkansas 72701
Carter, Earl B.; (3) (M) Assoc. Dir. Program Council; 715 Center
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Curtis, Myers B.; (2) (M) Minister; 120 Utah, North Little Rock,
Ark. 72118
McDonald, Charles P.; (7) (M) District Superintendent; 219 N.
51st, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901
Fulbright, Homer H.; (5) (M) Businessman; 712 N. Spring, Searcy,
Ark. 72143
Bumpers, E. Clay; (4) (M) Businessman; Wabash, Arkansas 72889
Rainwater, Henry M.; (10) (M) Jeweler; 200 S. W. 2nd, Walnut
Ridge, Ark. 72476
Ellis, Matt L.; (1) (M) College Professor; 1208 Hunter, Conway,
Ark. 72032
Reserves
Dodgen, Ethan W.; (M) District Superintendent; 428 Highland,
Forrest City, Ark. 72335
Jordan, Ben F.; (M) Minister; 940 Center, Conway, Ark. 72032
Bayliss, John A.; (M) Minister; 1112 Adelaide, Fort Smith, Ark.
72901
Beal, Jim; (M) Minister; Porter & Pecan, Helena, Ark. 72342
Johnson, Mrs. Howard; (M) Housewife; Clinton, Arkansas 72031
McClinton, Clark C; (M) Building Contractor; 40 W. Prospect,
Fayetteville, Ark. 72701
Smith, Carlos J. R.; (M) Hospital Administrator; Stonebrook Rd.,
Helena, Ark. 72342
Barnett, I. Nels; (M) Businessman; 1063 E. Maine, Batesville, Ark.
72501
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NORTH CAROLINA (18) SE
Sec. D, Rows 7-8, Seats 1-9
Grant, Nicholas W.; (13) (M) Dir., Conf. Program Council; Rm.
203, Methodist Building, 1307 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, N. C. 27605
Neese, William J.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 2201 Lynnwood
Ave., Wilmington, N. C. 28401
Mercer, Charles H.; (1) (M) District Superintendent; P. 0. Box
2425, New Bern, N. C. 28560
Early, Joyce V.; (8) (M) District Superintendent; 905 Spring Lane,
Sanford, N. C. 27330
Petteway, Warren B.; (9) (M) Minister; 1206 Branch St., Wilson,
N. C. 27893
Townsend, Samuel L.; (11) (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 1487, Laurin-
burg, N. C. 28352
Cushman, Robert E.; (6) (M) Professor, Duke; 2719 Spencer St.,
Durham, N. C. 27705
Barclift, Chancie D.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 1002 W.
Knox St., Durham, N. C. 27701
Fisher, Albert F.; (2) (M) District Superintendent; 617 Banks
Ave., Goldsboro, N. C. 27530
*Mann, Mrs. Harold L.; (2) (M) Homemaker; 2219 Lee Ave., San-
ford, N. C. 27330
Anderson, Walter F.; (5) (M) Retired; 1124 Gunnison PL, Raleigh,
N. C. 27609
Gibson, J. Nelson; (7) (M) Businessman; P. O. Box 66, Gibson,
N. C. 28343
Patrick, James T.; (4) (M) Businessman; 1700 Avondale Dr., Dur-
ham, N. C. 27701
McAdams, Charles K.; (3) (M) Conf. Treasurer; 1307 Glenwood
Ave., Raleigh, N. C. 27605
Weaver, L. Stacy; (12) (M) College President; Methodist College,
Fayetteville, N. C. 28301
Dunn, Mrs. Sam A.; (14) (M) Homemaker; 109 N. Church St.,
Enfield, N. C. 27823
King, Arnold K.; (10) (M) Univ. Vice President; University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. 27514
Garrick, Grier L.; (4) (M) Businessman; 624 New Bridge St.,
Jacksonville, N. C, 28540
Reserves
Carruth, Paul; (M) District Superintendent; 803 Sycamore St.,
Rocky Mount, N. C. 27801
Cline, John M.; (M) Minister; 136 Hoke St., Burlington, N. C. 27215
Gillespie Sylvester T.; (M) Minister; 1914 Stanberry St., Fayette-
ville, N. C. 28301
Watson, Harvey L.; (M) Minister; 506 Caswell St., Chapel Hill,
N. C. 27514
Quick, William K.; (M) Minister; 1108 W. Knox St., Durham, N. C.
27701
Seawell, William A., Sr.; (M) Minister; 1211 Fairfax Dr., Raleigh,
N. C. 27609
Page, Jack W.; (M) District Superintendent; 2234 Wheeler Rd.,
Raleigh, N. C. 27607
Davidson, Barney L.; (M) Minister; 704 E. Walnut St., Goldsboro,
N. C. 27530
Ingram, Osmond K.; (M) Professor, Duke; 2728 Sevier St., Durham,
N. C. 27705
Hathaway, Offie L.; (M) Assoc. Dir., Program Council; P. 0. Box
10644, Raleigh, N. C. 27605
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Meares, John M.; (M) Adult Min. & Soc. Concerns; Room 218C,
Meth. Bldg., 1307 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, N. C. 27605
Forehand, George H. ; (M) Businessman; 405 Trail 2, Burlington,
N. C. 27215
Jenkins, Leo W.; (M) University President; 605 E. 5th St., Green-
ville, N. C. 27834
Blair, J. Seaborn; (M) Medical Doctor; 400 N. Main St., Wallace,
N. C. 28466
Hargrove, Bruce; (M) Educator; 1115 Kitt PL, Raleigh, N. C. 27610
Vereen, Mrs. LaFon C; (M) Homemaker; 1403 Market St., Wil-
mington, N. C. 28401
West, Cameron P.; (M) Educator; 3312 Mesa Court, Raleigh, N. C.
27607
Sanford, Terry; (M) University President; Duke University, Dur-
ham, N. C. 27706
Dial, Adolph R.; (M) College Professor; Route 1, Pembroke, N. C.
28S72
Hillman, Mrs. E. L.; (M) Homemaker; 2507 Woodrow St., Durham,
N. C. 27705
NORTH CHINA (2) OS
No delegates elected
NORTH DAKOTA (2) NC
Sec. A, Row 14, Seats 11-12
*Knecht, David F.; (5) (M) Minister; 1000 1st St., Bismark, N. D.
58501
Sundin, Robert; (4) (E) Farmer; Bowbells, N. D. 58721
Reserves
Neumann, Norman C; (E) District Superintendent; 1246 Oak St.,
Fargo, N. D. 58102
Ewers, Duane A.; (M) Minister; 905 20th St., N. W., Minot, N. D.
58701
Young, Mrs. lola; (M) Conference Treasurer; 811 2nd Ave. S., Fargo,
N. D. 58102
Caine, Dr. Donald; (M) Optometrist; Box 967, Jamestown, N. D.
58401
NORTH GEORGIA (18) SE
Sec. D, Row 3-4, Seats 2-10
*Ruff, William H.; (8) (M) District Superintendent; 159 Forrest
Ave., N. E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Myers, T. Cecil; (3) (M) Minister; Box 1109, Athens, Georgia 30601
Jones, Bevel; (7) (M) Minister; Box 686, Decatur, Georgia 30031
Thompson, Gordon G., Jr.; (9) (M) Professor; 1654 Noble Dr., N. E.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Prince, Frank H.; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 435 Decatur
Federal Bldg., Decatur, Georgia 30030
Wilson, Charles E., Jr.; (3) (M) Minister; 111 W. Lake Dr., Athens,
Georgia 30601
Hagood, Delma L.; (5) (M) District Superintendent; 3106 Trafalgar
Dr., Augusta, Georgia 30904
Drinkard, Eugene T.; (14) (M) Minister; 4720 Tall Pines Dr., N.W.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
Moorhead, Frank; (6) (M) Minister; 56 Whitlock Ave., N. W.,
Marietta, Ga. 30060
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Brooks, David W.; (7) (M) Retired; Box 2210, Atlanta, Georgia
30301
Webb, Paul, Jr.; (2) (M) Attorney; 927 Fulton Federal Bldg.,
Atlanta, Ga. 30303
McCommons, Mrs. R. M.; (13) (M) Housewife; 126 Pinecrest Dr.,
Greensboro, Ga. 30642
Dekle, Joe B.; (4) (M) Program Council Staff; 159 Forrest Ave.,
N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30303
Yeargan, Mrs. Victor; (1) (M) Housewife; 120 Westmore Rd., Rome,
Ga. 30163
Moore, Ray; (10) (M) TV Newscaster; 1551 Briarcliff Rd., N.E.,
Atlanta, Ga. 30306
Sharpe, Guy; (12) (M) TV Newscaster; 1551 Briarcliff Rd., N.E.,
Atlanta, Ga. 30306
Styron, Mrs. Arthur; (11) (M) Housewife; 262 Peachtree Hills
Ave., N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30305
MacKay, James; (8) (M) Attorney; 1032 Clifton Rd., N.E., Atlanta,
Ga. 30307
Reserves
Taylor, Robert L.; (M) Minister; 1221 Clifton Rd., N.E., Atlanta,
Georgia 30307
Boleyn, Charles W.; (M) District Superintendent; 159 Forrest Ave.,
N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30303
Thompson, James N.; (M) Minister; P. O. Box 752, Gainesville, Ga.
30501
Shelnutt, Dumas B.; (M) Minister; 521 E. College Ave., Griffin, Ga.
30223
Bi(dd, W. Candler; (M) Sec, Bd. of Pensions; 159 Forrest Ave.,
N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30303
Padgett, Edgar A.; (M) District Superintendent; 801 Vernon St.,
La Grange, Ga. 30240
Sherrill, Marion J.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 243, Rome,
Georgia 30161
Williams, Charles R.; (M) Director, Program Council; 159 Forrest
Ave., N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30303
Whiting, Thoynas A.; (M) Minister; 670 Old Ivy Rd., N.E., Atlanta,
Ga. 30305
Boiven, William C; (M) District Superintendent; 2080 Campground
Rd., S.W., Atlanta, Ga. 30331
Noland, Robert J.; (M) Attorney; 115 Bowden St., Douglasville, Ga.
30134
King, Martha; (M) Teacher; 602y2 McCall Blvd., Rome, Ga. 30161
Burgess, J. R.; (M) College President; Reinhardt College, Waleska,
Ga. 30183
Lance, Bert; (M) Banker; 409 E. Line St., Calhoun, Ga. 30701
Harris, Frederick; (M) Cement Products; P. O. Box 550, Cartersville,
Ga. 30120
Tuck, Claude; (M) Clothing Store, Manager; 103 S. Broad St.,
Winder, Ga. 30680
Gustafson, M. 0.; (M) Pres., Imp. Homes; 212 Larcom Ln., Griffin,
Ga. 30223
Eberhart, Tom; (M) Ex. Ser., U. of Ga.; 115 Edgewood Dr., Athens,
Ga. 30601
Pickett, Mrs, Elizabeth; (M) Housewife; 2000 W. Paces Ferry Rd.,
N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30327
Pittard, Joe; (M) Retired; 853 Northcliff Dr., N.W., Atlanta, Georgia
30332
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NORTH INDIA (2) OS
Sec. A, Row 6, Seats 1-2
Richards, Cecil T.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 94 Civil Lines,
Bareilly, U. P., India
Shaw, Inder A.; (12) (M) Doctor; Clara Swain Hospital, Civil Lines,
Bareilly, U.P., India
Reserves
Singh, Joseph G.; (M) Minister; St. Paul's Church, Izatnagar,
Bareilly, U.P., India
Smart, Rosemund A.; (M) Government Service; 88 Civil Lines,
Bareilly, U.P., India
NORTH INDIANA (18) NC
Sec. D, Rows 21-22-23, Seats 7-12
*Colpitts, A. Hunter; (6) (E) District Superintendent; 326 E. Wayne
St., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Bjork, Virgil V.; (6) (M) Minister; Box 967, Anderson, Indiana
46015
Geible, Merrell D.; (3) (E) Conference Staif; 1820 W. Main St.,
Muncie, Ind. 47303
Carlson, Verner A.; (8) (E) District Superintendent; 629 Marleton
Rd., Logansport, Indiana 46947
Wolf, John D.; (1) (M) Minister; 7320 Northcote Ave., Hammond,
Indiana 46324
Jones, Gerald H.; (2) (M) Conference Director; 505 Roxbury Ct.,
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807
Keller, Alfred L.; (5) (E) Minister; 348 Rose Ellen Dr., Crown Point,
Indiana 46307
LaSuer, Donald F.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 305 E. 68th
PL, Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Fribley, Robert W.; Resigned
Davis, George; (1) (E) School Superintendent; 166 W. Third, Peru,
Indiana 46970 , ,
Sites, Mrs. Robert L.; (2) (E) Housewife; 4349 Lucinda Lane,
Lafayette, Ind. 47905
Helms, Mrs. Roy; (7) (M) Housewife; 1023 W. Taylor St., Kokomo,
Ind. 46901 . _
Shown, Mrs. Louise; (11) (M) Housewife; 3334 St. Croix Dr.,
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807
Burrous, Kermit; (9) (M) Attorney; R. R. #3, Peru, Indiana 46970
Heyde, Forest R.; (4) (E) Owner, Oil Company; E-31 Barrett Rd.,
Rochester, Ind. 46975 ^, , ^ ,
Robbins, Gene E.; (12) (M) Attorney; 1558 Rossville Ave., Frank-
fort, Indiana 46041 X, ^o T. T J-
Burrous, Mrs. Anita; (7) (M) Housewife; R. R. #3, Peru, Indiana
46970
Colpitts, Mrs. A. Hunter; (14) (E) Housewife; 1236 St. Joe River
Dr., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
Reserves
McMahan, Donald F.; (10) (M) District Superintendent; 19050
Orchard Hgts. Dr., South Bend, Indiana 46614
Katayama, Roy; (M) Minister; 428 Second St., Chesterton, Ind. 46304
Duecker, R. Sheldon; (M) Minister; 2501 S. Harrison St., Ft. Wayne,
Indiana 46807 , , x j a^^aa
Dicken, John; (M) Minister; 211 S. Beiger, Mishawaka, Ind. 46544
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Bergwall, Evan H., Sr.; (M) District Superintendent; 1721 Meado-
wood Dr., Elkhart, Ind. 46514
Hook, James S.; (E) Minister; 1232 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne,
Indiana 46805
Kistler, Richard; (E) Minister; 1415 N. Michigan St., Elkhart,
Indiana 46514
Steele, Ralph S.; (M) Minister; 6635 Hohman Ave., Hammond, Ind.
46324
Williams, J. C; (M) Minister; 1112 S. Hackley St., Muncie, Ind.
47302
Barnes, Donald L.; (M) Minister; 321 N. Webster, Kokomo, Ind.
46901
Chambers, Marshall; (E) Public Relations; 1525 Windermire, Indi-
anapolis, Ind. 46227
Walker, Clarence; (M) Retired, U.S. Steel; 729 E. 14th Ave., Gary,
Ind. 46407
Fenstermacher, Mrs. Robert; (M) Housewife; 203 Clarke Rd.,
Walkerton, Ind. 46574
Hefley, Charles E.; (M) Principal, Jr. High; 910 Euclid Ave., Marion,
Ind. 46952
Anglin, James F.; (E) Corp. President; 2704 Glencairn Dr., Ft.
Wayne, Ind, 46805
Kaiser, Samuel M.; (M) Manufacturer; 1858 Dean St., Huntington,
Indiana 46750
Morlan, Darrell E.; (M) Controller; 1803 W. Wallen Rd., Ft. Wayne,
Indiana 46808
Case, Riley L.; (M) Retired; 711 Hawpatch, LaGrange Ind. 46761
Roudebush, Roy R.; (M) Retired; 1518 Nichol Ave., Anderson, Ind.
46011
Roelke, Mrs. Paul L.; (E) Housewife; 18165 Southern View Dr.,
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bergwall, Mrs. Evan H., Sr.; (M) Housewife; 1721 Meadowood Dr.,
Elkhart, Ind. 46514
Hauptman, Leo; (M) Retired; 2025 W. Jackson, Muncie, Ind. 47303
NORTH KATANGA (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 11, Seats 7-8
*Ngoi, Maurice; (3) (M) Minister; B. P. 95, Kamina, Republique
Democratique du Congo
Werder, Louise; (4) (M) Principal; B. P. 62, Kamina, Republique
Democratique du Congo
Reserves
Mwambai, Leon; (M) Minister; B. P. 522, Lubumbashi, Republique
Democratique du Congo
Makonga, Arnold; (M) Principal; B. P. 95, Kamina, Republique
Democratique du Congo
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (8) SE
Sec. A, Rows 15-16, Seats 5-8
^Houston, Jamie G.; (13) (M) Minister; Box 100, Kosciusko, Missis-
sippi 39090
Bailey, E. A.; (5) (M) District Superintendent; Box 929, Cleveland,
Mississippi 38732
Humphrey, John D., Sr.; (3) (M) Staff, General Bd. of Ed.; Box
871, Nashville, Tenn. 37202
Wallace, William L., Jr.; (6) (M) Minister; Box 230, Cleveland,
Mississippi 38732
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Egger, Kirk; (7) (M) Wholesale Grocer; Box 1018, Columbus, Mis-
sissippi 39701
Fant, Glenn; (2) (M) Attorney; Box 66, Holly Springs, Mississippi
38G35
Yarbrough, George M.; (1) (M) Editor &. Publisher; Red Banks,
Mississippi 38661
Bailey, Joe N., Jr.; (4) (M) Farmer & Merchant; Box 257, CoflFee-
ville, Mississippi 38922
Reserves
Meadows, Archie L.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 552, Stark-
ville, Mississippi 39759
Gordon, Prentiss, Sr.; (M) Minister; Drawer 728, Starkville, Mis-
sissippi 39759
Bishop, Andie C; (M) Minister; Box 603, Clarksdale, Mississippi
38614
McCool, David; (M) Public Accountant; Box 147, Louisville, Mis-
sissippi 39339
Sharp, William L.; (M) Attorney; P. 0. Box 844, Corinth, Mis-
sissippi 38834
Perry, Bob G.; (M) State Senator; Box 121, Horn Lake, Mississippi
38637
NORTH TEXAS (12) SC
Sec. C, Rows 16-17, Seats 1-6
*Trice, William E.; (6) (M) Minister; P. O. Box 12038, Dallas,
Tx. 75225
Outler, Albert C; (1) (M) Theologian, Perkins; 6019 Lakehurst,
Dallas Tx 75230
Holmes, 'Zan W., Jr.; (3) (M) District Superintendent; P. O. Box
7170, Dallas, Tx. 75209
Goodrich, Robert E., Jr.; (9) (M) Minister; 1928 Ross Ave., Dallas,
Tx. 75201
Gathings, Ervin M.; (14) (M) District Superintendent; Jefferson
Towers, Suite 501, Dallas, Texas 75208
Casad, Gordon D.; (10) (M) District Superintendent; P. O. Box
8124, Dallas, Tx. 75205
Baker, Leo L.; (4) (M) Engineer; 5624 Daniels, Dallas, Tx. 75230
Greenhaw, Frank; (13) (M) Merchant; 425 S. Galloway, Mesquite,
Tx. 75149
Fisher, J. Herschel; (5) (M) Architect; 1630 Nob Hill, Dallas, Tx.
75208
Mays, Avery; (7) (M) Building Contractor; 950 Kessler Way, Dallas
Tx. 75208
Roper, Wilbur F.; (11) (M) Research Chemist; 811 Green Hills,
Dallas Texas 75232
Watson, 'Martha B.; (2) (M) Registered Nurse; 1511 Kendolph,
Denton, Texas 76201
Reserves
Hares, James; (M) Dir., Conf. Prog. Agencies; Box 8386, Dallas,
Texas 75205
Underwood, Walter L.; (M) Minister; Box 2125, Wichita Falls,
Tx. 76307
Shipp, Thomas J.; (M) Minister; 5002 W. Lovers Ln., Dallas, Tx.
75209
Weaver, R. Bruce; (M) Minister; 1215 Turner, Dallas, Texas 75208
Mooring, J. D.; (M) Minister; 3731 Myrtle, Dallas, Texas 75215
Stephenson, William T.; (M) Minister; 11076 Swaffar Dr., Dallas,
Tx. 75228
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Williams, Raymond; (M) Postal Clerk; 1246 Whispering Tr., Dallas,
Tx. 75241
Ransom, E. C; (M) Insurance Agent; 3514 Packard, Dallas, Tx
75215
Braswell, Henry; (M) Judge; 3555 Audubon Rd., Paris, Tx. 75460
Tanner, Mrs. Guy; (M) Housewife; 1538 Mesquite, Wichita Falls,
Tx. 76302
Gilreath, Mrs, Judy; (M) Housewife; Box 203, Sulphur Springs,
Tx. 75482
Boswell, George; (M) Orthopedic Surgeon; 7249 Wabash, Dallas,
Tx. 75214
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (18) NC
Sec. D, Rows 15-16, Seats 1-9
-North felt, Merlyn W.; (6) (M) President, Garrett Theological Sem.;
2121 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, 111. 60201
Jarvis, Charles S.; (2) (M) Minister; 1903 E. Euclid St., Arlington
Heights, 111. 60004
Clay, Willie B.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 77 W. Washington,
Suite 1806, Chicago, 111. 60602
Tholin, Richard D.; (1) (E) Professor; 15 N. Columbia Ave.,
Naperville, 111. 60540
Amnions, Edsel A.; (1) (M) Professor; 2121 Sheridan Rd., Evanston,
111. 60201
White, William D.; (13) (M) Program Coordinator; 77 W. Wash-
ington, Suite 1806, Chicago, 111. 60602
Batt, Samuel; (5) (E) Minister; 115 W. Lincoln, Barrington, 111.
60010
Rogers, Carleton C; (10) (M) Minister; 216 E. Highland, Elgin,
111. 60120
Stauffer, Eugene E.; (12) (M) Minister; 100 W. Cossitt Ave.,
LaGrange, 111. 60525
Gates, Merrill; (3) (E) School Administrator; 26 W. 255 Maple,
Naperville, 111. 60540
Lennartson, Walter; (4) (M) Retired; 5624 W. 100th St., Oak Lawn,
111. 60453
Van Sickle, John R.; (9) (M) Newspaper Publisher; 1904 Crenshaw
St., Rockford, 111. 61107
Pfeiffer, Mrs. A. B.; (11) (M) Homemaker; 523 Kingsway Dr.,
Aurora, 111. 60505
Wieting, Mrs. Wesley S.; (7) (M) Conf. President WSCS; 600
Lyman Ave., Oak Park, 111. 60304
Oehler, Mrs. Jack; (14) (E) Homemaker; 1003 Augusta, Elgin,
111. 60120
Johnson, Joseph T.; (3) (M) Funeral Director; 462 W. Division St.,
Chicago, 111. 60610
Walton, Herbert; (8) (M) Retired; 2400 Talcott, Apt. 322, Park
Ridge, 111. 60068
Cummings, Mrs. C. C; (7) (M) Homemaker; Lakeview Apts., 92
Pauline Dr., Elgin, 111. 60120
Reserves
Clymer, Wayne K.; (E) President, Evangelical Theological Sem.;
209 N. Brainard, Naperville, 111. 60540
Mettling, Carl G.; (M) District Superintendent; 77 W. Washington,
Chicago, 111. 60602
Wykle, Eugene M.; (E) District Superintendent; 112 George Ln.,
Naperville, 111. 60540
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Pembroke, Maceo D.; (M) Minister; 8441 St. Lawrence, Chicago,
111. 60619
Ferguson, John C; (M) Minister; 7350 S. Jeffrey, Chicago, 111. 60649
Flores, Finees; (M) Minister; 912 Sheridan Rd., Chicago, 111. 60613
Benson, Hotvard C; (M) District Superintendent; 582 McLean Blvd.,
Elgin, 111. 60120
Whittle, Paul O.; (M) District Superintendent; 77 W. Washington,
Chicago. 111. 60602
Jordan, Charles W.; (M) Urban Work; 101 Chesnut, Rockford, 111.
61101
Kirkpatrick, Dow; (M) Minister; 1630 Hinman Ave., Evanston, 111.
60201
Riskedal, R. Kenneth; (M) Farmer; Rt. 1, Leland, 111. 60531
Fannings, Mrs. Helen; (M) Social Worker; 7800 Merrill, Chicago,
111. 60649
Steele, Clay; (M) Retired; 595 Duane, Glen Ellyn, 111. 60137
Kinsey, Mrs. A. M.; (M) Homemaker; 275 N, Country Club Dr.,
Addison, 111. 60101
Zimmerman, Paul; (E) 444 S. Julian, Naperville, 111. 60540
McFarland, Mrs. R. J.; (M) 500 E. 33rd, Chicago, 111. 60619
Laskey, W. Jennings; (M) Retired; 422 Davis, Evanston, 111. 60201
Agler, Mrs. L. M.; (M) 1016 Arlington, LaGrange, 111. 60525
Huntington, Mrs. Earle; (M) Homemaker; 2210 Taylor, Joliet, 111.
60433
Farley, Mrs. Paul; (E) 301 W. Center, Itasca, 111. 60143
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (8) NE
Sec. A, Rows 3-4, Seats 7-10
*Ault, James M.; (6) (M) Seminary Dean; 8 Campus Drive,
Madison, N. J. 07940
Lanning, Dean A.; (3) (M) Minister; 99 Parish Dr., Wayne, N. J.
07470
Smith, Eugene L.; (2) (M) Exec. Sec'y, New York Office, W.C.C;
157 Alpine Dr., Closter, N. J. 07624
Stephens, Ralph L.; (7) (M) Director, Urban Ministries; 103 N.
Walnut St., East Orange, N. J. 07017
Black, Clair W. (Mr.) ; (4) (M) Educator; 328 Colonial Blvd., West-
wood, N. J. 07675
Holland, Betty Lou (Mrs.) ; (1) (M) Housewife; 11 Elm St., Newton,
N. J. 07860
Howe, Clarice (Mrs.); (5) (M) Housewife; 150 Clinton Ave., North
Plainfield, N. J. 07063
Rollins, Rose (Mrs.); (13) (M) Housewife; 803 S. 10th St., Newark,
N.J. 07112
Reserves
Goodwin, Robert B.; (M) Minister; 22 Madison Ave., Madison, N. J.
07940
Watt, George, Jr.; (M) Minister; 110 Union St., Ridgewood, N. J.
07450
Gra7it, Robert E.; (M) Minister; 379 15th Ave., Paterson, N. J. 07504
Rodda, William F. B.; (M) Minister; 12 Roosevelt Rd., Maplewood,
N. J. 07040
Stockwell, Eugene L.; (M) Assistant General Secretary, World Di-
vision, Bd. of Missions; 197 Union St., Ridgewood, N. J. 07450
Kokolias, Dorothy (Mrs.) ; (E) Newspaper Reporter; Kokolias Lane,
Matamoras, Pa. 18336
Ewing, Miss Betsy K. ; (M) Assoc. General Sect'y, Board of Missions;
1 Wall St., Apt. 3 A, Fort Lee, N. J. 07024
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Ostertag, Frank, Sr.; (M) Administrator; 277 Clark St., Hillside,
N. J. 07205
Galbraith, Mrs. John A.; (M) Secretary; 329 Hickory St., Teaneck,
N.J. 07666
Burkett, Newton, Jr.; (M) Banker; 153 Chilton St., Elizabeth, N. J.
07208
NORTHERN NEW YORK (4) NE
Sec. A, Row 6, Seats 3-6
Van Ornum, Carlton G.; (6) (M) District Supt.; 43 Proctor Blvd.,
Utica, N. Y. 13501
Wood, Allison C; (13) (M) Minister; 187 Main St., Massena, N. Y.
13662
Schoenlein, Dr. Charles F.; (4) (M) Dentist; Richfield Springs,
New York 13439
Lee, Vernon; (3) (M) Ret. School Principal; 804 Hickory St., Rome,
N. Y. 13440
Reserves
Oot, Arthur B., Jr.; (M) Conf. Program Dir.; 418 Washington St.,
Watertown, N. Y. 13601
Hart, William G.; (M) Minister; 43 Court St., Canton, N. Y. 13617
Dice, Howard; (M) Production Mgr.; R.F.D, #3, Oswego, N. Y.
13126
Williams, Mrs. Charles S.; (M) Housewife; 68 Morgan St., Illon,
N. Y. 13357
NORTHERN PHILIPPINES (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 11, Seats 4-5
*Addiiro, Pablo M.; (1) (M) Minister; United Methodist Church,
Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines
Fabian, Pedro F.; (4) (M) Bank Manager; P. N. B. Branch, Aparri,
Cagayan-A-305, Philippines
Reserves
Ibasco, Abelardo 0.; (M) Minister; United Methodist Church, Solano,
Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
Jimenez, Bienenido J.; (M) Lawyer; Aparri, Cagayan-A-305, Phil-
ippines
NORTHWEST GERMANY (4) OS
Sec. A, Row 7, Seats 9-12
*Baass, Erich M.; (12) (M) District Superintendent; 2000 Hamburg
20, Abendrothsweg 43, Germany
Harriefeld, Fritz; (11) (E) District Superintendent; 43 Essen,
Menzelstrasse 20, Germany
Kuehl, Werner E.; (11) (M) Official; 315 Peine, Weidenweg 5,
Germany
Westphal, Wilhelm F.; (3) (E) Businessman; 3001 Isernhagen FB,
Im Heisterholz 11, Germany
Reserves
Lein, Woldemar; (M) Minister; 2000 Hamburg 26, Carl-Petersen-
Str. 59, Germany , . , ^ , • .
Mohrmann, Werner; (E) Minister; 563 Remscheid, Ludwigstr. 6,
Germany
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Lovasz, Johannes K. ; (M) Conf. Youth Secretary; 2 Hamburg 22,
Dehnhaide 3, Germany
Schalla, Reinhard A.; (E) Techn. Clerk; 33 Braunschweig, Fritz-
Giesel-Strasse 15, Germany
NORTHWEST PHILIPPINES (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 12, Seats 6-7
Vinluan, Victor C; (6) (M) Dist. Supt.; 27 Alvear St., Lingayen,
Pangasinan, Philippines
*Samson, Restitute F.; (4) (M) Business Man; 105 Quezon Hill
Rd., Baguio City, Philippines
Reserves
Bailen, Gregorio R.; (M) Minister; Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines
Sansano, Lauro 0.; (M) Lawyer; Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Gacutan, Ezekias G.; (M) 1732 J. Bacobo St., Manila, Philippines
NORTHWEST TEXAS (8) SC
Sec. A, Rows 15-16, Seats 9-12
*Boyd, Marvin L.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 3005 23rd St.,
Lubbock, Texas 79410
Bruce, S. Duane; (2) (M) Conf. Prog. Director; Box 2958, Lubbock,
Texas 79408
Lutrick, Charles E.; (13) (M) Pastor; 1501 University, Lubbock,
Texas 79401
Dotts, Ted J.; (14) (M) District Superintendent; 2014 N. Russell,
Pampa, Texas 79065
Ledbetter, M. C; (4) (M) District Judge; Box 735, Morton, Texas
79346
Matthews, Mrs. Cecil R. ; (7) (M) Pres., Conf. WSCS; 2614 3rd
Ave., Canyon, Texas 79015
Kim, Thomas K.; (3) (M) College President; McMurry College,
Abilene, Texas 79605
Harriger, Harold O.; (1) (M) Attorney; Drawer 10302, Lubbock,
Texas 74908
Reserves
Grooms, Jordon; (M) District Superintendent; 623 Tulane, Big
Spring, Texas 79720
Trotter, Clifford E.; (M) District Superintendent; 1401 Polk St.,
Amarillo, Texas 79101
Butler, J. Weldon; (M) District Superintendent; 1410 Amarillo St.,
Plainveiw, Texas 79072
Egger, Darris L.; (M) District Superintendent; 1909 River Oaks Rd.,
Abilene, Texas 79605
McBrayer, O. A.; (M) Pastor; 3007 33rd St., Lubbock, Texas 79410
Appling, W.A.; (M) Pastor; Box 527, Hereford, Texas 79045
Langley, Earnest; (M) Attorney; Box 1818, Hereford, Texas 79045
Tooley, Wendell; (M) Editor; Box 700, Floydada, Texas 79235
Willson, J. M., Jr; (M) Lumber Dealer; Box 666, Floydada, Texas
79235
Salem, Joe T.; (M) Investments; Box 218, Sudan, Texas 79371
Baumgardner, Robert; (M) Farmer; 1007 E. Peppto, Brownfield,
Texas 79316
DeflFebach, Lyle L.; (M) Public Accountant; Box 920, Snyder, Texas
79549
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NORWAY (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 9, Seats 10-11
Madsen, Arnold; (5) (M) District Superintendent; St. Olavsgt. 28,
Oslo, Norway
*Gausdal, Hans; (4) (M) Astrids vei 11, 4600 Kristiansand S Nor-
way
Reserves
Soiland, Gustav; (M) Minister; Olavsgt. 6, 3900 Porsgrunn, Norway
Master, Rolf; (M) Minister; Thv. Meyersgt. 56, Oslo 5, Norway
Gulliksen, Erling; (M) Liavegen 33, 1600 Fredrikstad, Norway
OKLAHOMA (20) SC
Sec. B, Rows 3-4, Seats 1-10
Crutchfield, Finis A.; (6) (M) Minister; 1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa,
Oklahoma 74119
Fenn, G. Lemuel; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 1901 Mocking-
bird Lane, Enid, Oklahoma 73701
Henry, William R.; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 624 Harned
PI., Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
Lovern, J. Chess; (7) (M) Minister, 323 N. W. 16th, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73103
Peters, Lloyd A.; (3) (M) Minister; 7th and Duck, Stillwater, Okla.
74074
S7nith, Irving L.; (14) (M) District Superintendent; 3133 N. W. 19th,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107
Sprouls, J. Clifton; (2) (M) District Superintendent; Box 1757,
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Coffin, Wayne W.; (6) (M) Minister; Box 2067, Norman, Oklahoma
73069
Kay, W. Eugene; (10) (E) Minister; Box 385, Mooreland, Oklahoma
73852
Featherston, R. Jack; (5) (M) District Superintendent; 1722 Essex,
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401
*Doenges, William C; (4) (M) Rancher & Automobile Dealer;
Drawer "Z", Bartlesville, Okla. 74004
Egan, Jim A.; (1) (M) Investment Banking; 219 North 11th, Musko-
gee, Okla. 74401
Page, S. Covey; (5) (M) Terminal Manager; 5344 E. 21st, Tulsa,
Okla. 74114
Silvers, Mrs. Floyd L.; (11) (M) Pres. Conf. WSCS; 1228 S. Quebec,
Tulsa, Okla. 74112
Whitten, Dolphus, Jr.; (9) (M) University President; 2501 N. Black-
welder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
Metzel, Mrs. George V.; (7) (M) Homemaker; 1925 S. Florence,
Tulsa, Okla. 74104
Price, Robert R.; (3) (M) Professor; 601 Hartwood Ave., Stillwater,
Okla. 74074
Moore, Manly M.; (8) (M) Builder; 910 E. Lockheed, Midwest City,
Okla. 73110
Codding, Charles, Jr.; (9) (M) Rancher; Foraker, Oklahoma 74638
Gilbert, Ronald W.; (12) (M) Dentist; 304 "B" Street N. W., Miami,
Okla. 74354
Reserves
Teeter, Bonner E.; (M) Minister; 143 Park View, Ponca City, Okla.
74601
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Meyer, Lester A.; (M) Dir. Conf. Program Council; 706 Cravens
Bldg., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73102
Grahajn, George G.; (M) District Superintendent; 1628 N. 32nd,
Lawton, Okla. 73501
Dorff, Earl N.; (M) District Superintendent; 3707 E. 47th Place,
Tulsa, Okla. 74135
Miller, W. Jene; (M) Minister; 3034 N.W. 17th, Oklahoma City,
Okla. 73107
Thurston, Elwyn O.; (M) Minister; Box 507, Lawton, Oklahoma
73501
Plowman, Howard L.; (M) Minister; 5603 S. New Haven, Tulsa,
Okla. 74135
Russell, John W.; (M) Minister; 401 W. Randolph, Enid, Okla. 73701
Oden, William B.; (M) Minister; 820 McGee Dr., Norman, Okla.
73069
Wells, Charles E.; (M) Minister; 2600 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73107
Hicks, L. T.; (E) Salesman; R. R. 1, Bixby, Oklahoma 74008
Felts, Clay W.; (M) Merchant; Box 420, Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464
McFall, Carl S.; (M) Life Insurance Agent; Box 13, Frederick,
Oklahoma 73542
Fossett, Warren J.; (M) Funeral Director; 701 W. Maine, Enid,
Oklahoma 73701
Oden, Waldo T., Jr.; (M) Attorney; P. O. Drawer "J", Altus, Okla,
73521
Finney, W. Wray; (M) Cattle Ranching; Box 280, Fort Cobb, Okla.
73038
Barrett, Samuel M.; (M) Dentist; 205 N. Noble, Watonga, Okla.
73772
Pettijohn, Rex E.; (M) Postmaster; Box 361, Stigler, Oklahoma 74462
Carle, John R.; (M) Attorney; Box 326, Claremore, Oklahoma 74017
Whitten, Mrs. Dolphus, Jr.; (M) Housewife; 2321 N. W. 25th, Okla-
homa City, Oklahoma 73107
OREGON-IDAHO (6) W
Sec. C, Rows 11-12, Seats 1-3
*Burtner, Robert W.; (11) (M) Minister; 5830 N. E. Alameda, Port-
land, Or. 97213
Jenkins, H. James; (2) (M) Minister; 237 N. Water, Idaho Falls, Id.
83401
Albertson, C. Gene; (6) (M) Minister; Box 2327, Salem, Oregon
97308
Schwiebert, Erwin H.; (1) (M) Asst. Pres. College; 2904 College,
Caldwell, Id. 83605
Watson, Mrs. Elizabeth; (7) (M) Homemaker; 3325 N. E. 29th, Port-
land, Or. 97212
Rose, Harold E.; (4) (M) Research Metallurgist; 5404 N. Montana,
Portland, Or. 97217
Reserves
Walker, William O.; (M) Minister, 1165 N. W. Monroe, Corvallis,
Or. 97330
Peters, Robert N.; (M) Minister; 1236 Kincaid, Eugene, Or. 97401
Balcomb, Raymond E.; (M) Minister; 1838 S. W. Jeflferson, Portland,
Oregon 97201
Haines, Henry L.; (M) District Superintendent; 10 N. W. 10th Ave.,
Portland, Oregon 97209
Cox, Ralph E.; (E) Office Manager; 18615 S. W. Wilmotte, Portland,
Oregon 97222
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Blair, Mrs. Douglas; (M) Homemaker; 347 Craven, Monmouth, Or.
97361
Reed, Watford; (M) Staff writer, Oregon Journal; 5250 S. E. Ivon,
Portland, Or. 97206
Uppinghouse, Mrs. Leonard; (M) Secretary; 9684 N. W. Cornell,
Portland, Or. 97229
PACIFIC NORTHWEST (10) W
Sec. A, Rows 11-12, Seats 8-12
''Tuell, Jack M.; (6) (M) Minister; 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver, Wa.
98663
Finkbeiner, Melvin M.; (2) (M) District Superintendent; 804 Olym-
pic Nat'l Bldg., Seattle, Wa. 98104
Harding, Joe A.; (14) (M) Minister; 1124 Stevens Dr., Richland, Wa.
99352
Beeman, Paul J.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 410 Sherwood
Bldg., Spokane, Wa. 99201
Poor, George L.; (5) (M) Minister; 3118 S. 140th St., Seattle, Wa.
98168
Eby, Mrs. Norma; (7) (M) Homemaker; 10805 S. E. 320th, Auburn,
Wa. 98002
Dolliver, James; (1) (M) Gov't Administration; 312 N. Sherman,
Olympia, Wa. 98501
Hjelte, Marshall C; (10) (M) Administrator; Wesley Gardens-Ter-
race, Des Moines, Washington 98188
Praetorius, Herman R.; (4) (E) Orchardist; Rt. 1, Box 340, Tieton,
Wa. 98947
Little, Mrs. Alvirita; (3) (M) Med. Administrator; 2325 S. Graham
St., Seattle, Wa. 98108
Reserves
Ritchey, William H.; (M) Minister; 14 N. 48th Ave., Yakima, Wa.
98902
Brown, Frank E.; (M) Minister; 828 Caspers St., Edmonds, Wa.
98020
Ellington, William D.; (M) Minister; 18515 92nd Ave., N. E., Bothell,
Wa. 98011
Tuttle, G. Richard; (M) Minister; 3520 Colby Ave., Everett, Wa.
98201
Parker, Bruce G.; (M) Minister; 4710 N. E. 70th, Seattle, Wa. 98115
Summerour, William F.; (M) District Superintendent; Rm. 206,
Denny Bldg., Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Ikeda, Tsuguo; (M) Social Work Administration; 2103 S. Atlantic,
Seattle, Wa. 98118
Stevens, Robert W.; (M) Conference Treasurer; 810 Olympic Nat'l
Bldg., Seattle, Washington 98104
Zellmer, Willard; (M) Attorney; Rt 3, Davenport, Washington
99122
Wyckoff, Mrs. Aloha; (M) Homemaker; 6735 35th Ave., N. W., Seat-
tle, Wa. 98107
Holte, Alfred O.; (M) Attorney, Judge; 1031 C St., Edmonds, Wash-
ington 98020
Pritchard, Llewelyn G.; (M) Attorney; 5229 140th N. E., Bellevue,
Washington 98004
PENINSULA (8) NE
Sec. D, Rows 9-10, Seats 1-4
*Cooke, R. Jervis; (7) (M) Conf. Program Director; 217 N. Bradford
St., Dover, Delaware 19901
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Cuff, G. Wayne; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 431 N. State St.,
Dover, Delaware 19901
McCoy, Paul E.; (6) (M) Minister; 1704 Bancroft Parkway, Wil-
mington, Delaware 19806
Breiver, Otho G., Jr.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 215 S. Han-
son St., Easton, Md. 21601
Chapman, Dr. A. Frank; (12) (M) DuPont Co. Executive; 2417
Brookshire Dr., Chatham, Wilmington, Delaware 19803
Mangum, Mrs. Orien; (11) (M) President Conf. WSCS; 2407 Mat-
wood Rd. N. Graylyn Crest, Wilmington, Delaware 19803
Hardcastle, James C; (3) (M) School Administrator; 121 N. Kirk-
wood St., Dover, Delaware 19901
Hancock, Maurice M.; (4) (M) Insurance Business; 215 Oakdale
Rd., Salisbury, Md. 21801
Reserves
Wilkins, Howell O.; (M) District Superintendent; 1213 Delaware,
Wilmington, Del. 19808
Shockley, John R.; (M) Minister; 623 N. Harrison St., Wilmington,
Del. 19805
Hemphill, William, Jr.; (M) Minister; 4 Malvern Court, Devon,
Wilmin^on, Delaware 19803
Ruth, Dale L.; (M) District Superintendent; 1404 Camden Ave.,
Ext'd, Salisbury, Md. 21801
May, Felton E.; (M) Minister; 4303 Whittier Dr., Brandywine Hills,
Wilmington, Delaware 19802
Mackey, J. Robert; (M) Minister; 410 Country Club Dr., Wilmington,
Delaware 19803
Henry, Mrs. William A.; (M) 1007 Popular St., Wilmington, Dela-
ware 19800
Boss, Leroy; (M) Dover Electric Co.; 438 West St., Dover, Delaware
19901
Weber, Benjamin; (M) 134 Wesley St., Elkton, Md. 21921
Alford, Mrs. Thelma; (M) Housewife; Box 310, Oxford, Maryland
21654
Selby, Mrs. Cora; (M) Teacher; R.D. 2, Box 34, Laurel, Delaware
19956
Appleby, Harvey; (M) Box 135, Bear, Delaware 19701
PHILIPPINES (2) OS
Sec. A, Row 6, Seats 11-12
*Bautista, Ignacio P.; (7) (M) Dist. Supt,; #55 Guevara, Sn. Fran-
cisco del Monte, Q.C. 503, Philippines
Mendigorin, Abdon; (12) (M) Lawyer; #14 Botolan, Quezon City,
R. P. 501, Philippines
Reserves
Cortes, Nathanael L.; (M) Minister; 943 Aurora Blvd. Q.C.,R.P. 501,
Philippines
Bernardo, Teodoro; (M) Lawyer; #125 Int. Ignacio St., Pasay City,
R.P. 720, Philippines
POLAND (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 4, Seats 11-12
*Benedyktowicz, Witold; (14) (M) General Superintendent; Moko-
towska 12 M 10-a, Warsaw, Poland
Kleszczynski, Adam; (3) (M) Teacher; ul. Piotra skargi 1, Konstan-
cin near Warsaw, p-ta Jeziorna, Poland
The United Methodist Church 79
Reserves
Kuczma, Adam; (M) Vice Superintendent; Mokotowska 12m 10, War-
saw, Poland
Kuczma, Lidia; (M) Secretary; Mokotowska 12 m 10, Warsaw, Po-
land
PUERTO RICO (2) NE
Sec. B, Row 13, Seats 10-11
*Santana, Benjamin; (12) (M) Pastor; Bracetti #8, Rio Piedras,
P.R.
Cabrera, Ismael; (4) (M) Businessman; G. P. 0. Box 1152, San Juan,
P.R. 00930
Reserves
None
RHODESIA (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 17, Seats 10-11
Delegates
Kadenge, Fannuel; (M) (13) Minister; Mutambara Mission, P. 0.
Mutambara, Rhodesia
Marima, William; (M) (4) Boarding Director; P.B. P7024, Umtali,
Rhodesia
Reserves
Munjoyna, Samuel; (M) Minister; Old Umtali Mission, P.B. P7024,
Umtali, Rhodesia
Dangarembga, Susan; (M) Teacher; P.B. P7024, Umtali, Rhodesia
RIO GRANDE (2) SC
Sec. C, Rows 9-10, Seats 12
*Barton, Roy D.; (7) (M) Conf. Program Director; P. 0. Box 28098,
San Antonio, Texas 78284
Avifia, Mike; (2) (M) Teacher; 437 De Leon Dr., El Paso, Texas
79912
Reserves
None
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (10) W
Sec. C, Rows 11-12, Seats 8-12
Potthoff, Harvey H.; (3) (M) Iliff Professor; 2201 S. University
Blvd., Denver, Colo. 80210
Hagiya, Paul H.; (1) (M) Minister; 6001 Wolff, Arvada, Colorado
80002
Persons, Williayn R.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 3224 S. 3075
E., Salt Lake City, Utah 84109
Hamilton, Ronald R.; (9) (M) Minister; 522 White, Grand Junction,
Colorado 81501
Byrd, William O.; (11) (M) District Superintendent; 2200 S. Univer-
sity Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80210
*Naylor, E. R.; (4) (M) Lay Leader; 3333 E. 7th, Denver, Colorado
80206
Ariki, Joe; (10) (M) School Principal; 3238 S. Beeler, Denver, Colo-
rado 80203
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Moeller, Romane G.; (2) (E) Chrm. W. S. & F.; 7217 Ross Dr.,
Colorado Springs, Colo. 80907
Anderson, Mrs. Virgil; (7) (M) President WSCS; 3860 Balsam,
Wheat Ridge, Colo. 80033
Wood, Dr. Donald R.; (13) (M) College Professor; 1920 Sheely Dr.,
Fort Collins, Colo. 80521
Reserves
Brown, E. Russell; (M) Minister; 1551 W. 106th, Denver, Colo.
80234
Babbs, J. Carlton; (M) Minister; 5209 Montview^ Blvd., Denver, Colo.
80207
Jones, S. Jameson; (M) Iliff President; 2201 S. University Blvd.,
Denver, Colo. 80210
Rowbotham, Eugene B.; (M) District Superintendent; 3438 Yucca
Rd., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
Paulson, Delbert C; (M) District Superintendent; 88 Amherst, Pueb-
lo, Colorado 81005
App, Donald B.; (E) Program Director; 2200 S. University Blvd.,
Denver, Colo. 80210
Brockman, Mrs. Vivian; (M) Housevi^ife; 3250 Fillmore St., Denver,
Colo. 80207
Huffman, Mrs. Frank W.; (M) Housewife; 620 Delmar, Sterling,
Colo. 80751
Byrkit, Ervin; (M) Rancher; Haxton, Colorado 80731
Mclntyre, John J.; (M) Judge; Box 146, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
Sohl, Mrs. Lowell; (E) Housewife; 2089 Fuller Rd., Colorado Springs,
Colo. 80907
Persinger, Mrs. John; (M) Housewife; 1536 E. 3010 So., Salt Lake
City, Utah 84109
SHANTUNG (2) OS
No delegates elected
SIERRA LEONE (2) OS
Sec. A, Row 4, Seats 11-12
Smith, Alex J.; (5) (E) Minister; c/o U.M.C. Parsonage, Yengema,
Sierra Leone
Lagawo, Richard, E.S.; (4) (E) Teacher; P.O. Box 58, BO. Sierra
Leone, West Africa
Reserves
Va7idy Rogers, Joseph B.; (E) Minister; c/o P. O. Box 121, BO.
Sierra Leone
Bailor, Alfred M.; (E) Education Secy.; P. 0. Box 523, Freetown,
Sierra Leone, West Africa
SOUTH CAROLINA (1866) (2) SE
Sec. C, Row 12, Seats 4-5
* Jenkins, Warren M.; (9) (M) Exec. Program Council; 1200 Davis
St., Evanston, 111. 60201
Mack, James; (3) (M) Instructor, Claflin College; Claflin College,
Orangeburg, S. C. 29115
Reserves
Curry, John W., Sr.; (M) Conf. Treasurer; 191 Boulevard N. E.,
Orangeburg, S. C. 29115
The United Methodist Church 81
Summers, James L.; (M) Minister; P. O. Box 481, St. Stephen, S. C.
29479
Manning, Hubert V.; (M) College President; Claflin College, Orange-
burg, S. C. 29115
Fields, Richard E.; (M) Judge; 65 Spring St., Charleston, S. C. 29403
Nelson, William L. J.; (M) Ship Yard "Oiler"; 2023 Riverview Ave.,
Charleston, S. C. 29405
Baxley, Mrs. Beulah H.; (M) Conf. Pres. WSCS; 1327 Gregg St.,
Columbia, S.C 29201
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (16) SE
Sec. C, Rows 20-21, Seats 1-8
Taylor, Eben; (14) (M) District Superintendent; Box 1056, Ander-
son, S. C. 29621
Spears, R. Wright; (3) (M) College President; 1320 Columbia College
Dr., Columbia, S. C. 29203
Moody, C. LeGrande, Jr.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 104
Amherst Dr., Cherokee Hills, Greenwood, S. C. 29646
Jones, Phil M.; (5) (M) Minister; Box 407, Batesburg, S. C. 29006
Brabham, A. McKay; (9) (M) District Superintendent; 1320-A Fern-
wood Rd., Spartanburg, S. C. 29302
Fridy, Wallace; (6) (M) Conf. Program Director; 1420 Lady St.,
Columbia, S. C. 29201
Barrett, James S.; (12) (M) Jr. Col. President; Spartanburg Jr.
College, Spartanburg, S. C. 29301
Whitaker, George W.; (2) (M) District Superintendent; Box 3505,
Charleston, S. C. 29407
*Kent, Harry R.; (4) (M) Construction; P. O. Box 932, Charleston,
S. C. 29402
Parker, Mrs. W. Roy; (7) (M) Homemaker; Box 224, Abbeville, S. C.
29620
Jerome, J. E.; (5) (M) Hardware; Box 403, Rock Hills, S. C. 29730
Hyatt, Lochlan L.; (8) (M) Manufacturing; 300 E. Park Dr., Spar-
tanburg, S. C. 29302
Watson, Michael; (7) (M) Doctor; Bamberg, S. C. 29003
Evatt, Parker; (1) (M) Dir., Alston Wilkes Society; 258 Chartwell
Rd., Columbia, S. C. 29210
Adkins, Joel C; (10) (M) ; Route 1, Pelzer, S. C. 29669
Rice, Spencer M.; (11) (M) Associate Director, Program Council;
1420 Lady St., Columbia, S. C. 29201
Reserves
Robison, John W.; (M) Minister; 200 Buncombe St., Greenville,
S. C. 29601
Cannon, Ralph A.; (M) Minister; Box 16, Darlington, S. C. 29532
Crenshaw, Bryan; (M) Minister; 3407 Devine St., Columbia, S. C.
29205
Broome, Allan R.; (M) Executive Director, Epworth Ch. Home;
2900 Millwood Ave., Columbia, S. C. 29205
Brittain, Thomas N.; (M) Minister; P. O. Box 2947, Spartanburg,
S. C. 29302
Jenkins, W. Y.,Jr.; (deceased)
Cannon, Joel E.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 57, Lake City,
S. C. 29560
Kinnett, William R.; (M) Minister; 1244 Naples Ave., Cayce, S. C.
29033
Lynn, Hawley B.; (M) District Superintendent; 129 Holly Dr.,
Hartsville, S. C. 29550
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Reese, David W., Jr.; (M) District Superintendent; 1420 Lady St.,
Columbia, S. C. 29201
McLeod, David W.; (M) Mayor; Florence, South Carolina 29501
Hardin, Paul, III; (M) College President; Wofford College, Spartan-
burg, S. C. 29301
Workman, W. D., Jr.; (M) Newspaper Editor; 915 Beltline Blvd.,
Columbia, S. C. 29205
Ready, Judson W.; (M) Retired; 1420 Lady St., Columbia, S. C.
29201
Jackson, Rhett; (M) Carpet Dealer; 4848 Landrum Dr., Columbia,
S C 29206
Hipp, J. C; (M) Furniture; 3390 Liberty St., Loris, S. C. 29569
Holler, J. Carlisle; (M) State Board of Education; 6120 Lakeshore
Dr., Columbia, S. C. 29206
Moore, Roy C; (M) Dept. Stores; 209 Mclver St., Cheraw, S. C.
29520
Gardner, William A.; (M) ; Box 15, Ninety Six, S. C. 29666
Carter, Fletcher; (M) Conf. Program Council; 1420 Lady St., Colum-
bia, S. C. 29201
SOUTH DAKOTA (2) NC
Sec. A, Row 3, Seats 3-4
*Pittenger, Richard; (1) (M) District Superintendent; Box 1304,
Huron, South Dakota 57350
Ortman, Ervin; (7) (M) Osteopath; Canistota, South Dakota 57012
Reserves
Sander, Harvey; (M) Minister; Box 579, Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Hartung, Ron H.; (M) Minister; 1617 S. West Ave., Sioux Falls,
South Dakota 57105
Tarver, Russell E.; (M) Minister; 210 S. Plum, Vermillion, South
Dakota 57069
Grinager, Lloyd K.; (M) Minister; Box 683, Yankton, South Dakota
57078
Kuhler, Warren; (M) Hospital Administrator; Wakonda, South
Dakota 57073
Cochrane, Maynard; (M) Educator; 1212 1st St., Brookings, South
Dakota 57006
Lushbough, Mrs. Lillian; (M) Housewife; Sturgis, South Dakota
57785
Stengel, Jack; (E) Executive; Milbank, South Dakota 57252
SOUTH GEORGIA (12) SE
Sec. B, Rows 7-8, Seats 1-6
Freeman, G. Ross; (13) (M) Minister; Box 534, Statesboro, Ga.
30458
Robertson, Frank L.; (3) (M) Minister; Box 1306, Valdosta, Ga.
31601
Duck, David A.; (5) (M) Minister; Box 747, Moultrie, Ga. 31768
Waite, Alvis A., Jr.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; Box 876,
Waycross, Ga. 31501
Key, W. R.; (12) (M) Minister; 115 E. Church, Americus, Ga.
31709
Zorn, George L.; (1) (M) Minister; Box 975, Thomasville, Ga. 31792
Wright, George A.; (2) (M) Retail Druggist; Box 267, Tifton, Ga.
31794
Rivers, Mrs. J. R.; (7) (M) Conf. President WSCS; Box 33, Camilla,
Ga. 31730
The United Methodist Church 83
Thornton, B. I.; (4) (M) Lumber & Building Supplies; Box 190,
Cordele, Ga. 31015
Mayo, George W.; (8) (M) Insurance; Box 592, Savannah, Ga. 31402
Carruth, Mrs. Carlton; (11) (M) Housewife; Box 408, St. Simons
Island, Ga. 31522
Henderson, Zach S.; (9) (M) Educator; P. O. Box 2045, Statesboro,
Ga. 30458
Reserves
Hancock, C.W.; (M) Minister; Box 149, Macon, Ga. 31202
Cleveland, Weyman R.; (M) Minister; 429 Abercorn St., Savannah,
Ga. 31401
Cariker, C. E.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 828, Thomasville,
Ga. 31792
Steel, C. E.; (M) District Superintendent; 631 E. Victory Dr., Savan-
nah, Ga. 31405
Robertson, Vernard E.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 2568, Val-
dosta, Ga. 31601
Alsohrook, W. A.; (M) Minister; Box 541, Bainbridge, Ga. 31717
Shirah, A. Jason; (M) Minister; Box 867, Columbus, Ga. 31902
Peterson, Will; (M) Manufacturer; Box 56, Soperton, Ga. 30457
Braucht, Jack H.; (M) U. S. Civil Service; 101 Donald Dr., Warner
Robins, Ga. 31093
Martin, S. Walter; (M) College President; Valdosta State College,
Valdosta, Ga. 31601
Harrison, Walter; (M) Business; Millen, Ga. 30442
Hall, Kenneth T.; (M) Optician; 121 Briarcliff Rd., Warner Robins,
Ga. 31093
Bostwick, W. E.; (M) Banker; Arlington, Ga. 31713
Heard, Milton, Jr.; (M) Dentist; 285 Country Club Rd., Macon,
Ga. 31204
SOUTH GERMANY (4) OS
Sec. D, Rows 13-14, Seats 11-12
"^Sticker, Hermann; (5) (E) Superintendent; 741 Reutlingen, P.
Corneliusstr. 26, Germany
Sackmann, Dieter A.; (6) (M) Minister; 7 Stuttgart 1, Sophienstr.
21 D, Germany
Jetter, Richard; (9) (E) Businessman; 79 Ulm, Pionierstr, 3, Ger-
many
Fischer, Dr. Heinz P.; (1) (M) Court President; 79 Ulm, Haidweg
9, Germany
Reserves
Dimmler, Rolf; (M) Superintendent; 88 Ansbach, Juedtstr. 15, Ger-
many
Schwaiger, Walter; (E) Minister; 7 Stuttgart 1, Silberburgstr. 134
A, Germany
Richter, Kurt; (E) Functionary; 714 Ludwigsburg, Hubertusstr. 19,
Germany
Kaelble, Alfred; (M) Functionary; 7144 Asperg, Osterholzstr, 33,
Germany
SOUTH INDIA (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 7, Seats 11-12
Samuel, S. K.; (11) (M) District Superintendent; Methodist Church,
P. O. Yadgiri, Mysore State, India
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Devadanam, H. M.; (4) (M) ; c/o Rev. Solomon Sabana, Methodist
Church, P. 0. Raichur, Mysore State, India
Reserves
Raja, Victor; (M) Methodist Boys Hostal, P. 0. Gulbarga, Mystore
State, India
Budarpur, H. C; (M) c/o Rev. K. T. Shanta Raj, Methodist Church,
P. 0. Belgaum, Mysore State, India
SOUTH INDIANA (18) NC
Sec. B, Rows 13-14, Seats 1-9
""Forbes, J. Kenneth; (2) (M) Exec. Asst. to Bishop; 1100 West
42nd St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46208
Hodapp, Leroy C; (1) (M) Program Director, Program Council;
2427 E. Second St., Bloomington, Ind. 47401
Hamilton, Richard E.; (3) (M) Minister; 2109 Lincoln, Evansville,
Ind. 47714
Crawford, Gene P.; (8) (E) Minister; 47 Union St., Indianapolis,
Ind. 46227
Emerson, Joe G.; (7) (M) District Superintendent; 1214 Southfield
Rd., Evansville, Ind. 47715
Stroh, Byron F.; (6) (M) Minister; 3808 N. Meridian St., India-
napolis, Indiana 46208
Rice, George E.; (14) (M) Minister; 2960 N. Capitol Ave., India-
napolis, Indiana 46208
Stanton, Charles F.; (4) (E) District Superintendent; 3 Orchard
Lane, New Albany, Ind. 47150
Koenig, Robert W.; (11) (E) Exec. Dir. Church Fed.; 1100 West
42nd St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46208
Green, Mrs. Robert E.; (9) (M) Homemaker; 117 E. Staat St.,
Fortville, Ind. 46040
Wilcoxon, Francis; (7) (E) Insurance; R. R. 1, Brazil, Indiana
47834
Thomas, John J.; (4) (M) Attorney; R. R. 1, Brazil, Indiana 47834
Bingham, Clifford; (13) (E) ; 1368 N. Ridgeview Dr., Indianapolis,
Ind. 46219
Susat, Edward; (10) (M) Dir. Placement Service, Univ. of Evans-
ville; 2901 Wayside Dr., Evansville, Ind. 47711
Bastain, Miss Mary Lee; (5) (M) Teacher; 1705 H Street, Bedford,
Ind. 47421
Bryant, Thomas; (2) (M) Census Bureau Clerk; 1431 Frederick,
Jeffersonville, Ind. 47130
Easley, John; (1) (E) Pharmacist; Clay City, Indiana 47841
Evans, Daniel F.; (12) (M) Company President; 6463 N. Illinois,
Indianapolis, Ind. 46260
Reserves
Blaising, Marcus J.; (M) District Superintendent; 604 Black Rd.,
New Castle, Ind. 47362
Tyler, Charles A.; (M) District Superintendent; 644 East 38th St.,
Indianapolis, Ind. 46205
Holmes, Robert C; (M) District Superintendent; 1005 N. East St.,
Greensburg, Ind. 47240
Hancock, C. David; (E) District Superintendent; 58 Briarwood Dr.,
Terre Haute, Ind. 47803
Marrs, Ross W.; (M) District Superintendent; 644 E. 38th St.,
Indianapolis, Ind. 46205
The United Methodist Church 85
Lawson, David J.; (M) Minister; 801 Main St., Beech Grove, Ind.
46107
Murphy, William T.; (M) District Superintendent; 644 E. 38th St.,
Indianapolis, Ind. 46205
O'Dell, A. Glen; (E) Minister; 1040 Washington Ave., Evansville,
Ind. 47714
Christopher, Richard L.; (M) District Superintendent; P.O. Box 33,
Vincennes, Ind. 47591
Phillips, Samuel B.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 566, Green-
castle, Ind. 46135
Lorch, Basil H., Jr.; (M) Attorney; 1802 Crestview Dr., New Albany,
Ind. 47150
Pinaire, Edward; (M) Lithograph & Engraving Co.; 1210 West-
wood Lane, New Albany, Ind. 47150
Kibler, Russell; (M) Insurance; Farmersburg, Indiana 47850
Crawford, Raymond P.; (E) ; 2103 E. Elm St., New Albany, Ind.
47150
Talbott, Norbert L.; (M) Exec. Sec'y March of Dimes; 179 N. Post
Road, Indianapolis, Ind. 46219
Penrod, Miss Blanche; (E) Retired, Dean of Women; 1846 Colt Rd.,
Indianapolis, Ind. 46227
Graves, Wallace B.; (M) University President; Lincoln Ave., Evans-
ville, Indiana 47714
Hirschman, Russell; (M) Retired Business Executive; 7320 E. 96th
St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46240
Bechdol, Mrs. Ralph; (M) Homemaker; R. R. 1, Fountaintown, In-
diana 46130
Harris, Mrs. C. 0.; (M) Homemaker; 3118 26th St., Columbus, Ind.
47401
SOUTHEAST AFRICA (2) OS
Sec. A, Row 8, Seats 9-10
Penicela, Almeida; (M) Director of High School; Caixa Postal 1505
Lourenco Marques Mozambique, Africa
Simbine, Titos J.; (M) Medical Nurse; Caixa Postal 2640 Lourenco
Marques Mozambique, Africa
Reserves
Helgesson, Alf ; (M) Missionary; 59 Westmoreland Rd., Kensington,
Johannesburg, South Africa
Mujongue, Chadreque J., (M) Field Treasurer; Caixa Postal 7, Mor-
rumbene, Mozambique, Africa
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (24) W
Sec. A, Rows 17-18, Seats 1-12
*Talbert, Melvin G.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 5108
Meadow Wood Ave., Lakewood, California 90712
Trotter, F. Thomas; (6) (M) Dean; School of Theology, Claremont,
California 91711
Cain, Richard W.; (2) (M) Minister; 5510 N. Central Ave., Phoenix,
Arizona 85012
Farley, Thomas K.; (1) (M) Assoc. Program Director; 5250 Santa
Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90029
Chen, Peter F.; (7) (M) Minister; 3500 S. Normandie Ave., Los
Angeles, California 90007
Phillips, Randall C; (11) (M) Minister; 711 S. Plymouth, Los
Angeles, California 90005
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Wheatley, Melvin E., Jr.; (3) (M) Minister; 10497 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles, California 90024
Kcsler, N. Robert; (14) (M) Minister; 4690 Palm Ave., La Mesa,
California 92041
Galvan, Elias G.; (12) (M) Dir. Ethnic Plans & Strategy; 3954
City Terrace Dr., Los Angeles, California 90063
Gustafson, Laverne H.; (5) (E) Minister; 3295 Meade Ave., San
Diego, California 92116
Hildebrand, Will M.; (4) (M) Assoc. Prog. Director; 5250 Santa
Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90029
Trotter, J. Irwin; (10) (M) District Superintendent; 5250 Santa
Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90029
Bobbitt, Pauline; (13) (M) Conf. President WSCS & Homemaker;
4014 El Rovia Ave., El Monte, California 91731
Aguilar, Clifford B.; (6) (M) Dir. Hospital Purchasing Dept.; 5910
Belice Ave., Long Beach, California 90815
Myers, David L.; (5) (M) Vice-Pres. Memorial Park; 6300 Forest
Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, California 90028
Harkness, Georgia; (1) (M) Retired Professor & Author; 927 Emer-
son PL, Claremont, California 91711
Hook, Ralph C, Jr.; (4) (M) College Dean; 452 Dune Circle, Kailua,
Hawaii 96734
Hutchinson, Mildred; (11) (M) Homemaker; 1432 W. 102nd St.,
Los Angeles, California 90047
Williams, George F.; (2) (M) Conference Treasurer; 5250 Santa
Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90029
Otwell, William; (7) (M) College Student; 1336 Hall, Tempe,
Arizona 85281
Cuaresma, Consuelo O.; (3) (M) School Teacher; Kekaha, Hawaii
96752
Martin, Gordon; (8) (M) Physicist; 2627 Burgener Blvd., San Diego,
California 92110
McKenzie, Leon T.; (9) (M) Vice-President Mfg. Co.; 2350 Daladier
Dr., San Pedro, California 90732
Saito, Kazuo; (10) (M) Landscape Gardener; 120 N. Bonnie Brae
St., Los Angeles, California 90026
Reserves
Locher, Donald R.; (M) Minister; 305 E. Anapamu, Santa Barbara,
California 93101
Sasaki, James K.; (M) Minister; 333 S. Garfield Ave., Monterey
Park, California 91754
Mann, George M.; (M) Minister; 3759 Orange Ave. Long Beach,
California 90807
Coots, Fred H.; (M) Minister; 400 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia, Cali-
fornia 91006
Zimmer, John A.; (M) Minister; 114 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton,
California 92632
Torrance, Calvin W.; (M) Minister; 817 W. 34th St., Los Angeles,
California 90007
Harada, David J.; (M) Minister; 280 Panio St., Honolulu, Hawaii
96821
Hinshaw, Lawrence A.; (M) District Superintendent; 5250 Santa
Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90029
Ragsdale, Ray W.; (M) Minister; 1551 El Prado, Torrance, Cali-
fornia 90501
Edwards, K. Morgan; (M) Seminary Professor; 1080 Scripps Dr.,
Claremont, California 91712
White, L. L.; (M) Minister; 3320 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles,
California 90018
The JJyiited Methodist Church 87
Olivas, Mardoqueo L.; (M) Dir. Plaza Comm. Center; 648 Indiana
Ave., Los Angeles, California 90023
Robinson, Russell R.; (M) Minister; 5950 E. Willow St., Long Beach,
California 90815
Hole, D. Leslie; (M) Retired Business Executive; 4467 West 61st
St., Los Angeles, California 90043
Griggs, Ulysses S., Sr. ; (M) Exec. Housing Authority; 1524 West
36th PL, Los Angeles, California 90018
Grumbein, Percy; (E) Engineer; 845 St. John PL, Claremont, Cali-
fornia 91711
Mauerhan, Clarence W. ; (E) Citrus Rancher; 210 Narcissus St.,
Corona Del Mar, California 92625
Cooper, Lawrence T.; (M) Retired Business Executive; 2710 Lorain
Rd., San Marino, California 91108
Walker, Marion R.; (M) Agriculturist; 2751 Poll St., Ventura, Cali-
fornia 93003
Akamine, Ernest K.; (M) Professor; 2255 Hulali PL, Honolulu,
Hawaii 96819
Harshman, David T.; (M) Insurance; 1125 E. Broadway, Glendale,
Calif. 91209
Allen, Jerry; (M) College Student; 8708 10th Ave. #3, Inglewood,
California 90305
Rollins, William B.; (M) Coordinator MUM; 9910 S. Cimarron St.,
Los Angeles, California 90047
Lindsey, Jane; (M) Homemaker; 518 Carvalos Dr., Chula Vista,
California 92010
Self, Nancy; (M) Homemaker; 6481 El Roble St., Long Beach, Cali-
fornia 90815
Orton, Hubert E.; (M) Real Estate; 6253 Hollywood Blvd., Los
Angeles, Calif. 90028
SOUTHERN CONGO (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 4, Seats 11-12
Kaputo, Elie M.; (11) (M) School Professor; Ecole Secondaire-Unie,
Katubwe B. P. 780, Luluabourg Republique Democratique du Congo
Muteteke, Paul; (3) (M) Director Normal School; Institut Brinton
Mwajinga-Sandoa — Katanga, Republique Democratique du Congo
Reserves
Shindany, Joseph N.; (M) Minister; Eglise Methodiste-Unie, B. P.
76, Kapanga, Republique Democratique du Congo
Mulundu, Jonathan S.; (M) General Secretary, Congo Protestant
Church Council; B. P. 2714 Kinshasa I, Republique Democratique
du Congo
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (8) NC
Sec. C, Rows 3-4, Seats 6-9
*Sims, R. Paul; (5) (M) District Superintendent; 402 N. Poplar,
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Lowe, Donald L.; (2) (M) District Superintendent; 1019 N. Burtschi,
Vandalia, Illinois 62417
Lewis, William B.; (14) (M) Minister; St. Louis & 2nd, Edwardsville,
Illinois 62025
Hollis, Robert R.; (6) (M) Minister; 2 Signal Hill Blvd., E. St.
Louis, Illinois 62203
Fechtig, Norman; (3) (E) Assistant Supt. of Schools; R#l, Carmi,
Illinois 62821
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Thompson, Everett K.; (4) (M) Manuf. Concrete Prod.: Sesser,
Illinois 62884
Cummins, Marlene; (7) (M) Conf. Pres. WSCS, Teacher; 1710 Kane,
Carlyle, Illinois 62231
Stanley, David L.; (1) (M) Attorney; Carmi, Illinois 62821
Reserves
Kauffman, John E.; (E) Minister; 700 N. East Ave., Olney, Illinois
62450
Nettleton, James L.; (M) Program Director; 1919 Broadway, Mt.
Vernon, Illinois 62864
Henderson, Johii; (M) District Superintendent; 502 W. St. Louis,
Lebanon, Illinois 62254
Lippman, Roland A.; (M) Minister; 413 E, Broadway, Centralia,
Illinois 62801
Smith, Lowell; (M) Owner Auto Agency; Eldorado, Illinois 62930
Davis, Doris; (M) Member Executive Comm., Gen. Bd. of Christian
Social Concerns; P. O. Box 158, Robinson, Illinois 62454
Buford, John L.; (M) School Administrator, Retired; 1020 N. 18th
St., Mt. Vernon, 111. 62864
Rider, John R.; (M) So. Illinois Univ. Faculty; Edwardsville, Illinois
62025
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (10) NE
Sec. C, Rows 9-10, Seats 5-9
*Caldwell, Gilbert H., Jr.; (2) (M) Exec. Dir., Ministerial Interfaith
Ass'n., NY; 25 West 132nd Street, New York, New York 10035
White, E. McKinnon; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 388 Porter
St., Melrose, Mass. 02176
White, C. Dale; (10) (M) District Superintendent; 43 Gould Place,
East Greenwich, R. I. 02818
Ziegler, Wilbur C; (6) (M) Minister; 204 Pondview Dr., Springfield,
Mass. 01108
Muelder, Walter G.; (3) (M) University Dean; 82 Oxford Rd.,
Newton Center, Mass. 02159
Smith, Harold F.; (7) (M) Director, Hayden Goodwill Inn for Boys;
9 Queen Street, Dorchester, Mass. 02122
Johnson, Harry L., II; (8) (M) Management; 62 White Place, Brook-
line, Mass. 02146
Grain, Dight W.; (4) (M) Management; 10 Clover Lane, Natick,
Mass. 01760
Spurr, Miss Edith; (13) (M) Student Nurse; 240 Lynn St., Peabody,
Mass. 01960
Weinberg, Stanley C, Jr.; (5) (M) ; 197 Highland St., Manchester,
Conn. 06040
Reserves
Harding, Richard E.; (M) Conf. Program Director; 286 Marrett Rd.,
Lexington, Mass. 02173
Uhlinger, James R.; (M) District Superintendent; R. D. 4, Center
Rd., Box 529, Bolton, Conn. 06040
Post, John E.; (M) Minister; 18 McKay Ave., Fitchburg, Mass. 01420
Felder, Cain H.; (M) Executive Director, B.M.C.R.; 890 Beckwith
St., S.W., Atlanta, Ga. 30314 .
Almond, Lawrence F.; (M) Exec. Director, Mass. Bible Society;
652 Commercial St., Weymouth Heights, Mass. 02189
Lindsay, T. Landon; (M) Special Ministry in Human Relations;
18 Faulkner Hill Rd., Acton, Mass. 01720
The United Methodist Church 89
Gee, Thomas A.; (E) Executive; 5 Aberdeen Rd., Weston, Mass.
02193
Stewart, Mrs. Mary; (M) Housewife; Suncrest Dr., Somers, Conn.
06071
Bell Thomas; (M) Retired; 31 King St., Putnam, Conn. 06260
Anderson, Mrs. Ruth; (M) Housewife; Bray Rd., Shelburne Falls,
Mass. 01370
Shinn, Ridgway F., Jr.; (M) Professor; 22 Whittier Dr., Johnston,
R. I. 02919
Yeo, J. Wendell; (M) Professor; 11 Brae Burn Rd., Auburndale,
Mass. 02166
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (8) NE
Sec. C, Rows 20-21, Seats 9-12
Sayre, Charles A.; (9) (M) Minister; 24 Hinchman Ave., Haddon-
field, N. J. 08033
Davis, Hooker D.; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 510 Main St.,
Elmer, N. J. 08318
Lee, Ernest W.; (2) (M) District Superintendent; 199 E. Lake Ave.,
Audubon, N. J. 08106
Stanger, Frank B.; (3) (M) President, Asbury Seminary; 203 As-
bury Dr., Wilmore, Kentucky 40390
*Walker, Leon E.; (4) (M) Computer Supervisor; 432 W. Pine St.,
Audubon, N. J. 08106
Shipps, Hammell P.; (10) (M) Medical Doctor; 136 Winding Way,
Cinnaminson, N. J. 08077
Hann, Edwin F., Jr.; (8) (M) Lawyer; Apt. A, 101 Farnsworth
Ave., Bordentown, N. J. 08505
Brogdon, Mrs. Elizabeth S.; (7) (M) President Conf. WSCS; 4
Ramapo Lane, Beach Haven, N. J. 08008
Reserves
Cheney, Edward B.; (M) District Superintendent; 2 Denise Dr.,
Hamilton Sq., Trenton, N. J. 08690
Marker, Charles W.; (M) District Superintendent; 725 Old Corlies
Ave., Neptune, N. J. 07753
Lang, Albert V.; (M) District Superintendent; 445 E. Main St.,
Moorestown, N. J. 08057
Hawk, Louis B.; (M) District Superintendent; Sharp & Glenside
Avenues, Millville, N. J. 08332
Arnold, Frederick D.; (M) Minister; 47 Fountain Ave., Trenton,
N. J. 08618
Howe, Robert B.; (M) Minister; 36 Delaware Ave., Penns Grove,
N. J. 08069
Estilow, Ulysses S. ; (E) History Professor; Lincoln Rd., Mullica
Hill, N. J. 08062
Kirk, William; (M) O. E. O. Director; 18 Norman Lane, Willingboro,
N. J. 08046
Schilling, Kurt H.; (M) Federal Aviation Agency; 12 Lake Dr.,
Linwood, N. J. 08221
Backenson, Henry L. ; (M) Insurance; 41 Lake St., Bridgeton, N. J.
08302
Davis, Elwood; (M) Banking; 1614 N. Arkansas Ave., Atlantic City,
N. J. 08401
Johnson, Mrs. Frank; (M) Housewife; 164 E. Atlantic Ave., Ocean
City, N. J. 08226
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SOUTHWEST (2) SC
Sec. D, Row 12, Seats 7-8
*Lester, W. D.; (9) (M) Minister; 1113 State St., Little Rock, Ark.
72001
Preston, Alice; (3) (M) Pres. Conf. WSCS; Box 98, Murfreesboro,
Arkansas 71958
Reserves
None
SOUTHWEST GERMANY (4) OS
Sec. A, Rows 11-12, Seats 6-7
*Michelmann, Heinrich; (1) (M) Superintendent; 75 Karlsruhe 41,
Auer Str. 20 a — Germany
Mossinger, Manfred; (5) (E) Minister; 7534 Birkenfeld, Schillerstr.
10 — Germany
Wunderlich, Maria; (4) (M) ; 6 Frankfurt am Main 1, Grillpar-
zerstr. 34 — Germany
Hermann, Dr. Erich; (13) (E) Director; 6 Frankfurt am Main 50,
Kobbachstr. 9 — Germany
Reserves
Kumm, Kurt; (M) Minister; 6 Frankfurt am Main 1, Wilhelm-
Leuschner-Str. 8 — Germany
Deiss, Werner; (E) Minister; 753 Pforzheim, Simmlerstr. 4 — Ger-
many
Hermann, Theodor; (M) 633 Wetzlar, Am Sturzkopf 24f— Germany
Weber, Oskar; (E) ; 6 Frankfurt am Main, Egelsbacher Str. 1, Ger-
many
SOUTHWEST TEXAS (12) SC
Sec. D, Rows 11-12, Seats 1-6
* Dixon, Ernest T.; (6) (M) Staff, Program Council; 601 W. River-
view, Dayton, Ohio 45406
Heaeock, Jack D.; (11) (M) District Superintendent; Box 6301,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
Ricker, George M.; (5) (M) Minister; 3151 Reid Drive, Corpus
Christi, Texas 78404
Owens, J. Garfield; (7) (M) District Superintendent; P. O. Box
28098, San Antonio, Texas 78228
Richardson, Ted I.; (9) (M) Minister; 2140 Allandale, Austin,
Texas 78756
Seiler, Ralph H.; (12) (M) Minister; 230 E. Travis, San Antonio,
Texas 78205
Reavley, Tom; (1) (M) Judge; 1312 Meriden Lane, Austin, Texas
78703
King, John T.; (3) (M) College President; 2400 Givens Ave., Austin,
Texas 78722
Walker, James M.; (2) (M) Electronics; 973 Jefferson Ave., Seguin,
Texas 78155
McMillan, Mrs. Norris; (13) (M) Member, Bd. of Missions; Mason,
Texas 76856
Hand, Don J.; (4) (M) Attorney; 723 Pickwell Dr., San Antonio,
Texas 78223
The United Methodist Church 91
Wilshusen, Mrs. John; (10) (M) Conf. Pres. WSCS; 326 Glenmore,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412
Reserves
Holmes, William A.; Minister; 2409 Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas
78703
Woods, Prenza L.; (M) Assoc. Prog. Dir. ; Box 28098, San Antonio,
Texas 78228
Hierholzer, Elmer J.; (M) District Superintendent; 1209 Whitewing,
McAllen, Texas 78501
Harris, William M.; (M) District Superintendent; 4012 Crescent
Dr Austin Texas 78722
Ader',Joe K.;\u) Minister; Box 268, El Campo, Texas 77437
Gray, Barrel D.; (M) Minister; 227 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio,
Texas 78212
Mann, C. Jordan; (M) District Superintendent; Box 687, Kerrville,
Texas 78028
Lembke, Dr. Glen L.; (M) Theological Professor; 134 Bryker Dr.,
San Antonio, Texas 78209
McQueen, Jack; (M) Bell Telephone Executive; 4650 Janssen, Corpus
Christi, Texas 78411
Woolsey, R. W.; (M) Attorney; Box 2446, Corpus Christi, Texas
Perry, Kirby W.; (M) Architect; Box 5544, Austin, Texas 78703
Brovi^n, Dr. Claude W.; (M) Oil Development; Box 1029, McCamey,
Texas 79752
Spruce, Miss Susan; (M) Student; c/o Mrs. Robert Spruce, Flores-
ville, Texas 78011
Erck, Fred; (M) Rancher & Banker; Box 156, Alice, Texas 78332
SWEDEN (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 11, Seats 6-7
Larson, Gunnar E.; (5) (M) Minister; Sturegatan 16, S 502 31
Boras, Sw^eden
*Amark, Curt; (4) (M) Doctor; Sagostigen 5, 161 37 Bromma,
Sweden
Reserves
Berg, Josef E.; (M) District Superintendent; Aschebergsg. 38,411.33
Goteborg, Sweden
Lindell, Rolf; (M) Minister; Frostv. 19, 441 00 Alingsas, Sweden
Wedar, Torsten E. V.; (M) Minister; Sibylleg. 18, 114 42 Stockholm,
Sweden
Carlstedt, Gustav G.; (M) Minister; Flemingg. 14, 602 24 Norrkoping,
Sweden
Holm, Carl-Axel; (M) Fil. Mag. Teacher; Liljeholmens Folkhogskola,
590 41 Rimforsa, Sweden
Collin, Anne Marie; (M) Seminary Teacher; Box 376, 721 07 Vasteras,
Sweden
Nordieng, Ingemar; (M) Optician; Hallandsg, 30, 571 00 Nassjo,
Sweden
Carro, Bengt; (M) Ing.; Egilsv. 84, 151 57 Soder*alje, Sweden
SWITZERLAND (M) (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 12, Seats 11-12
Tobler, Theophil J.; (5) (M) Superintendent; Weyerstrasse 22, CH-
3084 Wabern BE, Switzerland
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*Gsell, Theophil H.; (4) (M) Pres., Methodist Church in Switzerland;
Hallwilstrasse 2, CH-5600 Lenzburg, Switzerland
Reserves
Siegfried, Peter M.; (M) Minister; Rue Kageneck no. 7 F-67, Stras-
bourg, France
Rohmann, Kurt M.; (M) Lay-Leader; Gartenstadtstrasse 21, CH-
3098 Koniz BE, Switzerland
SWITZERLAND (E) (2) OS
Sec. D, Row 11, Seats 11-12
Geissbuhler, Theo; (13) (E) Minister; Frey-Herose-Strasse 17, 5000
Aarau, Switzerland
*Stich, Siegfried; (9) (E) Textil-Kauf mann ; Larchenfeld 414, 4803
Vordemwald, Switzerland
Reserves
Buchmiiller, Josua; (E) Minister; Gellertstrasse 144, 4000 Basel,
Switzerland
Merz, Alfred; (E) Chemist; Lettenstr. 5, 5200 Windisch, Switzerland
TENNESSEE (10) SE
Sec. B, Rows 5-6, Seats 1-5
*Tomlin, William H.; (12) (M) District Superintendent; 410 Profes-
sional Plaza Bldg., Madison, Tenn. 37115
Corry, John G.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 306 Gay St., Nash-
ville, Tenn. 37203
Spain, Robert H.; (13) (M) Minister; 121 Davidson Rd., Nashville,
Tenn. 37205
Fowler, H. Thornton; (9) (M) Publishing House Representative;
201 8th Ave., S., Nashville, Tenn. 37202
Allison, John R.; (3) (M) Minister; 6018 New York Ave., Nashville,
Tenn. 37209
Ford, Floyd; (7) (M) College Professor; Rt. 6, Clarksville, Tenn.
37040
Roberts, Mrs. William T.; (1) (M) Pres. W. S. C. S.; 491 Brentview
Hills Dr., Nashville, Tenn. 37220
Stone, S. Lloyd; (4) (M) Retired U.S. Gov.; 903 Woodmont Dr.,
Murfreesboro, Tenn. 37131
Buttrey, D. Roscoe; (10) (M) Banker; 5936 Sedberry Rd., Nashville,
Tenn. 37205
Sexton, Mrs. Joe; (5) (M) Homemaker; Dover, Tennessee 37058
Reserves
Ritter, Philip M.; (M) Minister; 220 Church St., Murfreesboro, Tenn.
37130
Broyles, Jay E.; (M) District Superintendent; 418 Minerva Dr.,
Murfreesboro, Tenn. 37130
Strother, W.Bruce; (M) Minister; Gallatin, Tennessee 37066
Alexander, Ben C; (M) Minister; 204 E. Spring St., Cookeville,
Tenn. 38501
Morris, William W.; (M) Conf. Program Council; 1907 Acklen Ave.,
Nashville, Tenn. 37212
Jones, George K.; (M) Minister; 422 GlenPark Dr., Nashville, Tenn.
37217
Calhoun, Mrs. Frank A.; (M) Gen. Bd. of Missions; 204 Woods
Cr., Columbia, Tenn. 38401
The United Methodist Church 93
Rosser, Mrs. Ellen; (M) Metro Empl.; 805 Lischey Ave., Nashville,
Tenn. 37207
Bell, James M.; (M) ; Dickson, Tennessee 37055
Waller, R. W.; (E) ; Clarksville, Tennessee 37040
Puckett, L. G., Jr.; (M) Businessman; Livingston, Tennessee 38570
Atchison, Calvin; (M) College Professor; 940 37th Ave., N., Nash-
ville, Tenn. 37210
TEXAS (20) SC
Sec. A, Rows 13-14, Seats 1-10
*Hardt, John W.; (6) (M) Minister; Box 3247, Beaumont, Texas
77704
McCleskey, Wayne H.; (7) (M) Minister; 300 W. Ervi^in, Tyler,
Texas 75701
Randolph, Willie B.; (3) (M) District Superintendent; 5215 South
Main, Houston, Tx. 77002
Davis, Carlos W.; (5) (M) District Superintendent; 300 W. Erwin,
Tyler, Texas 75701 '
Shamblin, J. Kenneth; (2) (M) Minister; Box 22013, Houston, Texas
77027
Kellow, M. Keith; (9) (M) District Superintendent; Box 3666, Bryan,
Texas 77801
Fagan, Harold; (4) (M) District Superintendent; Drawer 1101,
Nacogdoches, Tx. 75961
Mayes, Allen M.; (8) (M) Staff, Bd. of Pensions; 1200 Davis St.,
Evanston, 111. 60201
Shook, Wallace T.; (11) (M) District Superintendent; 5215 S. Main,
Houston, Texas 77002
Love, Elza L; (13) (M) Minister; Box 488, Bellaire, Texas 77401
Goens, Ray W.; (2) (M) Physician; 2210 Maroneal, Houston, Tx.
77025
Strickland, Don L.; (4) (M) Business & Investments; Box 1268,
Liberty, Texas 77575
Seals, Woodrow; (1) (M) Judge; 1510 Lehman, Houston, Tx. 77018
Humphrey, L. A., Jr.; (8) (M) Realtor, CPA; 5515 Ave. K, Galveston,
Tx. 77550
Pope, H. David, Jr.; (14) (M) Physician; 3411 Parkway Terrace,
Bryan, Tx. 77801
Morton, Mrs. C; (7) (M) Homemaker; 1360 Prairie, Beaumont,
Tx. 77701
Bramlett, Sam C; (13) (M) Business Executive; 3228 Indiana,
Baytown, Tx. 77520
Clark, Mrs. Lamar; (6) (M) Homemaker; 106 Westwood, Baytown,
Tx. 77520
Decker, Mrs. E. Moore; (10) (M) Homemaker; Box 1307, Jackson-
ville, Tx. 75766
Paxton, James R.; (12) (M) Attorney; Drawer P., Palestine, Texas
75801
Reserves
Allen, Charles L.; (M) Minister; 1320 S. Main, Houston, Tx. 77002
Hayes, Robert E., Sr.; (M) College President; Wiley College, Mar-
shall, Tx. 75670
Heflin, James M.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 898, Baytown,
Tx. 77520
Riley, James L.; (M) Minister; 6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Tx.
77036
Haygood, W. Hooper; (M) Minister; 3611 University Blvd., Houston,
Tx. 77005
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Shoultz, Jack W.; (M) District Superintendent; Drawer 3606, Beau-
mont, Tx. 77704
Robinson, Richard H.; (M) Assoc. Program Director; 5215 S. Main,
Houston, Tx. 77002
Barrow, Emmitt C; (M) Minister; Box 1358, Port Arthur, Tx.
77640
Krause, Bruce E.; (M) Conf. Direc. Leadership Devel.; 5215 S. Main,
Houston, Tx. 77002
Orrick, L. C; (M) Minister; 5501 Beechnut, Houston, Tx. 77035
Murray, Richard T.; (M) Professor, Perkins; SMU, Dallas, Texas
75222
Parr, Thomas H.; (M) Realtor; 3427 Bremond, Houston, Tx. 77004
Wooten, Mrs. H. L.; (M) Teacher; Star Rte., Lovelady, Tx. 75851
Robinson, Frank J.; (M) Utility Co. Supervisor; 1019 12th St.,
Huntsville, Tx. 77340
Greer, W. E.; (M) Attorney; 1502 Driftwood Lane, Galveston, Tx.
77550
Allen, Joe B; (M) Attorney; 1105 Eden, Longview, Tx. 75601
Faubion, Mrs. E. Maurice; (M) Homemaker; 3031 Robinwood, Hous-
ton, Tx. 77005
Jeter, Mrs. Velma M.; (M) Teacher; 1202 Third, Beaumont, Tx.
77701
Crawford, Mrs. Mary G.; (M) Professor; 808 Atkins, Marshall,
Tx. 75670
Sparks, John R.; (M) Attorney; 704 Sherwood, Pasadena, Tx. 77502
Rooks, Frank; (M) FBI Investigator; 10606 Hazelhurst, Houston,
Tx. 77043
McGrew, Mrs. Mary M.; (M) Model Cities Program Planner; 7305
Brompton, Houston, Tx. 77025
TROY (8) NE
Sec. C, Rows 9-10, Seats 1-4
Adkins, Leon M., Jr.; (6) (M) Minister; 21 Sunnyside Rd., Scotia,
N. Y. 12302
Patton, Luther A.; (7) (M) District Superintendent; 8 Brookwood
Dr., Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Melius, Arthur R.; (1) (M) Minister; 831 Jamaica Rd., Schenectady,
N. Y. 12309
Fishbeck, Royal B., Jr.; (13) (M) Minister; 6 South Lake Ave.,
Troy, N. Y. 12180
*Ogden, Mrs. Selma; (5) (M) Housewife; 316 Northern Blvd., Apt.
1-B, Albany, N. Y. 12204
Cooper, Earle N.; (12) (M) Attorney; Church St., Nassau, New
York 12123
Kirchner, Frederick K.; (11) (M) Scientist; 9 Rural Place, Delmar,
N. Y. 12054
Waterfield, Donald A.; (4) (M) Businessman; 14 Robin Lane, Eagle
Mills, Troy, N. Y. 12180
Reserves
Burgess, E. Clayton, Jr.; (M) Minister; 15 New Street, So. Glen
Falls, N. Y. 12801
Rhinesmith, John G.; (M) District Superintendent; 100 Observatory
St., Bennington, Vermont 05201
Conklin, Rowland S.; (M) District Superintendent; 4 Arden Craig
Dr., Albany, N. Y. 12203
Thomas, Robert B.; (M) Minister; 128 Adams PI., Delmar, N. Y.
12054
The United Methodist Church 95
Trost, Mrs. Alice; (M) Housewife; 30 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs,
N. Y. 12866
Vanderbilt, Chester W.; (M) Businessman; 30 Birchwood Ave., Rens-
selaer, N. Y. 12144
Doty, L. Arthur; (M) Businessman; Salisbury, Vermont 05769
Wusterbarth, Harold J.; (M) Accountant; 395 Daniels Ave., Sche-
nectady, N. Y. 12304
UPPER MISSISSIPPI (2) SE
Sec. B, Row 8, Seats 9-10
*Graham, John H.; (6) (M) Board of Missions; 475 Riverside Dr.,
New York, N. Y. 10024
Presley, I. P.; (4) (M) Businessman; 111 College Ave., Kosciusko,
Miss. 39090
Reserves.
None
VIRGINIA (30) SE
Sec. B, Rows 15-16, Seats 1-12
Sec. B, Row 17, Seats 1-6
Sanders, Carl J.; (9) (M) Minister; 3410 S. 8th St., Arlington, Va.
22204
Martin, Paul D., Jr.; (8) (M) District Superintendent; 4016 W.
Broad St., Richmond, Va. 23230
Douglass, Carl H., Jr.; (6) (M) Minister; 4604 Winston Rd., Ports-
mouth, Va. 23703
Fink, Harold H.; (13) (M) Minister; 903 Forest Ave., Richmond,
Va. 23229
Riddick, Roland P.; (2) (M) Program Director; 4016 W. Broad
St., Richmond Va. 23230
Hughes, Harold H.; (7) (M) Minister; 6935 Columbia Pike, Annan-
dale, Va. 22003
Newman, M. Douglas; (0) (M) District Superintendent; 7 Douglas
Dr., Newport News, Va. 23601
Eaton, Harry B.; (3) (M) Minister; 2309 Cameron Mills Rd., Alexan-
dria, Va. 22302
Tate, Godfrey L.; (1) (M) Minister; 3210 Garland Ave., Richmond,
Va. 23222
Lightner, George S.; (8) (M) Personnel (P. Area); 4016 West
Broad St., Richmond, Va. 23230
Fulk, Floyd L; (5) (E) District Superintendent; Box 317, Parksley,
Va. 23421
Carson, Joseph T., Jr.; (10) (M) District Superintendent; Box 265,
Urbanna, Va. 23175
Turner, James W.; (14) (M) District Superintendent; 5001 Echols
Ave., Alexandria, Va. 22311
Eutsler, R. Kern; (1) (M) Executive Director Meth. Homes, Inc.,
4611 W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 23230
Parker, Robert P.; (12) (M) President, Shenandoah College; 524
Jefferson St., Winchester, Va. 22601
*Bray, Jerry G.; (2) (M) Judge; 707 Liberty St., Chesapeake, Va.
23324
Jefferson, A. G.; (12) (M) Optical Supplies; 204 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
Walker, W. Roland; (10) (M) Business; Kenbridge, Va. 23944
Rixse, John H., Jr.; (4) (M) Professional Engineer; 717 Grand Viev
Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22305
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Vaughan, William C; (13) (M) Business; 2306 Bedford Ave., Lynch-
burg, Va. 24503
Russell, John B.; (9) (M) Business; 1510 Ross Building, Richmond
Va. 23219
Robey, William T., Jr.; (3) (M) Business; P. O. Box 386, Buena
Vista, Va. 24416
Kellam, Harold B.; (4) (M) Business; 3113 Pacific Ave., Virginia
Beach, Va. 23451
Linhoss, John C; (7) (E) Business; 810 Hillcrest Dr., Staunton,
Va. 24401
White, Luther W., Ill; (3) (M) College President; Randolph-Macon
College, Ashland, Va. 23005
Tignor, Thomas P.; (5) (M) Business; 3925 Park Ave., Richmond,
Va. 23221
Born, Mrs. Harry E.; (7) (M) Housewife; 3046 Germantown Rd.,
Oakton, Va. 22124
Simpson, John C, Jr.; (11) (M) College President; 158 Confederate
Ave., Danville, Va. 24541
Hartz, Mrs. Paul; (11) (M) Conf. President WSCS; P. O. Box 5,
Waverly, Va. 23890
Allen, Mrs. James; (14) (M) Housewife; 1720 S. Fillmore St., Arling-
ton, Va. 22204
Reserves
♦
Minnick, Carlton P.; (M) Minister; P. O. BB, Williamsburg, Va.
23185
Kidd, Charles O.; (M) District Superintendent; 5001 Echols Ave.,
Alexandria, Va. 22311
Ashby, Harvey W.; (M) District Superintendent; 1313 Grove Rd.,
Charlottesville, Va. 22901
Knight, William E.; (M) Minister; 1024 Harpersville Rd., Newport
News, Va. 23601
Sheaffer, Lee B.; (E) Minister; 2421 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, Va.
22207
Pannell, James M.; (M) Minister; P. 0. Box 906, Portsmouth, Va.
23705
Landis, Theodore E.; (M) Minister; 154 Holbrook Ave., Danville,
Va. 24541
Watkins, R. Beverly; (M) District Superintendent; 5016 Dogwood
Trail, Portsmouth, Va. 23703
Freeman, W. Carroll; (M) District Superintendent; 808 High St.,
Farmville, Va. 23901
Sawyer, John R.; (E) Minister; 410 W. Beverly St., Staunton, Va.
24401
Gruver, Esdras S.; (M) District Superintendent; 162 Hawthorne
Dr., Winchester, Va. 22601
Potts, Edgar A.; (M) Minister; 3268 Allendale St., S. W., Roanoke,
Va. 24014
Felty, Beverly; (M) District Superintendent; 160 Hawthorne Dr.,
Danville, Va. 24541
Davidson, John H.; (M) District Superintendent; 1647 Westover
Ave., Petersburg, Va. 23803
Johnston, Joseph S.; (M) District Superintendent; 5964 Joffa PL,
Springfield, Va. 22150
Mast, Jacob W.; (M) District Superintendent; 2233 Rivermont Ave.,
Lynchburg, Va. 24503
Newman, John W.; (M) District Superintendent; 608 Mountain Trust
Bldg., Roanoke, Va. 24011 „ .,
Kelly, Owen T.; (M) Minister, Retired; 530 Hartswood Trail,
Chesapeake, Va. 23320
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Pope, J. W., Jr., (M) Business; Boykins, Va. 23827
Manning, Charles C; (M) Business; Palmyra, Va. 22963
French, Burton L.; (M) Business; 3614 Paul St., Alexandria, Va.
22311
Header, James A.; (M) Business; Box 433, Salem, Virginia 23040
Fears, Macon F.; (M) Business; Ontario, Virginia 23956
Farley, Charles M.; (M) Business; 306 Royster Bldg., Norfolk, Va.
23510
Figgs, Clyde P.; (M) Business; Parksley, Virginia 23421
Moss, Melvin C; (M) Business; Kinsale, Virginia 22488
Tamkin, R. Naymon; (M) Business; Box 206, Strasburg, Va. 22657
Douglas, Willard H.; (M) Business; 415 N, 2nd St., Richmond,
Va. 23219
Rowe, J. Edgar; (M) Business; 107 Salt Ponds Rd., Hampton, Va.
23364
Decker, Clyde A.; (M) Business; 2904 Replica Lane, Portsmouth,
Va. 23703
Wood, T. Clay; (M) Business; Landelyn Farm, Nokesville, Va. 22123
Reames, David H., Jr.; (M) Business; 1026 Johnson Ave., Petersburg,
Va. 23803
Chiles, Charles E.; (M) Business; Louisa, Virginia 23093
Huber, Paul W.; (M) Business; 2 Edgewood Dr., Nevi^port News,
Va. 23606
Snead, Dr. James G.; (M) Medical; 2923 Rosalind Ave., SW, Roanoke,
Va. 24014
Lockowandt, Walter; (E) Business; 10311 Wood Rd., Fairfax, Va.
22030
WEST BERLIN (4) OS
Sec. B, Row 7, Seats 7-10
""Eckstein, D. D. Herbert; (1) (E) Superintendent; 1-Berlin 33,
Koenigsallee 70, Germany
Manns, Herbert; (13) (M) Minister; 1-Berlin 27, Gorkistr., 127,
Germany
Doering, Martin; (4) (M) Conf, Lay Leader; 1-Berlin 19, Neue
Kantstr. 6, Germany
Meinhardt, Lydia; (7) (E) Conf. Worn. Leader; 1-Berlin 61, Dief-
fenbachstr. 39, Germany
Reserves
Goebel, Eberhard; (E) Minister; 1-Berlin 46, Kaiser Wilhelm Str.
29, Germany
Brose, Winfriecl; (M) Minister; 1-Berlin 61, Bergmannstr. 22, Ger-
many
Kumm, Joachim; (M) Lay representative; 1-Berlin 41, Liebowzeile
12a, Germany
Kleinitz, Erwin; (E) Lay representative; 1-Berlin 61, Dieffenbachstr.
39, Germany
WEST CHINA (2) OS
No delegates elected
WEST MICHIGAN (10) NC
Sec. C, Rows 3-4, Seats 1-5
*Taylor, Lawrence R.; (8) (E) Minister; 1100 Lake Dr., S. E.,
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Page, Carlos C; (13) (M) Minister; 275 Pipestone St., Benton
Harbor, Michigan 49022
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Burns, Alden B.; (3) (M) Minister; 3919 Portage Rd., Kalamazoo,
Michigan 49001
Wright, James W.; (6) (M) Minister; 212 S. Park, Kalamazoo,
Michigan 49006
Pohl, Keith I.; (11) (M) UMHE-MSU East Lansing Direc; 118
S. Harrison, East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Wilcox, Katherine W.; (1) (M) Psychologist; 333 Sixth, Traverse
City, Michigan 49684
Newman, Mrs. Rosalyn; (7) (M) Housewife; 2518 Outlook, Kalama-
zoo, Michigan 49001
Peterson, Arden M.; (5) (E) Professor; 2236 Hamilton Rd., Okemos,
Michigan 48864
Babcock, John; (4) (M) Farmer; R. 2, Hartford, Michigan 49057
Holbrook, Donald E.; (2) (M) Circuit Judge; Box 29, Clare, Michigan
48617
Reserves
Avery, Keith T.; (M) Program Director; 11 Fuller S.E., Grand
Rapids, Mich. 49506
Tennayit, John W.; (M) Minister; 114 E. Michigan, Battle Creek,
Mich. 49014
Francis, John L.; (M) District Superintendent; Suite 208, Columbia
Square Bldg., 181 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, Mich. 49015
Forkner, Stanley H.; (E) Staff Director; 11 Fuller S.E., Grand
Rapids, Mich. 49506
DeMoss, Lynn A.; (M) Minister; 600 E. Michigan Ave., Albion,
Mich. 49224
Selleck, Richard A.; (M) Minister; 2109 Carter Dr., Muskegon, Mich.
49441
Strong, Donald T.; (M) Executive; 4602 Canterbury, Kalamazoo,
Mich. 49007
Jackson, Andrew; (M) ; 829 Farnsworth, Big Rapids, Mich. 49037
Sorensen, Earl; (M) Manager, Hudson Farms; Fennville, Mich.
49408
Lundquist, C. David; (M) Attorney; 2425 S. Park, Kalamazoo, Mich.
49001
Dean, Ben, Jr.; (M) Advertising Executive; 1349 Lenox Rd., S.E.,
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Kennaugh, John H.; (E) Executive Secretary; 514 Elmshaven, Lans-
ing, Mich. 48917
WEST OHIO (36) NC
Sec. C, Rows 13-14-15, Seats 1-12
*Messmer, William K.; (9) (E) Administrative Ass't to Bishop
Ensley; 395 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Stuckey, Paul E.; (3) (M) Minister; 90 W. College Ave., Westerville,
Ohio 43081
Byler, Robert A.; (13) (M) Minister; 2657 E. Broad St., Columbus,
Ohio 43209
Graham, Joseph R.; (10) (E) District Superintendent; 898 E. State
St., Athens, Ohio 45701
Hardin, Granville N.; (14) (M) Minister; 395 E. Broad St., Colum-
bus, Ohio 43215
Rodeheffer, Calvin; (9) (M) District Superintendent; 522 National
Bank Bldg., Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Riley, Sumpter M., Jr.; (5) (M) District Superintendent; 205 Ma-
sonic Bldg., Lima, Ohio 45801
Colaw, Emerson S.; (5) (M) Minister; 1345 Grace Ave., Cincinnati,
Ohio 45208
The United Methodist Church 99
Flinchbaugh, James E.; (6) (E) Minister; 2701 S. Smithville Rd.,
Dayton, Ohio 45420
Biddle, Glenn H.; (7) (E) Director of Ministries; 333 Pearl St.,
Jackson, Ohio 45640
Chiles, Paul D.; (8) (M) District Superintendent; 514-1/2 Third
St., Defiance, Ohio 43512
Vandegriff, Paul M.; (1) (M) Minister; 2658 Drummond Rd., Toledo,
Ohio 43606
Ber gland, John K.; (6) (E) Dir. of Admissions, United Theo. Sem.;
1810 Harvard Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45406
Yocorn, Donald R.; (7) (M) Minister; 524 S. Collins Ave., Lima,
Ohio 45204
Dickhaut, Walter R., St.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 2138
Madison Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43624
Osborn, John F.; (2) (E) Assoc. Director, Program Council; 395
E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Dutt, Harold; (12) (E) District Superintendent; 601 W. Riverview
Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45406
Calkins, Raoul C.; (3) (M) Ex. Secy., Quadrennial Emphasis Com-
mittee; 601 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45406
Hottle, Darrell; (2) (M) Judge; 355 W. Walnut St., Hillsboro, Ohio
45133
Slutz, Leonard D.; (2) (M) Attorney; Tri-State Bldg., 432 Walnut
St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
DeLong, Dale F.; (4) (E) Insurance Agent; 590 Ridgewood Dr.,
Circleville, Ohio 43113
Hunt, Kenneth W.; (1) (M) Technician; P. 0. Box 73, Casstown
Ohio 45312
Hawkins, Donald; (4) (M) Attorney; 2227 Innisbrook Rd., Toledo,
Ohio 45208
Boda, Harold L.; (3) (E) ; 3101 Kenmore Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420
Leonard, Mrs. James M.; (11) (M) Housewife; 811 Francis Ave.,
Columbus, Ohio 43209
Redmond, Charles D.; (12) (E) Attorney; 2857 Charing Rd., Colum-
bus, Ohio 43221
Heisel, Eldred B.; (4) (E) Physician; 5595 Roberts, Hilliard, Ohio
43026
Detty, Darrell; (5) (E) Business Executive; 411 Mill Lawn Ave.,
Oak Hill, Ohio 45656
Momberg, Paul B.; (8) (M) Banker; 148 Wrenwood Lane, Terrace
Park, Ohio 45174
Cochrun, Edgar; (13) (E) Sales Engineer; Box 186, Etna, Ohio
43018
Cox, Miss Sarah; (1) (M) Claim Supervisor; 1324 Ida Ave., Colum-
bus, Ohio 43212
Henderson, Mrs. Henry; (10) (M) Homemaker; 5214 Ebersole Ave.,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Richer, Ben; (14) (E) Engineer; 3142 Huron PI., Lima, Ohio 45806
Weston, Charles H.; (7) (M) Public Administrator; 711 Hayden
Park Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43219
Gilts, George; (13) (E) Retired; 641 Second St., Findlay, Ohio 45840
Fichter, Joseph W.; (11) (M) Educator; 28 E. Vine St., Oxford,
Ohio 45056
Reserves
Smith, William E.; (M) Minister; 3434 Broadway, Columbus, Ohio
43214
Davis, James T. (M) Minister; 3215 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati,
Ohio 45207
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Dixon, W. Edge; (M) Minister; 296 Weyden Rd., Worthington, Ohio
43085
Seay, John W.; (M) Minister; 3486 Epworth Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
45211
Crabtree, H. Glenn; (E) Minister; 623 E. Boundary St., Perrysburg,
Ohio 43551
Sageser, David B.; (M) Minister; 2701 Zollinger Rd., Columbus,
Ohio 43221
Delp, Walter Owen, Jr.; (E) Regional Director Program Council;
913 S. Johnson St., Ada, Ohio 45810
Longsworth, John E.; (M) District Superintendent; Rock Knoll West,
Rt. 6, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Miller, Millard J.; (E) District Superintendent; 1017 Oakdale Dr.,
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Chow, W. Jing; (M) Minister; Etna, Ohio 43018
Cryer, Donald W.; (M) Minister; 140 Stonemill Rd., Dayton, Ohio
45409
Minus, Paul M., Jr.; (M) Professor; 259 W. Riverglenn Dr.,
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Wiley, Carl L.; (E) Minister; 4914 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio
43229
Smith, Rex C; (E) Regional Director Program Council; Route #3,
Logan, Ohio 43138
Shunk, Ralph K.; (M) Minister; 51 N. State St., Westerville, Ohio
43081
Ling, Carl C; (M) Minister; 900 Van Buren St., Fostoria, Ohio
44830
Fetter, C. Willard; (E) Minister; 1516 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio
45406
McCormack, James H.; (M) Minister; 225 Ludlow Ave., Hamilton,
Ohio 45011
Coad, Richard P.; (M) District Superintendent; 601 W. Riverview
Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45406
Emmert, Herman A.; (E) Minister; 1585 Compton Rd., Cincinnati,
Ohio 45231
Whitmore, Austin R.; (M) Director Program Council; 395 E. Broad
St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Sampson, Charles T.; (E) Field Procurement Wright Patterson
AFB; 308 Geneva Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Harbarger, Wayne Boyce, Jr.; (M) Electronics Engineer; 193 E.
South St., Jackson, Ohio 45640
Kaatz, Torrey A; (E) Facilities Manager; 2144 Millwood Court,
Toledo, Ohio 43613
Shields, Joe; (M) Banker; 301 South Patterson, Forest, Ohio 45843
McVey, Charles; (E) ; 62 Franklin, Athens, Ohio 45701
Trenary, Mrs. Phyllis; (E) ; 2578 Maplewood Dr., Columbus, Ohio
43229
Moots, Phillip R.; (M) Legal Advisor; 149 W. Kenworth Rd., Colum-
bus, Ohio 43214
Cochran, Robert E.; (E) Accountant; Route 2, St. Marys, Ohio
45885
Carter, Clifford L.; (M) Insurance; 561 Howell Dr., Newark, Ohio
43055
Lee, Jack W.; (M) Banker; 4152 Ural Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43213
Goodwin, Mrs. Louise; (M) Homemaker; 2320 Shawnee Rd., Lima,
Ohio 45806
Medkeff, Mrs. Emma; (E) Homemaker; 6268 Banning Rd., Cin-
cinnati, Ohio 45239
Jenkins, Daniel C; (M) Judge; 128 S. Jackson PL, New Lexington,
Ohio 43764
The United Methodist Church 101
Mclnturf, Wayne; (M) ; Route 4, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756
Kelz, Linton; (M) Retired; 2800 Dixie Highway, Hamilton, Ohio
45015
Baker, Mrs. Jane; (M) Homemaker; P. 0. Box 68, Worthington,
Ohio 43085
Richardson, John W.; (M) ; Bowersville, Ohio 45307
Baird, C. Robert; (M) Accountant; Gratiot, Ohio 43740
Harkness, Nerval; (M) Salesman; Route 1, Box 130, Mt, Perry,
Ohio 43760
Ballou, James D.; (M) Businessman; 53 Japonica Dr., Cincinnati,
Ohio 45218
Bowen, John; (M) Attorney; 10 E. Town St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
WEST VIRGINIA (18) NE
Sec. C, Rows 7-8, Seats 1-9
Bridges, Ramsey; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 938 Pine Hill
Dr., Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
DiUe, Robert E.; (3) (E) District Superintendent; 51 So. Florida
St., Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201
Collins, Claude R.; (1) (M) District Superintendent; 401 E. Wash-
ington St., Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901
High, Henry R.; (8) (M) Assoc. Direc. Program Council; P. 0.
Box 2313, Charleston, West Virginia 25328
Coleman, Harry; (14) (M) Minister; 106 McGoveran Rd., Charleston,
West Virginia 25314
Miles, Denver L.; (2) (E) District Superintendent; P. O. Drawer
W, Romney, West Virginia 26757
Risinger, Melvin S.; (13) (M) Minister; 815 Kanawha Terrace, St.
Albans, West Virginia 25177
Carr, Marvin H.; (7) (M) Minister; 216 Bosworth St., Philippi,
West Virginia 26416
Potter, Truman W.; (5) (M) Minister; 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston,
West Virginia 25301
Blessing, Roy E.; (8) (E) Insurance CLU; 2125 Lincoln Ave., Point
Pleasant, West Virginia 25550
Hoffman, Mrs. Richard; (3) (M) Housewife; 115 Washington St.,
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Engel, Damon L.; (9) (M) Chemical Engineer; 405 Sheridan Circle,
Charleston, West Virginia 25314
Roberts, Sam; (4) (M) Student; Sophia, West Virginia 25921
Everhart, Mrs. Frank B.; (12) (M) Housewife; 119 Price St., King-
wood, West Virginia 26537
Rogers, Mrs. Flyd; (7) (E) Housewife; 1706 23rd St., Parkersburg,
West Virginia 26101
Stanley, Miles; (1) (E) Labor Union Executive; AFL-CIO Head-
quarters, Charleston, West Virginia 25314
Paige, Mrs. Jean; (11) (M) Nurse; 181-17th St., Wheeling, West
Virginia 26003
Froe, D. W.; (10) (M) Office, Economic Opportunity; P. O, Box
1063, Bluefield, West Virginia 24701
Reserves
Hinzman, Parker L.; (E) Minister; Box 336, Mason, West Virginia
25260
Davis, H. Homer; (M) Office of Economic Development; 1802 Wood-
mont Rd., Huntington, West Virginia 25701
Mick, Billee S.; (M) District Superintendent; 318 E. 7th St., Weston,
West Virginia 26452
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Smith, Rossing; (M) District Superintendent; 1716 Market St., Park-
ersburg, West Virginia 26101
Berisford, Martin A., Jr.; (E) Minister; P, 0. Box 367, Buckhannon,
West Virginia 26201
Bowyer, Richard O.; (M) Wesley Foundation; 1105 Locust Ave.,
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
Edman, Clarence D.; (E) Minister; 1023 Fairfax St., Fairmont, West
Virginia 26554
Reed, James; (E) Assoc. Direc. Program Council; 900 Washington
St. E., Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Dickens, Connie; (M) District Superintendent; 7 Larchmont Dr.,
Huntington, West Virginia 25705
Eskew, Wendell; (M) District Superintendent; 1232 National Rd,,
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Belk, Mrs. Ethel; (M) Housewife; 1405-B 3rd Ave., Charleston, West
Virginia 25302
Miller, Harry; (E) Retailer; New Haven, West Virginia 25265
Sebert, Lowell E; (M) Owner, Farm Machinery Co.; P. 0. Box
568, Fairlea, West Virginia 24902
Ryan, Mrs. Paul; (E) Housewife; 307 Locust St., Mannington, West
Virginia 26582
Bowyer, Mrs. John; (E) Housewife; 5800 Pea Ridge Rd., Huntington,
West Virginia 25705
Alley, Mrs. Clyde; (E) Housewife; 1110 Park Ave., Charleston, West
Virginia 25302
Smith, Stanley J.; (M) Student; 1629 9th Ave., Huntington, West
Virginia 25703
Everhart, Frank; (M) Attorney; 107 N. Price St., Kingwood, West
Virginia 26537
Lowe, Jonathan ; (M) Retired; Milton, West Virginia 25541
Phipps, James; (M) Orthodontist; 9106 1st National Bank Bldg.,
Huntington, West Virginia 25701
WESTERN NEW YORK (8) NE
Sec. A, Row 5-6, Seats 7-10
Eckel, Sherman B.; (8) (E) District Superintendent; 206 N. Fourth
St., Clean, New York 14760
Harrington, Richard W.; (6) (M) Minister; 711 Niagara Falls Blvd.,
Buffalo, New York 14226
Millet, Edmund A. W.; (7) (M) Minister; 48 Donaldson Rd., Buffalo,
New York 14208
Modisher, Donald E.; (5) (M) District Superintendent; 314 Harding
Ave., Jamestown, New York 14701
*Cooke, George W.; (1) (M) Lawyer; 77 Windemere Rd., Rochester,
New York 14610
Gundlach, Mrs. Elizabeth B.; (4) (M) Housewife; 326 E. Main St.,
Springville, New York 14141
Lesher, Mrs. Rosalind M.; (3) (E) Beautician; Lakewood, New
York 14750
Merrow, Arthur S.; (2) (M) Fuel Engineer; 110 Oliver St., Hamburg,
New York 14075
Reserves
Rowsam, Robert H.; (M) Minister; 60 Treehaven Dr., Lockport,
New York 14094
Shipman, Joseph C; (M) District Superintendent; Box 705, Batavia,
New York 14020
Lange, James A.; (Transfered out 9/1/71)
The United Methodist Church 103
Aldrich, Charles S.; (M) Program Council Director; 96 Mount
Vernon Rd., Buffalo, New York 14226
Zentz, Franklin M.; (M) District Superintendent; 2 Brantwood Dr.,
Buffalo, New York 14226
Stamp, Mrs. Carl; (M) Housewife; 16 Fordham St., Batavia, New
York 14020
Bliven, Owen R. ; (M) Teacher; 58 Greenleaf, Tonawanda, New
York 14150
Minsker, John H. ; (M) Retired; 104 Maple Rd., E. Aurora, New
York 14052
Clay, Thomas B.; (M) Retired; 131 S. Meadow Dr., Orchard Park,
New York 14127
Kraatz, Alvin L., Sr,; (E) Laundry & Dry Cleaning; 100 The Com-
mons, Buffalo, New York 14221
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (24) SE
Sec. C, Rows 5-6, Seats 1-12
*Peters, James C; (9) (M) District Superintendent; Box 993, Win-
ston-Salem, North Carolina 27102
Murray, Jerry D.; (2) (M) District Superintendent; 319 Summitt
Ave., Statesville, N. C. 28677
Whites, Charles D.; (12) (M) District Superintendent; 1540 West-
brook Cr., Gastonia, N. C. 28052
Weldon, Wilson O.; (5) (M) Editor; 1908 Grand Ave., Nashville,
Tenn. 37203
Nicholson, R. Herman; (6) (M) Minister; 2810 Providence Rd.,
Charlotte, N. C. 28211
Lindsey, Julian A.; (10) (M) District Superintendent; 1130 West-
ridge Rd., Greensboro, N. C. 27410
Young, H. Claude; (7) (M) Assoc. Program Director; Box 749,
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Madison, J. Clay; (8) (M) Program Director; 207 Hawthorne Ln.,
Charlotte, N. C. 28204
Shore, Philip L., Jr.; (13) (M) Minister; Box 426, Thomasville,
North Carolina 27360
Bethea, Joseph B.; (9) (M) Minister; 1200 Julian St., Greensboro,
N. C. 27406
Heckard, Cecil L.; (11) (M) District Superintendent; 2318 Richard-
son Dr., Charlotte, N. C. 28211
Young, Robert T.; (6) (M) Assistant Dean; 105 Divinity, Duke
University, Durham, N. C. 27205
King, Mrs. Mary E.; (11) (M) Housewife; 2701 Selwyn Ave., Char-
lotte, N. C. 28209
Barnhardt, Mrs. Lurleen G.; (1) (M) Conf. Chrm. Ecu. Affairs;
5830 Creola Rd., Charlotte, N. C. 28201
Henderson, William R.; (1) (M) Advertising Executive; Box 191,
High Point, N. C. 27261
Redding, Mrs. Viola; (7) (M) Conf. President WSCS; Box 458,
Asheboro, N. C. 27203
Bailey, Wesley; (3) (M) Attorney; 707 Ransom Rd., Winston-Sa-
lem, N. C. 27106
Hyatt, Carl B.; (4) (M) Executive; 9 Woodcrest, Asheville, N. C.
28804
Majors, R. Powell; (8) (M) Businessman; 2749 Picardy PI., Char-
lotte, North Carolina 28209
Miller, Isaac H.; (3) (M) College President; Bennett College, Greens-
boro, North Carolina 27202
Dudley, E. M.; (M) Investor; 211 Ridgecrest Dr., Lenoir, North
Carolina 28645
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Hood, Robin P.; (2) (M) Banker; Box 189, Marion, North Carolina
28752
Morrison, Mrs. Mary; (4) (M) Retired Teacher; Rt. 4, Box 129,
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Ford, Edwin C; (13) (M) Businessman; O. E. Ford Co., Shelby,
North Carolina 28150
Reserves
Tuttle, Robert G.; (M) District Superintendent; Box 426, Lake
Junaluska, North Carolina, 28745
Fitzgerald, Ernest A.; (M) Minister; Box 608, Winston-Salem,
North Carolina 27102
Harbin, Melton E.; (M) District Superintendent; 1236 Maxwell St.,
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Nease, Edgar H.; (M) Ex. Dir. Lake Junaluska Assembly; Box 67,
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina 28745
Williams, Harley M.; (M) Minister; 302 W. Market St., Greensboro,
North Carolina 27401
Christy, John H.; (M) Minister; 34 Sheppard Dr., Asheville, North
Carolina 28806
Lang ford, Thomas A.; (M) Seminary Dean; Box 4735, Duke Station,
Durham, North Carolina 27706
Dickson, Clarence H.; (M) Minister; Box 307, Lexington, North
Carolina 27292
Shannon, Charles E.; (M) Minister; 1200 South St., Gastonia, North
Carolina 28053
Hutchinson, Orion N., Jr.; (M) Minister; 500 N. Broad St., Brevard,
North Carolina 28712
Faulkner, Arthur M.; (M) Minister; Box 6094, Charlotte, North
Carolina 28207
Ferree, James W.; (M) Assoc. Program Director; 207 Hawthorne
Ln., Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
Medlin, William T., Jr.; (M) Minister; 2300 Friendly Ave., Greens-
boro, North Carolina 27403
Beaman, Charles G., Jr.; (M) Minister; 311 3rd Ave., N. E., Hickory,
North Carolina 28601
Corriher, Walter D.; (M) District Superintendent; 102 W. Fort St.,
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Smith, Robert M.; (M) Businessman; Box 792, Mt. Airy, North
Carolina 27030
Winchester, Clarence M. ; (M) Businessman; Box 20108, Greensboro,
North Carolina 27402
Erwin, Richard C; (M) Attorney; Suite 1223, Wachovia Bank Bldg.,
Winston-Salem, N. C. 27102
Sales, Philip N.; (M) Chemical Engineer; 80 School Rd., Asheville,
North Carolina 28806
Price, James S.; (M) Optometrist; 6615 Terry Ln., Charlotte, North
Carolina 28212
Smith, Harvey J.; (M) Businessman; 1211 Buckingham Rd., Greens-
boro, North Carolina 27408
Phillips, Charles W.; (M) Retired Educator; 210 S. Tremont, Greens-
boro, North Carolina 27403
Massie, Hugh; (M) Dept. Store; 148 Main St., Waynesville, North
Carolina 28786
Summers, James A.; (M) Business Executive; Box 1353, Salisbury,
North Carolina 28144
Dillin, 0. E.; (M) Realtor; Box 444, Kernersville, North Carolina
27284
Finch, George D.; (M) Retired Bus. Executive; Box 1, Thomasville,
North Carolina 27360
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Hartsell, Woodrow W.; (M) Educator; Box 152, Concord, North
Carolina 28025
Baker, Robert L.; (M) Conf. Pres. UMYF; 313 Armstrong Park Rd.,
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Parrish, Robert L.; (M) Insurance; 320 Birchwood, High Point,
North Carolina 27262
Sink, Archie; (M) Egg Producer; Box 339, Lexington, North Caro-
lina 27292
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (24) NE
Sec. B, Rows 18-19, Seats 1-12
'^Warman, John B.; (2) (M) Minister; 4887 Doverdell Dr., Pitts-
burgh, Pa. 15236
Rutter, Kenneth P.; (6) (M) Minister; 12 Northmont St., Greens-
burg, Pa. 15601
Woomer, James A.; (1) (E) District Superintendent; 65 Shady Dr.,
Indiana, Pa. 15701
Lindqwist, Harold V.; (5) (E) Minister; 2925 Myrtle St., Erie, Pa.
16508
Grove, William B.; (11) (M) Minister; Center at Aiken, Pittsburgh,
Pa. 15208
Fisher, Harry J.; (8) (E) District Superintendent; 324 Nadona
Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15904
Meiischke, Paul J.; (6) (M) District Superintendent; 119 Morrison
Dr., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15216
Lash, H. Donald; (14) (E) Minister; 476 W. Patriot St., Somerset,
Pa. 15501
Sease, Gene E.; (13) (E) College President; 4001 Otterbein Ave.,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
Carraway, James L.; (8) (M) Program Director; 408 Seventh Ave.,
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219
Easter, Paul M.; (13) (M) District Superintendent; 309 Dragon
Rouge Dr., Greensburg, Pa. 15601
Ho^ve, Robert C; (7) (M) Minister; 733 South Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
15221
DeVaux, Mrs. Thomas; (4) (E) Housewife; 331 N. Maple Ave.,
Greensburg, Pa. 15601
Blackstone, Franklin, Jr.; (11) (M) Lawyer; RD 1, Zelienople, Pa.
16063
Beatty, William M.; (2) (M) Camp Director; RD 1, Box 734, Hop-
wood, Pa. 15445
Bell, Raymond M.; (3) (M) College Professor; 413 Burton Ave.,
Washington, Pa. 15301
Bittner, Dwight M.; (4) (E) Business Administrator; 408 Seventh
Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219
Chaffee, Paul; (9) (M) ; RD 4, Union City, Pa. 16438
Anderegg, Miss Joyce; (14) (E) ; P. O. Box 36, Russell, Pa. 16346
Chadwick, Mrs. Dorothy; (13) (M) Housewife; 5 Woodbine Dr.,
Greenville, Pa. 16125
Gwyer, Herbert L.; (9) (M) Sales; 435 Dickson Ave., Pittsburgh,
Pa. 15202
Cain, Mrs. James S. ; (1) (M) Housewife; 191 Pinecrest Dr., Pitts-
burgh, Pa. 15237
Cockerille, Miss Clara; (10) (M) Teaching; 165 Beechwood Rd.,
New Wilmington, Pa. 16142
Bell, Lester H.; (12) (E) ; Highland Dr., Cooperstown, Pa. 16317
Reserves
Siess, Robert J.; (M) District Superintendent; 117 Davis St., Con-
nellsville, Pa. 15425
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Crawford, Arthur M.; (M) Minister; 516 Chesnut St., Meadville,
Pa. 16335
Mowrey, James D.; (E) Minister; 518 Fronheiser St., Johnstown,
Pa. 15902
Emerick, Jack F.; (E) COP A Counselor; 408 Seventh Ave., Pitts-
burgh, Pa. 15219
Dietrich, Clyde W.; (E) Minister; 46 E. High St., Union City, Pa.
16438
Jolley, Delbert E.; (M) Minister; Church & Seventh St., Indiana,
Pa. 15701
Cousins, James G.; (M) District Superintendent; 83 Cervone Dr.,
Meadville, Pa. 16335
Bishop, Bruce H.; (E) Minister; 899 Fairman Ave., Indiana, Pa.
15701
Roney, Herman F.; (M) Minister; 311 Wyllis St., Oil City, Pa.
16301
Bergmann, Lynn A.; (E) Hospital Administrator; 31 North Park
Ave., Meadville, Pa. 16335
Thompson, Bishop S.; (M) Minister; 800 Wilkinsburg Ave., Pitts-
burgh, Pa. 15208
Bugbee, Warren A.; (M) Minister; 145 Greenhill Dr., Butler, Pa.
16001
McCormick, Gerald A.; (E) Minister; 1516 21st St., Beaver Falls,
Pa. 15010
Crocker, Hugh D.; (M) Minister; 607 W. 2nd St., Oil City, Pa.
16301
Bishop, Mrs. Gerald 0.; (E); RFD 3, Box 363, Johnstown, Pa. 15904
Rote, G. Eugene; (E) ; Box 316, Duke Center, Pa. 16729
Donner, James L.; (M) ; 1510 Fairfax, Erie, Pa. 16502
Reynolds, Paul C; (M) Education; 705 Beechwood Blvd., Ellwood
City, Pa. 16117
Haun, Miss Mildred; (E) ; 139 Elm St., Franklin, Pa. 16323
McCormick, Paul R.; (E) 501 Horizon View, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235
Hershberger, George; (E) ; Star Route, Scottdale, Pa. 15683
Bennett, Benjamin; (M) ; 3008 Harcourt Dr., Greensburg, Pa. 15601
Miles, Emory S.; (M) ; 3201 Caughey Rd., Erie, Pa. 16506
Cook, Dean F.; (M) ; 1024 Hillside Trail, Johnstown, Pa. 15905
Johnson, John G.; (M) ; 314 E. Butler St., Mercer, Pa. 16137
Handy, Miss Doris M.; (M) ; 3350 McNeil PI., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219
Ford, Earl L.; (M) ; 214 Walnut St., St. Marys, Pa. 15857
Ledebur, Gilbert; (E) ; Box 142, Derrick City, Pa. 16727
WISCONSIN (14) NO
Sec. D, Row 19, Seats 1-8
Sec. D, Row 20, Seats 1-6
Schilling, Marvin A.; (5) (M) District Superintendent; 7748 Honey
Creek Pkwy., West Allis, Wis. 53219
Bender, Gordon R.; (6) (E) District Superintendent; 40 Park Lane,
Fond du Lac, Wis. 54935
Strosahl, M. Stanford; (3) (M) District Superintendent; 2231 E.
Luther Rd., Janesville, Wis. 53545
Truitt, Richard O.; (1) (M) Minister; 5555 W. Capitol Dr., Milwau-
kee Wis. 53216
Schul'z, Willard W.; (14) (E) Minister; 145 S. Prairie St., White-
water, Wis. 53190
Lindgren, Alvin J.; (2) (M) Professor; 2121 Sheridan Rd., Evanston,
111. 60201
Wilson, Winslow; (8) (M) Conference Staff; 325 Emerald Terrace,
Sun Prairie, Wis. 53590
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* Roberts, Leigh; (7) (M) Psychiatrist; 4921 Fond du Lac Trail,
Madison, Wis. 53705
Lau, Clifford; (13) (M) Salesman; RFD, Jim Falls, Wis. 54748
Mielke, Mrs. Sharon; (11) (E) Housewife; 2375 Prairie Ave., Beloit,
Wis. 53511
Soderholm, Mrs. Patricia A.; (4) (M) Housewife; 2035 26th St.,
Monroe, Wis. 53566
Wilkinson, Donald; (9) (M) State Sec'y of Agric; 4237 Wanda PL,
Madison, Wis. 53711
Hinz, Lawrence ; (E) (resigned)
Hundley, Mrs. Frances; (12) (M) Housewife; 8409 W. Hillview Dr.,
Mequon, Wis. 53092
Reserves
Saito, Perry H.; (M) District Superintendent; 1140 Ridge Rd., Stev-
ens Point, Wis. 54481
Kalas, J.Ellsworth; (M) Minister; 203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, Wis.
53703
Weaver, Harold; (M) Minister; 1529 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa,
Wis. 53213
Zeharth, Herbert E.; (E) Minister; 527 Volk St., Portage, Wis. 53901
Krause, Gerald A.; (M) Conference Staff; 325 Emerald Terrace, Sun
Prairie, Wis. 53590
Adams, Robert; (M) Minister; 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee,
Wis. 53211
Corbin, J. Wesley; (E) Minister; 7265 W. Center St., Milwaukee, Wis.
53210
Francis, John H., Jr.; (M) Minister; 28 Church St., Oconomowoc,
Wis. 53066
Martin, James L; (M) Industry; Route 1, Box 482, Oconomowoc,
Wis. 53066
Boettcher, Mrs. Lu; (M) Housewife; 401 Fleming Street, Wausau,
Wis. 54401
Sprecher, Mrs. Delia; (10) (E) Housewife; Route 1, Box 319, Sauk
City, Wis. 53583
Stevens, Donald; (M) Construction Engineer; 8822 West Park Hill
Dr., Wauwatosa, Wis. 53213
Mevis, Mrs. Joyce; (E) Housewife; 6215 Ravine St., Darlington,
Wis. 53530
Reinhardt, Halsey; (M) Farmer; Rt. 3, Richland Center, Wis. 53581
Keller, Edward M.; (M) Osteopath; 305 Park Ave., Beaver Dam,
Wis. 53916
Cramer, Mrs. Irene; (E) Housewife; 120 Sheboygan St., Fond du
Lac, Wis. 54935
WYOMING (6) NE
Sec. C, Rows 3-4, Seats 10-12
Singer, Edgar F.; (1) (M) Minister; 708 Monterey Dr., Endwell,
N. Y. 13760
Akers, George R.; (6) (M) Dist. Superintendent; 19 Ravine Park-
way North, Oneonta, N. Y. 13820
Pitcher, Philip N.; (2) (M) Minister; 108 N. Broad St., Norwich,
N. Y. 13815
Gordon, Harry M.; (4) (M) Realtor & Insurance; Northeastern Pa.
National Bank Bldg., Scranton, Pa. 18503
Lashford, Mrs. Edgar J.; (7) (M) Housewife; R. D. 5, Shavertown,
Pa. 18708
Beebe, William L.; (14) (M) Electrical Contr.; R. D. 1, Wyalusing,
Pa. 18853
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Reserves
Lukens, Robert J; (M) Minister; 101 E. Union St., Endicott, N. Y.
13762
Reid, William W.; (M) Minister; 65 Academy St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
18702
Crayton, Alfred L.; (M) Dist. Superintendent; 248 N. Sprague Ave.,
Kingston, Pa. 18704
Harring, James L.; (E) Minister; 109 Dana St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
18701
Long, Richard B.; (M) Law^yer; 7 Overbrook Ave., Binghamton, N. Y.
13900
Hunt, Walter L.; (M) Retired; 6 Church St., Unadilla, N. Y. 13849
Woodfield, Harry; (M) Supt. State Park; R. D. 1, Chenango Forks,
N. Y. 13746
McGregor, Mrs. Warren; (M) Housewife; R, D., Maine, N. Y. 13802
YELLOWSTONE (2) W
Sec. B, Row 3, Seats 11-12
Soderberg, John C; (1) (M) Minister; Box 205, Fort Benton, Mon-
tana 59442
*Hood, Esther (Mrs. Chas.) ; (7) (M) Housewife; 401 Daly, Missoula,
Montana 59801
Reserves
Herbert, Hugh S.; (M) Minister; Box 1444, Great Falls, Mont. 59401
Robison, Roger; (M) District Superintendent; 222 Stillwater Lane,
Billings, Montana 59101
Mills, Ardilla; (E) Housewife; 620 Terry, Billings, Montana 59102
Munson, Sam; (M) Insurance Salesman; 1134 S. Spruce St., Boze-
man, Montana 59715
YENPING (2) OS
No delegates elected
THE METHODIST CHURCH OF
GREAT BRITAIN (4) OS
Sec. B, Row 17, Seats 7-10
Baker, Eric W.; (6) (M) Ex-Pres. of Conference; 21 Walnut Tree
Walk, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Roberts, Harold; (3) (M) Ex-Pres. of Conference; 16 Dalegarth,
Hurst Park Ave. Cambridge, CB4 2AG, England
Kellaway, John W.; (4) (M) Banker, Vice Pres. of Conference; 9
Sandringham Rd., Birkdale, Southport Lanes, England
Webb, Pauline M.; (11) (M) Ex-Vice Pres. of Conf.; 2 Chester
House, Pageslane, London N. 10 England
Reserves
Wooldridge, W. N. Charles (M) 1 Central Bldg., Westminster, Lon-
don SWI
NON-VOTING DELEGATES
Representatives from Provisional Conferences outside the United
States, Affiliated Autonomous Churches, Affiliated United Churches,
and members of the Council of Secretaries are seated as non-voting
The United Methodist Church 109
delegates under provisions of The Book of Discipline. By action of
the 1972 General Conference youth representatives, representatives
from theological seminaries, and representatives of the Alaska Mis-
sion, the Oklahoma Indian Mission and the Red Bird Mission were
seated in this conference as non-voting delegates.
PROVISIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCES
(See Discipline Par. 604)
AUSTRIA PROVISIONAL (1) OS
Sec. B, Row 1, Seat 2
Gebhart, Robert F.; c/o The Bishop's Office, P. O. B. 135, 8026
Zurich, Switzerland
BALTIC-SLAVIC PROVISIONAL (1) OS
No Representative elected
BULGARIA PROVISIONAL (1) OS
No Representative elected
FINLAND-FINNISH PROVISIONAL (1) OS
No representative elected
FINLAND-SWEDISH PROVISIONAL (1) OS
No representative elected
HONG KONG PROVISIONAL (1) OS
Sec. B, Row 1, Seat 3
Leung, Lincoln; 11 Cheung Hong Street, North Point, Hong Kong
Reserve
Chang, Jackson; 1505 Liu Chong Hing Bank Building, Hong Kong
HUNGARY PROVISIONAL (1) OS
Sec. B, Row 1, Seat 4
Hector, Adam; Felsoerdosor 5, Budapest, Hungary
NORTH AFRICA PROVISIONAL (1) OS
Sec. B, Row 1, Seat 5
Larsen, Miss Liv; c/o Board of Missions, 475 Riverside Drive, New
York, N. Y. 10027
PANAMA PROVISIONAL (1) OS
Sec. B, Row 1, Seat 6
No representative elected
SOUTHWEST PHILIPPINES PROVISIONAL (1) OS
Sec. B, Row 1, Seat 7
Spottswood, Curran L.; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
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Reserve
Spottswood, Mariam H.; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
TAIWAN PROVISIONAL (1) OS
Sec. B., Row 1, Seat 8
Wong, J. C; 137 Min Sheng Road, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of
China
Reserve
Twanmoh, Joseph K.; Soochow University, Wai Shuang Hsi, Shihlin,
Taipei III, Taiwan
YUGOSLAVIA PROVISIONAL (1) OS
No Representative elected
AFFILIATED AUTONOMOUS CHURCHES
(See Discipline Par. 642.3)
METHODIST CHURCH OF ARGENTINA (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 2, Seats 3-4
Lavigne, Enrique A.; Espejo 423 MENDOZA, Argentina
Seara, Dr. Albine; Salva 439 ROSARIO, S. Fe, Argentina
Reserves
Clausen, Arne; F. Madero 548, V. Sarmiento (Haedo) Bs. As., Ar-
gentina
Lombardo, Dr. Hector; Pinzon 740 1° A (La Boca) Buenos Aires,
Argentina
METHODIST CHURCH OF BOLIVIA (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 2, Seats 7—8
Pantelis, Jorge; (M) Minister; Casilla 356, La Paz, Bolivia
Aviles, Alfredo; (M) ; Casilla 356, La Paz, Bolivia
Reserves
Arakaki, German; (M) Minister; Casilla 356, La Paz, Bolivia
Ampuero, Jaime; (M) ; Casilla 248, Sucre, Bolivia
METHODIST CHURCH OF BRAZIL (2) OS
Representatives attended World Methodist Council — par. 1414.2
METHODIST CHURCH OF BURMA (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 2, Seats 9-10
Sein, Bishop U. Hla; 321 Godwin Road, Dagon, Rangoon, Burma
Cho, U ; 34 East Bazaar Road, Dagon, Rangoon, Burma
Reserves
Chu, C. F.; 319, Godwin Road, Dagon, Rangoon, Burma
Thein, Miss Daw Kyin; 105 Bondoola Street, Pegu, Burma
Myat, U Tun; 9, Kyaunglan, Syriam, Burma
Sone, Daw Khin; Grace Methodist Church, 131 46th St., Rangoon,
Burma
The United Methodist Church 111
CHILE AUTONOMOUS CHURCH (2) OS
Representatives attended World Methodist Council — par. 1414.2
METHODIST CHURCH OF CUBA (2) OS
Representatives attended World Methodist Council — par. 1414.2
METHODIST CHURCH OF INDONESIA (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 1, Seats 5-6
Hutasoit, E. M.; (M) ; Djalan Geredja No. 5, Tebing Tinggi, Deli,
Sumatra Utara, Indonesia
Hutagalung, Mr. F.; (M) ; Djalan Hasanuddin No. 7, Medan,
Sumatra, Indonesia
KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH (4) OS
Sec. C, Row 2, Seats 1-4
Choi, Chong Chul; Division of Mission, The Korean Methodist Church,
K.P.O. Box #285, Seoul, Korea
Kim, Chang Hee; General Affairs Division, The Korean Methodist
Church, K.P.O. Box #285, Seoul, Korea
Po, Mrs. Sun Hi Lee; Taejon Kindergarten Training College, 24
Monk Dong, Taejon City, Korea
Lim, Dr. Dui Sun ; Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
METHODIST CHURCH OF MALAYA-
SINGAPORE (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 2, Seats 5-6
Fang, C. N.; 313 Jalan Lobak, Seremban, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia
Lim, S. T. Peter; 29 Boundary Rd., Singapore 9
Reserves
Bunsu, Joshua; P. 0. Box 155, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Ong, Chaik Ghee; 54 Namly Ave., Singapore 10
Jimbun, James; c/o Chin Foo Methodist Church, Kuching, Sarawak,
Malaysia
Wong, Lai Yen; c/o Methodist Primary School, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
METHODIST CHURCH OF MEXICO (2) OS
Representatives attended World Methodist Council Par. 1414.2
MURI CHURCH OF CHRIST IN NIGERIA (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 1, Seats 11-12
Barawani, Ezra N.; P. 0. Box 21, Jalingo, via Yola, North Eastern
State, Nigeria, West Africa
Nyaku, Barau B.; P. O. Box 21, Jalingo, Via Yola, North Eastern
State, Nigeria, West Africa.
METHODIST CHURCH OF PERU (2) OS
Representatives attended World Methodist Council Par. 1414.2
METHODIST CHURCH OF URUGUAY (2) OS
Representatives attended World Methodist Council Par. 1414.2
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AFFILIATED UNITED CHURCHES
(See Discipline, Par. 645)
PROTESTANT CHURCH OF BELGIUM (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 2, Seats 5-6
Pieters, Andre J.; (M) Minister; rue du Champ de Mars 5, B — 1050,
Brussels, Belgium
Lheureux, Mrs. Ruth Fraisse; (M) ; rue du Champ de Mars 5, B —
1050, Brussels, Belgium
CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHINA (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 2, Seats 11-12
Wong, Peter; 191 Prince Edward Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tung, Chan Woh; Hoh Fuk Tong College, Castle Peak, N. T., Hong
Kong
DOMINICAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 1, Seats 1-2
Blondet, Raul; Calle San Juan Bosco 125, Santo Domingo, Republica
Dominicana
UNITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF
ECUADOR (2) OS
Sec. C, Row 1, Seats 3-4
Tufino, Rene; Casilla 32-31, Quito, Ecuador
Villalba, Sergio; Casilla 32-31, Quito, Ecuador
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN JAPAN (4) OS
Sec. C, Row 1, Seats 7-10
Hanabusa, George; 551 Totsukamachi 1-Chome, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo
160, Japan
Brownlee, R. Wallace; 551 Totsukamachi 1-Chome, Shinjuku-Ku, Tok-
yo 160, Japan
Abe, Shiro; 2081 Taura, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa ken, Japan 237
Sakurai, Ritsuko; 88-2 Miyamoto cho, Takasaki Shi, Gumma ken,
Japan 370
THE CHURCH OF PAKISTAN (2) OS
Representatives attended World Methodist Council Par. 1414.2
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN
PHILIPPINES (2) OS
Representatives attended World Methodist Council Par. 1414.2
OTHER NON-VOTING DELEGATES
ALASKA MISSION (2) W
Fison, David K.; (M) Minister; 915 Second Avenue, Fairbanks,
Alaska 99501
Stassel, Mrs. Jean; (M) ; 911 R. Street Anchorage, Alaska 99501
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OKLAHOMA INDIAN MISSION (2) OS
Sec. B, Row 1, Seats 11-12
Roughface, Thomas; 5700 North Portland, Oklahoma City, Okla-
homa 73112
Toahty, Mrs. Minnie; 2704 Northwest 11th St., Oklahoma City, Okla-
homa 73107
Reserves
Deere, Kenneth; 2205 Sallie, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Chisholm, Calvin; 5750 South Seneca, Wichita, Kansas 67217
RED BIRD MISSION (2) SE
Bischoff, John W.; (E) Superintendent; Beverly, Kentucky 40913
Lambdin, Mrs. Ruby; (E) ; Frakes, Kentucky 40940
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES (10)
Bayle, David; California-Nevada Conference; 1901 Pacific Ave., Ala-
meda, California 94501
Danforth, Curt; Southern New England Conferance; 23 Bare Hill
Rd., Framingham, Mass. 01281
Evans, Leslie; Upper Mississippi Conference; 509 W. Main St., Stark-
ville, Mississippi 39759
Hamilton, Thomas M.; Central Illinois Conference; 211 W. Belle Ave.,
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
Hutchins, Annette; North Georgia Conference; 2386 Sewell Rd. Apt.
F-24, Atlanta, Georgia 30310
Jones, Scott; Rocky Mountain Conference; 2716 S. St. Paul, Denver,
Colorado 80210
Miller, David B.; New York Conference; 2498 Yorktown Street,
Oceanside, New York 11572
Morgan, LaVeeda; North Indiana Conference; 1980 Monroe Lane,
Gary, Indiana 46407
Palmer, Gregory V.; Eastern Pennsylvania Conference; 1225 N. 13th
St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
Walls, Wanda; Detroit Conference; 2145 Syracuse, Dearborn, Michi-
gan 48124
SEMINARY REPRESENTATIVES (20)
Barton, Walter C, Jr.; At large — Colgate Rochester, Southern New
England Conference; 1100 Goodman St., South, Rochester, New
York 14620
Bates, William. L., Jr.; Garrett, North Dakota Conference; 916 Vb
Noyes St., Apt. X-2, Evanston, 111. 60201
Butler, Paul B., Jr.; Candler, North Georgia Conference; 826-6 Clif-
ton Ct., Cir. N. E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Byrum, Gordon L.; United, South Indiana Conference; R. R. #3,
Arcanum, Ohio 45304
Collins, Michael L.; St. Paul, Oregon-Idaho Conference; 3432 E. 7th,
Kansas City, Missouri 64124
Ewen, G. Dane; METHESCO, Southern New Jersey Conference;
Methodist Theological School, Box 25, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Green, Judv; Claremont, Southern California- Arizona Conference;
1322 Randy, Upland, California 91786
Kildow, Marnie; Drew, Minnesota Conference; 5410 Fairviev/ Ave.,
N., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55429
Lurvey, John M., Jr.; At large — Harvard, Missouri West Conference;
100 Albatross Rd., Quincy, Massachusetts 02169
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McFadden, Vivian Patricia; Gammon; 653 Beckwith St., S. W., At-
lanta, Georgia 30314
Meyers, Patricia A.; Wesley, Baltimore Conference; 12221 Marne
Lane, Bowie, Maryland 20715
Modisher, Christine; At large — Chicago, Western New York Con-
ference; 339 Chesterfield Ave., Nashville, Tennessee 37212
Sanford, Alfred G.; Perkins, Central Texas Conference; Rt. 1; Box
13, Riesel, Texas 76682
Sarazin, Duane V.; Evangelical, Minnesota Conference; 4532 Oak-
land Ave., So., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Schlichting, Donald A.; Iliff, Rocky Mountain Conference; Box 103,
Merino, Colorado 80741
Shindel, Katherine A.; At large — Union, Southern Illinois Confer-
ence; 109 Herbert PL, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Simpson, Robert O.; At large — Yale, New York Conference; 409
Prospect St., New Haven, Connecticut 06510
Snyder, Michael; Boston, North Indiana Conference; 30185 North-
gate Dr., Southfield, Michigan 48076
Stauffer, Marcus G., Jr.; At large — Colgate Rochester, Western
Pennsylvania Conference; 1100 S. Goodman St., Rochester, New
York 14620
Tanner, W. Douglas, Jr.; Duke, Western North Carolina Conference;
1234 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28319
COUNCIL OF SECRETARIES
{Discipline — Par. 603)
Sec. A, Row 1
Seat
12 Bagby, Grover C, 100 Maryland Ave., N. E., Washington, D. C.
20002
11 Bailey, A. Purnell, 3900 Wisconsin Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C.
20016
10 Bauer, Richard H., P. 0. Box 871, Nashville, Tennessee 37202
9 Brandenburg, E. Craig, P. O. Box 871, Nashville, Tennessee 37202
8 Brawner, R. Bryan, 1200 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
7 Bullock, Henry M., 201 Eighth Ave., South, Nashville, Tennessee
37202
6 Burgess, Roger, 1200 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
5 Church, Paid V., 601 West Riverview Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45406
4 Clapsaddle, Gerald L., 601 West Riverview Ave., Dayton, Ohio
45406
Sec. A, Row 2
12 Ewing, Miss Betsy K., 475 Riverside Dr., New York, New York
10027
11 Greenwalt, Howard, 1200 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
10 Haines, J. Harry, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10027
9 Ham, Howard M., P. O. Box 871, Nashville, Tennessee 37202
8 Holmgren, Laton E., 1865 Broadway, New York, New York 10023
7 Hoover, Miss Theressa, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, New York
10027
6 Hoyt, Claire C, 1200 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
5 Huston, Robert W., Ill United Nations Plaza, New York, New
York 10017 _ ,
4 Jones, Tracy K., Jr., 475 Riverside Drive, New York, New York
10027
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Sec. D, Row 1
1 Lott, Clifford, 1200 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
2 Miller, Miss Lois C, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, New York
10027
3 Ness, John H., Jr., P. 0. Box 488, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
28745
4 Nichols, Sidney, 1200 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
5 Procter, John, 201 Eighth Ave., So., Nashville, Tennessee 37203
6 Schaefer, John F., 475 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10027
7 Self, David W., 1200 Davis St., Evanston, Illinois 60201
8 Smith, Earnest A., 100 Maryland Ave., N.E., Washington, D. C.
20002
9 Spencer, Harry C, 1525 McGavock St., Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Sec. D, Row 2
1 Tuttle, Lee F., Lake Junaluska, North Carolina 28745
2 Van Loon, Thomas J., P. O. Box 871, Nashville, Tennessee 37202
3 Ward, A. Dudley, 100 Maryland Ave., N.E., Washington, D. C. 20002
4 Chambers, Curtis A., P. 0. Box 423, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
5 West, Arthur, 601 West Riverview Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45406
6 Wicke, Myron F., P. O. Box 871, Nashville, Tennessee 37202
7 Will, Herman, Jr., 100 Maryland Ave., N.E., Washington, D. C.
20002
8 Yeakel, Joseph H., 1908 Grand Ave., Nashville, Tennessee 37203
9 Young, J. Otis, 1661 Northwest Parkway, Park Ridge, Illinois
60068
Seated with Conference Delegations
West Ohio, Calkins, Raoul C, 601 West Riverview Ave., Dayton, Ohio
45406
Western N. C, Weldon, Wilson O., 1908 Grand Ave., Nashville, Ten-
nessee 37203
Detroit, White, Woodie W., 100 Maryland Ave., N. E., Washington,
D. C. 20002
JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE SECRETARIES
Sec. C, Row 2, Seats 8-12
Ake, Frank W., (Northeastern), 130 West 3rd St., Bloomsburg,
Pennsylvania 17815
Guderian, Lawrence, (Western), 1326 Garden St., Bellingham, Wash-
ington 98225
Weisshaar, Gilbert, (North Central), 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles,
Illinois 60174
Williams, T. Poe, (South Central), P. O. Box 871, Nashville, Ten-
nessee 37202
Wilson, W. Carleton, (Southeastern), Box 10552, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27605
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF
DELEGATES
{Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership. Number indicates the Standing Legislative Com-
mittee to which each delegate has been assigned by his Annual Con-
ference delegation.)
Achberger, Mrs. Clarence E. (M) (11) East Ohio
Adams, Lloyd S., Jr. (M) (9) Memphis
Adams, Quenton D. (M) (4) Central Alabama
Adduro, Pablo M. (M) (1) Northern Philippines
Adkins, Joel C. (M) (10) South Carolina (1785)
Adkins, Leon M., Jr., (M) (6) Troy
Aguilar, Clifford B. (M) (6) Southern California-Arizona
Ake, Mrs. Frank W. (M) (3) Central Pennsylvania
Akers, George R. (M) (6) Wyoming
Alhertson, C. Gene (M) (6) Oregon-Idaho
Allen, Mrs. James (M) (14) Virginia
Allin, Willard S. (M) (13) Minnesota
Allison, John R. (M) (3) Tennessee
Allison, William F. (M) (5) Missouri East
Amark, Curt (M) (4) Sweden
Ammerman, Carl R. (M) (2) Detroit
Ammons, Edsel A. (M) (1) Northern Illinois
Anderegg, Miss Joyce (E) (14) Western Pennsylvania
Anderson, Barry H. (M) (1) North Alabama
Anderson, Mrs. Virgil (M) (7) Rocky Mountain
Anderson, Walter F. (M) (5) North Carolina
Andrews, David H. (E) (11) Baltimore
Aponte, Ramon (M) (14) New York
Applegate, William P. (M) (11) Iowa
Ariki, Joe (M) (10) Rocky Mountain
Armstrong, Mrs. Robert (M) (3) Iowa
Arterburn, Mrs. Jane (M) (7) Louisville
Ault, James M. (M) (6) Northern New Jersey
Aviiia, Mike (M) (2) Rio Grande
Baass, Erich M. (M) (12) Northwest Germany
Babcock, Charles I. (M) (11) Florida
Babcock, John (M) (4) West Michigan
Bailey, E. A. (M) (5) North Mississippi
Bailey, Joe N., Jr. (M) (4) North Mississippi
Bailey, Wesley (M) (3) Western North Carolina
Bailey, William P., Jr. (M) (6) Memphis
Baker, Eric W. (M) (6) Great Britain
Baker, Leo L. (M) (4) North Texas
Bane, Mrs. W. V. (M) (9) Central Texas
Barclift, Chancie D. (M) (13) North Carolina
Barnes, Ambrose (M) (4) Agra
Barnes, H. K. (M) (9) North Alabama
Earnhardt, Mrs. Lurleen G. (M) (1) Western North Carolina
Barrett, James (M) (12) South Carolina (1785)
Barto, Reta S. (M) (7) Eastern Pennsylvania
Barton, Charles A. (M) (5) New York
Barton, Roy D. (M) (7) Rio Grande
Bashore, George VF. (E) (5) Eastern Pennsylvania
Baskerville, M. Trevor (M) (8) Iowa
Bastain, Miss Mary Lee (M) (5) South Indiana
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Batt, Samuel (E) (5) Northern Illinois
Bautista, Ignacio P. (M) (7) Philippines
Bearden, Robert E. L. (M) (14) Little Rock
Beatty, W. Carroll (M) (12) Baltimore
Beatty, William M. (M) (2) Western Pennsylvania
Beebe, William L. (M) (14) Wyoming
Beeman, Paul J. (M) (13) Pacific Northwest
Bell, Lester H. (E) (12) Western Pennsylvania
Bell, Raymond M. (M) (3) Western Pennsylvania
Bender, Gordon R. (E) (6) Wisconsin
Benedyktowicz, Witold (M) (14) Poland
Bengers, Vincent (M) (4) Bombay
Bergland, John K. (E) (6) West Ohio
Bertholf , Lloyd M. (M) (4) Central Illinois
Bethea, Joseph B. (M) (9) Western North Carolina
Bibay, Francisco A., Jr. (M) (4) Mindanao
Biddle, Glenn H. (E) (7) West Ohio
Bingham, Clifford (E) (13) South Indiana
Bittner, Dwight M. (E) (4) Western Pennsylvania
Bjork, Virgil V. (M) (6) North Indiana
Black, Clair W. (Mr.) (M) (4) Northern Nevi^ Jersey
Blackburn, Alfred B. (M) (13) Florida
Blackburn, Robert M. (M) (2) Florida
Blackstone, Franklin, Jr. (M) (11) Western Pennsylvania
Blake, Bruce P. (M) (2) Kansas West
Blanchard, Hubert M. (M) (5) Louisiana
Blessing, Roy E. (E) (8) West Virginia
Blickenstaff, Thomas (E) (10) Baltimore
Bobbitt, Pauline (M) (13) Southern California-Arizona
Boda, Harold L. (E) (3) West Ohio
Bond, R. H. (M) (5) Memphis
Bonds, Alfred B. (M) (2) East Ohio
Booth, Glenn 0. (M) (10) California-Nevada
Borger, Clarence J. (M) (3) Kansas West
Born, Mrs. Harry E. (M) (7) Virginia
Bosley, Harold A. (M) (1) New York
Boswell, Hamilton T. (M) (7) California-Nevada
Bott, LeRoy A. (E) (7) Kansas West
Boyd, Marvin L. (M) (6) Northwest Texas
Boyer, Gene (E) (10) East Ohio
Bozeman, W. Scott (M) (3) Florida
Brabham, A. McKay (M) (9) South Carolina (1785)
Bramlett, Sam C. (M) (13) Texas
Brandyberry, Abraham L. (E) (13) East Ohio
Braun, Mrs. Paul (E) (10) Iowa
Brawn, Melvin (E) (5) California-Nevada
Bray, Jerry G. (M) (2) Virginia
Brewer, Otho G., Jr. (M) (13) Peninsula
Bridges, Ramsey (M) (6) West Virginia
Bright, William E. (M) (14) Detroit
Bristah, James W. (M) (1) Detroit
Bristow, Carroll D. (M) (13) Baltimore
Brogdon, Mrs. Elizabeth S. (M) (7) Southern New Jersey
Brooks, David W. (M) (7) North Georgia
Brown, Allen L. (M) (13) Louisiana
Brown, Rainsford A. (M) (8) Iowa
Brown, William E. (M) (3) New York
Bruce, S. Duane (M) (2) Northwest Texas
Bryan, Monk (M) (7) Missouri East
Bryant, Thomas (M) (2) South Indiana
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Bumpers, E. Clay (M) (4) North Arkansas
Burns, Alden B. (M) (3) West Michigan
Burrous, Kermit (M) (9) North Indiana
Burrous, Mrs. Anita (M) (7) Noi-th Indiana
Burtner, Robert W. (M) (11) Oregon-Idaho
Butler, Handle (M) (7) New Mexico
Buttimer, Thomas A. (M) (6) Eastern Pennsylvania
Buttrey, D. Roscoe (M) (10) Tennessee
Byler, Robert A. (M) (13) West Ohio
Byrd, William O. (M) (11) Rocky Mountain
Cabrera, Ismael (M) (4) Puerto Rico
Cagna, Mrs. Betty (M) (9) Missouri West
Cain, Mrs. James S. (M) (1) Western Pennsylvania
Cain, Richard W. (M) (2) Southern California- Arizona
Calbert, Wavne F. (M) (4) Mississippi (FCJ)
Caldwell, Gilbert H., Jr. (M) (2) Southern New England
Calkins, Raoul C. (M) (3) West Ohio
Campbell, Foy (M) (12) Alabama-West Florida
Carlsen, Eigil (M) (11) Denmark
Carlson, Verner A. (E) (8) North Indiana
Carlton, Gordon B. (M) (12) Little Rock
Carr, Marvin H. (M) (7) West Virginia
Carraway, James L. (M) (8) Western Pennsylvania
Carrell, Olivia (M) (14) California-Nevada
Carrington, John E. (M) (13) New York
Carroll, Edward G. (M) (2) Baltimore
Carruth, Mrs. Carlton (M) (11) South Georgia
Carson, Joseph T., Jr. (M) (10) Virginia
Carter, Earl B. (M) (3) North Arkansas
Carver, Donald L. (M) (14) Iowa
Casad, Gordon D. (M) (10) North Texas
Caswell, Bervin O. (M) (6) New Mexico
Catterall, Grace (M) (13) California-Nevada
Chadwick, Mrs. Dorothy (M) (13) Western Pennsylvania
Chaffee, Paul (M) (9) Western Pennsylvania
Chapman, Dr. A. Frank (M) (12) Peninsula
Charan, Miss Sophie (M) (7) Lucknow
Chawhan, Jayanand I. (M) Gujarat
Cheji, Peter F. (M) (7) Southern California- Arizona
Chiles, Paul D. (M) (8) West Ohio
Chitnis, Vinubhai W. (M) Gujarat
Chittum, John (M) (9) East Ohio
Choy, Wilbur W. (M) (12) California-Nevada
Christianson, Lyle T. (M) (7) Minnesota
Clark, Alva H. (M) (7) Nebraska
Clark, Mrs. Lamar (M) (6) Texas
Clay, Willie B. (M) (6) Northern Illinois
Clem, Paul L. (M) (3) North Alabama
Cleveland, Millard C. (M) (10) Florida
Clymer, Merritt (E) (8) East Ohio
Cochran, James D. (M) (4) Detroit
Cochrun, Edgar (E) (13) West Ohio
Cockerille, Miss Clara (M) (10) Western Pennsylvania
Codding, Charles, Jr. (M) (9) Oklahoma
Coffin, Wayne W. (M) (6) Oklahoma
Coffman, Floyd H. (M) (2) Kansas East
Colaw, Emerson S. (M) (5) West Ohio
Cole, Calvin H. (E) (13) Central Pennsylvania
Coleman, Harry (M) (14) West Virginia
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Collins, Claude R. (M) (1) West Virginia
Collins, Mabel E. (M) (9) New York
Colpitis, A. Hunter (E) (6) North Indiana
Colpitts, Mrs. A. Hunter (E) (14) North Indiana
Cooke, George W. (M) (1) Western New York
Cooke, Jack (M) (8) Louisiana
Cooke, Mrs. Monroe (M) (1) East Ohio
Cooke, R. Jervis (M) (7) Peninsula
Cooper, Earle N. (M) (12) Troy
Cooper, Joel A. (M) (6) North Arkanasa
Cooper, Kenneth (M) (1) Alabama-West Florida
Carry, John G. (M) (6) Tennessee
Cotton, William Davis (M) (2) Louisiana
Cotto-T homer, Alfredo (M) (10) New York
Courtney, Robert H. (M) (5) East Ohio
Cox, Miss Sarah (M) (1) West Ohio
Crain, Dight W. (M) (4) Southern New England
Crawford, Gene P. (E) (8) South Indiana
Creel, John (M) (8) Alabama- West Florida
Cromwell, Thomas L. (M) (13) East Ohio
Crutchfield, Finis A. (M) (6) Oklahoma
Cuaresma, Consuelo 0. (M) (3) Southern California-Arizona
Cuff, G. Wayne (M) (1) Peninsula
Culp, Jesse A. (M) (5) North Alabama
Cummings, Mrs. C. C. (M) (7) Northern Illinois
Cummins, Marlene (M) (7) Southern Illinois
Current, Gloster C. (M) (1) New York
Curtis, Mrs. Albert (M) (5) Central New York
Curtis, Myers B. (M) (2) North Arkansas
Cushman, Robert E. (M) (6) North Carolina
Dailey, Charles M. (M) (3) East Ohio
Danforth, Merrill A. (M) (2) Maine
Darling, Howard H. (M) (8) New York
Darrow, Frederick M. (deceased) Central New York
Dass, Christopher S. (M) (6) Lucknow
Daugherty, Ruth M. (E) (13) Eastern Pennsylvania
Davenport, Mrs. E. T. (M) (7) Little Rock
Davis, Carlos W. (M) (5) Texas
Davis, George (E) (1) North Indiana
Davis, Hooker D. (M) (1) Southern New Jersey
Davis, Paul (M) (12) Central Illinois
Davis, Sidney E. (E) (10) Missouri West
Dayal, Dr. Christo D. (M) (10) Moradabad
Decker, Mrs. E. Moore (M) (10) Texas
de Freitas, Antonio Filipe (M) (11) Angola
Dekle, Joe B. (M) (4) North Georgia
DeLong, Dale F. (E) (4) West Ohio
Dement, Frank E., Jr. (M) (8) Mississippi
Dennis, Charles C, Sr. (M) (4) Liberia
Dennis, Gordon (M) (3) Central Texas
Detty, Darrell (E) (5) West Ohio
Devadanam, H. M. (M) (4) South India
DeVaux, Mrs. Thomas (E) (4) Western Pennsylvania
DeWitt, Jesse R. (M) (2) Detroit
Dickerson, Ellis R. (M) (13) Alabama-West Florida
Dickhaut, Walter R., Sr. (M) (6) West Ohio
Dille, Robert E. (E) (3) West Virginia
Dixon, Ernest T. (M) (6) Southwest Texas
Dodder, Robert T. (M) (7) Iowa
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Dodge, Carlton S. (E) (3) Eastern Pennsylvania
Dodson, Thurman L. (M) (2) Baltimore
Doenges, William C. (M) (4) Oklahoma
Doering, Martin (M) (4) West Berlin
Doggett, Herbert L. D. (M) (1) Baltimore
Doggett, John N., Jr. (M) (1) Missouri East
Dolliver, James (M) (1) Pacific Northwest
Dotts, Ted J. (M) (14) Northwest Texas
Douglass, Carl H., Jr. (M) (6) Virginia
Downie, Dr. Gerald (M) (10) Central Illinois
Drennan, Merrill W. (M) (12) Baltimore
Drinkard, Eugene T. (M) (14) North Georgia
Droke, Clifford S. (M) (9) California-Nevada
Duck, David A. (M) (5) South Georgia
Dudley, E. M. (M) Western North Carolina
Duffey, Paul A. (M) (11) Alabama- West Florida
Duncan, Edward L. (M) (5) Detroit
Dunlap, G. Alan (M) (1) Nebraska
Dunn, Merle A. (E) (2) Minnesota
Dunn, Mrs. Sam A. (M) (14) North Carolina
Dutt, Harold (E) (12) West Ohio
Early, Joyce V. (M) (8) North Carolina
Easley, John (E) (1) South Indiana
Easter, Paul M. (M) (13) Western Pennsylvania
Eaton, Harry B. (M) (3) Virginia
Eberly, Edwin P. (E) (8) East Ohio
Eby, Mrs. Norma (M) (7) Pacific Northwest
Eckel, Sherman B. (E) (8) Western New York
Eckstein, D. D. Herbert (E) (1) West Berlin
Edgar, Charles E. (M) (4) Central Pennsylvania
Edgar, Thomas A. (M) (8) North Alabama
Egan, Jim A. (M) (1) Oklahoma
Egger, Kirk (M) (7) North Mississippi
Eich, Foster (M) (10) Alabama- West Florida
Eldridge, Edgar A. (M) (3) Holston
Ellis, Edwin L. (M) (1) Eastern Pennsylvania
Ellis, Matt L. (M) (1) North Arkansas
Ellis, S. Blake (M) (6) Maine
Emerson, Joe G. (M) (7) South Indiana
Engel, Damon L. (M) (9) West Virginia
Enke, Karl-Heinz (E) (5)
Annual Conf. of German Democratic Rep.
Entler, Fred P. (M) (12) Holston
Epps, Anderson C. (M) (6) Georgia
Espie, John C. (M) (4) Minnesota
Eutsler, R. Kern (M) (1) Virginia
Evans, Daniel F. (M) (12) South Indiana
Evatt, Parker (M) (1) South Carolina (1785)
Everhart, Mrs. Frank B. (M) (12) West Virginia
Fabian, Pedro F. (M) (4) Northern Philippines
Fagan, Harold (M) (4) Texas
Fanning, O. B. (M) (9) Florida
Fant, Glenn (M) (2) North Mississippi
Farley, Thomas K. (M) (1) Southern California-Arizona
Faust, Carl W. (E) (5) Iowa
Featherston, R. Jack (M) (5) Oklahoma
Fechtig, Norman (E) (3) Southern Illinois
Fenn, G. Lemuel (M) (13) Oklahoma
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Fereira Dias, Nobre Pereira (M) (1) Angola
Ferris, Mrs. E. L. (M) (2) Nebraska
Fetterman, Brian A. (M) (6) Central Pennsylvania
Fichter, Joseph W. (M) (11) West Ohio
Fields, Mrs. Louis H. (M) (5) Kentucky
Fink, Harold H. (M) (13) Virginia
Finkbeiner, Melvin M. (M) (2) Pacific Northwest
Firestone, Lyman (M) (2) Missouri West
Fischer, Dr. Heinz P. (M) (1) South Germany
Fishbeck, Royal B., Jr. (M) (13) Troy
Fisher, Albert F. (M) (2) North Carolina
Fisher, Harry J. (E) (8) Western Pennsylvania
Fisher, J. Herschel (M) (5) North Texas
Fisher, James A., Sr. (M) (3) Memphis
Flinchbaugh, James E. (E) (6) West Ohio
Fogleman, C. M., Jr. (M) (5) Kansas West
Forbes, J. Kenneth (M) (2) South Indiana
Ford, Edwin C. (M) (13) Western North Carolina
Ford, Floyd (M) (7) Tennessee
Ford, Frank B. (M) (13) New Mexico
Foster, George A. (M) (14) Florida
Fowler, H. Thornton (M) (9) Tennessee
Franklin, Denson N. (M) (9) North Alabama
Freeman, G. Ross (M) (13) South Georgia
Frey, John H. (M) (9) Nebraska
Fribley, Robert W. (M) (Resigned) North Indiana
Fridy, Wallace (M) (6) South Carolina (1785)
Froe, D. W. (M) (10) West Virginia
Fulbright, Homer H. (M) (5) North Arkansas
Fulk, Floyd L. (E) (5) Virginia
Gailey, Mrs. Beulah (M) (7) Missouri West
Galbreath, Mrs. Charles (M) (13) Central Illinois
Galloway, Benedict A. (M) (11) Louisiana
Galvan, Elias G. (M) (12) Southern California-Arizona
Gantz, Richard (M) (7) Central Illinois
Garrett, C. Deiidy (M) (3) Iowa
Garrick, Grier L. (M) (4) North Carolina
Garrison, R. Benjamin (M) (11) Central Illinois
Gates, Merrill (E) (3) Northern Illinois
Gathings, Ervin M. (M) (14) North Texas
Gausdal, Hans (M) (4) Norway
Geible, Merrell D. (E) (3) North Indiana
Geissbuhler, Theo (E) (13) Switzerland (E)
Gentry, Edd W. (M) (8) Florida
Gibson, J. Nelson (M) (7) North Carolina
Gilbert, Ronald W. (M) (12) Oklahoma
Gilmore, Paul G. (E) (9) Central Pennsylvania
Gilts, George (E) (13) West Ohio
Glasgow, Francis M. (M) (4) East Ohio
Goens, Ray W. (M) (2) Texas
Gotz, Herbert (M) (6) ... Annual Conf. of German Democratic Rep.
Good, Mary (M) (8) Detroit
Goodrich, Robert E., Jr. (M) (9) North Texas
Goodwin, Burnie C., Jr. (M) (2) New Mexico
Gordon, Harry M. (M) (4) Wyoming
Gordon, Mrs. John W. (M) (11) North Alabama
Graham, John H. (M) (6) Upper Mississippi
Graham, Joseph R. (E) (10) West Ohio
Grant, Nicholas W. (M) (13) North Carolina
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Gray, C. Jarrett, Sr. (M) (5) Missouri West
Gray, Mrs. Ethel M. (M) (7) Florida
Green, Mrs. Robert E. (M) (9) South Indiana
Greene, Horace H. (M) (6) Kentucky
Greenhaw, Frank (M) (13) North Texas
Greenwaldt, William M. (M) (6) Central Texas
Grenfell, John N., Jr. (M) (12) Detroit
Gridley, Dorothy R. (M) (3) Minnesota
Grogan, Roy J. (M) (2) Central Texas
Grove, William B. (M) (11) Western Pennsylvania
Gsell, Theophil H. (M) (4) Switzerland (M)
Guiang, Condrado G. (M) (5) Mindanao
Gundlach, Mrs. Elizabeth B. (M) (4) Western New York
Gurtner, Miss Charlotte (M) (3) Central Illinois
Gtistafson, Laveme H. (E) (5) Southern California- Arizona
Gwyer, Herbert L. (M) (9) Western Pennsylvania
Hager, Cornelius R. (M) (3) Kentucky
Hagiya, Paul H. (M) (1) Rocky Mountain
Hagood, Delma L. (M) (5) North Georgia
Haining, Kathleen L. (M) (14) Minnesota
Hall, Carl C. (M) (2) Little Rock
Hall, E. William (M) (13) Baltimore
Hamilton, Richard E. (M) (3) South Indiana
Hamilton, Ronald R. (M) (9) Rocky Mountain
Hampton, Mrs. Mary (M) (1) Missouri West
Hancock, Maurice M. (M) (4) Peninsula
Hand, Don J. (M) (4) Southwest Texas
Handy, W. T., Jr. {M.) (6) Louisiana
Hanks, Stanley G. (M) (9) Minnesota
Hann, Edwin F., Jr. (M) (8) Southern New Jersey
Hann, Paul M. (M) (9) Iowa
Hanna, Mrs. Ellen (M) (1) Central Illinois
Hardcastle, James C. (M) (3) Peninsula
Hardin, Granville N. (M) (14) West Ohio
Harding, Joe A. (M) (14) Pacific Northwest
Hardt, John W. (M) (6) Texas
Harkness, Georgia (M) (1) Southern California- Arizona
Harkness, Leonard L. (M) (5) Minnesota
Harper, John R. (M) (14) Eastern Pennsylvania
Harriefeld, Fritz (E) (11) Northwest Germany
Harriger, Harold 0. (M) (1) Northwest Texas
Harrington, Richard W. (M) (6) Western New York
Harrington, Robert F. (M) (12) Louisiana
Harrington, Mrs. Wayne W. (M) (11) Nebraska
Harris, Justin N. (M) (5) Bombay
Hartman, Tom (M) (14) Kansas West
Hartz, Mrs. Paul (M) (11) Virginia
Havemann, Gerhard (E) (13)
Annual Conf. of German Democratic Rep.
Hawkins, J. Clinton (M) (4) Missouri East
Hawkins, Donald (M) (4) West Ohio
Hayes, Clare J. (M) (3) Kansas East
Hayes, Melvin (E) (10) East Ohio
Hay ward, C. Douglas (M) (6) California-Nevada
Heacock, Jack D. (M) (11) Southwest Texas
Heckard, Cecil L. (M) (11) Western North Carolina
Hedberg, Al A. (M) (7) Florida
Heisel, Eldred B. (E) (4) West Ohio
Helms, Mrs. Roy (M) (7) North Indiana
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Henderson, Mrs. Henry (M) (10) West Ohio
Henderson, William R. (M) (1) Western North Carolina
Henderson, Zach S. (M) (9) South Georgia
Henry, William R. (M) (1) Oklahoma
Hermann, Dr. Erich (E) (13) Southwest Germany
Hess, Wayne C. (E) (8) Central Illinois
Heyde, Forest R. (E) (4) North Indiana
Hickerson, Walter J. (M) (8) Kansas West
Hicks, Kenneth W. (M) (13) Nebraska
High, Henry R. (M) (8) West Virginia
Hildehrand, Will M. (M) (4) Southern California-Arizona
Hildreth, Charles H. (M) (6) Alabama- West Florida
Hines, Mrs. Thelma (E) (7) Kansas East
Hinz, Lawrence (E) (resigned) Wisconsin
Hitchock, William C. (M) (4) Detroit
Hjelte, Marshall C. (M) (10) Pacific Northwest
Hodapp, Leroy C. (M) (1) South Indiana
Hoffman, Mrs. Richard (M) (3) West Virginia
Holbrook, Donald E. (M) (2) West Michigan
Holland, Mrs. Betty Lou (M) (1) Northern New Jersey
Hollis, Robert R. (M) (6) Southern Illinois
Holmes, Zan W., Jr. (M) (3) North Texas
Holter, Don W. (M) (6) Kansas East
Homer, Robert L. (M) (2) Central New York
Hood, Esther (M) (7) Yellowstone
Hood, Robin P. (M) (2) Western North Carolina
Hook, Ralph C, Jr. (M) (4) Southern California-Arizona
Hoopert, Grantas E. (M) (14) Central Pennsylvania
Hoover, J. Jeffrey (M) (14) Iowa
Hopkins, Martin W. (M) (3) Central Pennsylvania
Hopkins, Mrs. Thomas J. (M) (7) Central Pennsylvania
Horton, Robert E. (E) (13) Detroit
Hostetter, Mark J. (E) (2) Eastern Pennsylvania
Hottle, Darrell (M) (2) West Ohio
Houston, Jamie G. (M) (13) North Mississippi
Howe, Mrs, Clarice (M) (5) Northern New Jersey
Howe, Robert C. (M) (7) Western Pennsylvania
Howell, Maggart B. (M) (5) Central Texas
Howes, John B. (M) (6) Central Pennsylvania
Hozendorf, C. Ray (M) (9) Little Rock
Hughes, Harold H. (M) (7) Virginia
Hughlett, William S. (M) (10) Florida
Hulit, Kenneth W. (E) (2) East Ohio
Humphrey, John D., Sr. (M) (3) North Mississippi
Humphrey, L. A., Jr. (M) (8) Texas
Hundley, Mrs. Frances (M) (12) Wisconsin
Hundley, George R. (M) (12) North Alabama
Hunt, Kenneth W. (M) (1) West Ohio
Huston, Ralph B. (M) (6) Florida
Hutchinson, Charles L. (M) (7) Central Alabama
Hutchinson, Mildred (M) (11) Southern California- Arizona
Hyatt, Carl B. (M) (4) Western North Carolina
Hyatt, Lochlan L. (M) (8) South Carolina (1785)
Iwig, James H. (E) (1) Kansas West
Jacobs, Harry H., Jr. (E) (12) Central Pennsylvania
James, William E. (M) (3) Louisville
James, William M. (M) (2) New York
Jarvis, Charles S. (M) (2) Northern lUinois
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Jason, William C, Jr. (M) (12) Eastern Pennsylvania
Jefferson, A. G. (M) (12) Virginia
Jenkins, H. James (M) (2) Oregon-Idaho
Jenkins, Tom (M) (4) Louisville
Jenkins, Warren M. (M) (9) South Carolina (1866)
Jerome, J. E. (M) (5) South Carolina (1785)
Jetter, Richard (E) (9) South Germany
Johansen, Frede (M) (4) Denmark
Johnson, Harry L., II (M) (8) Southern New England
Johnson, Joseph T. (M) (3) Northern Illinois
Johnson, Richard E. (M) (11) Kansas East
Johnson, Richard O. (M) (3) California-Nevada
Johnston, Kenneth C. (M) (3) Missouri West
Jones, Bevel (M) (7) North Georgia
Jones, Everett (M) (1) Baltimore
Jones, George E. (M) (9) Mississippi
Jones, Gerald H. (M) (2) North Indiana
Jones, John B. (M) (4) Baltimore
Jones, Phil M. (M) (5) South Carolina (1785)
Jordan, Bert (M) (5) Mississippi
Jordan, Roy M. (M) (4) Alabama-West Florida
Kadenge, Fannuel (M) (13) Rhodesia
Kalaf, Walter N. (M) (11) Florida
Kaputo, Elie M. (M) (11) Southern Congo
Karls, Harold M. (M) (1) Detroit
Kay, W. Eugene (E) (10) Oklahoma
Keejfe, Williayn R. (M) (13) New Hampshire
Kellam, Harold B. (M) (4) Virginia
Kellaway, John W. (M) (4) Great Britain
Keller, Alfred L. (E) (5) North Indiana
Kelley, Robert W. {U) (6) East Ohio
Kellow, M. Keith (M) (9) Texas
Kemper, John Q. (M) (1) Kentucky
Kent, Harry R. (M) (4) South Carolina (1785)
Kerber, Phil (M) (1) Iowa
Kesler, N. Robert (M) (14) Southern California-Arizona
Key, W. R. (M) (10) South Georgia
Kim, Thomas K. (M) (3) Northwest Texas
Kimbrough, R. Edwin (M) (2) North Alabama
King, Arnold K. (M) (10) North Carolina
King, Mrs. Mary E. (M) (11) Western North Carolina
King, John T. (M) (3) Southwest Texas
Kirchner, Frederick K. (M) (11) Troy
Kleszczynski, Adam (M) (3) Poland
Knecht, David F. (M) (5) North Dakota
Knox, James L. (M) (1) Florida
Knupp, Robert E. (M) (5) Central Pennsylvania
Koenig, Robert W. (E) (11) South Indiana
Kreager, Max W. (M) (9) Iowa
Krueger, Delton H. (M) (11) Minnesota
Kruse, Lowen V. (M) (3) Nebraska
Kuehl, Werner E. (M) (11) Northwest Germany
Lagawo, Richard E. S. (E) (4) Sierra Leone
Lai, James (M) (11) Delhi
Lamb, Raymond R. (M) (6) Detroit
Lamb, Mrs. Wayne A. (M) (7) Memphis
Lang, Francis (M) (7) East Ohio
Lanning, Dean A. (M) (3) Northern New Jersey
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Laraba, Forest W. (M) (2) New Hampshire
Larson, Gunnar E. ( M ) ( 5 ) Sweden
Lash, H. Donald (E) (14) "Western Pennsylvania
Lashford, Mrs. Edgar J. (M) (7) Wyoming
LaSuer, Donald F. (M) (13) North Indiana
Latta, Lloijd A. (M) (10) Iowa
Lau, Clifford (M) (13) Wisconsin
Ledbetter, M. C. (M) (4) Northwest Texas
Lee, Ernest W. (M) (2) Southern New Jersey
Lee, Vernon (M) (3) Northern New York
Leggett, John W., Jr. (M) (6) Mississippi
Lennartson, Walter (M) (4) Northern Illinois
Leonard, Mrs. James M. (M) (11) West Ohio
Lesher, Mrs. Rosalind M. (E) (3) Western New York
Lester, W. D. (M) (9) Southwest
Lewis, W. Robert (M) (1) North Alabama
Lewis, William B. (M) (14) Southern Illinois
Lightner, A. LeRoy (M) (2) Eastern Pennsylvania
Lightner, George S. (M) (8) Virginia
Lindgren, Alvin J. (M) (2) Wisconsin
Lindquist, Harold V. (E) (5) Western Pennsylvania
Lindseij, Julian A. (M) (10) Western North Carolma
Linhoss, John C. (E) (7) Virginia
Little, Mrs. Alvirita (M) (3) Pacific Northwest
Litton, Ray (M) (4) Kentucky
Llenado, Abigael C. (M) ( ) Middle Philippines
Long, Carroll H. (M) (10) Holston
Long, Maurice K. (M) (4) • . Iowa
Love, Elza L. (M) (13) Texas
Lovern, J. Chess (M) (7) Oklahoma
Lowe, Donald L. (M) (2) Southern Illinois
Loyd, H. Brown (M) (8) Central Texas
Loyd, Harold W. (M) (6) Central Illinois
Lundy, John T. (M) (7) Holston
Lundy, Robert F. (M) (11) Holston
Lusby, L. D. (E) (9) Holston
Lutrick, Charles E. (M) (13) Northwest Texas
Mack, James (M) (3) South Carolina (1866)
MacKay, James (M) (8) North Georgia
Madison, J. Clay (M) (8) Western North Carolina
Madsen, Arnold (M) (5) Norway
Mahon, Eldon B. (M) (1) Central Texas
Majors, R. Powell (M) (8) Western North Carolina
Malac, Vlastislav (M) (13) Czechoslovakia
Mangum, Mrs. Orien (M) (11) Peninsula
Mann, Charles L. (M) (8) Baltimore
Mann, Mrs. Harold L. (M) (2) North Carolina
Mann, Robert (M) (1) Central New York
Mann, Robert T. (M) (12) Florida
Mannasmith, Dr. Clarence H. (M) (12) Iowa
Manns, Herbert (M) (13) West Berlin
Marandi, Emmanuel (M) (4) Bengal
Marima, William (M) (4) Rhodesia
Marlow, H. Leroy (E) (10) Central Pennsylvania
Martin, George W. (M) (6) Little Rock
Martin, Gordon (M) (8) Southern California- Arizona
Martin, Paul D., Jr. (M) (8) Virginia
Marvin, John E. (M) (11) Detroit
Massey, Daniel B. (M) (6) Moradabad
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Matheny, Robert M. (M) (3) Mississippi
Matheny, Thomas H. (M) (1) Louisiana
Matthaei, Marjorie (M) (9) Kansas West
Matthew, Glenn E. (M) (6) Kansas West
Matthews, Mrs. Cecil R. (M) (7) Northwest Texas
Mayer, Paul O. (M) (7) East Ohio
Mayes, Allen M. (M) (8) Texas
Mayo, George W. (M) (8) South Georgia
Mays, Avery (M) (7) North Texas
McAdams, Charles K. (M) (3) North Carolina
McCall, Kenneth A. (M) (13) Missouri West
McCartt, James S. (M) (5) Holston
McCleskey, Wayne H. (M) (7) Texas
McCommons, Mrs. R. M. (M) (13) North Georgia
McCoy, Paul E. (M) (6) Peninsula
McCullough, Mrs. Ralph (M) (7) Missouri East
McCune, Robert J. (M) (6) Central New York
McDavid, Harry E. (M) (7) Alabama-West Florida
McDavid, Joel D. (M) (3) Alabama-West Florida
McDonald, Charles P. (M) (7) North Arkansas
McGowan, Mrs. Charles B. (M) (7) Louisiana
Mcintosh, Mrs. Hilda (M) (13) Kansas East
McKenzie, Leon T. (M) (9) Southern California- Arizona
McMillan, Mrs. Norris (M) (13) Southwest Texas
McRae, Frank L. (M) (1) Memphis
Meadows, William A. (M) (5) Florida
Meinhardt, Lydia (E) (7) West Berlin
Melgren, Wesley A. (E) (8) Minnesota
Meliiis, Arthur R. (M) (1) Troy
Mendigorin, Abdon (M) (12) Philippines
Mentzer, Warren F. (E) (11) Eastern Pennsylvania
Mercer, Charles H. (M) (1) North Carolina
Merrow, Arthur S. (M) (2) Western New York
Messmer, William K. (E) (9) West Ohio
Metcalf, Kenneth E. (M) (5) Iowa
Metzel, Mrs. George V. (M) (7) Oklahoma
Meuschke, Paul J. (M) (6) Western Pennsylvania
Michelmann, Heinrich (M) (1) Southwest Germany
Mielke, Mrs. Sharon (E) (11) Wisconsin
Mikkelsen, John H. (M) (12) Nebraska
Miles, Denver L. (E) (2) West Virginia
Miller, Isaac H. (M) (3) Western North Carolina
Millet, Edmund A. W. (M) (7) Western New York
Modisher, Donald E. (M) (5) Western New York
Moeller, Romane G. (E) (2) Rocky Mountain
Mossinger, Manfred (E) (5) Southwest Germany
Momberg, Paul B. (M) (8) West Ohio
Montgomery, Allen D. (M) (7) North Alabama
Montgomery, Edward (M) (4) North Alabama
Montgomery, John C, Jr. (M) (9) Missouri East
Moody, C. LeGrande, Jr. (M) (13) South Carolina (1785)
Moon, Robert W. (M) (1) California-Nevada
Moore, Eugene J. (E) (2) Central Illinois
Moore, John V. (M) (11) California-Nevada
Moore, LeRoy W. (M) (11) Iowa
Moore, Lester L. (M) (1) Iowa
Moore, Manly M. (M) (8) Oklahoma
Moore, Ray (M) (10) North Georgia
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Moore, Richard V. (M) (3) Florida
Moore, Thomas P. (E) (4) East Ohio
Moorhead, Edwin E. (M) (4) Mississippi
Moorhead, Frank (M) (6) North Georgia
Morgan, Robert C. (M) (13) North Alabama
Morrison, Mrs. Mary (M) (4) Western North Carolina
Morton, Mrs. C. (M) (7) Texas
Muelder, Walter G. (M) (3) Southern New England
Muller, Walter W. (E) (9) Central Illinois
Mullick, Pravash R. (M) (1) Bengal
Murray, Jerry D. (M) (2) Western North Carolina
Museu, Emile (M) ( ) Central Congo
Muteteke, Paul (M) (3) Southern Congo
Myers, Calvin R. (M) (14) East Ohio
Myers, David L, (M) (5) Southern California-Arizona
Myers, Paul E. (M) (13) Central Pennsylvania
Myers, T. Cecil (M) (3) North Georgia
Naff, George E. (M) (7) Holston
Naylor, E, R. (M) (4) Rocky Mountain
Nees, Forrest G. (M) (11) East Ohio
Neese, William J. (M) (6) North Carolina
Nelson, J. R. (M) (3) East Ohio
Nestler, Frank H. (M) (2) Central Illinois
Netterville, G. Leon (M) (4) Louisiana
Newman, Mrs. Harold (M) (7) West Michigan
Newman, M. Douglas (M) (6) Virginia
Newton, C. D. S. (M) (13) Delhi
Ngoi, Maurice (M) (3) North Katanga
Nichols, Frank A. (M) (6) Iowa
Nichols, Henry H. (M) (9) Eastern Pennsylvania
Nicholson, R. Herman (M) (6) Western North Carolina
Norris, Irene (M) (7) Detroit
North, Jack B. (M) (14) Central Illinois
Northfelt, Merlyn W. (M) (6) Northern Illinois
Northrop, George M. (M) (12) New York
Obaugh, William R. (E) (4) Florida
Odom, Warren G. (M) (3) Central New York
Oehler, Mrs. Jack (E) (14) Northern Illinois
Ogden, Mrs. Selma (M) (5) Troy
O'Hara, Delmar T, (M) (12) East Ohio
Oliphint, Benjamin R. (M) (3) Louisiana
Ortman, Ervin (M) (7) South Dakota
Osborn, John F. (E) (2) West Ohio
Otwell, William (M) (7) Southern California-Arizona
Outler, Albert C. (M) (1) North Texas
Owens, J. Garfield (M) (7) Southwest Texas
Page, Carlos C. (M) (13) West Michigan
Page, S. Covey (M) (5) Oklahoma
Paige, Mrs. Jean (M) (11) ' West Virginia
Palomo, Luis Fernando (M) Costa Rica
Parker, Richard S. (M) (11) New York
Parker, Robert P. (M) (12) Virginia
Parker, Mrs. W. Roy (M) (7) South Carolina (1785)
Patrick, James T. (M) (4) North Carolina
Patton, Luther A. (M) (7) Troy
Patton, Russell R. (M) (13) Kentucky
Paxton, James R. (M) (12) Texas
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Penicela, Almeida (M) ( ) Southeast Africa
Persons, William R. (M) (6) Rocky Mountain
Peter, M. Ella (M) (7) Hyderabad
Peter, Victor (M) (1) Madhya Pradesh
Peters, Dr. C. Kenneth (M) (5) Louisville
Peters, James C. (M) (9) Western North Carolina
Peters, Lloyd A. (M) (3) Oklahoma
Peterson, Arden M. (E) (5) West Michigan
Petteway, Warren B. (M) (9) North Carolina
Pevahouse, Joseph N. (M) (4) Memphis
Pfaltzgraff, Richard C. (E) (13) Iowa
Pfeiffer, Mrs. A. B. (M) (11) Northern Illinois
Phillips, Randall C. (M) (11) Southern California- Arizona
Pitcher, Dale E. (M) (5) Central Illinois
Pitcher, Philip N. (M) (2) Wyoming
Pittenger, Richard (M) (1) South Dakota
Plummer, Kenneth H. (M) (4) Central Pennsylvania
Pohl, Keith I. (M) (11) West Michigan
Poor, George L. (M) (5) Pacific Northwest
Pope, H. David, Jr. (M) (14) Texas
Poppe, Odin W. (E) (4) Nebraska
Potter, Truman W. (M) (5) West Virginia
Potthoff, Harvey H. (M) (3) Rocky Mountain
Praetorius, Herman R. (E) (4) Pacific Northwest
Presley, I. P. (M) (4) Upper Mississippi
Preston, Alice (M) (3) Southwest
Preusch, Robert W. (M) (2) New York
Price, Robert R. (M) (3) Oklahoma
Prigmore, L. T. (M) (5) Holston
Prince, Frank H. (M) (1) North Georgia
Purdham, Charles B. (M) (6) Minnesota
Purdy, Burt (M) (14) North Alabama
Purnell, Eric C. (M) (7) Central Texas
Quickel, Harold H. (E) (8) Eastern Pennsylvania
Ragland, James (M) (3) Detroit
Ragsdale, Mrs. J. B. (M) (13) Holston
Rainwater, Henry M. (M) (10) North Arkansas
Ramer, Lloyd W. (M) (13) Memphis
Randolph, Allan H. L. (M) (2) Louisville
Rayidolph, Willie B. (M) (3) Texas
Raoji, Ashok K. (M) (4) Madhya Pradesh
Reavley, Tom (M) (1) Southwest Texas
Redding, Mrs. Viola (M) (7) Western North Carolina
Redmond, Charles D. (E) (12) West Ohio
Redstone, Ray L. (M) (2) Florida
Reeves, Richard E. (M) (14) Central Illinois
Reitz, T. Russell (M) (5) Kansas East
Renich, Paul W. (M) (12) Kansas West
Revels, Percy B. (M) (1) Florida
Rice, George E. (M) (14) South Indiana
Rice, Spencer M. (M) (11) South Carolina (1785)
Richards, Cecil T. (M) (6) North India
Richardson, Ted L (M) (9) Southwest Texas
Richer, Ben (E) (14) West Ohio
Richer, George M. (M) (5) Southwest Texas
Riddick, Roland P. (M) (2) Virginia
Riley, Sumpter M., Jr. (M) (5) West Ohio
Risinger, Melvin S. (M) (13) West Virginia
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Ritter, Ralph M. (E) (8) Central Pennsylvania
Rivers, Mrs. J. R. (M) (7) South Georgia
Rixse, John H., Jr. (M) (4) Virginia
Robbins, Carl M. (M) (8) Memphis
Robbins, Gene E. (M) (12) North Indiana
Robbins, Wilmer B. (M) (8) Holston
Roberts, Harold (M) (3) Great Britain
Roberts, Leigh (M) (7) Wisconsin
Roberts, Sam (M) (4) West Virginia
Roberts, Samuel T. (M) (6) Liberia
Roberts, Sidney (M) (11) Central Texas
Roberts, Mrs. William T. (M) (1) Tennessee
Robertson, Frank L. (M) (3) South Georgia
Robey, William T., Jr. (M) (3) Virginia
Robinson, Albert (M) (1) East Ohio
Rodeheffer, Calvin (M) (9) West Ohio
Rodnguez, Moises M. (M) (deceased) Middle Philippines
Rogers, Carleton C. (M) (10) Northern Illinois
Rogers, Mrs. Floyd (E) (7) West Virginia
Rohrbaugh, Laverne E. (E) (5) Baltimore
Rollins, Mrs. Rose (M) (13) Northern New Jersey
Rooks, John J. (M) (8) Florida
Roper, Wilbur F. (M) (11) North Texas
Rose, Harold E. (M) (4) Oregon-Idaho
Ruff, William H. (M) (8) North Georgia
Rupert, Thomas (M) (4) Kansas West
Russell, John B. (M) (9) Virginia
Rutland, Walter B. (M) (9) Florida
Rutter, Kenneth P. (M) (6) Western Pennsylvania
Sackmann, Dieter A. (M) (6) South Germany
Sagar, Sisa Masih (M) (11) Agra
Saito, Kazuo (M) (10) Southern California- Arizona
Samson, Restituto F. (M) (4) Northwest Philippines
Samuel, S. K. (M) (11) South India
Sanders, Carl J. (M) (9) Virginia
Sanders, Felix J. (M) (9) _ Louisville
Santana, Benjamin (M) (12) P^^erto Rico
Satterfield, John C. (M) (2) • • • • Mississippi
Sayre, Charles A. (M) (9) Southern New Jersey
Schiller, Theodore E. (M) (9) Baltimore
Schilling, Marvin A. (M) (5) ^ ■ Wisconsin
Schneeberger, Vilem (M) (1) Czechoslovakia
Schneidereit, Harry (M) (1) Annual Conf. of German
Democratic Rep.
Schoenlein, Dr. Charles F. (M) (4) Northern New York
Schreiber, Lyle J. (E) (1) Minnesota
Schulz, Willard W. (E) (14) ^ Wisconsin
Schwiebert, Erwin H. (M) (1) ^P.^'^^^^.'^f ?
Scott, Ralph (M) (12) Missouri West
Seals, Woodrow (M) (1) Texas
Sears, Mrs. Katherine (M) (7) _ ■ Iowa
Sease, Gene E. (E) (3) Western Pennsylvania
Seiler, Ralph H. (M) (12) Southwest Texas
Settle, Frank A. (M) (14) ^Holston
Sexton, Mrs. Joe (M) (5) Tennessee
Shamblin, J. Kenneth (M) (2) ..•.,• X ^^^^
Sharpe, Guy (M) (12) ^''^t*^ .?T!-^
Shaw, inder A. (M) (12) ■^■■^- North India
Shearer, Daniel L. (E) (2) Central Pennsylvama
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Shearer, Paul V. (M) (2) Iowa
Shepherd, Paid (M) (5) Louisville
Shipps, Hammell P. (M) (10) Southern New Jersey
Shoemaker, Wayne E. (M) (2) Iowa
Shook, Wallace T.{U) (11) Texas
Shore, Philip L., Jr. (M) (13) Western North Carolina
Shown, Mrs. Louise (M) (11) North Indiana
Shroyer, Lawton W. (E) (4) Eastern Pennsylvania
Silvers, Mrs. Floyd L. (M) (11) Oklahoma
Simbine, Titos J. (M) ( ) Southeast Africa
Simpson, John C, Jr. (M) (11) Virginia
Sims, R. Paul (M) (5) Southern Illinois
Singer, Edgar F. (M) (1) Wyoming
Sites, Mrs. Robert L, (E) (2) North Indiana
Skeete, F. Herbert (M) (7) New York
Slutz, Leonard D. (M) (2) West Ohio
Smith, Alex J. (E) (5) Sierra Leone
Smith, Eugene L. (M) (2) Northern New Jersey
Smith, Harold F. (M) (7) Southern New England
Smith, Holiday (M) (2) Holston
Smith, Irving L. (M) (14) Oklahoma
Smith, Mrs. Marshall (M) (7) Mississippi
Soderberg, John C. (M) (1) Yellowstone
Soderholm, Mrs. Patricia A. (M) (4) Wisconsin
Spafford, Freda (E) (6) Detroit
Spain, Robert H. (M) (13) Tennessee
Spears, R. Wright (M) (3) South Carolina (1785)
Speer, Aubrey B. (M) (4) Missouri West
Springman, Thomas R. (E) (1) Central Pennsylvania
Sprouls, J. Clifton (M) (2) Oklahoma
Spurr, Miss Edith (M) (13) Southern New England
Stambach, Arthur W. (E) (9) Central Pennsylvania
Standard, Forrest L. (M) (11) Missouri West
Stanger, Frank B. (M) (3) Southern New Jersey
Stanley, David L. (M) (1) Southern Illinois
Stanley, Miles (E) (1) West Virginia
Stanton, Charles F. (E) (4) South Indiana
Staubach, William T., Jr. (M) (4) New York
Stauffer, Eugene E. (M) (12) Northern Illinois
Steele, Sam (M) (4) New Mexico
Steffner, John E., Sr. (M) (4) Holston
Stephens, Ralph L. (M) (7) Northern New Jersey
Stevenson, Thomas F. (M) (6) North Alabama
Stewart, Martin J5. (M) (5) New Mexico
Stich, Siegfried (E) (9) Switzerland (E)
Sticher, Hermann (E) (5) South Germany
Stith, Forrest C. (M) (7) Baltimore
Stokes, Mack B. (M) (6) Holston
Stone, S. Lloyd (M) (4) Tennessee
Stovall, James L. (M) (9) Louisiana
Streeter, Emmett T. (M) (10) Nebraska
Strickland, Don L. (M) (4) Texas
Stroh, Byron F. (M) (6) South Indiana
Strosahl, M. Stanford (M) (3) Wisconsin
Stuckey, Paul E. (E) (3) West Ohio
Stumbo, John E. (M) (1) Kansas East
Styron, Mrs. Arthur (M) (11) North Georgia
Sundin, Robert (E) (4) North Dakota
Susat, Edward (M) (10) South Indiana
Swales, William R. (M) (13) Central New York
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Siveazy, Albert W. (M) (2) Kentucky
Swofford, Mrs. Ross (M) (13) Missouri East
Talbert, Melvin G. (M) (13) Southern California-Arizona
Tate, Godfrey L. (M) (1) Virginia
Taylor, Eben (M) (14) South Carolina (1785)
Taylor, Lawrence R. (E) (8) West Michigan
Taylor, Wendell P. C. (M) (13) Mississippi (FCJ)
Tholin, Richard D. (E) (1) Northern Illinois
Thomas, John J. (M) (4) South Indiana
Thompson, Mrs. Barbara (M) (14) Baltimore
Thompson, Everett K. (M) (4) Southern Illinois
Thompson, Gordon G., Jr. (M) (9) North Georgia
Thompson, Lionel (M) (9) Detroit
Thornburg, Richard A. (M) (6) New York
Thornburg, Robert W. (M) (3) Central Illinois
Thornton, B. I. (M) (4) South Georgia
Thurman, Arthur V. (M) (2) California-Nevada
Tignor, Thomas P. (M) (5) Virginia
Tobler, Theophil J. (M) (5) Switzerland (M)
Tolbert, Robert J. (M) (6) East Ohio
Tombaugh, Reid (M) (1) Central Illinois
Tomlin, William H. (M) (12) Tennessee
Totten, Harold (E) (13) Kansas West
Totten, Mrs. Howard (M) (7) Central New York
Totvnsend, Samuel L. (M) (11) North Carolina
Trice, William E. (M) (6) North Texas
Trotter, F. Thomas (M) (6) Southern California-Arizona
Trotter, J. Irwin (M) (10) Southern California- Arizona
Truitt, Richard O. (M) (1) Wisconsin
Tuell, Jack M. (M) (6) Pacific Northwest
Tullis, Edward L. (M) (7) Kentucky
Turner, James W. (M) (14) Virginia
Ukunda, Andre (M) ( ) Central Congo
Underwood, Harry K. (M) (4) Baltimore
Unger, E. Paul (M) (6) Central Illinois
Urbom, Warren K. (M) (5) Nebraska
Van Brunt, F. Norman (M) (6) Baltimore
Vandegriff, Paul M. (M) (1) West Ohio
Van Ornum, Carlton G. (M) (6) Northern New York
Van Sickle, John R. (M) (9) Northern Illinois
Vargas, Roberto K. (M) Costa Rica
Vaughan, William C. (M) (13) Virginia
Verdin, Douglas F. (M) (13) New York
Vickers, John E. (M) (2) Alabama-West Florida
Vijendra Kumar, Maddala R. (M) (4) Hyderabad
Vinluan, Victor C. (M) (6) Northwest Philippines
Wagner, Blake D. (E) (5) East Ohio
Waite, Alvis A., Jr. (M) (6) South Georgia
Walker, J. Everett (M) (4) California-Nevada
Walker, James M. (M) (2) Southwest Texas
Walker, Leon E. (M) (4) Southern New Jersey
Walker, Morris D. (M) (4) Central Texas
Walker, W. Roland (M) (10) Virginia
Wallace, William L., Jr. (M) (6) North Mississippi
W alley, F. Lewis (M) (6) Eastern Pennsylvania
Walton, Herbert (M) (8) Northern Illinois
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Ward, A. Sterling (M) (6) Missouri West
Ward, John W.,Jr.(M) (6) Missouri East
Warman, John B. (M) (2) Western Pennsylvania
Warner, Earl D. (E) (11) Central Pennsylvania
Waterfield, Donald A. (M) (4) Troy
Watson, Mrs. Elizabeth (M) (7) Oregon-Idaho
Watson, Martha B. (M) (2) North Texas
Watson, Michael (M) (7) South Carolina (1785)
Watson, Mrs. Olive E. (M) (4) Florida
Watts, Ewart G. (M) (9) Kansas East
Weaver, L. Stacy (M) (12) North Carolina
Webb, Paul, Jr. (M) (2) North Georgia
Webb, Pauline M. (M) (11) Great Britain
Webber, Frank (M) (8) California-Nevada
Weems, Mrs . H. V. (M) (6) Florida
Weinberg, Stanley C, Jr. (M) (5) Southern New England
Weldon, Wilson O. (M) (5) Western North Carolina
Werder, Louise (M) (4) North Katanga
Weston, Charles H. (M) (7) West Ohio
Westphal, Wilhelm F. (E) (3) Northwest Germany
Wheatley, Melvin E., Jr. (M) (3) Southern California- Arizona
Whitaker, George W. (M) (2) South Carolina (1785)
White, C. Dale (M) (10) Southern New England
White, Charles D. (M) (12) Western North Carolina
White, E. McKinnon (M) (1) Southern New England
White, James K. (M) (13) Central Illinois
White, Leonard (M) (9) East Ohio
White, Luther W., Ill (M) (3) Virginia
White, Raymon E. (M) (13) Holston
White, William D. (M) (13) Northern Illinois
White, Woodie W. (M) (10) Detroit
Whitten, Dolphus, Jr. (M) (9) Oklahoma
Wichelt, John F. (E) (6) Nebraska
Wicklein, Mrs. Helen (M) (7) Baltimore
Wieting, Mrs. Wesley S. (M) (7) Northern Illinois
Wilcox, Katherine W. (M) (1) West Michigan
Wilcox, Robert L. (M) (1) Holston
Wilcoxon, Francis (E) (7) South Indiana
Wilken, Alferd E. (E) (6) Iowa
Wilkinson, Donald (M) (9) Wisconsin
Will, Mary K. (M) (3) Baltimore
Williams, Frank L. (M) (8) Baltimore
Williams, George F. (M) (2) Southern California- Arizona
Williams, John BF (M) (Deceased 9/8/71) Florida
Wilshusen, Mrs. John (M) (10) Southwest Texas
Wilson, Carroll (M) (13) Central Texas
Wilson, Charles E., Jr. (M) (3) North Georgia
Wilson, Frank S. (M) (1) Holston
Wilson, Robert L. (M) (5) Alabama- West Florida
Wilson, T. R. (M) (4) Georgia
Wilson, Winslow (M) (8) Wisconsin
Winton, Jeanette (M) (7) New York
Wolf, John D. (M) (1) North Indiana
Wonders, Dr. Alice (M) (14) Central Texas
Wood, Allison C. (M) (13) Northern New York
Wood, Dr. Donald R. (M) (13) Rocky Mountain
Wood, George S. (M) (6) Louisville
Woodall, A. H. (M) (10) North Alabama
Woods, William F. (E) (10) Central Pennsylvania
Woomer, James A. (E) (1) Western Pennsylvania
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Wright, George A. (M) (2) South Georgia
Wright, James W. (M) (6) West Michigan
Wright, M. Max (E) (8) Kansas East
Wunderlich, Maria (M) (4) Southwest Germany
Yaggy, Mrs. William H. (M) (13) Iowa
Yancey, Charles L, (M) (2) Memphis
Yarbrough, George M. (M) (1) North Mississippi
Yeargan, Mrs. Victor (M) (1) North Georgia
Yingling, L. Carroll (M) (3) Baltimore
Yocum, Donald R. (M) (7) West Ohio
Young, H. Claude (M) (7) Western North Carolina
Young, Robert T. (M) (6) Western North Carolina
Zehner, Henry W. (E) (10) Eastern Pensylvania
Ziegler, Wilbur C. (M) (6) Southern New England
Zimmerman, Eugene M. (M) (13) Florida
Zorn, George L. (M) (1) South Georgia
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF
RESERVE DELEGATES
(Italics denote Ministerial Delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Abbott, W. H. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Abel, Paul F. (M) New York
Adams, Robert (M) Wisconsin
Ader, Joe K. (M) Southwest Texas
Adrian, Paul (E) Kansas West
Adriano, Santos M. (M) Middle Philippines
Agler, Mrs. L. M. (M) Northern Illinois
Akamine, Ernest K. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Aldrich, Charles S. (M) Western New York
Alexander, Ben C. (M) Tennessee
Alford, J. W. (M) Mississippi
Alford, Mrs. Thelma (M) Peninsula
Allen, Charles L. (M) Texas
Allen, Jerry (M) Southern California- Arizona
Allen, Joe B. (M) Texas
Alley, Mrs. Clyde (E) West Virginia
Alley, Raymond A. (M) Florida
Allman, S. H. (M) Little Rock
Almo7id, Lawrence F. (M) Southern New England
Alsobrook, W. A. (M) South Georgia
Anderson, Hurst R. (M) Baltimore
Anderson, Mrs. Georgia (M) Baltimore
Anderson, Mrs. Ruth (M) Southern New England
Anglin, James F. (E) North Indiana
Antes, Charles W. (M) Iowa
App, Donald B. (E) Rocky Mountain
Appleby, Harvey (M) Peninsula
Appling, W. A. (M) Northwest Texas
Arbaugh, Robert N. (M) Missouri West
Archer, John (M) East Ohio
Armentrout, Olin (M) Holston
Arnold, Frederick D. (M) Southern New Jersey
Ashby, Harvey W. (M) Virginia
Atchison, Calvin (M) Tennessee
Atkinson, Sydney H. (M) New York
Avery, Keith T. (M) West Michigan
Babbs, J. Carlton (M) Rocky Mountain
Backenson, Henry L. (M) Southern New Jersey
Bagley, Roy I. (M) Little Rock
Bailen, Gregorio R. (M) Northwest Philippines
Bailor, Alfred M. (E) Sierra Leone
Baird, C. Robert (M) West Ohio
Baker, Mrs. Jane (M) West Ohio
Baker, Pamela (M) Kansas East
Baker, Robert L. (M) Western North Carolina
Bahomb, Raymond E. (M) Oregon-Idaho
Ballou, James D. (M) West Ohio
Bane, W. V. (M) Central Texas
Banks, Mrs. Henrine W. (M) Florida
Barnes, Donald L. (M) North Indiana
Barnett, I, Nels (M) North Arkansas
Barrett, Samuel M. (M) Oklahoma
Barrow, Emmitt C. (M) Texas
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Barrow, Mrs. Opal (M) Alabama-West Florida
Bauman, David B. (M) Gujarat
Baumgardner, Robert (M) Northwest Texas
Baxley, Mrs. Beulah H. (M) South Carolina (1866)
Bayliss, John A. (M) North Arkansas
Beal, Jim (M) North Arkansas
Beaman, Charles G., Jr. (M) Western North Carolina
Bean, Frank (M) Kentucky
Bear, Orval L. (M) Central Illinois
Bechdol, Mrs. Ralph (M) South Indiana
Beck, Kenneth O. (M) Minnesota
Becker, Richard L. (M) Kansas East
Belk, Mrs. Ethel (M) West Virginia
Bell, James M. (M) Tennessee
Bell, Thomas (M) Southern New England
Bennett, Benjamin (M) Western Pennsylvania
Benson, Howard C. (M) Northern Illinois
Berg, Barrel E. (M) Nebraska
Berg, Josef E. (M) Sweden
Bergmann, Lynn A. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Bergwall, Evan H., Sr. (M) North Indiana
Bergwall, Mrs. Evan H., Jr. (M) North Indiana
Berisford, Martin A., Jr. (E) West Virginia
Bermudez, Efrain (M) Costa Rica
Bernardo, Teodoro (M) Philippines
Betterly, Austin E. (E) (Deceased) Central New York
Biggers, Gilbert M. (M) Louisville
Bishop, Audie C. (M) North Mississippi
Bishop, Bruce H. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Bishop, Mrs. Gerald 0. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Bishop, William E. (M) Baltimore
Bjerno, Henning (M) Denmark
Blair, Mrs. Douglas (M) Oregon-Idaho
Blair, J. Seaborn (M) North Carolina
Blaising, Marcus J. (M) South Indiana
Bland, Cecil E. (M) Louisiana
Bledsoe, Robert D. (M) Florida
Bliven, Owen R. (M) Western New York
Boettcher, Mrs. Lu (M) Wisconsin
Boggs, Robert C. (M) Florida
Boleyn, Charles W. (M) North Georgia
Bolinger, George (M) Central Illinois
Bond, Nye 0. (M) Nebraska
Booth, Dale (M) Little Rock
Boss, Leroy (M) Peninsula
Bostwick, W. E. (M) South Georgia
Boswell, George (M) North Texas
Boidton, Edwin C. (M) Iowa
Bowen, John (M) West Ohio
Bowen, Theodore R. (M) Baltimore
Bowen, William C. (M) North Georgia
Bowyer, Mrs. John (E) West Virginia
Bowyer, Richard O. (M) West Virginia
Boyer, Samuel C. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Bradley, Cecil E. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Brandt, Frede (M) Denmark
Brankhorst, Mrs. Edward (M) Missouri East
Brannon, William C. (M) North Alabama
Branscomb, Louise (M) North Alabama
Braswell, Henry (M) North Texas
Braucht, Jack H. (M) South Georgia
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Breland, A. Dan (M) Mississippi
Brewster, Jerry G. (M) Memphis
Brittain, Thomas N. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Brockman, Mrs. Vivian (M) Rocky Mountain
Broome, Allan R. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Brose, Winfried (M) West Berlin
Brown, Dr. Claude W. (M) Southwest Texas
Brown, E. Russell (M) Rocky Mountain
Brown, Frank E. (M) Pacific Northwest
Brown, Gladstone L. (M) East Ohio
Broyles, Jay E. (M) Tennessee
Buchmiiller, Josua (E) Switzerland (E)
Budarpur, H. C. (M) South India
Budd, W. Candler (M) North Georgia
Buell, Harold E. (M) Florida
Buford, John L. (M) Southern Illinois
Bugbee, Wary-en A. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Buresova, Mrs. Marta (M) Czechoslovakia
Burge, Donald (M) East Ohio
Burgess, E. Clayton, Jr. (M) Troy
Burgess, J. R. (M) North Georgia
Burkett, Newton, Jr. (M) Northern New Jersey
Burkitt, Olga (M) New York
Burney, Harry L., Jr. (M) Florida
Butler, David J. (M) Iowa
Butler, J. Weldon (M) Northwest Texas
Byrkit, Ervin (M) Rocky Mountain
Cain, Wesley Ralph (M) Louisiana
Caine, Dr. Donald (M) North Dakota
Caldwell, Charles W. (M) Missouri West
Calhoun, Mrs. Frank A. (M) Tennessee
Campney, Arthur B. (M) Iowa
Canafax, Jackson (M) Central Illinois
Cannon, Joel E. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Cannon, Ralph A. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Caraway, James J. (M) Louisiana
Cariker, C. E. (M) South Georgia
Carle, John R. (M) Oklahoma
Carlstedt, Gustav G. (M) Sweden
Carro, Bengt (M) Sweden
Carroll, B. F. (M) Central Texas
Carruth, Paul (M) North Carolina
Carter, Clifford L. (M) West Ohio
Carter Fletcher (M) South Carolina (1785)
Case, Riley L. (M) North Indiana
Catlin, Dale (E) Central Illinois
Chairer, Jane (M) Detroit
Chambers, Marshall (E) North Indiana
Chand, Mrs. Shirin I. (M) Lucknow
Chaney, Tom (M) Missouri East
Chawhan, Samuel K. (M) Gujarat
Cheney, Edward B. (M) Southern New Jersey
Cherry, William T. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Chilcote, Thomas F. (M) Holston
Childress, Robert T., Jr. (M) Central Texas
Chiles, Charles E. (M) Virginia
Chinn, Harvey N. ( E ) California-Nevada
Chow, W. Jing (M) West Ohio
Christian, Samson T. (M) Gujarat
Christopher, Richard L. (M) South Indiana
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Christy, John H. (M) . Western North Carolina
Clardy, Mrs. Clarence (M) Missouri East
Clary, Mrs. Irvin (E) East Ohio
Clay, Thomas B. (M) Western New York
Cleveland, Howard L. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Cleveland, Weyman R. (M) South Georgia
Cline, Eleanor (M) New York
Cli7ie, John M. (M) North Carolina
Clymer, Wayne K. (E) Northern Illinois
Coad, Richard P. (M) West Ohio
Cobb, Mrs. Ed. (M) Nebraska
Cochran, Robert E. (E) West Ohio
Cochrane, Maynard (M) South Dakota
Cockrill, Willard (M) Louisville
Coffin, Allen (M) Detroit
Collin, Anne Marie (M) Sweden
Collins, Christopher J. (M) East Ohio
Collins, John C. (M) New York
Conklin, Rowland S. (M) Troy
Cook, Dean F. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Cooper, Lawrence T. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Coots Fred H. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Corbett, James D. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Corhin, J. Wesley (E) Wisconsin
Corl, Daniel D. (E) East Ohio
Corriher, Walter D. (M) Western North Carolina
Cortes, Nathanael L. (M) Philippines
Coidter, H. Russell (M) Central Ilhnois
Cousins, James G. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Cox, Ralph E. (E) Oregon-Idaho
Crabtree, H. Glenn (E) West Ohio
Cramer, Mrs. Irene (E) Wisconsin
Crandall, J. Roland (M) Iowa
Crawford, Arthur M. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Crawford, Mrs. Mary G. (M) ■ • -'^?xas
Crawford, Raymond P. (E) South Indiana
Crayton, Alfred L. (M) Wyoming
Crenshaw, Bryan (M) South Carolina (1785)
Crippen, James A. (M) ^^^^P}^
Crist, Mrs. Dollie L. (M) Florida
Crocker, Hiigh D. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Crummey, D. Clifford (M) California-Nevada
Cryer, Donald W. (M) ■ West Ohio
Curl, William E. (M) North Alabama
Curry, Earl T. (M) Kentucky
Curry, James S. (M) ^-^n ' v ^il^'fifif
Curry, John W., Sr. (M) South Carolina (1866)
Curtis, Charles M. (M) Kansas West
Curtis, George E. (M) Maine
da Costa, Matoso Santos (M) ^ Angola
Dammann, Mrs. Chester (M) East L.hio
Dangarembga, Susan (M) Rhodesia
Danley, Samuel B. (M) Baltimore
Dass, John B. (M) ^Bombay
Dass, Prema (M) t. . ' -o ^u^kno^v
Daugherty, Robert M. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
David, Nirmal (M)
Lucknow
David, Shanthappa V. (M) ^ ■ ^Hyderabad
Davidson, Barney L. (M) North Carolina
Davidson, John H. (M) Virginia
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Davis, Doris (M) Southern Illinois
Davis, Elwood (M) Southern New Jersey-
Daws, H. Homer (M) West Virginia
Davis, James H. (M) Iowa
Davis, James T. (M) West Ohio
Davis, Laurence R. (M) Nebraska
Dawson, Roy K. (M) North Alabama
Dean, Mrs. Barton (M) Kansas East
Dean, Ben, Jr. (M) West Michigan
Dean, Benjamin F. (M) Delhi
Deaver, Leonard E. (E) Iowa
Decker, Clyde A. (M) Virginia
Deffebach, Lyle L. (M) Northwest Texas
DeHaan, Dr. Fred (M) Iowa
Deiss, Werner ( E ) Southwest Germany
Delp, Walter Owen, Jr. (E) West Ohio
DeMoss, Lynn A. (M) West Michigan
Denman, James E. (M) Missouri West
Dial, Adolph R. (M) North Carolina
Dice, Howard (M) Northern New York
Dickeyi, John (M) North Indiana
Dickens, Connie (M) West Virginia
Dickson, Clarence H. (M) Western North Carolina
Dickson, Nathan A. (M) Mississippi
Dietrich, Clyde W. (E) , Western Pennsylvania
Dillin, 0. E. (M) Western North Carolina
Di'mmler, Rolf (M) South Germany
Dixon, W. Edge (M) West Ohio
Dodgen, Ethan W. (M) North Arkansas
Doggett, Carroll A. (M) Baltimore
Dominick, Frank M. (M) North Alabama
Donner, James L. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Dorff, Earl N. (M) Oklahoma
Dorsey, Harold W. (M) Kentucky
Doty, L. Arthur (M) Troy
Douglas, Willard H. (M) Virginia
Douglass, Paul F. ( M) Memphis
Dowd, John A. (E) Iowa
Dowse, Mrs. Richard K. (M) Louisville
Doyle, Christopher D. (M) New York
Doyle, D. Paul (M) North Alabama
Drake, M. R. (M) East Ohio
Duecker, R. Sheldon (M) North Indiana
Duke, Charles D. (M) Mississippi
Dunlap, E. Dale (M) Kansas West
Dunlap, Mrs. William F. (M) East Ohio
Durham, Donald W. (M) Kentucky
Dykes, David L., Jr. (M) Louisiana
Early, Charles M. (M) Virginia
Eberhart, Tom (M) North Georgia
Edman, Clarence D. (E) West Virginia
Edwards, K. Morgan (M) Southern California-Arizona
Egger, Darris L. (M) Northwest Texas
Egger, John F. (M) Mississippi
Ekin, Floy J. (M) Central Illinois
Ellington, William D. (M) Pacific Northwest
Elliott, Avenell (M) Kansas West
Elmore, S. Joe (M) North Alabama
Emerick, Jack F. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Emmert, Herman A. (E) West Ohio
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Engelhardt, Christian L. (M) New York
Erck, Fred (M) Southwest Texas
Erwin, Richard C. (M) Western North Carolina
Eskew, Wendell (M) West Virginia
Estilow, Ulysses S. (E) Southern New Jersey
Evans, Evan C. (M) Louisville
Everhart, Frank (M) West Virginia
Eversley, John C. (M) New York
Ewald, Edward L. (M) Baltimore
Ewers, Duane A. (M) North Dakota
Ewing, Miss Betsy K. (M) Northern New Jersey
Ewing, William K. (M) Louisville
Faber, Fran (M) Minnesota
Fannings, Mrs, Helen (M) Northern Illinois
Farley, Mrs. Paul (E) Northern Illinois
Faubion, Mrs. E. Maurice (M) Texas
Faulkner, Arthur M. (M) Western North Carolina
Fears, Macon F. (M) Virginia
Felder, Cain H. (M) Southern New England
Felts, Clay W. (M) Oklahoma
Felty, Beverly (M) Virginia
Fenstermacher, Mrs. Robert (M) North Indiana
Fergusoyi, John C. (M) Northern Illinois
Ferree, James W. ( M ) Western North Carolina
Fetter, C. Willard (E) West Ohio
Fields, Richard E. (M) South Carolina (1866)
Figgs, Clyde P. (M) Virginia
Finch, George D. (M) Western North Carolina
Findley, William C. (E) Kansas West
Finney, W. Wray (M) Oklahoma
Firth, William E. (M) Baltimore
Fitzgerald, Er^iest A. (M) Western North Carolina
Flaming, Wilbert K. (M) Nebraska
Fletcher, Fremont (M) Minnesota
Flood, Harold D. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Flores, Finees (M) Northern Illinois
Forbes, Robert (M) Central New York
Ford, Earl L. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Forehand, George H. (M) North Carolina
Forkner, Stanley H. (E) West Michigan
Forni, Roy (M) East Ohio
Forsberg, Winfield (M) Minnesota
Fossett, Warren J. (M) Oklahoma
Fox, Miss Anna (M) Central Illinois
Foy, James D. (M) Baltimore
Francis, John H., Jr. (M) Wisconsin
Francis, John L. (M) West Michigan
Franklin, A. T. (M) Lucknow
Franklin, Miss Dorris (M) Lucknow
Franks, James S, (M) Holston
Frederick, Charles L. (M) North Alabama
Freeman, W. Carroll (M) Virginia
French, Burton L. (M) Virginia
Fritchley, Newton H. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Gacutan, Ezekias G. (M) Northwest Philippines
Galbraith, Mrs. John A. (M) Northern New Jersey
Gallaway, Ira (M) Central Texas
Galloway, Henry G. (M) Florida
Gardner, William A. (M) South Carolina (1785)
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Garibay, LimeHo C. (M) Mindanao
Garrison, Langdon H. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Gates, Matthew H. (M) New York
Gee, Thomas A. (E) Southern New England
George, Anchula T. (M) Hyderabad
George, Irene (M) Kansas West
Getty, Donald A. (M) California-Nevada
Gihhs, Marion M. (M) Florida
Gillespie, Sylvester T. (M) North Carolina
Gilreath, Mrs. Judy (M) North Texas
Girton, Paul K. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Gladstone, Herbert S. (M) Hyderabad
Goebel, Eberhard (E) West Berlin
Gold, Glenn W. (M) Florida
Gooclgame, Gordon C. (M) Holston
Goodwin, E. Bert, Jr. (M) North Alabama
Goodwin, Miss Edith M. (M) Florida
Goodwin, Mrs. Louise (M) West Ohio
Goodwin, Robert B. (M) Northern New Jersey
Gordon, Prentiss, Sr. (M) North Mississippi
Graber, Robert L. (M) East Ohio
Graham, George G. (M) Oklahoma
Granberry, Seth W. (M) Mississippi
Grant, John A. (E) Florida
Grant, Robert E. (M) Northern New Jersey
Graves, Wallace B. (M) South Indiana
Gray, Barrel D. (M) Southwest Texas
Gray, Ralph M. (M) East Ohio
Green, Mrs. Thomas P. (M) Louisville
Greer, W. E. (M) Texas
Griffith, Evelyn (M) Detroit
Griggs, Ulysses S., Sr. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Grinager, Lloyd K. (M) South Dakota
Grooms, Jordan (M) Northwest Texas
Gross, Ben (M) California-Nevada
Grumbein, Percy (E) Southern California- Arizona
Grummon, Richard R. (M) Central Illinois
Gruver, Esdras S. (M) Virginia
Guevara, Alexis (M) Costa Rica
Gulliksen, Erling (M) Norway
Gustafson, M. 0. (M) North Georgia
Hager, Alfred D. (M) Kansas East
Hahn, Robert J. (E) East Ohio
Haines, Henry L. (M) Oregon-Idaho
Haist, Willard P. (E) Detroit
Hale, Ralph E. (M) Little Rock
Hall, Kenneth T. (M) South Georgia
Hall, N. Guy (M) Missouri West
Hamilton, Charles P. (M) Florida
Hamilton, Charles W. (M) East Ohio
Hamilton, Edward E. (M) New Mexico
Hancock, C. David (E) South Indiana
Hancock, C. W. (M) South Georgia
Handy, Miss Doris M. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Hankins, Ja^nes E. (M) Holston
Hanlin, William (E) East Ohio
Hansen, John T. (M) (deceased) Central Illinois
Harada, David J. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Harbarger, Wayne Boyce, Jr. (M) West Ohio
Harbin, Melton E. (M) Western North Carolina
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Hardin, Paul, III (M) South Carolina (1785)
Harding, Richard E. (M) Southern New England
Hares, James (M) North Texas
Hargrove, Bruce (M) North Carolina
Harkness, Norval (M) West Ohio
Harper, Lyle E. (M) Baltimore
Harpster, Dorothy (M) Central Pennsylvania
Harring, Javies L. ( E ) Wyoming
Harris, Mrs. C. O. (M) South Indiana
Harris, Frederick (M) North Georgia
Harris, W. M., Jr. (M) North Alabama
Harris, William M. (M) Southwest Texas
Harrison, Walter (M) South Georgia
Harshman, David T. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Hart, William G. (M) Northern New York
Hartsell, Woodrow W. (M) Western North Carolina
Hartung, Ro7i H. (M) South Dakota
Hathaivay, Offie L. (M) North Carolina
Haun, Miss Mildred (E) Western Pennsylvania
Hauptman, Leo (M) North Indiana
Hauser, Louis C. (M) New York
Hdvek, Vaclav (M) Czechoslovakia
Haivk, Louis B. (M) Southern New Jersey
Hayes, Robert E., Sr. (M) Texas
Hay good, W. Hooper ( M) Texas
Haynes, L. L., Jr. (M) Louisiana
Hays, Ralph (M) (deceased) Mississippi
Head, Leivis N. (M) Florida
Heard, Milton, Jr. (M) South Georgia
Hearn, J. Woodrow (M) Louisiana
Heck, J. Holland (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Hefley, Charles E. (M) North Indiana
Heflin, James M. ( M ) Texas
Helgesson, Alf (M) Southeast Africa
Hemphill, William, Jr. (M) Peninsula
Henderson, Coryielius L. (M) Georgia
Henderson, John (M) Southern Illinois
Henry, Mrs. William M. (M) Peninsula
Henton, Jack H. (M) Memphis
Herbert, Hugh S. ( M ) Yellowstone
Hermann, Theodor (M) Southwest Germany
Herr, Helen C. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Hershberger, George (E) Western Pennsylvania
Hester, John S. (M) Memphis
Hicks, L. T. (E) Oklahoma
Hierholzer, Elmer J. (M) Southwest Texas
Higgins, D. Rayborn (E) Central Pennsylvania
Hildyard, Hobart R. (M) . Kansas East
Hillis, Raymond (M) Little Rock
Hillman, Mrs. E. L. (M) North Carolina
Hinshaw, Lawrence A. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Hinzman, Parker L. (E) West Virginia
Hipp, J. C. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Hippel, George N. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Hirschman, Russell (M) South Indiana
Hoffer, Paul F. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Hogg, William K. (M) East Ohio
Hole, D. Leslie (M) Southern California-Arizona
Holler, J. Carlisle (M) South Carolina (1785)
Holm, Carl-Axel (M) Sweden
Holmes, Robert C. (M) South Indiana
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Holmes, William A. (M) Southwest Texas
Holte, Alfred O. (M) Pacific Northwest
Hook, James S. (E) North Indiana
Hoover, Mrs. Robert J. (M) Iowa
Hostetter, Russell R. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Howe, Gaylon L. (M) Florida
Howe, Robert B. (M) Southern New Jersey
Howland, Leslie W. (M) Maine
Huber, Paul W. (M) Virginia
Hudson, Mary A. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Huffman, Mrs. Frank W. (M) Rocky Mountain
Hulasi Rae, John V. (M) Madhya Pradesh
Hulsebus, Douglas (E) Iowa
Hunt, Walter L. (M) Wyoming
Hunter, C. Pershing (M) New York
Hunter, J. Duncan (M) North Alabama
Huntington, Mrs, Earle (M) Northern Illinois
Hutchins, Charles A. (M) Holston
Hutchins, Joshua, Jr. (M) Baltimore
Hutchinson, Orion N., Jr. (M) Western North Carolina
Ibasco, Abelardo O. (M) Northern Philippines
Ikeda, Tsuguo (M) Pacific Northwest
Ingram, Osmond K. (M) North Carolina
Ireland, Melvon L. (M) Nebraska
Ireland, Wayne L. (M) Minnesota
Ives, S. Clifton (M) Maine
Jackson, Andrew (M) West Michigan
Jackson, James L. (M) Georgia
Jackson, Rhett (M) South Carolina (1785)
Jenkins, Daniel C. (M) West Ohio
Jenkins, Leo W. (M) North Carolina
Jenkins, W. Y., Jr. (M) (deceased) South Carolina (1785)
Jeter, Mrs. Velma M. (M) Texas
Jimenez, Bienenido J. (M) Northern Philippines
Johnson, Carroll (M) Mississippi
Johnson, Cubell A. (M) Florida
Johnson, Elizabeth A. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Johnson, Mrs. Frank (M) Southern New Jersey
Johnson, Mrs. Howard (M) North Arkansas
Johnson, John G. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Johnston, Joseph S. (M) Virginia
Jolley, Delbert E. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Jones, George K. (M) Tennessee
Jones, J. Karl (M) Kansas West
Jones, James I. (M) Florida
Jones, Major J. (M) Holston
Jones, S. Jameson (M) Rocky Mountain
Jordan, Ben F. ( M ) North Arkansas
Jordan, Charles W. (M) Northern Illinois
Jud, Eugene F. (M) Central Texas
Jury, John S. (M) Detroit
Kaatz, Torrey A. (E) West Ohio
Kaelble, Alfred (M) South Germany
Kaiser, Samuel M. (M) North Indiana
Kalas, J. Ellsworth (M) Wisconsin
Kamm, Wayne K. (M) Iowa
Katayama, Roy (M) North Indiana
Kates, Robert L. (M) Mississippi
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Kauffman, Gerald D. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Kauffman, John E. (E) Southern Illinois
Katjs, Cnie U. (M) Kentucky
Keller, Edward M. (M) Wisconsin
Kellerman, Garfield H., Jr. (E) Detroit
Kelly, Owen T. (M) Virginia
Kelso, Earl F. (M) Florida
Kelz, Linton (M) West Ohio
Kennaugh, John H. (E) West Michigan
Kennedy, Stanley C. (M) Iowa
Kerns, Willis (M) Minnesota
Kerr, Charles S. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Kibler, Russell (M) South Indiana
Kidd, Charles O. (M) Virginia
King, Martha (M) North Georgia
Kinnard, Cannon (M) Missouri East
Kinnett, William R. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Kinsey, Mrs. A. M, (M) Northern Illinois
Kirk, Arthur R. (M) East Ohio
Kirk, William (M) Southern New Jersey
Kirkland, H. Burnham (M) New York
Kirkpatrick, Dow (M) Northern Illinois
Kistler, Richard (E) North Indiana
Kleinitz, Erwin (E) West Berlin
Knight, David (M) East Ohio
Knight, John L. (M) Central New York
Knight, William E. (M) Virginia
Knisely, Roger M. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Koi, Paul (M) Central Congo
Kokolias, Mrs. Dorothy (E) Northern New Jersey
Kopp, Lamar W. (E) Baltimore
Kraatz, Alvin L., Sr. (E) Western New York
Krause, Bruce E. (M) Texas
Krause, Gerald A. (M) Wisconsin
Krech, Walter D. (M) Central Illinois
Kreidler, Clair C. ( E ) Central Pennsylvania
Kreitner, Mrs. H. L. (M) Central Texas
Kuczma, Adam (M) Poland
Kuczma, Lidia (M) Poland
Kuhler, Warren (M) South Dakota
Kulp, John C. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Kumm, Joachim (M) West Berlin
Kumm, Kurt ( M ) Southwest Germany
Ktirtz, Merwin R. (E) Kansas East
Lai, Mohan (M) Bengal
Lall, Miss Premlata (M) Madhya Pradesh
Lance, Bert (M) North Georgia
Lance, Charles ( M ) Agra
Landis, Theodore E. (M) Virginia
Laney, James T. (M) Memphis
Lang, Albert V. (M) Southern New Jersey
Lange, James A. (E) (Transferred Out) Western New York
Langer, Horst (E) German Democratic Republic
Langford, Thomas A. (M) Western North Carolina
Langley, Earnest (M) Northwest Texas
Lanier, Anna E. (M) East Ohio
Larson, Norma (M) Minnesota
Laskey, Mrs. Glenn E. (M) Louisiana
Laskey, W. Jennings (M) Northern Illinois
Law, James G. (M) Central Pennsylvania
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Lawson, David J. (M) South Indiana
Lawson, James M. (M) Memphis
Lay, Gerald W. (M) Holston
Ledebur, Gilbert (E) Western Pennsylvania
Lee, Jack W. (M) West Ohio
LeGro, James M. (M) Central New York
Leighton, Mrs. Woodrow (E) Central Illinois
Lein, Woldeinar (M) Northwest Germany
Lembke, Dr. Glen L. (M) Southwest Texas
Lewis, Monroe C. (M) North Alabama
Lindberg, Kenneth D. (M) Detroit
Lindell, Rolf (M) Sweden
Lindsay, T. Landon (M) Southern New England
Lindsey, Jane (M) Southern California-Arizona
Lindstrom, David (M) Central Illinois
Ling, Carl C. (M) West Ohio
Lippnian, Roland A. (M) Southern Illinois
Locher, Donald R. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Lockowandt, Walter (E) Virginia
Loesch, Warren A. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Long, A. Lewis (E) Central Illinois
Long, Richard B. (M) Wyoming
Longenecker, Robert P. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Longsivorth, John E. (M) West Ohio
Lorch, Basil H., Jr. (M) South Indiana
Lord, H. T. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Lovasz, Johannes K. (M) Northwest Germany
Love, Grace (M) Detroit
Love, John L. (M) Central New York
Lowe, Jonathan (M) West Virginia
Luff, William G. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Lukens, Robert J. (M) Wyoming
Lundquist, C. David (M) West Michigan
Lushbough, Mrs. Lillian (M) South Dakota
Lutz, Robert W. (E) Baltimore
Lynn, Hawley B. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Machado, Abel P. (M) California-Nevada
Mackay, Donald M. (M) Florida
Mackey, J. Robert (M) Peninsula
Maibach, Paul (E) East Ohio
Major, James E. (M) Little Rock
Makonga, Arnold • . .North Katanga
Mandrelle, J. P. G. (M) Lucknow
Mann, C. Jordan (M) Southwest Texas
Mann, George M. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Manning, Charles C. (M) Virginia
Manning Hubert V. (M) South Carolina (1866)
Mapanao, Alfredo C. (M) Mindanao
Marandih, Mrs. Sarala (M) Bengal
Marker, Charles W. (M) Southern New Jersey
Marquardt, Mrs. A. W. (M) Nebraska
Marrs, Ross W. (M) South Indiana
Marsland, Irving A., Jr. (M) New York
Martin, Harold C. (M) North Alabama
Martin, James I. (M) Wisconsin
Martin, S. Walter (M) South Georgia
Marty, Dr. Wayne (E) Iowa
Masih, Komal (M) Moradabad
Mason, L. Keith (M) Louisiana
Massie, Hugh (M) Western North Carolina
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Mast, Jacob W. (M) Virginia
Master, Ithiel V. (M) Gujarat
Matthaei, Paul (M) Kansas West
Mauerhan, Clarence W. (E) Southern California-Arizona
Mmj, Felton E. (M) Peninsula
Mayer, Theodore C. (M) East Ohio
Mayfield, Robert G. (M) (5) Kentucky
McAdavis, Emil (M) Louisville
McBrayer, 0. A. (M) Northwest Texas
McCalhmi, Marvin H. (M) Detroit
McCartney, Mrs. Victor (E) Missouri East
McCleary, Paul F. (M) Central Illinois
McClinton, Clark C. (M) North Arkansas
McCool, David (M) North Mississippi
McCorviack, James H. (M) "West Ohio
McCormick, Gerald A. (E) Western Pennsylvania
McCormick, Paul R. (E) Western Pennsylvania
McCracken, Edgar W. (M) lov^^a
McCune, Mrs. Robert J. (M) Central New York
McDonell, C. Durward (M) (5) Florida
McFall, Carl S. (M) Oklahoma
McFarland, Mrs. R. J. (M) Northern Illinois
McGregor, Mrs. Warren (M) Wyoming
McGrew, Mrs. Mary M. (M) Texas
McGuire, Douglas L. (M) Louisiana
Mcintosh, Burt A. (M) Central Illinois
Mclnturf, Wayne (M) West Ohio
Mclntyre, John J. (M) Rocky Mountain
McLeod, David V/. (M) South Carolina (1785)
McMahan, Donald F. (M) (10) North Indiana
McQueen, Jack (M) Southwest Texas
McVey, Charles (E) West Ohio
Mead, Mrs. Charles W. (M) Nebraska
Meador, James A. (M) Virginia
Meadows, Archie L. (M) North Mississippi
Meares, John M. (M) North Carolina
Medkeff, Mrs. Emma (E) West Ohio
Medlin, William T., Jr. (M) Western North Carolina
Mehl, Mrs. Blanche (M) Missouri West
Meier, H. F., Jr. (M) Central Texas
Mercado, LaVerne D. (M) Middle Philippines
Meredith, Victor K., Sr. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Merz, Alfred (E) Switzerland (E)
Mettling, Carl G. (M) Northern Illinois
Metzler, Ed. E., Ill (M) New York
Mevis, Mrs. Joyce ( E ) Wisconsin
Meyer, Lester A. (M) Oklahoma
Michael, Marion S. (M) Baltimore
Mick, Billee S. (M) West Virginia
Middleton, Wayne B. (E) Detroit
Miles, Emory S. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Miller, Harry (E) West Virginia
Miller, Millard J. (E) West Ohio
Miller, W. Jene (M) Oklahoma
Miller, Williayyi T. (M) Iowa
Mills, Ardilla (E) Yellowstone
Minnick, Carlton P. (M) Virginia
Minsker, John H. (M) Western New York
Minus, Paul M., Jr. (M) West Ohio
Mitchell, Mrs. B. V. (M) East Ohio
Mitchell, Everett R. (M) Kansas West
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Mixson, Rex M. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Mohrmann, Werner (E) Northwest Germany
Moore, Mrs. Homer (M) New Mexico
Moore, Robiyison C. (M) Kansas East
Moore, Roy C. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Mooring, J. D. ( M) North Texas
Moots, Philip R. (M) West Ohio
Morlan, Darrell E. (M) North Indiana
Morris, John E. (M) Florida
Morris, William W. (M) Tennessee
Moses, Kollur V. (M) Hyderabad
Moss, Melvin C. (M) Virginia
Master, Rolf (M) Norway
Moivrey, James Z?. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Muiongue, Chadreque J Southeast Africa
Mulder, John W. (M) Detroit
Mulroy, James R. (M) Memphis
Mulundu, Jonathan S. (M) Southern Congo
Mund, Allen W. (E) Baltimore
Munden, C. Ebb, III (M) Nebraska
Munjoma, Samuel (M) Rhodesia
Munson, Sam (M) Yellowstone
Murphy, C. Edwin (M) Nebraska
Murphy, William T. (M) South Indiana
Murray, Alvin C. (M) Little Rock
Murray, Richard T. (M) Texas
Mwambai, Leon (M) North Katanga
Myers, C. Ray (E) Central Pennsylvania
Napier, Charles E. (M) Missouri East
Nathan, James (M) Lucknow
Nease, Edgar H. (M) Western North Carolina
Neely, Sam H., Jr. (M) Holston
Nelson, William L. J. (M) South Carolina (1866)
Neto, Mateus Joao Sebastian (M) Angola
Nettleton, James L. (M) Southern Illinois
Neumann, Norman C. ( E ) North Dakota
Newman, John W. (M) Virginia
Ngongo, Daniel (M) Central Congo
Nicholas, Clarence R. (M) Minnesota
Noland, Robert J. (M) North Georgia
Nordieng, Ingemar (M) Sweden
Norris, Mrs. Clyde (M) Nebraska
Norton, Elbert B. (M) North Alabama
Nothdurft, Clifton G. (M) Kansas East
Nugent, Randolph W. (M) New York
O'Dell, A. Glen (E) South Indiana
Oden, Waldo T., Jr. (M) Oklahoma
Oden, William B. (M) Oklahoma
Oliphant, George W. (M) Holston
Olivas, Mardoqrieo L. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Oot, Arthur B., Jr. (M) Northern New York
Orr, John H. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Orrick, L. C. (M) Texas
Orton, Hubert E. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Ostertag, Frank, Sr. (M) Northern New Jersey
Owen, Hugh (M) Alabama- West Florida
Padgett, Edgar A. (M) North Georgia
Page, Conrad M., Jr. (E) Central Pennsylvania
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Page, Mrs. Dennis E. (M) Memphis
Page, Jack W. (M) North Carolina
Palmer, Mrs. Jane (M) Baltimore
Pannell, James M. (M) Virginia
Parker, Bruce G. (M) Pacific Northwest
Parker, Clarence E. (M) Iowa
Parmar, Rameshchandra E. (M) Gujarat
Parr, Thomas H. (M) Texas
Parrish, John W. (M) Detroit
Parrish, Robert L. (M) Western North Carolina
Parrott, Gleyin R. (M) Iowa
Patrick, William H. (M) Louisiana
Patten, William C. (M) New Mexico
Patterson, Joyce Raye (M) Missouri West
Patterson, Ruthetta A. (M) New York
Paulson, Delbert C. (M) Rocky Mountain
Pearce, Richard W. (M) Florida
Peden, Homer C. (M) Mississippi
Pembroke, Maceo D. (M) Northern Illinois
Penrod, Miss Blanche (E) South Indiana
Perkins, Rual T. ( M ) Louisville
Perry, Bob G. (M) North Mississippi
Perry, Kirby W. (M) Southwest Texas
Persinger, Mrs. John (M) Rocky Mountain
Peters, Robert N. (M) Oregon-Idaho
Peterson, Will (M) South Georgia
Pettijohn, Rex E. (M) Oklahoma
Phillips, Charles W. (M) Western North Carolina
Phillips, J. Donald (M) North Alabama
Phillips, Samuel B. (M) South Indiana
Phipps, James (M) West Virginia
Pickett, Mrs. Elizabeth (M) North Georgia
Pinaire, Edward (M) South Indiana
Pinesett, Patricia S. (M) Florida
Pittard, Joe ( M ) North Georgia
Plowman, Howard L. (M) Oklahoma
Poe, George (M) Missouri West
Pope, Alton R. (M) Kansas East
Pope, J. W., Jr. (M) Virginia
Post, John E. (M) Southern New England
Potts, Edgar A. (M) Virginia
Praetorius, E. R. (E) Minnesota
Prakash, Jyoti ( M ) Lucknow
Prasad, Jones C. (M) Lucknow
Prater, Arnold (M) Missouri West
Prather, Mary (M) Kansas West
Pratt, Horace A. (M) Maine
Price, James S. (M) Western North Carolina
Pritchard, Llewelyn G. (M) Pacific Northwest
Puckett, L. G., Jr. (M) Tennessee
Pullen, Harry A., Jr. (M) Louisville
Quick, William K. (M) North Carolina
Quickel, Olive (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Radhakrishan, John (M) Madhya Pradesh
Rae, Daisy (M) Detroit
Ragsdale, Ray W. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Raja, Victor (M) South India
Ralph, Janis S. (M) East Ohio
Ramsing, Niels J. (M) Denmark
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Ranch, Ezra H. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Ransom, E. C. (M) North Texas
Rathod, Raijibhai (M) Gujarat
Ratnam, Darsi J. (M) Bombay
Ready, Judson W. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Reames, David H., Jr. (M) Virginia
Reed, James (E) West Virginia
Reed, Watford (M) Oregon-Idaho
Reed, William B. (M) New York
Reese, David W., Jr. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Reid, William. W. (M) Wyoming
Reinhardt, Halsey (M) Wisconsin
Reynolds, Paul C. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Rhinesmith, John G. (M) Troy
Rice, Calvin C. (M) Minnesota
Richardson, John W. (M) West Ohio
Richardson, Sam (E) Minnesota
Richter, Kurt (E) South Germany
Rickey, Henry A. (M) Louisiana
Rider, John R. (M) Southern Illinois
Riedel, Gerhard (M) German Democratic Republic
Riley, James L. (M) Texas
Ripley, John E. (M) Holston
Riskedal, R. Kenneth (M) Northern Illinois
Ritchey, William H. (M) Pacific Northwest
Ritter, Edwin ( M ) Iowa
Ritter, Philip M. (M) Tennessee
Robertson, Vernard E. (M) South Georgia
Robinson, Forrest J. (M) Kansas West
Robinson, Frank J. (M) Texas
Robinson, Richard H. (M) Texas
Robinson, Russell R. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Robinson, Mrs. Stanley C. (M) Central New York
Robinson, William T. (M) Detroit
Robison, John W. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Robison, Roger (M) Yellowstone
Rodda, William F. B. (M) Northern New Jersey
Roelke, Mrs. Paul L. (E) North Indiana
Rohmann, Kurt M. (M) Switzerland (M)
Roker, Donald R. (E) Nebraska
Rollins, William B. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Roney, Hei-man F. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Rooks, Frank (M) Texas
Ross, Mrs. Martha (M) Baltimore
Rosser, Mrs. Ellen (M) Tennessee
Rote, G. Eugene (E) Western Pennsylvania
Roudebush, Roy R. (M) North Indiana
Roughton, William W. (M) Florida
Rountree, Alvin (M) Central Illinois
Rouse, C. R. (M) Kentucky
Rowbotham, Eugene B. (M) Rocky Mountain
Rowe, J. Edgar (M) Virginia
Rowsam, Robert H. (M) Western New York
Russell, E. A. ( E ) Louisville
Russell, Mrs. H. M. (M) Holston
Russell, John W. (M) Oklahoma
Russell, Roger E. (M) Iowa
Ruth, Dale L. (M) Peninsula
Rutland, John E. (M) North Alabama
Ryan, Mrs. Paul (E) West Virginia
Rymph, Levi (M) Kansas West
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Sageser, David B. (M) West Ohio
Saito, Perry H. (M) Wisconsin
Salem, Joe T. (M) Northwest Texas
Sales, Philip N. (M) Western North Carolina
Sampson, Charles T. (E) West Ohio
Sander, Harvey (M) South Dakota
Sanford, Terry (M) North Carolina
Sansano, Lauro O. (M) Northwest Philippines
Sargeant, John B. (M) Florida
Sasaki, James K. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Savery, Gilbert M. (E) Nebraska
Sawyer, John R. ( E ) Virginia
Schalla, Eeinhard A. (E) Northwest Germany
Schilling, Kurt H. (M) Southern New Jersey
Schlechte, Erhard (E) German Democratic Republic
Schroder, Harry (M) German Democratic Republic
Schupp, Oscar G. (M) Missouri East
Schivaiger, Walter ( E ) South Germany
Seals, Taylor (M) Kentucky
Sears, Miss Nancy L. (M) Iowa
Seaxvell, William A., Sr. (M) North Carolina
Seay, John W. (M) West Ohio
Sebert, Lowell E. (M) West Virginia
Selby, Mrs. Cora (M) Peninsula
Self, Edgar (M) North Alabama
Self, Nancy (M) Southern California- Arizona
Selleck, Richard A. (M) West Michigan
Sham, Roa, Prabhakar D. (M) Madhya Pradesh
Shaner, Harry E. (M) California-Nevada
Shannon, Charles E. (M) Western North Carolina
Sharp, William L. (M) North Mississippi
Sheaffer, Lee B. (E) Virginia
Sheldon, Mark (M) Central Illinois
Shelnutt, Dumas B. (M) North Georgia
Shepherd, William M. (M) Little Rock
Sherrill, Marion J. (M) North Georgia
Shields, Joe (M) West Ohio
Shindany, Joseph N. (M) Southern Congo
Shinn, Ridgway F., Jr. (M) Southern New England
Shipley, James W. (M) Baltimore
Shipman, Joseph C. (M) Western New York
Shipp, Thomas J. (M) North Texas
Shirah, A. Jason (M) South Georgia
Shockley, John R. (M) Peninsula
Shopshire, James E. (M) Iowa
Shoultz, Jack W. (M) Texas
Shover, Donald R., Jr. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Shuler, James E. (M) Central Texas
Shuman, Charles W. (M) Central Illinois
Shunk, Ralph K. (M) West Ohio
Shyamlal, L. B. (M) Lucknow
Siegfried, Peter M. (M) Switzerland (M)
Siess, Robert J. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Simons, William B. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Singh, Baldeo (M) Agra
Singh, Dharamjit (M) Agra
Singh, Fowler M. (M) Madhya Pradesh
Singh, Jai (M) Lucknow
Singh, Joseph B. (M) Gujarat
Singh, Joseph G. (M) North India
Singh, Lamuel Lai (M) Agra
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Singh, Prem P. (M) Madhya Pradesh
Singh, Ratan K. ( M ) Madhya Pradesh
Singh, Ratbhan (M) Lucknow
Singh, Robert M. (M) Lucknow
Sinha, Miss Satyavati S. (M) Moradabad
Sink, Archie (M) Western North Carolina
Slider, W. W. (M) Louisville
Slover, Donald L. (M) Missouri East
Smart, Rosemund A. North India
Smith, Aubrey B. (M) Mississippi
Smith, Carlos J. R. (M) North Arkansas
Smith, H. Travers (M) Maine
Smith, Harvey J. (M) Western North Carolina
Smith, J. Castro (E) Holston
Smith, Lowell (M) Southern Illinois
Smith, Norbert W. (M) Detroit
Smith, Rex C. (E) West Ohio
Smith, Robert M. (M) (14) Western North Carolina
Smith, Rossing (M) West Virginia
Smith, Stanley J. (M) West Virginia
Smith, William E. (M) West Ohio
Smoot, Jewell M. (M) Detroit
Snead, Dr. James G. (M) Virginia
Snow, Dudley V. (M) Louisiana
Snyder, Sydney (M) California-Nevada
Sohl, Mrs. Lowell (E) Rocky Mountain
Soiland, Gustav (M) Norway
Sonnenday, Mrs. Margaret (M) Missouri East
Sorensen, Earl (M) West Michigan
Soxman, Lee F., Jr. (M) Missouri West
Sparks, John R. (M) Texas
Spencer, Lester H. (M) Alabama- West Florida
Spoor, Ralph E. (M) New York
Sprecher, Mrs. Delia (E) (10) Wisconsin
Spruce, Miss Susan (M) Southwest Texas
Stambach, Paul E. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Stamp, Mrs. Carl (M) Western New York
Stansbury, William B., Jr. (M) Baltimore
St. Clair, Ben B. (M) Holston
Steel, C. E. (M) South Georgia
Steele, Clay (M) Northern Illinois
Steele, Ralph S. (M) North Indiana
Steele, William S. (M) Holston
Steger, Clarence D. (M) Florida
Stein, Neil L. (M) Missouri East
Stengel, Jack (E) South Dakota
Stephenson, Roy C. (M) Memphis
Stephenson, Sheldon B. (M) Central New York
Stephenson, William T. (M) North Texas
Stetler, Roy H., Jr. (E) Baltimore
Stevens, Donald (M) Wisconsin
Stevens, Robert W. (M) Pacific Northwest
Steward, Jack, Jr. (M) Central Texas
Stewart, Mrs. Mary (M) Southern New England
Stockwell, Eugene L. (M) Northern New Jersey
Stolp, Richard L. (M) Central Illinois
Stone, Meredith C. (M) New Mexico
Stovall, Travis (M) New Mexico
Stratton, Leslie M., Ill (M) Memphis
Streyfeller, David E. (M) Iowa
Strong, Donald T. (M) West Michigan
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Strother, W. Bruce (M) Tennessee
Suarez, Reynaldo L. (M) Middle Philippines
Sublette, Roy T. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Sugden, Mrs. Virgil (M) Nebraska
Sukovaty, Norbert (E) Nebraska
Summer our, William F. (M) Pacific Northwest
Summers, Claude (M) Kansas West
Summers, James A. (M) Western North Carolma
Summers, James L. (M) South Carolma (1866)
Sioeet, Charles R. (M) Minnesota
Swinney, John R, (M) Missouri West
Talbott, Norbert L. (M) South Indiana
Tamkin, R. Naymon (M) Virginia
Tanner, Mrs. Guy (M) North Texas
Tanner, Ralph M. (M) North Alabama
Tarver, Russell E. (M) South Dakota
Taylor, George C. (M) California-Nevada
Taylor, Jack (M) East Ohio
Taylor, Jo (M) California-Nevada
Taylor, Robert L. (M) North Georgia
Teeter, Bonner E. (M) Oklahoma
Tennant, John W. (M) West Michigan
Thomas, Miss Aley (M) Madhya Pradesh
Thomas, Robert B. (M) Troy
Thompson, Bishop S. (M) Westeni Pennsylvania
Thompson, James N. (M) North Georgia
Thorne, Ralph (M) Kansas West
Thurston, Elwyn O. (M) Oklahoma
Timberlake, Richard H. (M) Holston
Tisdale, Mrs. Inez S. (M) Florida
Titus, D. P. (M) Lucknow
Togba, Joseph N. (M) Liberia
Tooley, Wendell (M) Northwest Texas
Torrance, Calvin TF. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Townsley, Mrs. E. B. (M) Delhi
Treese, Donald H. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Trenary, Mrs. Phyllis (E) West Ohio
Trost, Mrs. Alice (M) Troy
Trotter, Clifford E. (M) Northwest Texas
Troy, Mrs. Olin H. (M) Holston
Tubb, John (M) Louisiana
Tuck, Claude (M) North Georgia
Tucker, Frank C, Jr. (M) Missouri East
Tuttle, G. Richard (M) Pacific Northwest
Tuttle, Robert G. (M) Western North Carolina
Tyler, Charles A. (M) South Indiana
Tyree, E. C. (M) Kansas West
Uhlinger, James R. (M) Southern New England
Underbill, Mrs. Lee (M) Iowa
Underwood, Walter L. (M) North Texas
Uppinghouse, Mrs. Leonard (M) Oregon-Idaho
Vanderbilt, Chester W. (M) Troy
Vandy Rogers, Joseph B. (E) Sierra Leone
Variiell, Sam N. (M) Holston
Vaughn, Robert L. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Veale, William H. (M) New York
Vereen, Mrs. LaFon C. (M) North Carolina
Vosburg, Frederick C. (M) Detroit
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Wagner, Gei'ald D. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Wagner, Joseph H. (M) (deceased) Missouri East
Wake, Lloyd K. (M) California-Nevada
Walder, Gerald V. (E) Minnesota
Walker, Clarence (M) North Indiana
Walker, E. C. (M) Missouri West
Walker, H. T. (M) Minnesota
Walker, Marion R. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Walker, William O. (M) Oregon-Idaho
Wallace, Charles I., Sr. (M) Baltimore
Wallace, Miss Lillian (M) Lucknow
Waller, R. W. (E) Tennessee
Walton, Donald W. (M) East Ohio
Ward, Irma H. (M) Detroit
Ward, Robert P. (M) Detroit
Ward, Truman L. (M) Louisiana
Ware, H. Melton ( M ) Florida
Washington, Donald S. (M) Lucknow
Watkins, R. Beverly (M) Virginia
Watson, Harvey L. (M) North Carolina
Watt, George, Jr. (M) Northern New Jersey
Weaver, Dorothy S. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Weaver, Harold (M) Wisconsin
Weaver, R. Bruce (M) North Texas
Weber, Benjamin (M) Peninsula
Weber, Oskar (E) Southwest Germany
Wedar, Torsten E. V. (M) Sweden
Weeks, Monroe T. (M) Liberia
Wells, Charles E. (M) Oklahoma
West, C. Eugene (M) Florida
West, Cameron P. (M) North Carolina
White, Joseph A. (E) Central Illinois
White, L. L. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Whitehead, Claude W. (M) North Alabama
Whitenack, Weldon A. (M) Iowa
Whiting, Thomas A. (M) North Georgia
Whitmore, Austin R. (M) West Ohio
Whitten, Mrs. Dolphus, Jr. (M) Oklahoma
Whittle, Paul O. (M) Northern Illinois
Wiant, Howard J. (M) East Ohio
Wilcox, Mrs. Barbara B. (M) Florida
Wilcox, Wilbur F. (M) Iowa
Wiley, Carl L. (E) West Ohio
Wilke, Richard B. (M) Kansas West
Wilkins, Howell 0. (M) Peninsula
Williams, Mrs. Beryl (M) Baltimore
Williams, Charles R. (M) North Georgia
Williams, Mrs. Charles S. (M) Northern New York
Williams, Harley M. (M) Western North Carolina
Williams, Ira E., Jr. (M) New Mexico
Williams, J. C. (M) North Indiana
Williams, John R. (M) East Ohio
Williams, L. Stanley (M) Central Texas
Williams, Paul G. (M) Iowa
Williams, Raymond (M) North Texas
Willmeth, Robert T. (E) Kansas East
Willson, J. M., Jr. (M) Northwest Texas
Wilmoth, Rodney E. (M) Nebraska
Wilson, Earl R. (M) Mississippi
Winchester, Clarence M. (M) Western North Carolina
Winne, Don W. (M) California-Nevada
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Winter, Hauser (M) Missouri West
Winter, J. Britian (E) Baltimore
Wolf, Wilmert H. (E) New York
Womack, Mark (M) Holston
Wood, T. Clay (M) Virginia
Woodbury, Harvey (M) Maine
Woodfield, Harry (M) Wyoming
Woods, Prenza L. (M) Southwest Texas
Wooldridge, W. N. Charles (M) Great Britain
Woolsey, R. W. (M) Southwest Texas
Wooten, Mrs. H. L. (M) Texas
Workman, W. D., Jr. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Worthington, Mrs. Harley R. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Wright, Sargent J. (M) California-Nevada
Wusterbarth, Harold J. (M) Troy
Wyckoflf, Aloha (M) Pacific Northwest
Wykle, Eugene M. (E) Northern Illinois
Yeatts, Earnest (M) Holston
Yeilding, N. Manly, Jr. (M) North Alabama
Yeo, J. Wendell (M) Southern New England
Young, Carl E. (E) Baltimore
Young, Harry E. (M) Iowa
Young, Mrs. lola (M) North Dakota
Zagray, Allan H. (E) East Ohio
Zebarth, Herbert E. (E) Wisconsin
Zellmer, Willard (M) Pacific Northwest
Zentz, Franklin M. (M) Western New York
Zimmer, John A. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Zimmerman, Paul (E) Northern Illinois
Zimmerman, Richard P. (E) Central Pennsylvania
STANDING
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES
No. 1
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL CONCERNS
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to social issues and all interests and activities of the Boards
of Christian Social Concerns.
Chairman — Edsel Amnions Northern Illinois
Vice-Chairman — Tom Reavley Southwest Texas
Secretary — Everett Jones Baltimore
Place of Meeting: Room 101, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Adduro, Pablo M. (M) Northern Philippines
Ammons, Edsel A. (M) Northern Illinois
Anderson, Barry H. (M) North Alabama
Earnhardt, Mrs. Lurleen G. (M) Western North Carolina
Bosley, Harold A. (M) New York
Bristah, James W. (M) Detroit
Cain, Mrs. James S. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Collins, Claude R. (M) West Virginia
Cooke, George W. (M) Western New York
Cooke, Mrs. Monroe (M) East Ohio
Cooper, Kenneth (M) Alabama- West Florida
Cox, Miss Sarah (M) West Ohio
Cuff, G. Wayne (M) Peninsula
Current, Gloster C. (M) New York
Davis, George (E) North Indiana
Davis, Hooker D. (M) Southern New Jersey
Doggett, Herbert L. D. (M) Baltimore
Doggett, John N., Jr. (M) Missouri East
Dolliver, James (M) Pacific Northwest
Dunlap, G. Alan (M) Nebraska
Easley, John (E) South Indiana
Eckstein, D. D. Herbert (E) West Berlin
Egan, Jim A. (M) Oklahoma
Ellis, Edwin L. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Ellis, Matt L. (M) North Arkansas
Eutsler, R. Kern (M) Virginia
Evatt, Parker (M) South Carolina (1785)
Farley, Thomas K. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Fereira Dias, Nobre Pereira (M) Angola
Fischer, Dr. Heinz P. (M) South Germany
Hagiya, Paul H. (M) Rocky Mountain
Hampton, Mrs. Mary (M) Missouri West
Hanna, Mrs. Ellen (M) Central Illinois
Harkness, Georgia (M) Southern California-Arizona
Harriger, Harold 0. (M) Northwest Texas
Henderson, William R. (M) Western North Carolina
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Henry, Willia^n R. (M) Oklahoma
Hodapp, Leroy C. (M) South Indiana
Holland, Betty Lou (M) Northern New Jersey
Hunt, Kenneth W. (M) West Ohio
Iwig, James H. (E) Kansas West
Jones, Everett (M) Baltimore
Karls, Harold M. (M) Detroit
Kemper, John Q. (M) Kentucky
Kerber, Phil (M) Iowa
Knox, James L. (M) Florida
Lewis, W. Robert (M) North Alabama
Mahon, Eldon B. (M) Central Texas
Mann, Robert (M) Central New York
Matheny, Thomas H. (M) Louisiana
McRae, Frank L. (M) Memphis
Melius, Arthur R. (M) Troy
Mercer, Charles H. (M) North Carolina
Michelmann, Heinrich (M) Southwest Germany
Moon, Robert W. (M) California-Nevada
Moore, Lester L. (M) Iowa
Mullick, Pravash R. (M) Bengal
Outler, Albert C. (M) North Texas
Peter, Victor (M) Madhya Pradesh
Pittenger, Richard (M) South Dakota
Prince, Frank H. (M) North Georgia
Reavley, Tom (M) Southwest Texas
Revels, Percy B. (M) Florida
Roberts, Mrs. William T. (M) Tennessee
Robinson, Albert (M) East Ohio
Schneeberger, Vilem (M) Czechoslovakia
Schneidereit, Harry (M) . Annual Conf. Of German Democratic Rep.
Schreiber, Lyle J. (E) Minnesota
Schwiebert, Erwin H. (M) Oregon-Idaho
Seals, Woodrow ( M ) Texas
Singer, Edgar F. (M) Wyoming
Soderberg, John C. (M) Yellowstone
Springmayi, Thomas R. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Stanley, David L. (M) Southern Illinois
Stanley, Miles (E) West Virginia
Stumbo, John E. (M) Kansas East
Tate, Godfrey L. (M) Virginia
Tholin, Richard D. (E) Northern Illinois
Tombaugh, Reid (M) Central Illinois
Truitt, Richard O. (M) Wisconsin
Vandegriff, Paul M. (M) West Ohio
White, E. McKinnon (M) Southern New England
Wilcox, Katherine W. (M) West Michigan
Wilcox, Robert L. (M) Holston
Wilson, Frank S. (M) Holston
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Wolf, John D. (M) North Indiana
Woomer, James A. (E) Western Pennslyvania
Yarbrough, George M. (M) North Mississippi
Yeargan, Mrs. Victor (M) North Georgia
Zorn, George L. (M) South Georgia
No. 2
CONFERENCES
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the interests ayid activities of the General, Jurisdictional,
Annual, Provisional Aiinual, District and Missionary Conferences
and to the structure of Program Councils. All petitions, resolutions,
etc., relating to Central Conferences shall be referred to the Commis-
sion on the Structure of Methodism Overseas.
Chairman — Leonard D. Slutz West Ohio
Vice-Chairman — Jerry G. Bray Virjginia
Secretary — Edward G. Carroll Baltimore
Place of Meeting: Room 306, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Ammerman, Carl R. (M) Detroit
Aviha, Mike (M) Rio Grande
Beatty, William M. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Blackburn, Robert M. (M) Florida
Blake, Bruce P. (M) Kansas West
Bonds, Alfred B. (M) East Ohio
Bray, Jerry G. (M) Virginia
Bruce, S. Duane (M) Northwest Texas
Bryant, Thomas (M) South Indiana
Cain, Richard I^. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Caldwell, Gilbert H., Jr. (M) Southern New England
Carroll, Edward G. (M) Baltimore
Coffman, Floyd H. (M) Kansas East
Cotton, William Davis (M) Louisiana
Curtis, Myers B. (M) North Arkansas
Danforth, Merrill A. (M) Maine
DeWitt, Jesse R. (M) Detroit
Dodson, Thurman L. (M) Baltimore
Dunn, Merle A. (E) Minnesota
Fant, Glenn (M) North Mississippi
Ferris, Mrs, E. L. (M) Nebraska
Finkbeiner, Melvin M. (M) Pacific Northwest
Firestone, Lyman (M) Missouri West
Fisher, Albert F. (M) North Carolina
Forbes, J. Kenneth (M) South Indiana
Goens, Ray W. (M) Texas
Goodwin, Burnie C, Jr. (M) New Mexico
Grogan, Roy J. (M) Central Texas
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Hall, Carl C. (M) Little Rock
Holbrook, Donald E. (M) West Michigan
Homer, Robert L. (M) Central New York
Hood, Robin P. (M) Western North Carolina
Hostetter, Mark J. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Hottle, Darrell (M) West Ohio
Hulit, Kenneth W. (E) East Ohio
James, William M. (M) New York
Jarvis, Charles S. (M) Northern Hlinois
Jenkins, H. James (M) Oregon-Idaho
Jones, Gerald H. (M) North Indiana
Kimbrough, R. Edwin (M) North Alabama
Laraba, Forest W. (M) New Hampshire
Lee, Ernest W. (M) Southern New Jersey
Lightner, A. LeRoy (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Lindgren, Alvin J. (M) Wisconsin
Lowe, Donald L. (M) Southern Illinois
Mann, Mrs. Harold L. (M) North Carolina
Merrow, Arthur S. (M) Western New York
Miles, Denver L. (E) West Virginia
Moeller, Romane G. (E) Rocky Mountain
Moore, Eugene J. (E) Central Illinois
Murray, Jerry D. (M) Western North Carolina
Nestler, Frank H. (M) Central Illinois
Oshorn, John F. (E) West Ohio
Pitcher, Philip N. (M) Wyoming
Preusch, Robert W. (M) New York
Randolph, Allan H. L. (M) Louisville
Redstone, Ray L. (M) Florida
Riddick, Roland P. (M) Virginia
Satterfield, John C. (M) Mississippi
Shamblin, J. Kenneth (M) Texas
Shearer, Daniel L. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Shearer, Paul V. ( M ) Iowa
Shoemaker, Wayne E. (M) Iowa
Sites, Mrs. Robert L. (E) North Indiana
Slutz, Leonard D. (M) West Ohio
Smith, Eugene L. ( M ) Northern New Jersey
Smith, Holiday (M) Holston
Sprouls, J. Clifton (M) Oklahoma
Sweazy, Albert W. (M) Kentucky
Thurman, Arthur V. (M) California-Nevada
Vickers, John E. (M) Alabama- West Florida
Walker, James M. (M) Southwest Texas
Warman, John B. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Watson, Martha B. (M) North Texas
Webb, Paul, Jr. (M) North Georgia
Whitaker, George W. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Williams, George F. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Wright, George A. (M) South Georgia
Yancey, Charles L. (M) Memphis
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No. 3
EDUCATION
To this committee shall he referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the interests and activities of the Boards of Education
and Commission on Archives and History.
Chairman — John T. King Southwest Texas
Vice-Chairman — J. R. Nelson East Ohio
Secretary — Benjamin R. Oliphint Louisiana
Place of Meeting: Room 204, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Ake, Mrs. Frank W. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Allison, John R. ( M) Tennessee
Armstrong, Mrs. Robert (M) Iowa
Bailey, Wesley (M) Western North Carolina
Bell, Raymond M. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Boda, Harold L. (E) West Ohio
Borger, Clarence J. (M) Kansas West
Bozeman, W. Scott (M) Florida
Brown, William E. (M) New York
Bums, Alden B. (M) West Michigan
Calkins, Raoul C. (M) West Ohio
Carter, Earl B. (M) North Arkansas
Clem, Paul L. (M) North Alabama
Cuaresma, Consuelo O. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Dailey, Charles M. (M) East Ohio
Dennis, Gordon (M) Central Texas
Dille, Robert E. (E) West Virginia
Dodge, Carlton S. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Eaton, Harry B. (M) Virginia
Eldridge, Edgar A. (M) Holston
Fechtig, Norman (E) Southern Illinois
Fisher, James A., Sr. (M) Memphis
Garrett, C. Dendy (M) Iowa
Gates, Merrill (E) Northern Illinois
Geible, Merrell D. (E) North Indiana
Gridley, Dorothy R. (M) Minnesota
Gurtner, Miss Charlotte (M) Central Illinois
Hager, Cornelius R. (M) Kentucky
Hamilton, Richard E. ( M ) South Indiana
Hardcastle, James C. (M) Peninsula
Hayes, Clare J. (M) Kansas East
Hoffman, Mrs. Richard (M) West Virginia
Holmes, Zan W., Jr. (M) North Texas
Hopkins, Martin W. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Humphrey, John D., Sr. (M) North Mississippi
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James, William E. (M) Louisville
Johnson, Joseph T. (M) Northern Illinois
Johnson, Richard O. (M) . California-Nevada
Johnston, Kenneth C. (M) Missouri West
Kim, Thomas K. (M) Northwest Texas
King, John T. (M) Southwest Texas
Kleszczynski, Adam (M) Poland
Kruse, Lowen V. (M) Nebraska
Lanning, Dean A. (M) Northern New Jersey
Lee, Vernon (M) Northern New York
Lesher, Mrs. Rosalind M. (E) Western New York
Little, Mrs. Alvirita (M) Pacific Northwest
Mack, James (M) South Carolina (1866)
Matheny, Robert M. (M) Mississippi
McAdams, Charles K. (M) North Carolina
McDavid, Joel D. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Miller, Isaac H. (M) Western North Carolina
Moore, Richard V. (M) Florida
Muelder, Walter G. (M) Southern New England
Muteteke, Paul (M) Southern Congo
Myers, T. Cecil (M) North Georgia
Nelson, J. R. (M) ...:... East Ohio
Ngoi, Maurice (M) North Katanga
Odom, Warren G. (M) Central New York
Oliphint, Benjamin R. (M) Louisiana
Peters, Lloyd A. (M) Oklahoma
Potthoff, Harvey H. (M) Rocky Mountain
Preston, Alice (M) Southwest
Price, Robert R. (M) Oklahoma
Ragland, James (M) Detroit
Randolph, Willie B. (M) Texas
Roberts, Harold (M) Great Britain
Robertson, Frank L. (M) South Georgia
Robey, William T., Jr. (M) . Virginia
Sease, Gene E. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Spears, R. Wright (M) South Carolina (1785)
Stanger, Frank B. ( M ) Southern New Jersey
Strosahl, M. Stanford (M) Wisconsin
Stuckey, Paul E. (E) West Ohio
Thornburg, Robert W. (M) Central Illinois
Westphal, Wilhelm F. (E) Northwest Germany
Wheatley, Melvin E., Jr. (M) Southern California-Arizona
White, Luther W., Ill (M) Virginia
Will, Mary K. (M) Baltimore
Wilson, Charles E., Jr. (M) North Georgia
Yingling, L. Carroll (M) Baltimore
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No. 4
LAY ACTIVITIES AND CHURCH
FINANCE
To this committee shall he referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the interests to lay activities and the Boards of the
Laity; and relating to trustees, properties, church finance {general
and local).
Chairman — Thomas P. Moore East Ohio
Vice-Chairman — John H. Rixse, Jr. Virginia
Secretary — Thomas Rupert Kansas West
Place of Meeting: Room 305, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Adams, Quenton D. (M) Central Alabama
Amark, Curt (M) Sweden
Babcock, John (M) West Michigan
Bailey, Joe N., Jr. (M) North Mississippi
Baker, Leo L. (M) North Texas
Barnes, Ambrose (M) Agra
Bengers, Vincent (M) Bombay
Bertholf, Lloyd M. (M) Central Illinois
Bibay, Francisco A., Jr. (M) Mindanao
Bittner, Dwight M. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Black, Clair W. (Mr.) (M) Northern New Jersey
Bumpers, E. Clay (M) North Arkansas
Cabrera, Ismael (M) Puerto Rico
Calbert, Wayne F. (M) Mississippi (FCJ)
Cochran, James D. (M) Detroit
Crain, Dight W. (M) Southern New England
Dekle, Joe B. (M) North Georgia
DeLong, Dale F. (E) West Ohio
Dennis, Charles C, Sr. (M) Liberia
Devadanam, H. M. (M) South India
DeVaux, Mrs. Thomas (E) Western Pennsylvania
Doenges, William C. (M) Oklahoma
Doering, Martin (M) West Berlin
Edgar, Charles E. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Espie, John C. (M) Minnesota
Fabian, Pedro F. (M) Northern Philippines
Fagan, Harold (M) Texas
Garrick, Grier L. (M) North Carolina
Gausdal, Hans (M) Norway
Glasgow, Francis M. (M) East Ohio
Gordon, Harry M, (M) Wyoming
Gsell, Theophil H. (M) Switzerland (M)
Gundlach, Mrs. Elizabeth B. (M) Western New York
Hancock, Maurice M. (M) Peninsula
Hand, Don J. (M) Southwest Texas
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Hawkins, Donald (M) West Ohio
Hawkins, J. Clinton (M) Missouri East
Heisel, Eldred B. (E) West Ohio
Heyde, Forest R. (E) North Indiana
Hildebrancl, Will M. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Hitchock, William C. (M) Detroit
Hook, Ralph C, Jr. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Hyatt, Carl B. (M) Western North Carolina
Jenkins, Tom (M) Louisville
Johansen, Frede (M) Denmark
Jones, John B. (M) Baltimore
Jordan, Roy M. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Kellam, Harold B. (M) Virginia
Kellaway, John W. (M) Great Britain
Kent, Harry R. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Lagawo, Richard E. S. (E) Sierre Leone
Ledbetter, M. C. (M) Northwest Texas
Lennartson, Walter (M) Northern Illinois
Litton, Ray (M) Kentucky
Long, Maurice K. (M) Iowa
Marandi, Emmanuel (M) Bengal
Marima, William (M) Rhodesia
Montgomery, Edward (M) North Alabama
Moore, Thomas P. (E) East Ohio
Moorhead, Edwin E. (M) Mississippi
Morrison, Mrs. Mary (M) Western North Carolina
Naylor, E. R. (M) Rocky Mountain
Netterville, G. Leon (M) Louisiana
Obaugh, William R. (E) Florida
Patrick, James T. (M) North Carolina
Pevahouse, Joseph N. (M) Memphis
Plummer, Kenneth H. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Poppe, Odin W. (E) Nebraska
Praetorius, Herman R. (E) Pacific Northwest
Presley, I. P. (M) Upper Mississippi
Raoji, Ashok K. (M) Madhya Pradesh
Rixse, John H., Jr. (M) Virginia
Roberts, Sam (M) West Virginia
Rose, Harold E. (M) Oregon-Idaho
Rupert, Thomas (M) Kansas West
Samson, Restitute F. (M) Northwest Philippines
Schoenlein, Dr. Charles F. (M) Northern New York
Shroyer, Lawton W. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Soderholm, Mrs. Patricia A. (M) Wisconsin
Speer, Aubrey B. (M) Missouri West
Stanton, Charles F. (E) South Indiana
Staubach, William T., Jr. (M) New York
Steele, Sam (M) New Mexico
Steffner, John E., Sr. (M) Holston
Stone, S. Lloyd ( M ) Tennessee
Strickland, Don L. (M) Texas
Sundin, Robert (E) North Dakota
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Thomas, John J. (M) South Indiana
Thompson, Everett K. (M) Southern Illinois
Thornton, B. I. (M) South Georgia
Underwood, Harry K. (M) Baltimore
Vihendra Kumar, Maddala R. (M) Hyderabad
Walker, J. Everett (M) California-Nevada
Walker, Leon E. (M) Southern New Jersey
Walker, Morris D. (M) Central Texas
Waterfield, Donald A. (M) Troy
Watson, Mrs. Olive E. (M) Florida
Werder, Louise (M) North Katanga
Wilson, T. R. (M) Georgia
Wunderlich, Maria (M) Southwest Germany
No. 5
MEMBERSHIP AND EVANGELISM
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to church metnhership, including conditions, duties, and trans-
fer thereof; relating to the interest and activities of the Boards of
Evangelism.
Chairman — Emerson S. Colaw West Ohio
Vice-Chairman — Robert G. Mayfield Kentucky
Secretary — Marvin A. Schilling Wisconsin
Place of Meeting: Room 206, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Allison, William F. (M) Missouri East
Anderson, Walter F. (M) North Carolina
Bailey, E. A. (M) North Mississippi
Barton, Charles A. (M) New York
Bashore, George W. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Bastain, Miss Mary Lee (M) South Indiana
Batt, Samuel (E) Northern Illinois
Blanchard, Hubert M. (M) Louisiana
Bond, R. H. (M) Memphis
Brawn, Melvin (E) California-Nevada
Colaw, Emerson S. (M) West Ohio
Courtney, Robert H. (M) East Ohio
Culp, Jesse A. (M) North Alabama
Curtis, Mrs. Albert (M) Central New York
Davis, Carlos W. (M) Texas
Detty, Darrell (E) West Ohio
Duck, David A. (M) South Georgia
Duncan, Edward L. (M) Detroit
Enke, Karl-Heinz (E) . . Annual Conf. of German Democratic Rep.
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Faust, Carl W. (E) Iowa
Featherston, R. Jack (M) Oklahoma
Fisher, J. Herschel (M) North Texas
Fogleman, C. M., Jr. (M) Kansas West
Fulbright, Homer H. (M) North Arkansas
Fulk, Floyd L. (E) Virginia
Gray, C. Jarrett, Sr. (M) Missouri West
Guiang, Condrado G. (M) Mindanao
Gustafson, Laverne H. (E) Southern California-Arizona
Hagood, Delma L. (M) North Georgia
Harkness, Leonard L. (M) Minnesota
Harris, Justin N. ( M ) Bombay
Howe, Clarice (Mrs.) (M) Northern New Jersey
Howell, Maggart B. (M) Central Texas
Jerome, J. E. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Jones, Phil M. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Jordan, Bert (M) Mississippi
Keller, Alfred L. (E) North Indiana
Knecht, David F. (M) North Dakota
Knupp, Robert E. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Larson, Gunnar E. (M) Sweden
Lindqiiist, Harold F. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Madsen, Arnold (M) Norway
Mayfield, Robert G. (M) Kentucky
McCartt, James S. (M) Holston
McDonell, C. Durward (M) Florida
Meadows, William A. (M) Florida
Metcalf, Kenneth E. (M) Iowa
Modisher, Donald E. (M) Western New York
Mossinger, Manfred ( E ) Southwest Germany
Myers, David L. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Ogden, Mrs. Selma (M) Troy
Page, S. Covey (M) Oklahoma
Peters, Dr. C. Kenneth (M) Louisville
Peterson, Arden M. (E) .West Michigan
Pitcher, Dale E. (M) Central Illinois
Poor, George L. (M) Pacific Northwest
Potter, Truman W. (M) West Virginia
Prigmore, L. T. (M) Holston
Reitz, T. Russell (M) Kansas East
Richer, George M. (M) Southwest Texas
Riley, Sumpter M., Jr. (M) West Ohio
Rohrbaugh, Laverne E. (E) Baltimore
Schilling, Marvin A. (M) Wisconsin
Sexton, Mrs. Joe (M) Tennessee
Shepherd, Paul (M) Louisville
Sims, R. Paul (M) Southern Illinois
Smith, Alex J. (E) Sierre Leone
Stewart, Martin B. (M) New Mexico
Sticker, Hermann (E) South Germany
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Tignor, Thomas P. (M) Virginia
Tohler, Theophil J. (M) Switzerland (M)
Urbom, Warren K. (M) Nebraska
Wagner, Blake D. (E) East Ohio
Weinberg, Stanley C, Jr. (M) Southern New England
Weldon, Wilson O. (M) Western North Carolina
Wilson, Robert L. (M) Alabama- West Florida
No. 6
CLERGY
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the clergy of the Church in all its forms, grades, and
orders, and relating to all interests and activities of the Boards of
Ministry.
Chairman — James M. Ault Northern New Jersey
Vice-Chairman — Ernest T. Dixon Southwest Texas
Secretary — Mrs. Lamar Clark Texas
Place of Meeting: Room 303, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Adkins, Leon M., Jr. (M) Troy
Aguilar, Clifford B. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Akers, George R. (M) Wyoming
Albertson, C. Gene (M) Oregon-Idaho
Ault, James M. (M) Northern New Jersey
Bailey, William P., Jr. (M) Memphis
Baker, Eric W. (M) Great Britain
Bender, Gordon R. (E) Wisconsin
Bergland, John K. (E) West Ohio
Bjork, Virgil V. (M) North Indiana
Boyd, Marvin L. (M) Northwest Texas
Bridges, Ramsey (M) West Virginia
Buttimer, Thomas A. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Caswell, Bervin 0. (M) New Mexico
Clark, Mrs. Lamar (M) Texas
Clay, Willie B. (M) Northern Illinois
Coffin, Wayne W. (M) Oklahoma
Colpitts, A. Hunter (E) North Indiana
Cooper, Joel A. (M) North Arkansas
Corry, John G. (M) Tennessee
Crutchfield, Finis A. (M) Oklahoma
Cushman, Robert E. (M) North Carolina
Bass, Christopher S. (M) Lucknow
Dickhaut, Walter R., Sr. (M) West Ohio
Dixon, Ernest T. (M) Southwest Texas
Douglass, Carl H., Jr. (M) Virginia
Ellis, S. Blake (M) Maine
Epps, Anderson C. (M) Georgia
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Fetterman, Brian A. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Flinchhaugh, James E. (E) West Ohio
Fridy, Wallace (M) South Carolina (1785)
Gotz, Herbert (M) Annual Conf. of German Democratic Rep.
Graham, John H. (M) Upper Mississippi
Green, Horace H. (M) Kentucky
Greemvaldt, Willimn M. (M) Central Texas
Handy, W. T., Jr. (M) Louisiana
Hardt, John W. (M) Texas
Harrington, Richard W. (M) Western New York
Hay ward, C. Douglas (M) California-Nevada
Hildreth, Charles H. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Hollis, Robert R. (M) Southern Illinois
Holter, Don W. (M) Kansas East
Howes, John B. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Huston, Ralph B. (M) Florida
Kelley, Robert W. (M) East Ohio
Lamb, Raymond R. (M) Detroit
Leggett, John W., Jr. (M) Mississippi
Loyd, Harold W. (M) Central Illinois
Martin, George W. (M) Little Rock
Massey, Daniel B. (M) Moradabad
Mattheiv, Glenn E. (M) Kansas West
McCoy, Paul E. (M) Peninsula
McCune, Robert J. (M) Central New York
Meuschke, Paul J. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Moorhead, Frank (M) North Georgia
Neese, William J. (M) North Carolina
Newynan, M. Douglas (M) Virginia
Nichols, Frank A. (M) Iowa
Nicholson, R. Herman (M) Western North Carolina
Northfelt, Merlyn W. (M) Northern Illinois
Persons, William R. (M) Rocky Mountain
Purdham, Charles B. (M) Minnesota
Richards, Cecil T. (M) North India
Roberts, Samuel T. (M) Liberia
Rutter, Kenneth P. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Sackmann, Dieter A. (M) South Germany
Spafford, Freda ( E ) Detroit
Stevenson, Thomas F. (M) North Alabama
Stokes, Mack B. (M) Holston
Stroh, Byron F. (M) South Indiana
Thornburg, Richard A. (M) New York
Tolbert, Robert J. (M) . East Ohio
Trice, William E. ( M) North Texas
Trotter, F. Thomas (M) Southern California-Arizona
Tuell, Jack M. (M) Pacific Northwest
Unger, E. Paul (M) Central Illinois
Van Brunt, F. Norman (M) Baltimore
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Van Ornum, Carlton G. (M) Northern New York
Vinluan, Victor C. (M) Northwest Philippines
Waite, Alvis A., Jr. (M) South Georgia
Wallace, William L., Jr. (M) North Mississippi
Walley, F. Lewis (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Ward, A. Sterling (M) Missouri West
Ward, John W., Jr. (M) Missouri East
Weems, Mrs. H. V. (M) Florida
Wichelt, John F. (E) Nebraska
Wilken, Alferd E. ( E) Iowa
Wood, George S. (M) Louisville
Wright, James W. (M) West Michigan
Young, Robert T. (M) Western North Carolina
Ziegler, Wilbur C. (M) Southern New England
No. 7
MISSIONS
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the interests and activities of the Boards of Missions.
Chairman — Mrs. Jane Arterburn Louisville
Vice-Chair yuan — R. Jervis Cooke Peninsula
Secretary— Alva Clark Nebraska
Place of Meeting: Room 205, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Anderson, Mrs. Virgil (M) Rocky Mountain
Arterburn, Mrs. Jane (M) Louisville
Barto, Reta S. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Barton, Roy D. (M) Rio Grande
Bautista, Ignacio P. (M) Philippines
Biddle, Glenn H. (E) West Ohio
Born, Mrs. Harry E. (M) Virginia
Boswell, Hamilton T. (M) California-Nevada
Bott, LeRoy A. (E) Kansas West
Brogdon, Mrs. Elizabeth S. (M) Southern New Jersey
Brooks, David W. (M) North Georgia
Bryan, Monk (M) Missouri East
Burrous, Mrs. Anita (M) North Indiana
Butler, Randle (M) New Mexico
Carr, Marvin H. (M) West Virginia
Charan, Miss Sophie (M) Lucknow
Chen, Peter F. (M) Southern California- Arizona
Christianson, Lyle T. (M) Minnesota
Clark, Alva H. (M) Nebraska
Cooke, R. Jervis (M) Peninsula
Cummings, Mrs. C. C. (M) Northern Illinois
Cummins, Marlene (M) Southern Illinois
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Davenport, Mrs. E. T. (M) Little Rock
Dodder, Robert T. (M) Iowa
Eby, Mrs. Norma (M) Pacific Northwest
Egger, Kirk (M) North Mississippi
Evierson, Joe G. (M) South Indiana
Ford, Floyd (M) Tennessee
Gailey, Mrs. Beulah (M) Missouri West
Gantz, Richard (M) Central Illinois
Gibson, J. Nelson (M) North Carolina
Gray, Mrs. Ethel M. (M) Florida
Hedherg, Al A. (M) Florida
Helms, Mrs. Roy (M) North Indiana
Hines, Mrs. Thelma (E) Kansas East
Hood, Esther (M) Yellowstone
Hopkins, Mrs. Thomas J. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Howe, Robert C. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Hughes, Harold H. (M) Virginia
Hutchinson, Charles L. (M) Central Alabama
Jones, Bevel (M) North Georgia
Lamb, Mrs. Wayne A. (M) Memphis
Lang, Francis (M) East Ohio
Lashford, Mrs. Edgar J. (M) Wyoming
Linhoss, John C. (E) Virginia
Lovern, J. Chess (M) Oklahoma
Lundy, John T. (M) Holston
Matthews, Mrs. Cecil R. (M) Northwest Texas
Mayer, Paul 0. (M) East Ohio
Mays, Avery (M) North Texas
McCleskey, Wayne H. (M) Texas
McCullough, Mrs. Ralph (M) Missouri East
McDavid, Harry E. (M) Alabama-West Florida
McDonald, Charles P. (M) North Arkansas
McGowan, Mrs. Charles B. (M) Louisiana
Meinhardt, Lydia (E) West Berlin
Metzel, Mrs. George V. (M) Oklahoma
Millet, Edmund A. W. (M) Western New York
Montgomery, Allen D. (M) North Alabama
Morton, Mrs. C. (M) Texas
Naff, George E. (M) Holston
Newman, Mrs. Rosalyn (M) West Michigan
Norris, Irene (M) Detroit
Ortman, Ervin (M) South Dakota
Otwell, William (M) Southern California-Arizona
Owens, J. Garfield (M) Southwest Texas
Parker, Mrs. W. Roy (M) . South Carolina (1785)
Patton, Luther A. (M) Troy
Peter, M. Elia (M) Hyderabad
Purnell, Eric C. (M) Central Texas
Redding, Mrs. Viola (M) Western North Carolina
Rivers, Mrs. J. R. (M) South Georgia
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Roberts, Leigh (M) . Wisconsin
Rogers, Mrs. Floyd (E) West Virginia
Sears, Mrs. Edward E. (M) Iowa
Skeete, F. Herbert (M) New York
Smith, Harold F. (M) Southern New England
Smith, Mrs. Marshall (M) Mississippi
Stephens, Ralph L. (M) Northern New Jersey
Stith, Forrest C. (M) Baltimore
Totten, Mrs. Howard (M) Central New York
Tullis, Edward L. (M) Kentucky
Watson, Michael (M) South Carolina (1785)
Watson, Mrs. Elizabeth (M) Oregon-Idaho
Weston, Charles H. (M) West Ohio
Wicklein, Mrs. Helen (M) Baltimore
Wieting, Mrs. Wesley S. (M) Northern Illinois
Wilcoxon, Francis (E) South Indiana
Winton, Jeanette (M) New York
Yocom, Donald R. (M) West Ohio
Young, H. Claude (M) Western North Carolina
No. 8
PENSIONS
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the support of retired and supernumerary ministers, and
of widows and dependent children of deceased ministers, not including
bishops and all matters relating to pensions of lay employees of
Church organizations, boards, agencies, or institutions and all interest
and activities of the Boards of Pensions.
Chairman — Paul D. Martin, Jr. Virginia
Vice-Chairman — Frank L. Williams Baltimore
Secretary — Allen M. Mayes Texas
Place of Meeting: Chapel, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Baskerville, M. Trevor (M) Iowa
Blessing, Roy E. (E) West Virginia
Brown, Rainsford A. (M) Iowa
Carlson, Verner A. (E) North Indiana
Carraway, James L. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Chiles, Paul D. (M) West Ohio
Clymer, Merritt (E) East Ohio
Cooke, Jack (M) Louisiana
Crawford, Gene P. (E) South Indiana
Creel, John (M) Alabama- West Florida
Darling, Howard H. (M) New York
Dement, Frank E., Jr. (M) Mississippi
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Early, Joyce V. (M) North Carolina
Eberly, Edwin P. (E) East Ohio
Eckel, Sherman B. (E) Western New York
Edgar, Thomas A. (M) North Alabama
Fisher, Harry J. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Gentry, Edd W. (M) Florida
Good, Mary (M) Detroit
Hann, Edwin P., Jr. (M) Southern New Jersey
Hess, Wayne C. (E) Central Illinois
Hickerson, Walter J. (M) Kansas West
High, Henry R. (M) West Virginia
Humphrey, L. A., Jr. (M) Texas
Hyatt, Lochlan L. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Johnson, Harry L., II (M) Southern New England
Lightner, George S. (M) Virginia
Loyd, H. Brown (M) Central Texas
McKay, James (M) North Georgia
Madison, J. Clay (M) Western North Carolina
Majors, R. Powell (M) Western North Carolina
Mann, Charles L. (M) Baltimore
Martin, Gordon (M) Southern California- Arizona
Martin, Paul D., Jr. (M) Virginia
Mayes, Allen M. (M) Texas
Mayo, George W. (M) South Georgia
Melgren, Wesley A. (E) Minnesota
Momberg, Paul B. (M) West Ohio
Moore, Manly M. (M) Oklahoma
Quickel, Harold H. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Ritter, Ralph M. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Robbins, Carl M. (M) Memphis
Rabbins, Wilmer B. (M) Holston
Rooks, John J. (M) Florida
Ruff, William H. (M) North Georgia
Taylor, Lawrence R. (E) West Michigan
Walton, Herbert (M) Northern Illinois
Webber, Frank (M) California-Nevada
Williams, Frank L. (M) Baltimore
Wilson, Winslow (M) Wisconsin
Wright, M. Max (E) Kansas East
No. 9
COMMUNICATIONS AND
PUBLICATIONS
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to all the Publications of The United Methodist Church and
to the interests and activities of the Boards of Publications, the
Commission on Public Relations and United Methodist Information
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and the Divisions of Interpretation and Television, Radio and Film
Communication of the Program Council.
Chairman — Charles A. Sayre Southern New Jersey
Vice-Chairman — John B. Russell Virginia
Secretary — Mabel E. Collins New York
Place of Meeting: Room 202, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Adams, Lloyd S., Jr. (M) Memphis
Bane, Mrs. W. V. (M) Central Texas
Barnes, H. K. (M) North Alabama
Bethea, Joseph B. (M) "Western North Carolina
Brabham, A. McKay (M) South Carolina (1785)
Burrous, Kermit (M) North Indiana
Cagna, Mrs. Betty (M) Missouri West
Chaffee, Paul (M) Western Pennsylvania
Chittum, John (M) East Ohio
Codding, Charles, Jr. (M) Oklahoma
Collins, Mabel E. (M) New York
Droke, Clifford S. (M) California-Nevada
Engel, Damon L. (M) West Virginia
Fanning, O. B. (M) Florida
Fowler, H. Thornton (M) Tennessee
Franklin, Benson N. (M) North Alabama
Frey, John H. (M) Nebraska
Gilmore, Paul G. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Goodrich, Robert E., Jr. (M) North Texas
Green, Mrs. Robert E. (M) South Indiana
Gwyer, Herbert L. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Hamilton, Ronald R. (M) Rocky Mountain
Hanks, Stanley G. (M) Minnesota
Hann, Paul M. (M) Iowa
Henderson, Zach S. (M) South Georgia
Hozendorf, C. Ray (M) Little Rock
Jenkins, Warren M. (M) South Carolina (1866)
Jetter, Richard (E) South Germany
Jones, George E. (M) Mississippi
Kellow, M. Keith (M) Texas
Kreager, Max W. (M) Iowa
Lester, W. D. (M) Southwest
Lusby, L. D. (E) Holston
Matthaei, Marjorie (M) Kansas West
McKenzie, Leon T. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Messmer, William K. (E) West Ohio
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Montgomery, John C, Jr. (M) Missouri East
Muller, Walter W. (E) Central Illinois
Nichols, Henry H. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Peters, James C. (M) Western North Carolina
Petteway, Warren B. (M) North Carolina
Richardson, Ted I. (M) Southwest Texas
Rodeheffer, Calvin (M) West Ohio
Russell, John B. (M) Virginia
Rutland, Walter B. (M) Florida
Sanders, Carl J. (M) Virginia
Sanders, Felix J. (M) Louisville
Sayre, Charles A. (M) Southern New Jersey
Schiller, Theodore E. (M) Baltimore
Stambach, Arthur W. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Stich, Seigfried (E) Switzerland (E)
Stovall, James L. (M) Louisiana
Thompson, Gordon G., Jr. (M) North Georgia
Thompson, Lionel (M) Detroit
Van Sickle, John R. (M) Northern Illinois
Watts, Ewart G. (M) Kansas East
White, Leonard (M) East Ohio
Whitten, Dolphus, Jr. (M) Oklahoma
Wilkinson, Donald (M) Wisconsin
No. 10
HEALTH AND WELFARE
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the interests and activities of the Boards of Health and
Welfare Ministries and to all the eleemosynary work.
Chairman — Joseph R. Graham West Ohio
Vice-Chairman — D. Roscoe Buttrey Tennessee
Secretary — C. Dale White Southern New England
Place of Meeting: Room 203, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Adkins, Joel C. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Ariki, Joe (M) Rocky Mountain
Blickenstaff, Thomas (E) Baltimore
Booth, Glenn O. (M) California-Nevada
Boyer, Gene (E) East Ohio
Braun, Mrs. Paul (E) Iowa
Buttrey, D. Roscoe (M) Tennessee
Carson, Joseph T., Jr. (M) , Virginia
Casad, Gordon D. (M) North Texas
Cleveland, Millard C. (M) Florida
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Cockerille, Miss Clara (M) Western Pennsylvania
Cotto-T homer, Alfredo (M) New York
Davis, Sidney E. (E) Missouri West
Dayal, Dr. Christo D. (M) Moradabad
Decker, Mrs. E. Moore (M) Texas
Downie, Dr. Gerald (M) Central Illinois
Eich, Foster (M) Alabama-West Florida
Froe, D. W. (M) West Virginia
Graham, Joseph R. (E) West Ohio
Hayes, Melvin (E) East Ohio
Henderson, Mrs. Henry (M) West Ohio
Hjelte, Marshall C. (M) Pacific Northwest
Hughlett, William S. (M) Florida
Kay, W. Eugene (E) Oklahoma
Key, W. R. (M) South Georgia
King, Arnold K. (M) North Carolina
Latta, Lloyd A. (M) Iowa
Lindsey, Julian A. (M) Western North Carolina
Long, Carroll H. (M) Holston
Marlow, H. Leroy (E) Central Pennsylvania
McMahan, Donald F. (M) North Indiana
Moore, Ray (M) North Georgia
Rainwater, Henry M. (M) North Arkansas
Rogers, Carleton C. (M) Northern Illinois
Saito, Kazuo (M) Southern California-Arizona
Shipps, Hammell P. (M) Southern New Jersey
Sprecher, Mrs. Delia (E) Wisconsin
Streeter, Emmett T. (M) Nebraska
Susat, Edward (M) South Indiana
Trotter, J. Irwin (M) Southern California-Arizona
Walker, W. Roland (M) Virginia
White, C. Dale (M) Southern New England
White, Woodie W. (M) Detroit
Wilshusen, Mrs. John (M) Southwest Texas
Woodall, A. H. (M) North Alabama
Woods, William F. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Zehner, Henry W. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
No. 11
ECUMENICAL AFFAIRS
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the interests and activities of the Commission on Ecumeni-
cal Affairs and all Inter-denominational activities, relations, interests
and responsibilities of The United Methodist Church, including the
American Bible Society, the National Council of Churches of Christ
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in the United States of America, the World Council of Churches and
Committee on Religion in American Life.
Chairman— Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington Nebraska
Vice-C hail-man — John V. Moore California-Nevada
Secretary — R. Benjamin Garrison Central Illinois
Place of Meeting: Room 109, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates, (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Achberger, Mrs. Clarence E. (M) East Ohio
Andrews, David H. (E) Baltimore
Applegate, William P. (M) Iowa
Babcock, Charles I. (M) Florida
Blackstone, Franklin, Jr. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Burtner, Robert W. (M) Oregon-Idaho
Byrd, William O. (M) Rocky Mountain
Carlsen, Eigil ( M) Denmark
Carruth, Mrs. Carlton (M) South Georgia
de Freitas, Antonio Felipe (M) Angola
Duffey, Paul A. (M) Alabama- West Florida
Fichter, Joseph W. (M) West Ohio
Galloway, Benedict A. (M) Louisiana
Garrison, R. Benjamin (M) Central Illinois
Gordon, Mrs. John W. (M) North Alabama
Grove, William B. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Harriefeld, Fritz (E) Northw^est Germany
Harrington, Mrs. Wayne W. (M) Nebraska
Hartz, Mrs. Paul (M) Virginia
Heacock, Jack D. (M) Southvi^est Texas
Heckard, Cecil L. (M) Western North Carolina
Hutchinson, Mildred (M) Southern California-Arizona
Johnson, Richard E. (M) Kansas East
Kalaf, Walter N. (M) Florida
Kaputo, Elie M. (M) Southern Congo
King, Mrs. Mary E. (M) Western North Carolina
Kirchner, Frederick K. (M) Troy
Koenig, Robert W. (E) South Indiana
Krueger, Delton H. (M) Minnesota
Kuehl, Werner E. (M) Northwest Germany
Lai, James (M) Delhi
Leonard, Mrs. James M. (M) West Ohio
Lundy, Robert F. (M) Holston
Mangum, Mrs. Orien (M) Peninsula
Marvin, John E. (M) Detroit
Mentzer, Warren F. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Mielke, Mrs. Sharon (E) Wisconsin
Moore, John V. (M) California-Nevada
Moore, LeRoy W. (M) Iowa
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Nees, Forrest G. (M) East Ohio
Paige, Mrs. Jean (M) West Virginia
Parker, Richard S. (M) New York
PfeiflFer, Mrs. A. B. (M) Northern Illinois
Phillips, Randall C. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Pohl, Keith I. (M) West Michigan
Rice, Spencer M. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Roberts, Sidney (M) Central Texas
Roper, Wilbur F. (M) North Texas
Sagar, Sisa Masih (M) Agra
Samuel, S. K. (M) South India
Shook, Wallace T. (M) Texas
Shown, Mrs. Louise (M) North Indiana
Silvers, Mrs. Floyd L. (M) Oklahoma
Simpson, John C, Jr. (M) Virginia
Standard, Forrest L. (M) Missouri West
Styron, Mrs. Arthur (M) North Georgia
Townsend, Samuel L. (M) North Carolina
Warner, Earl D. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Webb, Pauline M, (M) Great Britian
No. 12
JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION, ENABLING
ACTS AND LEGAL FORMS
To this com.tnittee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the formal disciplining, trial, and appeal of inembers and
ministers of The United Methodist Church, and relating to the Judi-
cial Council and the judicial procedure within the Church. This com-
mittee shall also be charged with the responsibility of preparing and
presenting, for adoption by the Co)iference, such enabling acts and
legal forins as may be needed in the continuing process of unifying
the interests and agencies of the Church.
Chairman — Elias G. Galvan Southern California-Arizona
Vice-Chairman — Mrs. Frances Hundley Wisconsin
Secretary — Ronald W. Gilbert Oklahoma
Place of Meeting: Room 210, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Baass, Erich M. (M) Northwest Germany
Barrett, James (M) South Carolina (1785)
Beatty, W. Carroll (M) Baltimore
Bell, Lester H. (E) Western Pennsylvania
Campbell, Foy (M) Alabama-West Florida
Carlton, Gordon B. (M) Little Rock
Chapman, Dr. A. Frank (M) Peninsula
Choy, Wilbur W. (M) California-Nevada
Cooper, Earle N. (M) Troy
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Davis, Paul (M) Central Illinois
Drennan, Merrill W. (M) Baltimore
Dutt, Harold (E) West Ohio
Entler, Fred P. (M) Holston
Evans, Daniel F. (M) South Indiana
Everhart, Mrs. Frank B. (M) West Virginia
Galvan, Elias G. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Gilbert, Ronald W. (M) Oklahoma
Grenfell, John N., Jr. (M) Detroit
Harrington, Robert F. (M) Louisiana
Hundley, Mrs. Frances (M) Wisconsin
Hundley, George R. (M) North Alabama
Jacobs, Harry H., Jr. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Jason, William C, Jr. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Jefferson, A. G. (M) Virginia
Mann, Robert T. (M) Florida
Mannasmith, Dr. Clarence H. (M) Iowa
Mendigorin, Abdon (M) Philippines
Mikkelsen, John H. (M) Nebraska
Northrop, George M. (M) New York
O'Hara, Delmar T. (M) East Ohio
Parker, Robert P. (M) Virginia
Paxton, James R. (M) Texas
Redmond, Charles D. (E) West Ohio
Renich, Paul W. (M) Kansas West
Robbins, Gene E. (M) North Indiana
Santana, Benjamin (M) Puerto Rico
Scott, Ralph (M) Missouri West
Seller, Ralph H. (M) Southwest Texas
Sharpe, Guy (M) North Georgia
Shaw, Inder A. (M) North India
Stauffer, Eugene E. (M) Northern Illinois
Tomlin, William H. (M) Tennessee
Weaver, L. Stacy (M) North Carolina
White, Charles D. (M) Western North Carolina
No. 13
LOCAL CHURCH
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.,
relating to the organization and duties of the various bodies within
the local church. Proposed legislation emanating from other General
Conference Committees concerning local church organization shall
be referred to this committee on Local Church for consideration,
action, and reporting to General Conference.
Chairman — G. Ross Freeman South Georgia
Vice-Chairman — Melvin G. Talbert Southern California-Arizona
Secretary — ^Pauline Bobbitt Southern California- Arizona
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Place of Meeting: Room 201, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
Allin, Willard S. (M) Minnesota
Barclift, Chancie D. (M) North Carolina
Beeman, Paul J. (M) Pacific Northwest
Bingham, Clifford (E) South Indiana
Blackburn, Alfred B. (M) Florida
Bobbitt, Pauline (M) Southern California-Arizona
Bramlett, Sam C. (M) Texas
Brandyherry, Abraham L. (E) East Ohio
Brewer, Otho G., Jr. (M) Peninsula
Bristow, Carroll D. (M) Baltimore
Brown, Allen L. (M) Louisiana
Byler, Robert A. (M) West Ohio
Carrington, John E. (M) New York
Catterall, Grace (M) California-Nevada
Chadwick, Mrs. Dorothy (M) Western Pennsylvania
Cochrun, Edgar (E) West Ohio
Cole, Calvin H. (E) Central Pennsylvania
Cromwell, Thomas L. (M) East Ohio
Daugherty, Ruth M. (E) Eastern Pennsylvania
Dickerson, Ellis R. (M) Alabama-West Florida
Easter, Paul M. (M) Western Pennsylvania
Fenn, G. Lemuel (M) Oklahoma
Fink, Harold H. (M) Virginia
Fishbeck, Royal B., Jr. (M) Troy
Ford, Edwin C. (M) Western North Carolina
Ford, Frank B. (M) New Mexico
Freemayi, G. Ross (M) South Georgia
Galbreath, Mrs. Charles (M) Central Illinois
Geissbiihler, Theo (E) Switzerland (E)
Gilts, George (E) West Ohio
Grant, Nicholas W. (M) North Carolina
Greenhaw, Frank (M) North Texas
Hall, E. William (M) Baltimore
Havemann, Gerhard (E) . Annual Conf. of German Democratic Rep.
Hermann, Dr. Erich (E) Southwest Germany
Hicks, Kenneth W. (M) Nebraska
Horton, Robert E. (E) Detroit
Houston, Jamie G. (M) North Mississippi
Kadenge, Fannuel (M) Rhodesia
Keeffe, Williain R. (M) New Hampshire
LaSuer, Donald F. (M) North Indiana
Lau, Clifford (M) Wisconsin
Love, Elza L. (M) Texas
Lutrick, Charles E. (M) Northwest Texas
Malac, Vlastislav (M) Czechoslovakia
Manns, Herbert (M) West Berlin
McCall, Kenneth A. (M) Missouri West
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McCommons, Mrs. R. M. (M) North Georgia
Mcintosh, Mrs. Hilda (M) Kansas East
McMillan, Mrs. Norris (M) Southwest Texas
Moody, C. LeGrande, Jr. (M) South Carolina (1785)
Morgan, Robert C. (M) North Alabama
Myers, Paul E. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Newton, C. D. S. (M) Delhi
Page, Carlos C. (M) West Michigan
Patton, Russell R. (M) Kentucky
Pfaltzgraff, Richard C. (E) Iowa
Ragsdale, Mrs. J. B. (M) Holston
Ramer, Lloyd W. (M) Memphis
Risinger, Melvin S. (M) West Virginia
Rollins, Mrs. Rose (M) Northern New Jersey
Shore, Philip L., Jr. (M) Western North Carolina
Spain, Robert H. (M) Tennessee
Spurr, Miss Edith (M) Southern New England
Swales, Williain R. (M) Central New York
Swofford, Mrs. Ross (M) Missouri East
T albert, Melvin G. (M) Southern California-Arizona
Taylor, Wendell P. C. (M) Mississippi (FCJ)
Totten, Harold (E) Kansas West
Vaughan, William C. (M) Virginia
Verdin, Douglas F. (M) New York
White, James K. (M) Central Illinois
White, Raymon E. (M) Holston
White, William D. (M) Northern Illinois
Wilson, Carroll (M) Central Texas
Wood, Allison C. (M) Northern New York
Wood, Dr. Donald R. (M) Rocky Mountain
Yaggy, Mrs. William H. (M) Iowa
Zimmerynan, Eugene M. (M) Florida
No. 14
RITUAL AND ORDERS
OF WORSHIP
To this committee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc.
relating to ritual and orders of worship and all interests and activities
of the Commission on Worship.
Chairman — Mrs. Barbara Thompson Baltimore
V ice-Chairman — Eugene T. Drinkard North Georgia
Secretary — J. Jeffrey Hoover Iowa
Place of Meeting: Room 105, St. Mark United Methodist Church
(Italics denote ministerial delegates. (M) or (E) denotes former
church membership)
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Allen, Mrs. James (M) Virginia
Anderegg, Miss Joyce (E) Western Pennsylvania
Aponte, Ramon (M) New York
Bearden, Robert E. L. (M) Little Rock
Beebe, William L. (M) Wyoming
Benedyktowicz, Witold (M) Poland
Bright, William E. (M) Detroit
Carrell, Olivia (M) California-Nevada
Carver, Donald L. (M) Iowa
Coleman, Harry (M) West Virginia
Colpitts, Mrs. A. Hunter (E) North Indiana
Dotts, Ted J. (M) Northwest Texas
Drinkard, Eugene T. (M) North Georgia
Dunn, Mrs. Sam A. (M) North Carolina
Foster, George A. (M) Florida
Gathings, Ervin M. (M) North Texas
Haining, Kathleen L. (M) Minnesota
Hardin, Granville N. (M) West Ohio
Harding, Joe A. (M) Pacific Northwest
Harper, John R. (M) Eastern Pennsylvania
Hartman, Tom (M) Kansas West
Hoopert, Grantas E. (M) Central Pennsylvania
Hoover, J. Jeffrey (M) Iowa
Kesler, N. Robert (M) Southern California- Arizona
Lash, H. Donald (E) Western Pennsylvania
Lewis, William B. (M) Southern Illinois
Myers, Calvin R. (M) East Ohio
North, Jack B. (M) Central Illinois
Oehler, Mrs. Jack (E) Northern Illinois
Pope, H. David, Jr. (M) Texas
Purdy, Burt (M) North Alabama
Reeves, Richard E. (M) Central Illinois
Rice, George E. (M) South Indiana
Richer, Ben (E) West Ohio
Schulz, Willard W. (E) Wisconsin
Settle, Frank A. (M) Holston
Smith, Irving L. ( M ) Oklahoma
Smith, Robert M. (M) Western North Carolina
Taylor, Eben (M) South Carolina (1785)
Thompson, Mrs. Barbara (M) Baltimore
Turner, James W. (M) Virginia
Wonders, Dr. Alice (M) Central Texas
"The plan of organization and rules of order of the
General Conference shall be the plan of organization
and rules of order as published in the journal of the
preceding General Conference until they have been
altered or modified by the action of the General Con-
ference." (Discipline, ^ 607.)
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION
I. OPENING SESSION AND ORGANIZATION
The General Conference shall assemble on the day fixed
and at the place designated in accordance with the action
taken by the preceding General Conference or the Com-
mission on the General Conference. The Holy Communion
shall be celebrated by the Conference, the Council of Bish-
ops being in charge. The opening business session of the
Conference shall be on the day and at the hour fixed by the
Commission on the General Conference and shall be called
to order by the bishop designated, as provided in ^ 15 § 11
of the Discipline.
The following order of business shall be observed :
A. Roll Call. The roll shall be called by the Secretary of
the preceding General Conference in the following manner :
(1) There shall be called the names of the bishops who
have died since the adjournment of the preceding General
Conference, and likewise the names of delegates-elect who
have died.
(2) The record of attendance shall be made in writing to
the Secretary of the General Conference by :
(a) The Secretary of the Council of Bishops for the
bishops,
(b) The Secretary of the Judicial Council for that body,
(c) The Secretary of the Council of Secretaries for that
body, and
(d) The chairman of each delegation for its membership.
The chairman shall be provided with a blank form on which
to report in writing the attendance of its members, noting
absentees and substitutions, which reports shall be tabulated
by the Secretary and published in the Daihj Christian Ad-
vocate. Any reserve seated in the place of a regular delegate
shall have been duly elected as a reserve delegate by his
Annual Conference, and shall meet the requirements set
forth in the Discipline, ^^ 38-40. Delegates, including re-
serves, when the latter are substituted for a delegate or
delegates, shall be seated in the order of their election,
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except when a reserve is seated temporarily, in which case
he shall occupy the seat of the delegate for whom he is
substituted. All delegates arriving after the opening roll
call shall be reported by the chairman of the delegation to
the Committee on Credentials, in order to be properly en-
rolled.
(3) A majority of the whole number of delegates to the
General Conference shall constitute a quorum for the trans-
action of business. (Discipline, ^ 608.)
B. Election of Secretary-Designate. The Council of Bish-
ops shall present a nomination from the ministry or lay
membership of The United Methodist Church for secretary-
designate. Other nominations shall be permitted from the
floor. The time of election shall be scheduled during the
session by the Agenda Committee. The election, if there be
two or more nominees, shall be by ballot. The secretary-
designate shall assume the responsibilities of the office of
secretary as soon after the adjournment of the General
Conference as all work in connection with the session in-
cluding the preparation, printing and mailing of the
Journal has been completed. The exact date of the transfer
of responsibility to the secretary-designate shall be deter-
mined by the Commission on the General Conference but
shall not be later than 12 months after the adjournment of
the General Conference.
C. Committee Nominations and Elections. The Council
of Bishops shall present nominations or appoint members
for the standing administrative committees, and such other
nominations as are hereinafter committed to it, for election
by the General Conference.
D. Miscellaneous Business.
E. Adjournment.
II. EPISCOPAL ADDRESS
The Quadrennial Address of the Council of Bishops shall
be delivered early in the Conference, at such hour as de-
termined by the Commission on the General Conference in
consultation with the Council of Bishops.
III. PRESIDING OFFICERS
The presiding officers for the several sessions of the
Conference, the opening session excepted (see div. I above),
shall be chosen from among the effective bishops in the
following manner: The Council of Bishops shall at the
opening session nominate for election by the Conference a
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Committee on Presiding Officers composed of one minister
and one layman from each Jurisdiction, and one minister
and one layman from among the delegates representing
the Annual Conferences outside the United States, and
four members at large. The Committee on Presiding Officers
shall establish a continuing pool of five names of bishops
from which group the presiding officer shall be selected by
the committee. Each bishop shall be given reasonable notice
of his selection for this pool, but subsequently he shall be
available for assignment as presiding officer at any session.
The committee shall be free to continue a bishop for more
than one session, if in its judgment the parliamentary situa-
tion requires this continuity of chairmanship.
IV. SECRETARIAL STAFF
(1) The Secretary of the General Conference elected as
hereinbefore provided shall be responsible for all functions
of the office in preparation for the session of the General
Conference following his election. He shall serve until all
work in connection with the session for which he has pre-
pared has been completed. He shall keep the record of
proceedings of all sessions of the General Conference. He
shall compile and edit a Handbook for The General Con-
ference and edit the official Journal of the General Con-
ference.
(2) The Conference shall elect, upon nomination by the
Secretary, a Coordinator of Calendar who shall assist the
Committee on Calendar in presenting reports in such an
order so as to expedite the business of the Conference, as
well as in other responsibilities of the committee. (See VI-
A (2).)
(3) The Conference shall elect, upon the nomination of
the Secretary, such assistant secretaries from the ministry
or lay membership of The United Methodist Church as it
may deem wise.
(4) The work of the Secretary shall be supervised by
the Commission on the General Conference. A budget for
the work of the Secretary shall be presented by the Com-
mission on the General Conference to the Council on Fi-
nance and Administration. Such budget shall be paid out
of the General Administration Fund.
(5) If in the interim of the quadrennial sessions of the
General Conference the office of Secretary shall for any
reason be vacated, the Council of Bishops shall elect a suc-
cessor to serve until the next session.
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V. ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAM
There shall be a Commission on the General Conference
composed of one minister and one layman from each Juris-
diction and four members at large who shall be nominated
by the Council of Bishops and elected by the General Con-
ference for a term of eight years; provided that at the
1968 General Conference one-half of the members shall be
elected for a term of four years so that thereafter the
General Conference shall elect one-half of the members
each quadrennium for a term of eight years. The Secretary
of the General Conference, the Treasurer of the Council on
Finance and Administration and the Director of the Con-
vention Bureau shall also be members ex-ofRcio but without
vote. If vacancies occur, for any reason, the Council of
Bishops shall elect successors to serve for the unexpired
term until the next session of the General Conference. The
Commission shall elect two additional members at large for
each quadrennium.
The Council of Bishops shall designate one of its mem-
bers to convene and organize the Commission before the
adjournment of the General Conference.
This Commission shall determine the place and time
(within such limits as may be set up by the General Con-
ference) of the next General Conference and shall send an
official notice to all elected delegates announcing specifically
the opening day and hour of the General Conference. The
Commission shall make all necessary arrangements in con-
nection therewith, including arrangements for the publica-
tion of a book of quadrennial reports of the general boards
and other general agencies of the Church, the same to be
published by the United Methodist Publishing House.
The Commission shall plan the schedule for the opening
day of the Conference.
The Commission shall recommend to the General Con-
ference the per diem allowance to be paid to the elected
delegates.
The Commission shall issue invitations to fraternal dele-
gates after consultation with the Council of Bishops, and
shall arrange for their local entertainment for the specific
period of time required for their presentation to the Gen-
eral Conference.
The Commission is authorized, if it deems it advisable,
to select the site of the General Conference two quadren-
nia in advance.
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VI. COMMITTEES
The General Conference shall have the standing commit-
tees hereinafter indicated, with such functions, responsi-
bilities, and limitations respectively as are hereinafter pre-
scribed, and such special committees as it may order.
A. Standing Administrative Committees
(1) Committee on Agenda. There shall be a Committee
on Agenda.
(a) It shall be composed of twelve members, at least
four of whom shall be laymen, to be constituted as follows :
One from each Jurisdiction, one from overseas, four mem-
bers at large, the chairman of the Committee on Calendar
when elected, and the chairman or substitute for the Pro-
gram Chairman of the Program Committee of the Com-
mission on the General Conference. It shall be appointed
by the Council of Bishops at its winter meeting next pre-
ceding the meeting of the General Conference from the
elected delegates to the General Conference.
(b) The Committee shall be convened by the Secretary
of the General Conference at least the day before the open-
ing of the General Conference and shall consult with the
Council of Bishops, the Commission on the General Con-
ference and the Secretary of the General Conference con-
cerning pending business.
(c) Following the presentation and adoption of the re-
port of the Commission on the General Conference at the
opening session of the General Conference, the Committee
on Agenda shall immediately become responsible for helping
guide the order of business of the Conference.
(d) To this committee shall be referred all requests for
special orders of the day, except those requested in the
report of the Commission on the General Conference on
the first day of the Conference.
(e) Proposals, questions, communications, resolutions,
and other matters not included in the regular business of
the General Conference shall be referred to the Committee
on Agenda without motion or debate. This committee shall
determine whether or not the matter presented shall be
considered by the General Conference. Appeal from the
decision of this committee may be presented to the Confer-
ence upon the written signature of twenty members of the
Conference, and the item shall be presented to the Con-
ference if the appeal is supported by a one-third vote.
(f) The Committee on Agenda shall report to each ses-
sion of the General Conference its recommendations con-
cerning business agenda and time allocations for the va-
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rious reports and business items, except that at all times
the Committee on Calendar shall determine the order in
which legislative committee reports shall be presented.
(2) Calendar. The Committee on Calendar shall be com-
posed of four members, nominated by the Council of Bish-
ops. None of them shall be chairman of a Standing or
Legislative Committee or a member or staff person of any-
General Board or Agency. The committee, upon advice of
the Coordinator of Calendar (IV (2)), shall (a) present
calendar reports in such an order so as to expedite the
business of the Conference, (b) advise the Committee on
Presiding Officers as far ahead as is feasible of the calen-
dar to be considered, (c) inform the presiding bishop of
the priority status of the calendar, and (d) keep an over-
view of calendar progress. The Secretary of the General
Conference shall convene the Committee on Calendar.
(3) Correlation and Editorial Revision. There shall be
a committee of four known as the Committee on Correla-
tion and Editorial Revision. This committee shall be com-
posed of four persons not members of the General Con-
ference, appointed by the Council of Bishops. The Book
Editor shall be an ex-officio member. They shall be entitled
to travel expense and per diem allowance, the same as the
delegates. Two alternates shall be appointed by the Council
of Bishops. The function of this committee shall be:
(a) To review all proposed legislation reported in the
Daily Christian Advocate and that presented in special re-
ports to the General Conference and all legislation enacted
by the General Conference. The Committee shall report
promptly to the standing committees concerned, or to the
General Conference as the situation may warrant, any and
all contradictions, duplications, and inconsistencies dis-
covered therein.
(b) To report to the chairmen of the several standing
legislative committees all changes it has made in the lan-
guage of the reports adopted by the General Conference.
(4) Courtesies and Privileges. There shall be a commit-
tee of sixteen, composed of one minister and one layman
from each Jurisdiction, one minister and one layman from
among the delegates representing Annual Conferences out-
side the United States, and four members at large known
as the Committee on Courtesies and Privileges, having the
following duties and responsibilities :
(a) To consider, as presented to it by members of the
Conference, what said members regard as questions or
matters of privilege, to decide whether they are such or not,
and if they are regarded as being such, to recommend to the
Conference that they be heard. (Note: Only questions or
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matters of privilege which are so urgent that they cannot
wait for consideration by this committee may be presented
immediately to the Conference, as provided in Rule 9.)
(b) To prepare, with due regard for brevity, and present
to the Conference for its action such complimentary resolu-
tions as occasion may demand. Other resolutions of com-
mendations and appreciation offered by mem.bers of the
General Conference shall be announced but not read and
shall appear in their entirety in an appropriate place in the
Daily Christian Advocate.
(c) To arrange for extending courtesies of the Confer-
ence to any to whom they may be due, fraternal delegates
and official visitors excepted.
(d) To arrange for a memorial service, at some time
agreeable to the Conference, for deceased delegates-elect,
and for bishops and general officers of the Church who
have died since the adjournment of the last preceding Gen-
eral Conference.
(e) To limit its report, including the statement of the
chairman and the hearing of such persons as may be pre-
sented, to a maximum of twenty minutes in any one busi-
ness session. No person or persons shall be presented after
the sixth day unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the
Conference.
(f ) To prepare and publish in the Daily Christian Advo-
cate, contemporaneously with the list of the nominees for
election to the Judicial Council, biographical sketches not
to exceed 100 words in length for each nominee.
(5) Credentials. There shall be a Committee on Creden-
tials of seven members. To this Committee, the chairmen
of the respective annual conference delegations shall report
on a form provided for that purpose any change in seating
of delegates. This Committee shall, in turn, report to the
Conference all changes in seating which have been reported
to it and approved by it ; provided that the reserve delegates
reported by the chairmen of the respective annual confer-
ence delegations as substituted for absentees at the open-
ing session shall be seated tentatively without such ap-
proval. This committee shall make recommendation to the
General Conference on any questions which may arise re-
lated to the eligibility of seating any delegates.
(6) Fraternal Delegates. There shall be a Committee on
Fraternal Delegates of nine members, eight of whom shall
be appointed by the Council of Bishops from the regularly
elected delegates to the ensuing General Conference at the
winter meeting of the Council of Bishops immediately pre-
ceding the General Conference and the Chairman of the
sub-Committee on Fraternal Delegates of the Commission
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on the General Conference. The Council of Bishops shall
designate a temporary chairman of the committee, who
shall call the committee to meet at the seat of the General
Conference at least one full day prior to the opening of the
Conference. To this committee shall be referred all com-
munications, credentials, and information in the hands of
the Secretary or the Council of Bishops relating to frater-
nal delegates and official visitors.
The function of the committee shall be to extend the
courtesies of the Conference to the fraternal delegates and
official visitors and present them to the General Conference.
The terms "fraternal delegates" and "official visitors" shall
be interpreted to include only persons who have been duly
elected by the Christian communions of which they are
respectively members, to represent the same before the
General Conference, who present the appropriate creden-
tials of such elections, and who have been invited through
the Commission on the General Conference, after consulta-
tion with the Council of Bishops.
In so far as possible the committee shall plan the presen-
tation of such fraternal delegates and official visitors dur-
ing the first week of the General Conference.
(7) Journal. There shall be a committee of seven which
shall daily examine the record of the Secretary, comparing
it with the stenographic record, and report its findings to
the Conference, recommending appropriate action. Any er-
ror subsequently discovered in a section of the Journal
which has been approved shall be reported to the Conference
for correction.
(8) Plan of Organization and Rules of Order. There shall
be a Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of
Order of eleven members. The Secretary of the Conference
shall be an ex-officio member and one of the eleven. To this
committee shall be referred any proposed amendments to
the Plan of Organization and Rules of Order. (See Rule
40.) To it may be referred any other matters relating to
parliamentary order or procedure in the business of the
General Conference.
This committee shall serve as an Interim Committee be-
tween sessions of the General Conference and shall restudy
the Plan of Organization and Rules of Order and, after
making such needed changes and adaptations therein as in
its judgment are necessary, shall present them to the Gen-
eral Conference for consideration and final action, same to
be published in the Journal of the General Conference.
The Plan of Organization and Rules of Order of the
General Conference shall be the* Plan of Organization and
Rules of Order as published in the Journal of the preceding
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General Conference until they have been altered or modified
by the action of The General Conference. (See Discipline,
^607.)
(9) Presiding Officers. See div. Ill above.
(10) Reference. There shall be a Committee on Refer-
ence composed of one ministerial and one lay representative
from each Jurisdiction, at least two of whom shall be law-
yers, one minister and one layman from Annual Confer-
ences outside the United States, and four members at large,
to be appointed by the Council of Bishops from the regular-
ly elected delegates to the ensuing General Conference at
the winter meeting of the said Council of Bishops preceding
the session of the General Conference. This committee shall
be convened by the Secretary of the General Conference
prior to and at the seat of the General Conference. After
ascertaining that the petitions, resolutions, and similar
communications dealing with the regular business of the
Conference meet the requirements herein specified, this
committee shall refer the same to the appropriate standing
administrative or legislative committees. This committee
shall be responsible for such assignment of all petitions
which may be in the hands of the Secretary prior to the
opening session, including the Episcopal Address, the book
of printed Quadrennial Reports and all other communica-
tions which shall come into his hands after the convening
of the General Conference. (Par. 609 of the Disciplirie
provides that petitions shall be in the hands of the Sec-
retary not later than thirty days before the opening of the
Conference session; provided, however, the Secretary shall
accept up to the opening day petitions from overseas and
from Conferences meeting within thirty days before the
General Conference.)
The Committee on Reference may withdraw a paper
after having assigned it to a committee, either upon a
request or upon its own motion. It may also withhold from
reference or publication any document it shall deem im-
proper, promptly advising the author, or authors, thereof
of its action in order that an appeal may be made to the
Conference if desired. The committee shall publish as
promptly as possible in the Daily Christian Advocate lists
of the communications it has referred to the several stand-
ing committees, identifying each by number, title, origin,
and destination. No petition shall be assigned by the Com-
mittee on Reference to any General Conference committee
unless it comes from some organization, minister, or mem-
ber of The United Methodist Church, and also contains in-
formation essential to the verification of the alleged facts
concerning its origin.
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All petitions should be presented in triplicate. Each
should deal with only one general subject, and so far as
possible, only one chapter in the Discipline. Not more than
one petition should be presented on a single sheet of paper,
(11) Tellers. There shall be a committee of sixty, to
act as tellers for the purpose of reporting on count votes
and ballots ordered by the General Conference. The tellers
shall be divided into two groups of thirty each. Each group
shall have reserve tellers. The Secretary of the General
Conference shall appoint tellers and reserve tellers whose
names shall be printed in the Daily Christian Advocate.
B. Standing Legislative Committees ^
The General Conference shall have the following stand-
ing legislative committees, which shall consider all proposals
looking toward new legislation or changes in the present
legislation of the church and report recommendations re-
lating thereto to the Conference; provided, however, that
reports and proposals from the regular councils and special
commissions of the General Conference may be made direct-
ly to the Conference. The term "legislative" as descriptive
of the functions of these committees is not to be inter-
preted with absolute strictness, in as much as they may
consider matters calculated to eventuate in the form of ad-
vices, resolutions, appeals, etc., as well as in legislation. Too
extensive use of Special Study Committees authorized by
the General Conference tends to limit the work and impor-
tance of our legislative committees. Under ordinary circum-
stances Special Study Committees should report briefly to
the General Conference, after which their reports should
be referred automatically to the appropriate legislative
committees for study at the beginning of the General Con-
ference sessions. After the Study Committee makes its
report, the General Conference by a two-thirds vote may
authorize immediately consideration of this report.
(1) Christian Social Concerns. To this committee shall
be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to social
issues and all interests and activities of the Boards of
Christian Social Concerns.
(2) Conferences. To this committee shall be referred all
petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the interests and
activities of the General, Jurisdictional, Annual, Provi-
sional Annual, District, and Missionary Conferences, and to
1 The 1972 General Conference granted the Interim Committee on Plan of
Organization and Rules of Order the power to reconstitute the number and re-
sponsibilities of the Standing Legislative Committees for the 1976 General Conference
in keeping with the restructuring adopted by the 1972 General Conference; see Jour-
nal, page 534.
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the structure of the Program Councils. All petitions, reso-
lutions, etc., relating to Central Conferences shall be re-
ferred to the Commission on Central Conference Affairs.
(3) Education. To this committee shall be referred all
petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the interests and
activities of the Boards of Education and Commission on
Archives and History.
(4) Lay Activities and Church Finance. To this commit-
tee shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., re-
lating to the interests of lay activities and the Boards
of the Laity; and relating to trustees, properties, church
finance (general and local).
(5) Membership and Evangelism. To this committee shall
be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to church
membership, including conditions, duties, and transfer
thereof; and relating to the interests and activities of the
Boards of Evangelism.
(6) Clergy. To this committee shall be referred all peti-
tions, resolutions, etc., relating to the Clergy of the Church
in all its forms, grades, and orders, and relating to all
interests and activities of the Boards of the Ministry.
(7) Missions. To this committee shall be referred all
petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the interests and
activities of the Boards of Missions.
(8) Pensions. To this committee shall be referred all
petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the support of re-
tired and supernumerary ministers, and of widow^s and
dependent children of deceased ministers, not including
bishops, and all matters relating to pensions of lay employ-
ees of Church organizations, boards, agencies, or institu-
tions and all interests and activities of the Boards of Pen-
sions.
(9) Communications and Publications. To this committee
shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating
to all the Publications of The United Methodist Church
and to all interests and activities of the Board of Publica-
tions, the Commission on Public Relations and United Meth-
odist Information, and the Divisions of Interpretation and
Television, Radio and Film Communication of the Program
Council.
(10) Health and Welfare. To this committee shall be
referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the in-
terests and activities of the Board of Health and Welfare
Ministries, and to all the eleemosynary work.
(11) Ecumenical Affairs. To this committee shall be re-
ferred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the in-
terests and activities of the Commission of Ecumenical
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Affairs and all Interdenominational activities, relations, in-
terests and responsibilities of The United Methodist Church,
including the American Bible Society, the National Council
of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America,
the World Council of Churches and Committee on Religion
in American Life.
(12) Judicial Administration, Enabhng Acts and Legal
Forms. To this committee shall be referred all petitions,
resolutions, etc., relating to the formal disciplining, trial,
and appeal of members and ministers of The United Meth-
odist Church, and relating to the Judicial Council and the
judicial procedure within the Church. This committee shall
also be charged with the responsibility of preparing and
presenting for adoption by the Conference, such enabling
acts and legal forms as may be needed in the continuing
process of unifying the interests and agencies of the
Church.
(13) Local Church. To this committee shall be referred
all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to the organization
and duties of the various bodies within the local church.
Proposed legislation emanating from other General Con-
ference committees concerning local church organization
shall be referred to this committee on Local Church for
consideration, action and reporting to General Conference.
(14) Ritual and Orders of Worship. To this committee
shall be referred all petitions, resolutions, etc., relating to
ritual and orders of worship and all interests and activities
of the Commission on Worship.
C. Membership of Committees
Each delegate shall serve as a member of one of the
standing legislative committees numbered 1 to 14. Within
the Annual Conference delegation each member shall choose
from the legislative committees 1 to 14 the committee on
which he shall serve, the choice being made in order of
election. The layman first elected shall be entitled to the
first choice, the minister first elected to the second choice,
and thus the right of choice shall continue to alternate
between lay and ministerial delegates in the order of their
election; provided, that two members of a delegation may
not serve on any one of the above-designated standing
legislative committees 1 to 14 unless the said delegation
is represented on each of them. All delegations composed of
fourteen or more members shall assign all members in excess
of fourteen according to this same principle of distribu-
tion. (For example, a Conference with sixteen delegates
shall have two members on each of any two of these four-
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teen committees, and one on each of the remaining twelve.
Each delegate may, in the order of his turn to choose,
select any one of these fourteen committees, provided that
the foregoing division of delegates among the committees
is maintained.)
If a matter is under consideration in any standing legis-
lative committee which in the judgment of any Annual
Conference delegation vitally affects the interests of its
constituency, and if the said Annual Conference is not
represented in the membership of said committee, then
the said delegation may choose one of its number to repre-
sent its Annual Conference in the committee when the
matter judged to be vital to the interests of this con-
stituency is under consideration. Such a person shall be
entitled to sit with the committee while this particular
matter is being considered. He shall be entitled to the floor,
subject to such limitations as are imposed on the regular
members of said committee, but he shall not be entitled to
vote.
D. Meeting of Committees
(1) For Organization. All standing legislative and ad-
ministrative committees shall meet for organization at such
time as the Commission on the General Conference shall de-
termine. A Bishop appointed by the Council of Bishops and
an assistant secretary appointed by the Secretary of the
General Conference shall serve, respectively, as chairman
and secretary to effect an organization in each of the several
standing committees.
(a) The election of chairman, vice-chairman, and secre-
tary of each standing committee, both administrative and
legislative, shall be by ballot.
(b) The assistant secretary appointed for the organiza-
tion of each standing legislative committee shall report in
writing to the Secretary of the Conference at the earliest
possible date the oflficers elected. In the case of all other
committees the secretary elected shall make such report
immediately to the Secretary of the Conference.
(c) The Secretary of the General Conference shall be
responsible for arranging for a coaching meeting for all
chairmen, vice-chairmen, and secretaries of legislative com-
mittees, as soon as possible after their elections. This coach-
ing shall include instruction in their duties, all procedures
in the handling of petitions, the times of the daily deadline
for publishing reports, and other information to expedite
the work of the committees. The Commission on the General
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Conference is requested to arrange for a time and place for
such a meeting.
(2) Regular Meetings. The standing legislative commit-
tees 1 to 14 inclusive shall meet for business as scheduled by
the Agenda Committee unless otherwise ordered by the
Conference, until their work is completed, and at such other
times as the committees may themselves determine.
(3) Quorum for Committee Meetings. A majority of the
members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business in all committees.
E. Function and Authority of Committees
(1) The standing administrative committees, without
specific instruction or direction from the Conference, shall
assume responsibility for considering and reporting to the
Conference upon all matters which would logically fall with-
in their respective purviews, if it seems wise to do so, as
these are indicated hereinbefore.
(2) The standing legislative committees may not origi-
nate business, but shall consider and report only upon that
which is referred to them directly by the Conference or
through the Committee on Reference, the Agenda Commit-
tee, or the Committee on Calendar. (See Rule 31.)
VII. PROPOSAL INVOLVING EXPENDITURE OF
UNBUDGETED FUNDS
When any proposal is submitted to the General Confer-
ence to establish an interim or continuing board, commis-
sion, or committee, before final action is taken by the
General Conference establishing such board, commission,
or committee, said proposal shall be referred to the Council
on Finance and Administration or its executive committee,
with the request that it bring to the General Conference
an estimated budget of the expense of operation of the
proposed board, commission, or committee for the next
quadrennium and a statement of how the adoption of such
proposal will affect the budget or budgets for the existing
boards, commissions, or committees as already presented
by the Council on Finance and Administration.
When any proposal is submitted to the General Confer-
ence which involves the expenditure of funds not included
in an established budget, such proposal shall be referred
for advice and recommendation to the Council on Finance
and Administration before final action is taken by the
General Conference.
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VIII. DELEGATES' EXPENSE ACCOUNTS
(1) The report of the chairmen of the respective annual
conference delegations shall be the basis for settlement
with principal and reserve delegates for their per diem
allowances.
(2) The total traveling expense shall be payable to the
principal delegate if he be present and seated. If during
the session of the Conference a reserve delegate is seated in
his place, he shall adjust the travel expense with such re-
serve on the basis of the time served by each.
(3) Travel expense for delegates to the Conference shall
be on the basis of railroad fare by the most direct route
(clergy fare for ministers), lower berth or roomette (Pull-
man) and meals en route, or by air coach. Overseas dele-
gates shall be allowed travel expenses on the basis of round-
trip tourist air fare, directly to and from the seat of the
Conference. Additional expenses may be allowed such dele-
gates for arrival and departure not to exceed two days in
either case. Unavoidable exceptions to this limitation of two
days before and two days after General Conference, due to
transportation schedules, must be approved by the Council
on Finance and Administration. The per diem expense al-
lowance for all such days before and after General Con-
ference shall be at the same rate as granted delegates dur-
ing General Conference. When two or more delegates come
in one automobile, the owner shall be allowed 8 cents per
mile for his car plus the cost of room and meals en route.
Guest passengers who are members of the General Con-
ference shall submit only the cost of room and meals en
route. In all cases delegates shall report only the actual
cost of travel.
IX. MATERIAL TO BE INCLUDED IN THE
DISCIPLINE
(1) No non-legislative material shall be ordered printed
in the Discipline without first referring it to the Committee
on Correlation and Editorial Revision for consideration and
report to the General Conference for further consideration
and final action.
(2) The Book Editor, the Secretary of the General Con-
ference and the Publisher of the United Methodist Church
shall be charged with editing the Discipline and Book of
Resolutions. The Editors, in the exercise of their judgment,
shall have the authority to make changes in phraseology as
may be necessary to harmonize legislation without changing
its substance.
RULES OF ORDER
I. DAILY SCHEDULE
Rule 1. Hours of Meetings
The following shall be the daily order for the General
Conference, Sundays excepted :
(1) 8:30 A.M. to 9:10 A.M. — Devotional service under
direction of the Council of Bishops.
(2) 9:10 A.M. to 12:30 p.m. — Conference business with
recess for ten minutes at 10 :30.
(3) 2:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. — Committee meetings.
(4) 7:30 P.M. — Evening programs as planned by the
Commission on the General Conference or committee
meetings.
Rule 2. Order of Business
After devotional service the daily sessions of the Con-
ference shall be conducted as follows :
(1) Report of Committee on Journal of the previous
meeting or meetings.
(2) Report of Committee on Courtesies and Privileges.
(3) Reports of other standing administrative and special
committees.
(4) Calendar.
(5) Miscellaneous business.
H. PRESIDING OFFICERS
Rule 3. Authority of the Chairman
The bishop presiding shall be the legal chairman of the
General Conference. He shall decide points of order raised
by the members, and shall rule on points of order not raised
by the members, as he deems necessary to conform to these
rules of order; subject, in both cases, to an appeal to the
Conference by any member without debate ; except that the
chairman and the appellant, in the order here named, shall
each have five minutes for a statement in support of their
respective positions. A tie vote in the case of appeal shall
sustain the chair. When any member raises a point of order
he shall cite, by number, the rule he adjudges to have been
violated. The presiding bishop shall have the right to re-
cess a session of the General Conference at any time at
his discretion and to reconvene at such time as he shall
announce, with only delegates, authorized personnel and
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authorized guests permitted to attend such a session follow-
ing recess.
Rule 4. Calling the Conference to Order
When the chairman stands in his place and calls the
Conference to order, no member shall speak, address the
chair, or stand, while the chairman stands.
III. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS
Rule. 5. Attendance and Seating Reserves
No member, unless hindered by sickness or otherwise
from being present, shall absent himself from the sessions
of the Conference without permission of the Conference;
and all absentees shall be reported by the chairmen of the
several Annual Conference delegations to the Committee
on Credentials on a form provided for this purpose. No
reserve delegate shall have the privilege of membership
until the substitution has been approved by the Conference,
except at the first session of the Conference, as provided
in the Plan of Organization, div. I, sec. A, subs. 2d.
Rule 6. Directions for Securing the Floor
When a delegate desires to speak to the Conference, he
shall arise at his designated seat, respectfully address the
presiding officer, using the term, ''Mr. Chairman," and,
after recognition, proceed to the speaker's platform, where,
before speaking, he shall give the chairman, in writing,
his name and that of the Annual Conference which he
represents; which, in turn, the chairman shall then an-
nounce to the Conference.
If by reason of the intended brevity of his remarks he
speaks from one of the microphones in the aisles of the
assembly hall, he shall first announce his name and the name
of the Annual Conference which he represents ; which, in
turn, the chairman shall then announce to the Conference.
Rule 7. Interrupting the Speaker
No member who has the floor may be interrupted except
for a breach of order, or a misrepresentation, or to direct
the attention of the Conference to the fact that the time
has arrived for a special order, or to raise a very urgent
question of high privilege.
Rule 8. Speaking More Than Once; Length of Speech
No member shall speak a second time on the same ques-
tion if any mem.ber who has not spoken desires the floor,
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no more than twice on the same subject under the same
motion, no longer than ten minutes unless his time shall be
extended by the Conference, except as provided in Rule 37.
This ten-minute limit may be reduced by a majority vote
of the Conference at any time, and for any period of
duration.
Rule 9. Question of High Privilege
A member claiming the floor at any time for what he
believes is a very urgent question of high privilege shall
be allowed to indicate briefly the nature of the question,
and if it be adjudged by the chair to be such, he may
proceed at his pleasure or until the chairman judges that
he has exhausted his privilege. (See Plan of Organization,
div. VI, sec. A, subs. 4a.)
Rule 10. Voting Area of Conference
Only delegates within the area of the Conference when
the vote is taken shall be entitled to vote. All delegates with-
in the area at the time a question is put shall vote, except
such as shall have been excused for special reasons by the
Conference.
Rule 11. Voting Procedure
Voting shall be by a show of hands unless otherwise
ordered by the Conference. An "aye" and "nay" vote, if
taken, shall be by signed ballot. An "aye" or "nay" vote by
secret ballot may be ordered on call of any member, sup-
ported by one-third of the members present and voting.
A count vote may be ordered on call of any member sup-
ported by one-third of the members present and voting,
in which case the delegates shall rise from their seats and
stand until counted.
No other business shall be in order when a vote is being
taken or when the previous question has been called, until
the process is completed, except such as relates to the vote
itself, or that which can be appropriately fitted into the
time while waiting for the report of the secretaries on a
count vote, or an "aye" or "nay" vote. The count shall be
made by the Committee of Tellers as appointed and assigned
by the Secretary of General Conference.
Rule 12. Division of Question
Before a vote is taken any delegate shall have the right
to call for a division of any question, if it is subject to
such division as he indicates. If no delegate objects, the
division shall be made; but if there is objection, the chair
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shall put the question of division to vote, not waiting for
a second.
Rule 13. Vote by Orders
The ministerial and lay delegates shall deliberate as one
body; but upon a call, by motion of any delegate, seconded
by another delegate of the same order and supported by
one-third of the members of that order voting, the minis-
terial and lay delegates shall vote separately. But when
the Conference votes by orders, no measure shall be passed
without the concurrence of a majority of both classes of
delegates. In cases of such a vote the order calling for it
shall vote first; provided, however, that the Conference
may not vote by orders on a proposed amendment to the
Constitution. {Discipline, ^ 64-66.)
IV. BUSINESS PROCEDURE
Rule 14. Motion for Adoption of Reports and
Resolutions Unnecessary
Whenever a report of a committee signed by the chair-
man and secretary thereof, or a resolution signed by two
or more members of the Conference, shall be presented
to the Conference for its action, it shall be deemed in
proper order for consideration by the Conference without
the formality of a motion to adopt, and a second thereto.
Rule 15. Required Forms for Reports,
Resolutions, Motions, Amendments
All resolutions and committee reports shall be presented
in triplicate; and, when requested by the Secretary, mo-
tions, including amendments, shall be presented in writing.
Rule 16. Reading of Reports and Resolutions
All resolutions, committee reports, and communications
to the Conference shall be read by the Secretary except as
otherwise provided in Rule 34.
Rule 17. Alterations of Motions, etc.
When a motion is made and seconded, or a resolution is
introduced and seconded, or a committee report is read, or
is published in the Daily Christian Advocate, it shall be
deemed to be in possession of the Conference, and may not
be altered except by action of the Conference. (See Rule
33.)
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Rule 18. Undebatable Motions
The following motions shall be acted upon without de-
bate:
(1) To adjourn, when unqualified, except to adjourn the
Conference finally.
(2) To suspend the rules.
(3) To laj^ on the table, except as provided in Rule 37.
(4) To take from the table.
(5) To call for the previous question.
(6) To reconsider a non-debatable motion.
(7) To limit or extend the limits of debate.
(8) To call for the orders of the day.
Rule 19. Rights of the Main Question
The main question may be opened to debate under the
following motions: to adopt, to commit or refer, to sub-
stitute, to postpone, and to reconsider. No new motion,
resolution, or subject shall be entertained until the one
under consideration shall have been disposed of except as
provided in Rule 11. The foregoing does not apply to sec-
ondary motions if otherwise allowable in the existing par-
liamentary situation.
Rule 20. Precedence of Secondary Motions
If any one or more of the following motions shall be
made when one or more other motions are pending, the
order of their precedence in relation to one another shall
be the same as the order of their listing below :
(1) To fix the time to which the Conference shall ad-
journ. (This motion is subject to amendment, or
it may be laid on the table.)
(2) To adjourn.
(3) To take recess.
(4) To order the previous question.
(5) To lay on the table.
(6) To limit or extend the Hmits of debate.
(7) To postpone to a given time.
(8) To commit or refer.
(9) To amend or to substitute (one amendment being
allowed to an amendment) .
(10) To postpone indefinitely.
Rule 21. Tabling Related Motions
No motion which adheres to another motion, or has
another motion adhering to it, can be laid on the table by
itself. Such motions, if laid on the table, carry with them
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the motions to which they respectively adhere, or which
adhere to them.
Rule 22. Referring Reports, etc.
It shall be in order for the Conference to refer to a
committee a section or part of a report or resolution which
is before the Conference for consideration, or any amend-
ment offered thereto.
Rule 23. Procedure for Consideration of Substitutes
When a resolution or committee report is properly be-
fore the Conference for consideration and action, even if
amendments thereto are pending, a substitute therefor may
be offered by any member moving that the same be sub-
stituted for the report or resolution under consideration.
The Conference shall then proceed first to perfect the
original report or resolution, including consideration and
action upon any amendments which may be offered to it.
The same perfecting process shall then be followed with
respect to the substitute. The question shall then be put
first on the motion to substitute, followed by the motion
to adopt the report or resolution; provided, however, that
the motion for the previous question shall not be in order
on the adoption of the report or recommendation or on
making the proposed substitution until opportunity has
been given for at least two members to speak on each side
of the question of substitution or adoption.
Rule 24. Previous Question
When any member moves the previous question (that is,
that the vote be now taken on the motion or motions pend-
ing), he shall indicate to what he intends it to apply, if any
secondary motion or motions are also pending. If he does
not so indicate, it shall be regarded as applying only to the
immediately pending question. This motion shall be taken
without debate, and shall require a two-third-^, vote of those
present and voting for its adoption; and if it is adopted,
the vote shall be taken on the motion or motions to which
it applies without further debate except as provided in
Rule 37. (See also Rules 18, 23, 25.)
Rule 25. Unlawful Motion After Speech
It shall not be in order for a member immediately after
discussing a pending question, and before relinquishing
the floor, to make a motion whose adoption would limit or
stop debate.
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Rule 26. Exceptions to Majority Vote
A majority of those voting, a quorum being present,
shall decide all questions with the following exceptions.
(1) One-third of those present and voting shall suffice
to sustain a call for a count vote in case the decision of
the chair is doubted. (See Rule 11.) A tie vote sustains
the chair (Rule 3).
(2) A call for a vote by orders shall prevail if sustained
by one-third of the members of the order from which the
call came, present and voting. (See Rule 13.)
(3) A two-thirds vote shall be required to sustain a mo-
tion to suspend (Rule 39) or amend (Rule 40) the rules;
to sustain a motion for the previous question (Rule 24) ;
to set aside a special order; to consider a special order
before the time set therefor; to sustain the request of the
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges for the presenta-
tion of any person after the sixth day of the General
Conference.
(4) A two-thirds vote shall be required to approve a
proposal for a constitutional amendment. (Discipline, H^
64-66.)
Rule 27. Reconsideration .
A motion to reconsider an action of the Conference shall
be in order at any time if offered by a member who voted
with the prevailing side. If the motion it is proposed to
reconsider is non-debatable, the motion to reconsider may
not be debated.
Rule 28. Calendars, Regular and Non-Concurrence .
The Secretary shall keep a chronological record of orders
of the day and of reports of committees (see Rule 32),
which record shall be called the Calendar ; and the matters
of business placed on it shall be considered as recommended
by the Committee on Calendar, unless by a two-thirds vote
of the Conference an item is taken up out of its order.
When a committee presents a report on a given subject,
as a part of its report, it must also list the numbers of
all petitions relating to this subject on which the com-
mittee voted non-concurrence.
Rule 29. Motion to Adjourn in Order Except —
The motion to adjourn, when unqualified, shall be taken
without debate, and shall always be in order, except:
( 1 ) When a delegate has the floor.
(2) When a question is actually put, or a vote is being
taken, and before it is finally decided.
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(3) When the previous question has been ordered and
action thereunder is pending.
(4) When a motion to adjourn has been lost, and no
business or debate has intervened.
(5) When the motion to fix the time to v^hich the Con-
ference shall adjourn is pending.
The foregoing does not apply to a motion for final ad-
journment of the Conference.
V. COMMITTEES
Rule 30. Rules of Order of Legislative Committees
The rules of order of the General Conference shall be
observed in meetings of standing legislative committees
in so far as they apply.
Rule 31. Duties and Prerogatives of Committees
As its first v^ork, a committee shall evaluate its petitions,
come to agreements regarding priority, and outline its work
on the basis of those priorities.
When a petition or resolution or any similar item is
referred to one of the several standing legislative com-
mittees, it shall be understood that the whole question
with which the paper has to do is referred to that commit-
tee for such action as it may deem wise. Committees shall
report to the Conference upon all matters referred to them
by the Conference, directly or through the Committee on
Reference. Committee reports on resolutions, petitions, etc.,
shall cite the same, identifying them by numbers they
bear respectively in the published reports of the Committee
on Reference, or in some other suitable manner.
When a committee ascertains that another committee is
or, in its judgment, should be considering a subject which
the former is considering, it shall report the matter to
the Committee on Reference for such adjustment as the
situation may require.
Rule 32. Legislative Committees Report to Secretary
As quickly as material can be prepared, each secretary of
a standing legislative committee shall present a clearly
marked original work copy of the committee's report, signed
by the committee chairman and secretary, to the Secretary
of the Conference. The original work copy shall be marked
with the priority the committee places on that subject. The
Secretary of the Conference shall receive said reports, type
them in triplicate, enter them into the calendar and furnish
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the editor of the Daily Christian Advocate with one of
the copies for pubhcation.
Committee and minority reports which propose changes
in the Discipli^ie shall give chapter, section and paragraph
to be affected and shall be prepared in the following
manner: existing words used as reference points shall be
in quotes ; words to be deleted shall be single-underscored ;
words to be added shall be double-underscored. In publica-
tion of these reports The Daily Christian Advocate shall
substitute italics for single underscoring and boldface for
double underscoring.
Rule 33. Published Reports in Possession of
Conference
Reports submitted by the committee according to the
deadline as announced by the Secretary of the Conference
shall appear in the next day's Daily Christian Advocate.
The report as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate
becomes the official copy, subject only to grammatical or
other obvious editorial changes, and shall be regarded as in
the possession of the Conference. On the day following its
first appearance in the Daily Christian Advocate, or any
time thereafter, a report is in order for consideration at the
pleasure of the Conference. The same rule shall apply to a
report of a minority of any committee signed by one-tenth
of the members of the committee, or by ten members there-
of. (See Rule 17.)
Rule 34. Preparation and Printing of Reports
All committee reports shall be presented to the Secretary
of the Conference in triplicate on paper provided therefor,
and shall bear at the top the name of the committee, its
total membership, the number present at the time the report
was adopted, the number voting for and the number voting
against the report respectively, and the number not voting.
In addition to concurrence or non-concurrence, a committee
may recommend referral to the next General Conference.
Reports of the standing legislative committees shall be
printed in the Daily Christiayi Advocate at least one day
before being presented for consideration by the Confer-
ence, and they shall not be read unless by its order.
Reports of minorities of committees adopted by them
with a view to their being offered as substitutes for com-
mittee reports (see Rule 33) shall likewise conform to
this rule so far as it is applicable, indicating clearly to
what committee the respective minorities belong and for
what reports by serial number, etc., they propose the respec-
tive substitutes.
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Rule 35. Committee Chairman Not in Harmony
with Report
When the chairman of a committee is not in harmony
with a report adopted by the committee, it shall be his
duty to state the fact to the committee, which shall elect
one of its members to represent it in the presentation and
discussion of the report in the Conference; but if, in such
a case, the committee shall fail to select a representative,
the chairman shall designate a member to represent the
committee, and said representatives shall have all the rights
and privileges of the chairman in relation to such report.
Rule 36. Presentation of Report of Minority
A member selected by the signers of a report of a minori-
ty of a committee (see Rule 33) to present the same shall
have the same rights and privileges in relation thereto
which belong to the chairman in the presentation of the
regular (majority) report of the committee, except that he
may not present said minority report until the majority
report has been presented, and shall then offer it as a
substitute therefor, and except, further, that in closing the
debate on the question of making the substitution the
member presenting the minority report shall speak firot
and the chairman last. (See Rule 23.)
Rule 37. Speakers For and Against
When the report of a committee is under consideration,
it shall be the duty of the presiding officer to ascertain,
when he recognizes a member of the Conference, on which
side he proposes to speak; and he shall not assign the
floor to any member proposing to speak on the same side
of the pending question as the speaker immediately preced-
ing if any member desires to speak on the other side
thereof.
Except for undebatable motions, no report shall be
adopted or question relating to the same decided without
opportunity having been given for at least two speeches
for and two against the said proposal, provided that right
is claimed before the chairman or duly authorized membsr
representing the committee's report or the minority report,
if there be such, is presented to close the debate.
When all have spoken Vv'ho desire to do so, or when (and
after) the previous question has been ordered, the chairman
or/and duly authorized member or members presenting the
committee's report (and the minority report if there be
one) shall be entitled to speak before the vote is taken.
This right of the chairman and/or other member or
members to close the debate shall prevail in like manner
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to a limit of five minutes when a vote is about to be taken
on a motion to amend, to substitute, to postpone, to refer,
or to lay on the table or any other motion v^^hose adoption
would vitally affect the report under consideration; pro-
vided, that this five-minute limit shall not apply to a motion
to substitute a minority report (see Rule 33) for a regular
(majority) report of a committee.
Rule 38. Effective Date
All actions of the General Conference of The United
Methodist Church shall become effective upon the final ad-
journment of the session of the General Conference at
which they are enacted, unless otherwise specified, except
as provided in ^ 631.21 of the Discipline.
VI. SUSPENDING, AMENDING, AND
SUPPLEMENTING
Rule 39. Suspension of Rules
The operation of any of the provisions of the Plan of
Organization or of these Rules of Order may be suspended
at any time by a two-thirds vote of the Conference. (See
Rule 26, subs. 3.)
Rule 40. Amending Rules
The Plan of Organization and these Rules of Order may
be amended or changed by a two-thirds vote of the Con-
ference; provided the proposed change or amendment has
originated in the Committee on Plan of Organization and
Rules of Order, or has been presented to the Conference
in writing and referred to this committee, which commit-
tee shall report thereon not later than the following day.
(See Rule 26, subs. 3.)
Rule 41. Robertas Rules of Order,
Supplemental Authority
In any parliamentary situation not clearly covered by the
Plan of Organization or these Rules of Order, the General
Conference shall be governed in its action by the current
edition of Robert's Rules of Order.
Rule 42. Persons Without Right to
Make or Second Motions
A person seated in the Conference with the right to speak,
but without vote, does not have the right to make a motion
or second motions.
THE
EPISCOPAL
ADDRESS
Delivered by Bishop F. Gerald Ensley on Monday
morning, April 17, 1972, for the Council of
Bishops of The United Methodist Church
Mr. Chairman, Members of the General Conference of 1972,
and Friends :
The passing of the weeks has brought us to the quadren-
nial session of the General Conference. Since our meeting
in 1968, 17 bishops of The United Methodist Church have
entered into the service of the Church Eternal :
Newell S. Booth Juan E. Gattinoni
Benjamin I. Guansing Raymond J. Wade
Matthew W. Clair, Jr. Odd Hagen
Wilbur E. Hammaker George Edward Epp
W. Y. Chen Raymond L. Archer
Herbert Welch Glenn R. Phillips
Walter C. Gum J. Ralph Magee
James C. Baker Everett W. Palmer
Costen J. Harrell
It is not hard to praise these men, for they were famous.
They were among them the father of the Wesley Foundation
movement, the executive of the great Church-wide crusades
following World War II, the son and namesake of one of the
first black general superintendents, the longest-lived bishop
in the memory of the Church, a president of the World
Methodist Council, global statesmen who served in China,
Korea, Argentina, Scandinavia, Africa, the Philippines,
South-East Asia, not to mention the Alaskan frontier, and
one of the stalwarts of the Evangelical United Brethren
Church. They were not only brothers beloved but sought
for in the councils of the Church. The classic words of
Ecclesiasticus seem almost to have been written in their
honor :
Men like them maintain the fabric of the world,
The handiwork of their craft was their prayer.
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GROWING TOGETHER
We are pleased to report that since our last quadrennial
meeting in 1968 The United Methodist Church has grown
steadily together. The Articles of Union of the Evangelical
United Brethren Church and The Methodist Church per-
mitted three quadrenniums — until 1980 — for the assimila-
tion of the annual conferences. Now in 1972 — in one-third
of the time allowed — all the former conferences have been
joined. The EUBs, who because of size have been asked
more completely to sacrifice their identity, have shown a
splendid willingness to yield all that a new and stronger
church plight emerge. Many Methodists have found historic
Methodist essentials, like the emphasis on inner piety and
kindliness of personal relationship in conference affairs,
more convincingly exhibited by their EUB colleagues than
they had known in their own Methodist fellowship. All of
us have profited by the marriage of the two denominations.
No one has really lost by the union and much has been
gained. We wonder now why we did not do it before.
There has been a corresponding drawing together of black
and white Methodists. Granted the pressure of events, there
has been also the constraint of the Christian ideal, one of
the evidences of the Spirit's working. The miracle of union
is taking place, defying the prophets of pessimism. The
Central Jurisdiction has been dissolved. Only four of the
former conferences of that body are in existence. The black
members of clergy and laity have shown their capacity and
willingness at every level to contribute to the Church. We
have had new visions of how good and pleasant it is for
men and women of differing races to dwell together.
We have made great progress through appropriate leg-
islation. The time has come for us to show in our personal
relationship as churchmen that kindly affection toward one
another that we profess, and that basic justice that makes
no distinction in Christ between Jew and Greek, bond and
free, male and female, and to live and work together joy-
fully, from an ungrudging heart!
There has been a drawing together, too, of United Meth-
odism and the Mother of us all, the British Conference. The
General Conference of 1968 voted that the General Con-
ference of United Methodism and the British Conference,
upon parallel action by the British, v/ould exchange mem-
berships. Some of us have been highly privileged to sit in
their Conference as bona fide members. We are happy today
to welcome a delegation who come to us from the homeland
of our church. They are here not as fraternal delegates,
onlookers as it were, but as brothers and sisters, voting
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members and rightful participants, in this Conference. This
marks a milestone in our common history.
The only apparent exception to the centripetal movement
of United Methodism is the increasing autonomy of
churches formerly belonging to the General Conference but
overseas from the United States. Twenty conferences have
withdrawn to join national church bodies or to become in-
dependent denominations. These changes have been effected
through their desire and with this Conference's blessing.
While we are legally separate, they have remained in the
larger Methodist family and have become constituents of the
World Methodist Council, which has grown from 19 to 55
members. This organization has for almost a century kept
the far-flung Methodist family in touch and currently is
represented with other world confessional bodies in Geneva.
PERVASIVE CHANGE
The decisive fact of these days on which the Church's
life has fallen is pervasive change. The whole culture dins
into our ears that we must yield to the demands of a new
age, or break before its inexorable pressures, or retreat
into the limbo of the obsolete. The stress on change orig-
inates, perhaps, in the studies of the scientists, where new
conceptions of the world come daily to birth. Alfred North
Whitehead, probably the profoundest philosopher of science
of our generation, declared in th3 1940's that there was not
a single concept of the Newtonian physics which he had
been taught as truth at Trinity College, Cambridge, that
had not been displaced. The body of basic truth about the
universe is continually changing. The shifts in theory work
themselves out in new industries, and new industries call
new cities into life, and the cities evoke new modes of living.
The world has altered more in the lifetime of most of us
than it did in the 500 years preceding.
The social consequences of scientific change are a threat
to our accustomed ways. Thanks to the new modes of com-
munication, science has made it possible for the underprivi-
leged to see first-hand w^hat the scientifically favored enjoy
and what every human being might have. These visions of
the better beget wants, ''a revolution of expectations." The
have-nots all over the world have awakened, and, encour-
aged by the examples they see, are demanding a different
sort of life. These same powers of communication have
undermined our historic isolation from one another. A uni-
versal society with different mores is emerging. The im-
proved means have worked for a basic equality. As
Napoleon observed two centuries ago, gunpowder makes all
men the same height. The scientific weapons b2came the
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property of the unscientific, who have ways now of enforc-
ing their demands for equality and separate nationhood.
The advances in science make for health and consequent
longer life. Longer life begins overpopulation. Unless the
birth and death-rates change considerably, we are told that
in the next twenty-eight years — by the year 2000 — the
numbers of human beings on the earth will increase more
than the entire population presently living on our planet.
Science, our modern Providence, threatens to become our
Nemesis.
The tremendous changes in technology have multiplied
the power to produce and have released thousands from
agricultural labor. They have moved to the cities, evoking
all the familiar phenomena of urbanization. Two-thirds of
the earth's population, it is said, are now living in metropol-
litan areas. We have before us a prospect of not only cities
but complexes of cities. Whereas the ancient Psalmist cried
in his distress for a city in which he and his fellows might
dwell, the unfortunate of our day will mourn that there is
no countryside in which they may abide. If it be true that
the great traditions of religion belong to the country, the
hardest days, religiously speaking, may be ahead of us.
Indeed, it is the spiritual problems that swift change
evokes that are of the greatest concern to the Christian
faith and to its servant, the Church. Scientific advance
makes for self-sufficiency. Man does not seem to need God
any more. By his increasing technical skills man can shape
his environment and control his destiny. Men have suc-
ceeded by their own efforts in bringing about what no God
had done for His worshippers in thousands of years. Even
many of the time-honored offices of religion are preempted
by Science: we don't seem to need salvation when we have
psychiatry; we don't need priests to bless the fields at the
time of planting, to ensure their fertility, we have tractors ;
and what is the use of prayer for health when you have
penicilhn? Why aspire to heaven when so many heavenly
goods are available on earth? Worldly success has cut the
cords of dependence which leads to the heart of religion.
The omnipresence of change makes for a still more in-
sidious adversary for religion. If everything is changing,
then our moral judgments are transitory, too. The impera-
tives of the Bible no longer hold. For a certain kind of logic
we are no more required to think as the men of the first
century than to adopt their modes of transportation. There
are "points of view" in religion but no knowledge. Hence,
confusion reigns in the moral realm, and no religious faith
that is confused as to its values can be aggressive. In wide
areas of contemporary human experience the Christian
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ethic is frankly regarded as obsolete. Moral relativism is
in the saddle, and there are few value-guides for earnest
and aspiring men in our day.
This moral relativism is very easily transmuted into a
prejudice against the past. If a theory or an object belongs
to the pre-modern it is per se invalid. This is a 7i02u genera-
tion. Age, v^^hich once commended a person, an institution,
or an idea has become a reproach. This worship of the
present seriously damages an historical faith like Christian-
ity which affirms that its deity became flesh 1900 years
ago. That which has always been the strength of Chris-
tianity— its historicity — has to a thoroughly modern mind
become a handicap.
A further effect of social change is intergroup conflict.
The gap widens between youth and age, between the for-
ward and the backward nation. History is farther away.
When we ponder the fact that for both John Wesley and
the Apostle Paul the fastest modes of travel were the horse
and the sailing ship, John Wesley is nearer to St. Paul
than he is to us. The older generation finds it increasingly
difficult to keep up; the elder feels like a stranger and
sojourner even in his own land. Since it is no longer a mat-
ter of reason or intrinsic worth to which we may appeal,
conflict becomes the arbiter of our differences.
No wonder, then, that the note of doom has sounded
increasingly. We are reminded that we are coming to the
close of a mode of life that has hung together for centuries.
The Church, along with the culture that encompasses it,
is making for its end.
Before we permit this oft-cited fact of change to intimi-
date us, however, we might profitably exercise some criti-
cism upon it. Change implies the unchanging. It is a simple
fact of perception that if everything were changing, includ-
ing ourselves, we would never know it. The movement of
the hands of the clock of history is perceptible only against
a permanent dial, a framework of judgment that the mind
brings to it. It is never a question for thoughtful people
whether everything is changing but rather what things are
changeable, what are relative to time and place, and what
things are stable. Just as the appearance of the Washington
Monument in yonder capital is relative to where the observ-
er stands yet also presupposes something objectively there,
so the moral insights of towering saints abide beyond and
in spite of each generation's perspectives.
Further, however new the goods that we enjoy may be,
not all of the evils of our age are of our making. Many
of them are sins that have confronted religious men from
the beginning. Many of our most challenging questions are
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hand-me-downs, modern variants of timeless issues. Yes,
our day is perilous; but life has always been dangerous.
And where did we get the notion that until about fifty
years ago life was "normal?" Do we worry about the seem-
ing irreligiousness of youth? Then read the annals of Yale
University for the year 1800, where a complaint is regis-
tered that not a single student at Yale would admit that he
was a Christian. Do we say that we do not hear the Gospel
from our pulpits any more? Then read the report of Wil-
liam Blackstone, the famed jurist, who in the year 1780
confessed that after hearing every eminent preacher in
London he had not heard a single discourse that had more
Christianity in it than the writings of Cicero, and that he
was never able to discover from what he heard v/hether the
preacher was a follower of Confucius, or of Mahomet, or of
Christ ! These are different times — and in a few important
respects crucially like other times.
GENUINE ACHIEVEMENT
Despite the bewildering tempo of the times the Church
has gone about its work and can report genuine achieve-
ments. In a day when money for religious enterprises is
not easy to find, the claims of God upon our possessions
have been faithfully presented. Since the General Confer-
ence of 1968 adjourned to the present hour The United
Methodist Church has given at a rate of $113 million annu-
ally to benevolences — $450 million a quadrennium ! Included
in this figure are over $7 million collected and disbursed by
the United Methodist Commission for Overseas Relief and
approximately $12 million designated for the Fund for Rec-
onciliation, which has assisted more than 1,100 projects
among the underprivileged of our constituency, not to men-
tion $55 million raised by the Women's Society of Christian
Service. These amounts have been given in addition to the
cost of maintenance of our many churches and local min-
istries, estimated to be $2.5 billion.
The Council of Bishops is fully aware of the criticisms
that may be leveled at statistics of this sort. We realize that
in proportion to what we have, we have not hurt ourselves.
We know that if all United Methodists were to tithe we
would multiply our benefactions several times. Neverthe-
less, even in a day of astronomical figures, 450 million
benevolent dollars deserve more than a sneer. The impulse
to share with others — one of the decisive marks of Chris-
tian discipleship — is alive within the Church.
We are blessed in our operations by lay people of high
devotion and financial competence who not only have led
us in promotion and given liberally themselves, but whose
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integrity is our assurance as we keep and disburse the mon-
ies that have been entrusted to the Church.
We have continued to keep a great program of outreach
and service going. The Board of Missions of The United
Methodist Church has more than 1,500 fulltime mission-
aries and deaconesses in the United States and throughout
the world. While the present missionary force is only a
third of the contingent of 75 years ago, the number of na-
tional workers in the missionary cause has increased ten-
fold. If "to multiply the doers," as Dr. John R. Mott used
to say, is the goal of Christian effort, our missionary endeav-
or has not failed. Christian service and the evangelistic
thrust of World Missions requires continuous support in
terms of personnel and funds. We urge that every congrega-
tion in United IMethodism seek to increase its awareness of
missionary obligation and opportunity and its participation
in doing what our Lord declared His disciples would do as
believers in Him.
Perhaps as significant as its labors is its persistent and
comprehensive education of our people in the meaning of
discipieship. It teaches that we cannot escape our mandate
to preach the Good News to the poor, proclaim liberty to
the captives, give sight to the blind, set free the oppressed,
as well as to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord. Our
mission is to use our means for the sake of the disad-
vantaged. Further, missionary endeavor is an aid to the
global mind. Nothing damages parochialism quite so much
as a tour of the missionary installations of the Church. The
Christian community, connected by its nature to peace and
reconciliation, makes no greater contribution than through
its concerned service.
The Women's Society, associated now for a number of
years with the Board of Missions, has been an educator of
the first rank. This fine organization has been celebrating
the centenary of the first woman missionaries to India and
the founding of a school and hospital on the continent of
Asia. In that great land Christian women are coming to
places of leadership in social and political life, as well as
the Church, in consequence of the inspiration and sub-
stantive help of the Women's Society.
The Church has steadily ministered to health and welfare.
It sponsors in varying degrees 338 hospitals, homes for the
aging, and child care agencies. Almost $50 million have
come from local churches and conferences for reduction of
the volume of pain, of which the earth is so full.
To social concerns the Church is growing more sensitive.
We are coming to realize, thanks to the prophets, that the
Gospel has a social dimension. Do not misunderstand. We
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are not saying that the Church increasingly agrees as to
the requirements of the Gospel in contemporary society.
But that the Church should have a concern for the world
in which men live is acknowledged more and more. There
is little defense now for the long-time dictum that the ex-
clusive mission of the Church is to "save souls," or that "you
can't legislate morals," or that "if we could get everybody
to the altar our problems would vanish." We have come to
see some truths better than our fathers : that life is corpor-
ate in its essence — we were born into a society when we
came into the world and social reference is no mere addi-
tive ; that if God is God He is Lord of the state, of the eco-
nomic order, of the schools, as well as of the worshipping
community, and we have an obligation to fulfill His will
institutionally as well as individually; that men act differ-
ently in the social group, hence a society is more than the
simple summation of the individuals who make it up ; that
preventive medicine is as relevant to social ills as bodily
ailments — it is too late to do much about war after the
hostilities have started; that we must not be too pure to
employ power and self-interest for ends that love dictates ;
that a new social order is on the way, and that if churchmen
are committed to do nothing, or merely to sew patches on
the old garment, we shall have an increasingly unChristian
society; and while the Church may not have the whole an-
swer, it is in a favorable position to get controversial issues
up and thought about.
We recognize the social concern in the Church is not an
unmixed blessing. There is as much dogmatism in the pulpit
now on social issues as when orthodoxy was in flower;
there are persons who can give in five minutes a definitive
answer to problems that those who have devoted a lifetime
of study are unsure about; we have congregations whose
sabbath portion is a discussion of the war in Vietnam, or
the latest racial demonstration, or the next election, or the
most recent word from the high priests of ecology, and who
rarely hear the note of personal penitence, or of divine
pardon, or of holiness of life, or of the world to come. Never-
theless, we should be grateful for the freedom of the pulpit
bought by those daring to exercise it.
During the last four years the Church has done its work
against the dark backdrop of war. The Bishops' Call for
Peace and Self-Development asks that our people in peni-
tence renounce the practical atheism of armed conflict. We
should perfect programs of development of world resources,
control of population, restraint of nationalism by the sanc-
tion of both justice and international organization with even-
tual disarmament, that the nations may learn war no more.
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We welcome the continued movement toward involvement
in the Universal Church. At practically every ecumenical
level The United Methodist Church has played a role, from
local councils of churches to the World Council of Churches.
It was present at the birth of the Federal Council of
Churches, the predecessor of the present National Council
of Churches. It was a charter member of the current Con-
sultation on Church Union. At the moment the form that
the Great Church shall take has not been revealed. There
appears to be less enthusiasm for one giant administrative
unit. Perhaps the way out is some form of organic plural-
ism, where the families of Christendom retain their identi-
ty, but maintain a closer than a merely federative relation
to one another. At least, there are several norms that we
may observe, besides the practical activities so widely
shared at the moment. We may insist that every union
scheme shall involve unity of membership in the whole body.
It should encompass oneness of ministry: an ordination in
one church shall mean ordination in the whole Church, with
its corollary of complete intercommunion. It shall mean full
and, if necessary, compulsory comity in the location of indi-
vidual congregations and in missionary expansion. If these
ends could be secured the greatest reproaches to our divided
Christendom would be met, and we could trust time and
negotiations between the branches of Christendom to re-
solve the issues of polity.
CAUSES FOR CONCERN
While there are causes for satisfaction in the achieve-
ments of the Church, there are matters, too, of grave con-
cern. Among these are most crucially the considerable drop
in church school attendance. In the last ten years the en-
rollment has fallen 25 percent. College and university min-
istries confess an equally disturbing decline. Many of our
student groups at the state colleges, once our pride, are
but shadows of their former selves. Of course, we recognize
that statistics can be a snare. Certainly increases in num-
bers do not necessarily betoken excellence. But quite as
surely the phenomenon of dwindling numbers is convincing
evidence that all is not well with our ministry to youth. We
must beware of facile diagnoses of our ailments, of course,
such as blaming it on the literature or the mode of organiza-
tion. All things considered we have never enjoyed a higher
quality of literature or instruction in the memory of those
knowledgeable in this phase of the church's work. Notwith-
standing, our numbers are shrinking, and if we are not to
lose a generation of children, education must become again
a basic concern of the Church. Who is to shape the minds of
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the rising generation — the movie producers, the television
programmers, the authors of paperback fiction, or the
spiritual tutors of mankind? Walk around the reported
estimate that the average American family spends four
hours daily before the television screen. Without any judg-
ments as to the moral level of television's offerings, and the
high quality of its technical performance, the TV tube does
not offer the Christian interpretation of life, either in intent
or actuality. A generation fed solely on such fare will not
be spiritual giants on the morrow. This General Conference
should not strike its tents until it has fashioned a program
or engendered enthusiasm for retrieving the educational
ground that has been lost. Our mandate is the same as of
old — to go and teach all nations, including all ages, all
classes, the meaning and glory of the Christian way.
There are proposals before us for the restructuring of
boards and agencies. As we engage in such activity we are
always in danger of surrender to the fallacy of structure.
Reacting to the jaunty notion that structure is not impor-
tant we may fly to the other extreme and act as though
structure in itself guarantees life, new spirit. There is be-
fore the Conference a scheme for adoption. It goes consider-
ably beyond what was envisaged by the Joint Committee of
Church Union for a commission to complete at board levels
the work achieved to bring the two churches together. It
will be the responsibility of this Conference to evaluate
the plan presented. We are confident that the General Con-
ference will consider several alternatives and combinations
of alternatives for the structure of the Church.
A concern of a different kind is the rise of power-groups
in our society. They are creatures of the revolutionary days
through which we are living. Bold and resourceful men
have discovered that a group, even small in numbers, with
power tactics and en bloc voting and without inhibition
about making a nuisance of itself, and willing to persist de-
spite adverse public opinion, cannot only draw attention to
its cause but multiply its practical effectiveness by ten, Un-
dergirded by the notion that the way out for society is
relatively simple, and that force is the ultimate decision-
maker, such groups have sallied forth to capture control of
their society. In the last ten years such bands, when not
gaining overt control, have leveled their societies by their
violence. This viable success has been so great in political
life that its philosophy, if not its tactics, has invaded the
church, the school, and the higher institutions of our life.
The caucus, however, when employed by responsible per-
sons can serve usefully in a changing time. It can sensitize
the majority to keenly felt but unexpressed needs. It can
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remind the majority of its unconscious hypocrisies and in-
justices. It can help to bring social forces into balance. In
this quadrennium the Council of Bishops has met with
caucuses of youth and ethnic minorities for mutual enlight-
enment and enlarged goodwill.
One of the great needs of The United Methodist Church
at this hour is men and women who have the luell-being of
the Church as a ivhole as their first loyalty.
For there is no reason in history to suppose that the
Church and its divisions are exempt from the universal
law, expressed by our Lord in Matthew's Gospel, that "a
house divided against itself shall not stand."
Another problem of still different variety is that occa-
sioned by our institutions. There is no church in the world
with a finer cluster of colleges, hospitals, and homes for
the dependent young and old than The United Methodist
Church. But the Church in many cases finds them increas-
ingly costly to finance. They are forced to go beyond the
circle of the Church to find support, and then the principle
begins to come into play that he who pays the fiddler calls
the tune. Often the tune is not devotional! The justification
of church-related institutions is that they be Christian.
What is our policy to be? Some would say we should
assume the support of the institutions and tighten our con-
trol. Others would say that we should turn them free, per-
mitting the Church to become emeritus. Still others would
argue for a servant rather than a managerial relationship,
such as providing chaplaincies, auxiliary assistance, and
the like.
We do not claim to have the answer. But could not this
Conference come to grips with the issue? How many of
our annual conferences are in bafflement as to what their
role vis-a-vis their institutions ought to be! These confer-
ences desire — and deserve — guidelines for policy. There are
few in a Conference like this but who have received benefits,
sometimes beyond our power to repay. Not a few of us have
a stake in them by reason of long-time service and benev-
olence. Christian institutions aim to develop a life rather
than merely a healthy body or a sharper mind. They create
a climate where Christian morality can thrive. Educational-
ly, by their idealism they build an intolerance of mediocrity,
ethical as well as cultural. In a mass society they foster a
concern for individuals. Could the General Conference of
the Church not come to our help at least with instruction
as to what we should do in these days so decisive for our
institutions' future?
A perennial concern of the episcopacy is, of course, the
ministry. For the moment it seems as though the number of
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men and women offering themselves is adequate. For one
thing, the number of churches has declined. In the last
decade the pastoral appointments have dropped more than
6 percent, while the number of pastors has increased almost
10 percent. The decline in the aggregate of appointments is
not as ominous as it would appear. It is a part of the same
broad social force that is putting country schools out of
business. Just as the decline in country school statistics,
however, does not mean the end of learning, so the closing
or merger of small churches does not in itself spell the end
of piety. But while the decrease in churches and the increase
of clergy are not decisive, still, the number of good ministers
of Jesus Christ is not greater than it has ever been. Men
of skilled compassion, moved by the desire to minister rath-
er than to be ministered to, are in short supply, as they
probably always will be.
We witness in the ministry what is called in the jargon
of urban sociology "the flight to the suburbs" — and from
two directions. One is the departure out of the city of fine
citizens, leaving grand old buildings stranded, without ade-
quate support and resourceful leadership. We have faithful
priests staying with dwindling congregations. But this con-
tinuance in many cases is taxing the resources of other
churches to sustain a ministry to small numbers.
There is another flight to the suburbs that is quite as
full of significance. It is as much a spiritual matter as of
bread-and-butter support. There is a strand of clerical
psychology which looks on ministry to the small town and
country as a consolation prize. There are men in our min-
istry who regard appointment to a small town as a demo-
tion, even though size of congregation and financial compen-
sation may be greater than might be had in the city. We
must not, however, forget the heroic labors of men in our
ministry who serve large circuits uncomplainingly and
bring to underprivileged communities the hope of the Gos-
pel. Our situation calls for a deeper pastoral devotion of
all our ministry to men and women for God's sake, whether
they worship on the city square or at a crossroads.
CHRISTIAN FAITH ON THE DEFENSIVE
Perhaps the deepest concern of all is the decline of Chris-
tian belief during our time. It is the root of our other mal-
adies. We give less, because we are not convinced that reli-
gion really matters. Attendance is down, because we are
not so sure as in other days that anything significant really
happens at church. There are antipathies in our congrega-
tions and unchristian conduct among churchmen because,
really, "you lose out in a world like ours if you are Chris-
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tian." If there is a lack of sacrifice in our ministry, well,
the scheme of things does not seem to favor devotion.
We live in a time when the Christian faith is on the
defensive. We find it harder to believe than our fathers did.
Probably not for centuries has the witness of Christian
people on ultimate questions been so hesitant and uncer-
tain. Most men want to believe in something worthy of
belief, but they do not seem to find it in Christianity. Prob-
ably the urge to love one's human neighbor is as strong as
ever, but for hosts of church members the vertical dimen-
sion has all but dropped out. There seems to be no longer a
settled framework whose reality we can be sure of and
which gives us stability and constancy of direction. We are
told that there are still people who think God exists, and
some who don't, and it is impossible to tell who is right,
but, after all, does it really matter? There are hundreds of
wistful skeptics in our churches. They would like to have
the certainties of our fathers, but in the honesty of their
hearts they do not have them. They are not bad people.
Many of them "exhibit every Christian virtue, except faith,"
and some of them are ministered to by those with only a
modicum of faith to share.
Now this situation is not the consequence of the Gospel's
disproof. There is no evidence that God has ceased to be.
If God — the Source of life and the Sustainer of existence —
were really dead we would not be here to talk about it.
Our civilization is a doubting Thomas on religion not be-
cause there is no evidence for theistic belief; in our busy-
ness and this-worldly concern we simply have let belief fade
out. The atmosphere of our way of life has infected us. We
defer excessively to current fashions of thinking. We sell
out to novelties and curiosities. We relish the gifts which
science has brought, and are as hard put to answer the
question directed to the Bishop of Woolwich as he was,
"What have you as a Christian to offer me as an atheist,"
said a critic, "that I do not already have?" We surrender
to naturalism, the theory that nature and its laws are all
there is, or explain all, or are all that really count. Sense-
knowledge is the primary form of knowledge; the deliver-
ances of conscience are, therefore, "nonsense." The methods
of the natural sciences are the only reliable instrument for
distinguishing what is valid from what is not.
But, perhaps most of all, we Americans at least, are not
a reflective people. We have never thoroughly and systemat-
ically faced ultimate problems. When a college professor,
for instance, in recent years said that God is dead, the
faithful met the onslaught with what Borden Parker Bowne
referred to as "a volley of shudders." We almost never bring
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seriously to question the modern standpoint. With our con-
temporaries we assume it. Indeed, we sometimes act as
though the sign of maturity is that we can cherish moral
ambiguities. It is hard to present a supernatural faith to
a naturalistically minded age; it is doubly hard when the
evangelist himself is doubtful.
Do not misunderstand. For all its faults, this is a better
world than that in which Christianity first made its way.
One of the miracles of our day is the host of devoted men
and women of every race and nation who find in Christ
the Lord of life. In a world which discourages us with its
bigness, its cruelty, and its suffering, there are many who
still cherish Christ in their hearts. There are stirrings in
our young people that are prophetic of better things. We
cannot forget when prompted to brood over the failings
of the time the sensitiveness of Christians to social needs
far surpassing our fathers. Notwithstanding, there is a
slow attrition of Christian belief that must become a first
concern. The supply of Christian motivation is running pre-
cariously low. Our prayer should be that of the man of the
New Testament, "We believe ; help thou our unbelief."
Granted that we cannot demonstrate the truth of the
Christian Gospel, neither can any one show it to be ground-
less. (Indeed, among the thoughtful there is as much dis-
illusionment with the secular creed as the Christian faith. )
Admittedly, to claim that we can prove the existence of God
is too much, but to say that it is merely an hypothesis is
too little. Faith is one of those life-determining options
whose certainty can be celebrated only by the faithful at
the end of the journey. Our task as a Christian body is so
to present and to exemplify the Christian ideal that men
will feel it to be true, as well as good, and live for it as
earnestly as for material ends, and until the life experience
has had the opportunity to verify itself.
REGAINING CHRISTIAN CONVICTION
What can we do to regain Christian conviction? First,
we can conceive the Christian Gospel once more as it has
been in the days of its greatest strength — as a redemptive
faith. It was originally a response of grateful men to God's
saving concern. It must be so again. For the reconception
of the message we need the assistance of our theologians.
They have given us excellent expositions of natural theol-
ogy, which is basic. They have offered us cogent formula-
tions of social theology, of the imperatives of the Gospel
for the political and economic order. We need also a state-
ment convincing to modern men that ours is a redemptive
universe. God not only creates ; He saves. He also has pro-
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vided means for the overcoming of evil and the recovery of
blessedness. We need not only a theology of Genesis I, and
of the prophet Amos, but of Luke 15, the finding of the
lost.
This does not mean that we resign from the social em-
phasis. The redemption of society is an important chapter
in the chronicle of redemption. Traditional evangelism was
right in its strategy of changing the individual. Its fault
vv^as that it did not change him enough. It made him, per-
haps, a reader of the Bible, a faithful attendant at church
and a more loving husband and father. But it did not always
change his views as a citizen, or his practices as an em-
ployer, or as an investor of wealth, or as a neighbor. It is
fatuous to talk about redemption of men unless we can save
them from the wars that destroy them, from the ghettoes
that fetter them, from the ideals of mammon that seduce
thsm. We need a convincing theology, without the obscur-
antisms and medievalism, that will move men to repentance
and inspire a victory over the things that are spoiling both
our individual and collective lives. The Church will not be
renewed by lectures of theism, though these have their place.
The altars of the Church have been filled with seekers when
she was able to convince them that God was in Christ, recon-
ciling His children to Himself. We must see the redemptive
task again as basic and build it upon a world-view that
requires it.
Secondly, we may engage in a more intensive study of the
Bible. The Scripture is the soul of Christianity. Even if the
Church were destroyed and Christianity as an organized
movement ceased to be, if the Bible were preserved, its
record of divine love would in time generate another Chris-
tianity. But if the Bible ever were to be abandoned, Chris-
tianity will be done for. A first task in the recovery of the
Christian faith is a widespread study of the Bible by the
rank and file of Christian people.
We have not yet explored in depth the possibility of a
corporate study of the Scriptures. Suppose that some year
The United Methodist Church would earnestly study as a
body the Gospel of Luke, or the Letter to the Romans, or
the mighty canvass of the final victory of faith, the theme
of the Book of Revelation. Suppose it were done under the
tutelage of its ministry, and the parish ministers under
the leading of their superintendents and bishops. God only
knows what such a study might bring in increased loyalty,
gladness, and religious creativity to the membership of the
Church.
Once more, the Church must invite men and women to
commitment. To proclaim the Gospel is a minimum; we
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must seek also for acceptance. We are aware that what
was once the practice of the Church has fallen into disfavor.
We have said that modern people do not want to be censured
for their sins and urged to come to Jesus. One wonders
sometimes, however, if men are not more willing to respond
than the Church to invite. Certainly the Master did not
hesitate to ask men to follow him, and his great apostle
affirmed that we m.ake full proof of our ministry when we
do the work of an evangelist. The offer of redemption
through Christ opens the door to those who might not other-
wise come, and it blesses with increased ardor those who
extend the invitation.
It is to be hoped that this Conference will feel moved to
join other communions in this land in the program of "Key
'73" and with other members of the world-wide Methodist
family in their emphasis culminating on evangelism, and
ending in 1975.
On the occasion of the bicentennial of Wesley's birth,
Woodrow Wilson, then president of Princeton University,
was asked to lecture at Wesleyan University on "John
Wesley's Place in History." The future President of the
United States responded with one of the most perceptive
addresses of his career. Wesley lived, he told his hearers,
in an age of great vitality, when England was both engaged
in feverish expansion of its domains overseas and yet still
caught in the toils of her great constitutional revolution, a
time also when a galaxy of literary men held court — Pope,
Goldsmith, Burke, Hume, Adam Smith, Gibbon, Cowper,
Burns, and Samuel Johnson — a time when the terrific
earthquake in France was sending its tremors before, and
the mighty Industrial Revolution was being born. Into this
age Wesley came — not to create life ; it was full of that — but
to summon it to consciousness. As Wilson put it, "The eight-
eenth century was not dead ; it was not even asleep it was
only confused, unorganized, without authoritative leader-
ship in matters of faith . . . uncertain of its direction. . .
The time was ready and cried out for a spiritual revival."
Wesley spoke, "and men's spirits responded, leaped at the
message and were made wholesome as they comprehended
it. It was a voice for which they had waited though they
knew it not ... It was the voice of the century's longing
found in the mouth of this one man." And Wilson adds that
the great impulse of humane feeling v/hich marked the
closing years of the century — the reform of prisons, the
abolition of slavery, the establishment of missionary socie-
ties, the philanthropies and legislative measures that were
to lift the lot of the poor — in no small way occurred because
a little Oxford don, with cap and bands and a warmed heart,
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went everywhere trying as he phrased it, "by the grace of
God to beget, preserve and increase the life of God in the
souls of men."
The parallels between the needs of our time and Wesley's
should not be lost.
May this General Conference be a servant of the same
high purposes. And may the good God bless us with a tithe
of his success !
Signed :
Arthur J. Moore
J. Waskom Pickett
William C. Martin
James H. Straughn
Shot K. Mondol
Clement D. Rockey
Fred P. Corson
W. Earl Ledden
W. Angie Smith
Paul E. Martin
Paul N. Garber
Willis J. King
Charles W. Brashares
John A. Subhan
Lloyd C. Wicke
John Wesley Lord
Marvin A. Franklin
Roy H. Short
Richard C. Raines
Marshall R. Reed
H. Clifford Northcott
Hazen G. Werner
Gerald H. Kennedy
Donald H. Tippett
Jose L. Valencia
Sante Uberto Barbieri
Frederick B. Newell
Edgar A. Love
Edwin E. Voigt
F. Gerald Ensley
Friedrich Wunderlich
Reuben H. Mueller
Harold R. Heininger
Prince A. Taylor, Jr.
Eugene M. Frank
Nolan B. Harmon
Ralph E. Dodge
Mangal Singh
Gabriel Sundaram
J. Gordon Howard
Hermann W. Kaebnick
Paul M. Herrick
W. Maynard Sparks
Fred G. Holloway
W. Ralph Ward
James K. Mathevn^s
O, Eugene Slater
W. Kenneth Pope
Paul V. Galloway
Aubrey G. Walton
Kenneth W. Copeland
Ralph T. Alton
Edwin R. Garrison
T. Otto Nall
Charles F. Golden
Noah W. Moore, Jr.
James W. Henley
Paul Hardin, Jr.
J. Owen Smith
Paul W. Milhouse
Pedro Zottele
W. Kenneth Goodson
Edward J. Pendergrass
H. Ellis Finger, Jr.
Earl G. Hunt, Jr.
D wight E. Loder
Thomas M. Pryor
Francis E. Kearns
Lance Webb
W. McFerrin Stowe
R. Marvin Stuart
James S. Thomas
John Wesley Shungu
ESCRIVAO A. Zunguze
Harry P. Andreassen
S. Trowen Nagbe
A. J. Shaw
Franz W. Schaefer
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L. Scott Allen
Paul A. Washburn
C. Ernst Sommer
Alsie H. Carleton
D. Frederick Wertz
Roy C. Nichols
A. James Armstrong
William R. Cannon
Abel T. Muzorewa
Cornelio M. Ferrer
Paul L. A. Granadosin
R. D. JosHi
Joseph R. Lance
Eric A. Mitchell
Federico J. Pagura
Armin Haertel
OLE E. Borgen
Bishops of The United Methodist Church
JOURNAL
OF THE
1972 GENERAL CONFERENCE
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FIRST DAY, SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1972
EVENING SESSION
Holy Communion
The Service of Holy Communion was celebrated at 7:30 p.m. in
the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia. The Sacrament vi^as administered
by the Council of Bishops with the active participation of the several
Jurisdictional Colleges of Bishops and representative Bishops of The
United Methodist Church overseas.
The Judicial Council joined the Council of Bishops in the proces-
sional.
The ministry of music was provided by the Clark College Choir
under the direction of Prof. Calvin B. Grimes.
The organist was Mr. John Dressier, Minister of Music, Peachtree
Road United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
In charge of the ushering were Dr. Eugene Drinkard and Dr.
Jonathan Jackson of Atlanta, Georgia.
This service is the Alternate Ritual for Holy Communion prepared
under the direction of the Commission on Worship of The United
Methodist Church.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper — Order of Service
Prelude — "Fantasia in A Minor" J. S. Bach
Greeting Bishop Paul Hardin, Jr.,
Columbia Area
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ.
Amen.
The Risen Christ is with us!
Praise the Lord!
Hymn of Praise— "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! LORD GOD AL-
MIGHTY!"
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty;
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
Which wert, and art, and evermore shall be.
Holy, holy, holy ! Though the darkness hide thee.
Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see;
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Only thou art holy ; there is none beside thee,
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty;
God in three persons, blessed Trinity ! Amen.
Confession and Pardon
When we gather to praise God, we remember that we are his
people who have preferred our wills to his. Accepting his power to
become new persons in Christ, let us confess our sin before God
and one another.
Eternal Father, we confess that often we have failed to be an obe-
dient Church:
we have not done your will,
we have broken your law,
we have rebelled against your love,
we have not loved our neighbors ;
we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hear the good news: "Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;
that is God's own proof of his love toward us."
In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven !
In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven!
Glory to God. Amen.
Act of Praise — "Gloria Patri"
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen, Amen.
Prayer for Illumination Bishop Paul A. Washburn
Minnesota Area
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy
Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.
First Scripture Lesson — Mark 14:22-26
Anthem — "Rejoice My Soul" Milli Balakireff
Clark College Choir, Atlanta
Second Scripture Lesson — I Corinthians 1:4-24
Bishop Joseph R. Lance
Lucknow Area
Sermon Bishop Charles W. Brashares
Retired
Affirmation Bishop John Wesley Shungu
Zaire (Congo) Africa
We believe in God:
Who has created and is creating,
who has come in the true man, Jesus,
to reconcile and make new,
who works in us and others by his Spirit.
We trust him.
He calls us to be in his Church:
to celebrate his presence,
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to love and serve others,
to seek justice and resist evil,
to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.
In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us.
We are not alone.
Thanks be to God.
Prayers for Others Bishop W. Kenneth Pope
Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Let us pray:
That the world may live in peace, and that the Church may
achieve unity, fulfilling its service here and everyw^here :
This is our prayer.
That all ministers and teachers in the Church may be faithful
servants of the gospel, leading others into its way of life and
strengthening their faith :
This is our prayer.
That the leaders of this nation and of the world may govern with
justice and mercy:
This is our prayer.
That all our work may be done for the common good; that it be
done in safety; and that all may be spared from grinding toil
which destroys fullness of life :
This is our prayer.
That those who work on frontiers of truth and those who enrich
our lives with beauty and joy may be free to follow their vocations :
This is our prayer.
That those who suffer disease or poverty or loneliness or grief
may be healed and comforted; that those who are oppressed or
persecuted may be strengthened and delivered :
This is our prayer.
That those whom we have known and loved who have died in
the faith may be a glorious memory to us and a source of renewed
fellowship with all the saints :
This is our prayer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace Bishop R. Marvin Stuart
Denver Area
Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him and who desire
to live in peace with one another. Therefore let us offer each other
signs of reconciliation and love.
The Offering
As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our
gifts to God.
Anthem — "Let Us Break Bread Together"
Wayne Howorth
Clark College Choir
Thanksgiving —
Bishop Roy C, Nichols and Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson
Pittsburg Area Birmingham Area
The Lord is with you.
And with you also.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
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Father, it is right that we should always and everywhere give
you thanks and praise.
Only you are God.
You created all things and called them good.
You made us in your own image.
Even when we rebelled against your love,
you did not desert us.
You delivered us from captivity,
made covenant to be our God and King,
and spoke to us through your prophets.
Therefore, we join the entire company of heaven
and all your people now on earth
in worshiping and glorifying you :
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
We thank you, Father,
that you loved the world so much
you sent your only Son to be our Savior.
The Lord of all life came to live among us.
He healed and taught men,
ate with sinners,
and won for you a new people by water and the Spirit.
We saw his glory.
Yet he humbled himself in obedience to your will,
freely accepting death on a cross.
By dying, he freed us from unending death ;
by rising from the dead, he gave us everlasting life.
On the night in which he gave himself up for us,
the Lord Jesus took bread.
After giving you thanks,
he broke the bread,
gave it to his disciples, and said:
Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you.
When the supper was over,
he took the cup.
Again he returned thanks to you,
gave the cup to his disciples, and said:
Drink from this, all of you,
this is the cup of the new covenant in my blood,
poured out for you and many,
for the forgiveness of sins.
When we eat this bread and drink this cup,
we experience anew the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ
and look forward to his coming in final victory.
Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
We remember and proclaim. Heavenly Father,
what your Son has done for us
in his life and death,
in his resurrection and ascension.
Accept our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving
in union with Christ's offering for us,
as a reasonable and holy surrender of ourselves.
Send the power of your Holy Spirit on us.
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gathered here out of love for you,
and on these gifts.
Help us know
in the breaking of this bread
and the drinking of this wine
the presence of Christ
who gave his body and blood for mankind.
Make us one with Christ,
one with each other,
and one in service to all mankind.
Through your Son Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit in your Holy Church,
all glory and honor is yours, Father. Amen.
Our Father in heaven,
holy be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today the bread we need.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us in the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are j'ours,
now and forever. Amen.
The Breaking of Bread and Taking of the Cup
Bishop Thomas M. Pryor
Chicago Area
Because there is one loaf, we, many as we are, are one body;
for it is one loaf of which we all partake.
When we break the bread, is it not a means of sharing in the
body of Christ?
When we give thanks over the cup, is it not a means of sharing
in the blood of Christ?
The Giving
The body of Christ, given for you.
Amen.
The blood of Christ, given for you.
Amen.
Prayer After Receiving
You have given yourself to us, Lord.
Now we give ourselves for others.
Your love has made us a new people;
as a people of love we will serve you with joy.
Your glory has filled our hearts;
help us to glorify you in all things. Amen.
Hymn — "For the Bread, Which Thou Hast Broken"
For the bread, which thou hast broken,
For the wine, which thou hast poured, . .
For the words, which thou hast spoken,
Now we give thee thanks, O Lord.
By this pledge that thou dost love us.
By thy gift of peace restored,
By thy call to heaven above us.
Hallow all our lives, O Lord.
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With our sainted ones in glory
Seated at our Father's board,
May the Church that waiteth for thee
Keep love's tie unbroken, Lord.
In thy service, Lord, defend us;
In our hearts keep watch and ward ;
In the world where thou dost send us
Let thy Kingdom come, O Lord. Amen.
Benediction Bishop J. Owen Smith
Atlanta Area
Go out in peace to serve God and your neighbor in all that
you do.
We are sent in Christ's name.
The blessing of Almighty God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
is with you always.
Amen.
POSTLUDE — "Improvisation"
SECOND DAY, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening
The 1972 session of the General Conference of The United
Methodist Church convened in the Civic Center at Atlanta,
Georgia, Monday, April 17, 1972, at 8:30 a.m., with Bishop
Paul Hardin, Jr., of the Columbia Area, Southeastern Juris-
diction, and President of the Council of Bishops, presiding.
Bishop Hardin introduced Carlton R. Young (East Ohio),
General Conference Director of Music, who announced the
hymn, "O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing." The Con-
ference stood and joined in the singing of the hymn. Bishop
Arthur J. Moore led the Conference in prayer.
Bishop Arthur J. Moore: Let us pray. Eternal God, our Heavenly
Father, at the beginning of this Conference we pause to worship
thee. Thou art the source of our life and the strength of pilgrimage.
Make us aware of thy presence and sensitive to thy will. We pray
that thou will bless and prosper thy people called Methodist around
the world. We pray for those who have authority in government
over us but under thee. Impart to them purity in motive, right judg-
ment in council and fairness in administration in order that their
leadership may promote the establishment of peace and righteousness.
Grant that neither through arrogance begotten of prosperity nor
conceit bred in earthly success that they forget their dependence
upon Thee. Give to thy children throughout the world strength for
dealing with living, courage for every struggle, be with them in their
complexity and success in their labors. We pray for this Conference.
For these thy children here assembled seeking to give leadership to
this part of Thy church, invade our hearts with quietness. Help us in
all our deliberations to look beyond the problems related to these
exciting times and remember that Christ goes before us. Enable us
to be in the way with Christ but never in his way. Help us to remem-
ber those invisible but invincible resources which are ours because
we are thine. Prevent us from pitching our song in a minor key
and help us to believe that Christ goes before us. Help us to remem-
ber those deathless promises of Christ to be with us. Give us a gospel
for this sinful and scornful world; help us to reject the subtle appeal
of secularism, and make us a people whose God is the Lord. Give us
a concern which will make us thirst for living water. Grant that
the gospel we preach will contain not only the reform of the Old
Testament but the redemption of men and society as promised in
the New Testament.
Help us to go to our task not with fear but with faith; not with
crutch and bandage and quenched music but with the sound of
trumpets and marching feet. Make us to be the heralds of the love
of Christ and the diviners and the defenders of those moral and
spiritual convictions which will save us from corruption. Keep us
reverent, humble and open-minded, with sensitive souls attuned to thy
will, and although our heads become gray keep our hearts young.
May thy Spirit guide our thinking to revive our hearts and make
us appear to do thy will. Empower afresh this United Methodist
Church; give us a more tenacious hold upon those everlasting certain-
ties which will make this Conference the birth place of a new spiri-
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tual offensive, and our prayer is in the name of the Lord Jesus
Christ. Amen.
Candler School of Theology Choraliers
Carlton Young presented the Choraliers from Candler
School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia,
who sang two selections for the Conference.
Roll Call— J. Wesley Hole, Secretary
Bishop Hardin recognized J. Wesley Hole, Secretary of
the General Conference, for the roll call.
/. Wesley Hole (Southern California-Arizona) : Bishop Hardin,
members of the General Conference. Our rules require that the roll
shall be called by the Secretary in the following manner: first there
shall be called the names of the bishops who have died since the
adjournment of the preceding General Conference, and likewise the
names of delegates-elect who have died. Would you please stand.
Deceased Bishops:
Bishop Raymond L. Archer, Bishop George Edward Epp, Bishop
Costen J. Harrell, Bishop J. Ralph Magee, Bishop Everett M.
Palmer, Bishop Glenn R. Phillips.
Deceased delegates-elect:
Frederick M. Darrow, John B. F. Williams, Moises Rodriguez.
Deceased reserve delegates :
Austin E. Betterly, John Hansen, Ralph Hays, W. Y. Jenkins,
Jr., Joseph H. Wagner.
Bishop Hardin: Our Father, as we pause for a moment in tribute
of these of our colleagues and friends who have departed this fellow-
ship to enter into a larger fellowship with thee, we give thee grateful
thanks for their lives, for their service and for their devotion to the
Church which we love and serve, and above that, to the Christ who
is our Savior. As we remember them with loving gratitude, we pray
at the same time for those of us who remain, that we may be faithful
to the trust that is ours. In Christ's name we pray. Amen.
/. Wesley Hole: May I say that every effort has been made to
include the names of all who have died since their election. If any
name has been missed, would you please advise us in order that the
list may be complete in the Journal when it is printed. Second, the
record of attendance of delegates and others shall be made in writing
to the Secretary of the General Conference as follows :
The Secretary of the Council of Bishops for the Bishops,
The Secretary of the Judicial Council for that body.
The Chairman of each Conference delegation for its membership.
A blank has been prepared for each delegation for that purpose.
It is in a large envelope on your desk. Instructions are printed on
the blank. Please complete the information, sign the form, and turn
it in to the roll call secretary here on the platform or in the secre-
tary's office. Room 102, as soon as possible. This, Bishop Hardin, will
complete the roll call.
The Secretary of the Council of Bishops reported all
bishops were present with the exception of Bishops
Straughn, W. Angie Smith, Reed, Schaefer, and Werner.
The Secretary of the Judicial Council reported all mem-
bers were present.
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The delegation chairmen reported the following dele-
gates were in attendance:
Agra Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Sisa Masih Sagar
Lay — Ambrose Barnes
Alabama-West Florida Animal Conference (SE)
Ministerial— Charles H. Hildreth, Paul A. Duffey, Joel D. McDavid,
Robert L. Wilson, Ellis R. Dickerson, John E. Vickers
Lay — Roy M. Jordan, Kenneth Cooper, John Creel, Foster Eich,
Harry E. McDavid, Foy Campbell
Angola Annual Conference {OS)
Ministerial — Antonio Filipe de Freitas
Lay — Nobre Pereira Fereira Dias
Baltimore Annual Conference (A^E)
Ministerial — David H. Andrews, Edward G. Carroll, E. William
Hall, Forrest C. Stith, Frank L. Williams, F. Norman Van Brunt,
Laverne E. Rohrbaugh, L. Carroll Yingling, Herbert L. D. Dog-
gett, John B. Jones, Merrill W. Drennan
Lay — Everett Jones, Thurman L. Dodson, Mrs. Helen Wicklein, W.
Carroll Beatty, Carroll D. Bristow, Mary K. Will, Harry K.
Underwood, Theodore E. Schiller, Thomas C. Blickenstaff, Mrs.
Barbara Thompson, Charles L. Mann
Bengal Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Pravash R. Mullick
Lay — Emmanuel Marandi
Bombay Annual Conference {OS)
Ministerial — Justin N. Harris
Lay — Vincent Bengers
California-Nevada Annual Conference {W)
Ministerial — Wilbur W. Choy, Arthur V. Thurman, John V. Moore,
C. Douglas Hayward, Hamilton T. Boswell, Clifford S. Droke,
Robert W. Moon
Lay — Frank Webber, Richard O. Johnson, Grace Catterall, Melvin
Brawn, Olivia Carrell, Glenn O. Booth, J. Everett Walker
Central Alabama Annual Conference {SE)
Ministerial — Charles L. Hutchinson
Lay — Quenton D. Adams
Central Congo Annual Conference {OS)
Ministerial— Emile Museu
Lay — Andre Ukunda
Central Illinois Annual Conference {NC)
Ministerial — Eugene J. Moore, Frank H. Nestler, Harold W. Loyd,
R. Benjamin Garrison, Wayne C. Hess, Robert W. Thornburg,
Dale E. Pitcher, E. Paul Unger, Jack B. North, James K. White
Lay — Lloyd M. Bertholf, Mrs. Ellen Hanna, Reid Tombaugh,
Richard Gantz, Mrs. Charles Galbreath, Walter W. Muller,
Gerald Downie, Charlotte Gurtner
Lay Reserves — George Bolinger, Anna Fox
Central New York Annual Conference {NE)
Ministerial — Robert J. McCune, Robert L. Homer, William R.
Swales, Warren G. Odom
Lay — Robert Mann, Mrs. Howard Totten
Lay Reserves — Mrs. Stanley Robinson, Mrs. Robert McCune
Central Pennsylvania Annual Conference {NE)
Ministerial — Daniel L. Shearer, Paul E. Myers, William F. Woods,
Thomas R. Springman, Martin W. Hopkins, Calvin H. Cole,
Brian A. Fetterman, John B. Howes, Grantas E. Hoopert, Arthur
W. Stambach
Lay— Robert E. Knupp, Paul G. Gilmore, Charles E. Edgar, Earl D.
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Warner, Mrs. Frank W. Ake, Ralph M. Ritter, Harry H. Jacobs,
Jr., Mrs. Thomas J. Hopkins, Kenneth H. Plummer, H. Leroy
Marlow
Central Texas Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — William M. Greenwaldt, Eric C. Purnell, Gordon
Dennis, Maggart B. Howell, Sidney Roberts, H. Brown Loyd
Lay— Roy J. Grogan, Morris D. Walker, Mrs. W. V. Bane, Carroll
Wilson, Dr. Alice Wonders, Eldon B. Mahon
Costa Rica Annual Conference {OS)
Lay — Roberto K. Vargas
Czechoslovakia Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Vilem Schneeberger
Lay — Vlastislav Malac
Delhi Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — James Lai
Lay— C. D. S. Newton
Denmark Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Eigil Carlsen
Lay — Frede Johansen
Detroit Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial — Jesse R. Dewitt, James W. Bristah, James D. Cochran,
Raymond R. Lamb, John E. Marvin, Robert E. Horton, Edward
L. Duncan, John N. Grenfell, Jr., Woodie W. White
Lay — Carl R. Ammennan, Irene Norris, Harold M. Karls, Freda
Spafford, Mary Good, James Ragland, William C. Hitchock, Wil-
liam E. Bright, Lionel Thompson
East Ohio Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial— Robert W. Kelley, Robert J. Tolbert, Kenneth W. Hulit,
Thomas L. Cromwell, Abraham L. Brandyberry, Robert H.
Courtney, Forrest G. Nees, J. R. Nelson, Charles M. Dailey, Blake
D. Wagner, Calvin R. Myers, Edwin P. Eberly, Paul 0. Mayer
Lay — Mrs. Monroe Cooke, Thomas P. Moore, John Chittum, Francis
M. Glasgow, Melvin Hayes, Francis Lang, Delmar T. O'Hara,
Mrs. Clarence E. Achberger, Albert Robinson, Alfred B. Bonds,
Leonard White, Merritt Clymer, Gene Boyer
Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — Mark J. Hostetter, F. Lewis Walley, Edwin L. Ellis,
Henry W. Zehner, George W. Bashore, Henry H. Nichols, War-
ren F. Mentzer, Thomas A. Buttimer
Lay — Mrs. Ruth M. Daugherty, Carlton S. Dodge, Lawton W.
Shroyer, John R. Harper, Harold H. Quickel, William C. Jason,
Jr., Mrs. Reta S. Barto
Lay Reserve — William G. Luff
Florida Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — George A. Foster, Robert M. Blackburn, Eugene M.
Zimmerman, Ralph B. Huston, Al A. Hedberg, Millard C.
Cleveland, James L. Knox, John J. Rooks, W. Scott Bozeman,
Walter B. Rutland, Walter N. Kalaf
Lay — William A. Meadows, Richard V. Moore, Percy B. Revels,
Olive E. Watson, O. B. Fanning, Ethel M. Gray, Robert T. Mann,
Ray L. Redstone, William S. Hughlett, Alfred B. Blackburn,
Mrs. H. V. Weems, Edd W. Gentry
Ministerial Reserves — C. Durward McDonell, Hector Navas*
Lay Reserve — Harry L. Burney, Jr.
Georgia Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — Anderson C. Epps
Lay— T. R. Wilson
Annual Conference of German Democratic Republic (OS)
* Former E.U.B. Jurisdictional Reserve seated in place of a former E.U.B. prin-
cipal delegate.
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Ministerial — Gerhard Havemann, Herbert Gotz
Lay — Karl-Heinz Enke, Harry Schneidereit
Gujarat Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Jayanand I. Chawhan
Lay — Vinubhai W. Chitnis
Holston Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — Mack B. Stokes, Raymon E. White, Robert L. Wilcox,
Edgar A. Eldridge, Robert F. Lundy, Wilmer B. Robbins,
George E. Naff, James S. McCartt, Frank A. Settle
Lay— John E. Steffner, Sr., Mrs. J. B. Ragsdale, Holiday Smith,
John T. Lundy, Frank S. Wilson, L. T. Prigmore, L. D. Lusby,
Carroll H. Long, Fred P. Entler
Hyderabad Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — M. Elia Peter
Lay — Maddala R. Vijendra Kumar
Iowa Annual Coyiference (NC)
Ministerial — M. Trevor Baskerville, Alferd E. Wilken, Frank A.
Nichols, Wayne E. Shoemaker, C. Dendy Garrett, Lester L.
Moore, Richard C. Pfaltzgraff, Paul M. Hann, Robert T. Dodder,
Donald L. Carver, LeRoy W. Moore, Kenneth E. Metcalf,
Lloyd A. Latta
Lay — Maurice K, Long, Mrs. William H. Yaggy, Mrs. Edward E.
Sears, William P. Applegate, Paul V. Shearer, Mrs. Robert Arm-
strong, Phil Kerber, Carl W. Faust, Max W. Kreager, J. Jeffrey
Hoover, Mrs. Paul Braun, Rainsford A. Brown, Dr. Clarence H.
Mannasmith
Kansas East Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — M. Max Wright, Clare J. Hayes, Don W. Holter, Rich-
ard E. Johnson, Ewart G. Watts
Lay — Floyd H. Coffman, John E. Stumbo, Mrs. Hilda Mcintosh,
Mrs. Thelma Hines, T. Russell Reitz
Kansas West Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — Clarence J. Borger, Bruce P. Blake, C. M. Fogleman,
Jr., LeRoy A. Bott, Glenn E. Matthew, James H. Iwig
Lay — Thomas Rupert, Harold Totten, Marjorie Matthaei, Paul W.
Renich, Walter J. Hickerson, Tom Hartman
Kentucky Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — Albert W. Sweazy, Edward L. Tullis, Russell R. Pat-
ton, Horace H. Green
Lay — Cornelius R. Hager, Ray Litton, John Q. Kemper
Lay Reserve — Robert G. Mayfield
Liberia Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Samuel T. Roberts
Lay Reserve — Joseph N. Togba
Little Rock Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — C. Ray Hozendorf, George W. Martin, Robert E. L.
Bearden
Lay— Gordon B. Carlton, Mrs. E. T. Davenport, Carl C. Hall
Louisiana Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — Benjamin R. Oliphint, W. T. Handy, Jr., Benedict A.
Galloway, Jack Cooke, Robert F. Harrington, James L. Stovall
Lay— Thomas H. Matheny, Mrs. Charles B. McGowan, Hubert M.
Blanchard, William Davis Cotton, Allen L. Brown
Lay Reserve — Cecil E. Bland
Louisville Annual Conference {SE)
Ministerial — Paul Shepherd, George S. Wood, William E. James,
Allan H. L. Randolph
Lay — Tom Jenkins, Mrs. Jane Arterburn, Dr. C. Kenneth Peters,
Felix J. Sanders
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Lucknow Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Christopher S. Dass
Lay — Sophie Charan
Madhya Pradesh Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Victor Peter
Lay — Ashok K. Raoji
Maine Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial— S. Blake Ellis
Lay — Merrill A. Danforth
Memphis Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — James A. Fisher, Sr., William P. Bailey, Jr., Frank L.
McRae, Lloyd W. Ramer, Carl M. Robbins
Lay — Joseph N. Pevahouse, Mrs. Wayne A. Lamb, R. H. Bond,
Charles L. Yancey, Lloyd S. Adams, Jr.
Middle Philippines Annual Conference (OS)
Lay — Abigael C. Llenado
Ministerial Reserve — Santos M. Adriano
Mindanao Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Condrado G. Guiang
Lay — Francisco A. Bibay, Jr.
Minnesota Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial — Charles B. Purdham, Lyle T. Christiansen, Willard S.
Allin, Delton H. Krueger, Merle A. Dunn, Stanley G. Hanks
Lay — Wesley A. Melgren, Lyle J. Schreiber, John C. Espie,
Kathleen L. Haining, Leonard L. Harkness
Lay Reserve — Winfield Forsberg
Mississippi (FCJ) Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial— Wendell P. C. Taylor
Lay — Wayne F. Calbert
Mississippi Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — John W. Leggett, Jr., George E. Jones, Robert M.
Matheny, Frank E. Dement, Jr.
Lay — John C. Satterfield, Bert Jordan, Edvi^in E. Moorhead, Mrs.
Marshall Smith
Missouri East Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — John N. Doggett, Jr., John C. Montgomery, Jr., Monk
Bryan, John W. Ward, Jr.
Lay — J. Clinton Haw^kins, Mrs. Ralph McCullough, Mrs. Ross Swof-
ford, William F. Allison
Missouri West Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — A. Sterling Ward, C. Jarrett Gray, Sr., Kenneth C.
Johnston, Forrest L. Standard, Lyman Firestone, Sidney E. Davis
Lay — Mrs. Beulah Gailey, Aubrey B. Speer, Kenneth A. McCall,
Mrs. Betty Cagna, Mrs. Mary Hampton, Ralph Scott
Moradabad Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Daniel B. Massey
Lay — Christo D. Dayal
Nebraska Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial— Alva H. Clark, John F. Wichelt, Kenneth W. Hicks,
Emmett T. Streeter, Lowen V. Kruse, John H. Mikkelsen
Lay — G. Alan Dunlap, Warren K. Urbom, Odin W. Poppe, John H.
Frey, Mrs. E. L. Ferris, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington
New Hampshire Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — William R. Keeffe
Lay — Forest W. Laraba
New Mexico Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — Bervin O. Caswell, Burnie C. Goodwin, Jr., Martin B.
Stewart
Lay— Randle Butler, Frank B. Ford, Sam Steele
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New York Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — William M. James, F. Herbert Skeete, Harold A.
Bosley, John E. Carrington, Charles A. Barton, Richard S.
Parker, Richard A. Thornburg, Douglas F. Verdin, Alfredo
Cotto-Thorner
Lay — Robert W. Preusch, Jeanette Winton, Howard H. Darling,
William E. Brown, Gloster C. Current, Mabel E. Collins, William
T. Staubach, Jr., George M. Northrop, Ramon Aponte
North Alabama Amnml Conference (SE)
Ministerial— R. Edwin Kimbrough, Allen D. Montgomery, Paul L.
Clem, Robert C. Morgan, Thomas F. Stevenson, Barry H. Ander-
son, Denson N. Franklin, Thomas A. Edgar
Lay — George R. Hundley, Jesse A. Gulp, Edward Montgomery, W.
Robert Lewis, Mrs. John W. Gordon, Burt Purdy, H. K. Barnes,
A. H. Woodall
North Arkansas Anriual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — Joel A. Cooper, Earl B. Carter, Myers B. Curtis,
Charles P. McDonald
Lay — Homer H. Fulbright, E. Clay Bumpers, Henry M. Rainwater,
Matt L. Ellis
North Carolina Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — Nicholas W. Grant, William J. Neese, Charles H.
Mercer, Joyce V. Early, Warren B. Petteway, Samuel L. Town-
send, Robert E. Cushman, Chancie D, Barclift, Albert F. Fisher
Lay — Mrs. Harold L. Mann, Walter F. Anderson, J. Nelson Gibson,
Charles K. McAdams, L. Stacy Weaver, Mrs. Sam A. Dunn,
Arnold K. King, Grier L. Garrick
Lay Reserve — John M. Meares
North Dakota Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial — David F. Knecht
Lay — Robert Sundin
North Georgia Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — William H. Ruff, T. Cecil Myers, Bevel Jones, Gordon
G. Thompson, Jr., Frank H. Prince, Charles E. Wilson, Jr.,
Delma L. Hagood, Eugene T. Drinkard, Frank Moorhead
Lay — David W. Brooks, Paul Webb, Jr., Mrs. R. M. McCommons,
Joe B. Dekle, Mrs. Victor Yeargan, Mrs. Arthur Styron, James
MacKay
Lay Reserves — James L. Jackson, Robert J. Noland
North India A7intial Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Cecil T. Richards
Lay — Inder A. Shaw
North Indiana Annual Conference {NC)
Ministerial— A. Hunter Colpitts, Virgil V. Bjork, Merrell D. Geible,
Verner A. Carlson, John D. Wolf, Gerald H. Jones, Alfred L.
Keller, Donald F. LaSuer
Lay — George Davis, Mrs. Robert L. Sites, Mrs. Roy Helms, Mrs.
Wilbur D. Shown, Kermit Burrous, Forest R. Heyde, Gene E.
Robbins, Mrs. Kermit Burrous, Mrs. A. Hunter Colpitts
Ministerial Reserve — Donald F. McMahan
North Katanga Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Maurice Ngoi
Lay — Louise Werder
North Mississippi Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — Jamie G. Houston, E. A. Bailey, John D. Humphrey,
Sr., William L. Wallace, Jr.
Lay — Kirk Egger, George M. Yarbrough, Joe N. Bailey, Jr.
Lay Reserve — William L. Sharp
North Texas Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial— William E. Trice, Albert C. Outler, Zan W. Holmes,
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Jr., Robert E. Goodrich, Jr., Ervin M. Gathings, Gordon D.
Casad
Lay — Leo L. Baker, Frank Greenhaw, J. Herschel Fisher, Avery
Mays, Wilbur F. Roper, Martha B. Watson
Northern Illinois Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial— Merlyn W. Northfelt, Charles S. Jarvis, Willie B. Clay,
Richard D. Tholin, Edsel A. Ammons, William D. White, Samuel
Batt, Carleton C. Rogers, Eugene E. Stauffer
Lay^Merrill Gates, Walter Lennartson, John R. Van Sickle, Mrs.
A. B. Pfeiffer, Mrs. Wesley S. Wieting, Mrs. Jack Oehler, Joseph
T. Johnson, Herbert Walton, Mrs. C. C. Cummings
Northern New Jersey Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — James M. Ault, Dean A. Lanning, Ralph L. Stephens
Lay — Clair W. Black, Betty Lou Holland, Clarice Howe, Rose Rol-
lins
Ministerial Resei-ve — Eugene L. Stockwell
Northern New York Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — Carlton G. Van Ornum, Allison C. Wood
Lay — Charles F. Schoenlein, Vernon Lee
Northoni Philippines Annual Conference {OS)
Ministerial — Pablo M. Adduro
Lay — Pedro F. Fabian
Northtvest Germany Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Erich M. Baass, Fritz Harriefeld
Lay — Werner E. Kuehl
Lay Reserve — Reinhard A. Schalla
Northwest Philippines Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Victor C. Vinluan
Lay — Restituto F. Samson
Northtvest Texas Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — Marvin L. Boyd, S. Duane Bruce, Charles E. Lutrick,
Ted J. Dotts
Lay— M. C. Ledbetter, Mrs. Cecil R. Matthews, Thomas K. Kim,
Harold O. Harriger
Norivay Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Arnold Madsen
Lay — Hans Gausdal
Oklahoma Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — Finis A. Crutchfield, G. Lemuel Fenn, William R.
Henry, J. Chess Lovern, Lloyd A. Peters, Irving L. Smith, J.
Clifton Sprouls, Wayne W. Coffin, W. Eugene Kay, R. Jack
Featherston
Lay — William C. Doenges, Jim A. Egan, S. Covey Page, Mrs.
Floyd L. Silvers, Dolphus Whitten, Jr., Mrs. George V. Metzel,
Robert R. Price, Manly M. Moore, Charles Codding, Jr., Ronald
W. Gilbert
Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference (W)
Ministerial — Robert W. Burtner, H. James Jenkins, C. Gene Al-
bertson
Lay — Erwin H. Schwiebert, Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, Harold E. Rose
Pacific Northwest Annual Conference (W)
Ministerial— Jack M. Tuell, Melvin M. Finkbeiner, Joe A. Harding,
Paul J. Beeman, George L. Poor
Lay — Mrs. Norma Eby, James Dolliver, Marshall C. Hjelte, Her-
man R. Praetorius, Mrs. Alvirita Little
Peninsula Anyiual Conference (NE)
Ministerial— R. Jervis Cooke, G. Wayne Cuff, Paul E. McCoy, Otho
G. Brewer, Jr.
Lay — A. Frank Chapman, Mrs. Orien Mangum, James C. Hard-
castle, Maurice M. Hancock
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Philippines A7inual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Ignacio P. Bautista
Lay — Abdon Mendigorin
Poland Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Witold Benedyktowicz
Lay — Adam Kleszcynski
Piierto Rico Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — Benjamin Santana
Lay — Ismael Cabrera
Rhodesia Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Fannuel Kadenge
Lay — William Marima
Rio Grande Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — Roy D. Barton
Lay — Mike Avina
Rocky Mountain Annual Conference (W)
Ministerial— Harvey H. Potthoff, Paul H. Hagiya, William R. Per-
sons, Ronald R. Hamilton, William O. Byrd
Lay- — E. R. Naylor, Joe Ariki, Romane G. Moeller, Mrs. Virgil
Anderson, Donald R. Wood
Sierra Leoyie Anmial Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Alex J. Smith
Lay — Richard E. S. Lagawo
South Carolina {1866) Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — Warren M. Jenkins
Lay — James Mack
South Carolina (1785) Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — Eben Taylor, R, Wright Spears, C. LeGrande Moody,
Jr., Phil M. Jones, A. McKay Brabham, Wallace Fridy, James
Barrett, George W. Whitaker
Lay — Harry R. Kent, Mrs. W. Roy Parker, J. E. Jerome, Lochlan L.
Hyatt, Michael Watson, Parker Evatt, Joel C. Adkins, Spencer M.
Rice
South Dakota Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial — Richard Pittenger
Lay — Ervin Ortman
South Georgia Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — G. Ross Freeman, Frank L. Robertson, David A. Duck,
Alvis A. Waite, Jr., W. R. Key, George L. Zorn
Lay — George A. Wright, Mrs. J. R. Rivers, B. I. Thornton, George
W. Mayo, Mrs. Carlton Carruth, Zach S. Henderson
South Germany Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Hermann Sticher, Dieter A. Sackmann
Lay — Richard Jetter, Heinz P. Fischer
South India Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — S. K. Samuel
Lay^H. M. Devadanam
South Indiana Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial — J. Kenneth Forbes, Leroy C. Hodapp, Richard E.
Hamilton, Gene P. Crawford, Joe G. Emerson, Byron F. Stroh,
George E. Rice, Charles F. Stanton, Robert W. Koenig
Lay — -Mrs. Robert E. Green, Francis Wilcoxon, John J. Thomas,
Clifford Bingham, Edward Susat, Mary Lee Bastain, Thomas
Bryant, John Easley
Lay Reserve — Russell Kibler
Southeast Africa Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial Reserve — Alf G. Helgesson
Lay Reserve — Chadreque J. Mujongue
Southern California-Arizona Annual Conference (W)
Ministerial— Melvin G. Talbert, F. Thomas Trotter, Richard W.
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Cain, Thomas K. Farley, Peter F. Chen, Randall C. Phillips,
Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr., N. Robert Kesler, Elias G. Galvan,
Laverne H. Gustafson, Will M. Hildebrand, J. Irwin Trotter
Lay — Pauline Bobbitt, Clifford B. Aguilar, David L. Myers,
Georgia Harkness, Ralph C. Hook, Jr., Mildred Hutchinson,
George F. Williams, Gordon Martin, Leon T. McKenzie, Kazuo
Saito
Lay Reserves — D. Leslie Hole, Ulysses S. Griggs, Sr,
Southern Congo Anmml Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Elie M. Kaputo
Lay — Paul Muteteke
Southern Illinois Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial — R. Paul Sims, Donald L. Lowe, William B. Lewis,
Robert R. Hollis
Lay — Norman Fechtig, Everett K. Thompson, Marlene Cummins,
David L. Stanley
Southern New England Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial— Gilbert H. Caldwell, Jr., E. McKinnon White, C. Dale
White, Wilbur C. Ziegler, Walter G. Muelder
Lay— Harold F. Smith, Harry L. Johnson, II, Dight W. Grain,
Stanley C. Weinberg, Jr.
Lay Reserve — Mary Stewart
Southern New Jersey Annual Confereiice (NE)
Ministerial — Charles A. Sayre, Hooker D. Davis, Ernest W. Lee,
Frank B. Stanger
Lay — Leon E. Walker, Hammell P. Shipps, Edwin F. Hann, Jr.,
Mrs. Elizabeth S. Brogdon
Southwest Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial — W. D. Lester
Lay — Alice Preston
Southwest Germany Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Heinrich Michelmann
Lay — Maria Wunderlich
Ministerial Reserve — Werner Deiss
Southwest Texas Annual Conference {SC)
Ministerial — Ernest T. Dixon, Jack D. Heacock, George M. Ricker,
J. Garfield Owens, Ted I. Richardson, Ralph H. Seller
Lay — Tom Reavley, John T. King, James M. Walker, Mrs. Norris
McMillan, Don J. Hand, Mrs. John Wilshusen
Sweden Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Gunnar E. Larson
Lay — Curt Amark
Switzerland (M) Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — Theophil J. Tobler
Lay— Theophil H. Gsell
Sivitzerland (E) Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial— Theo Geissbiihler
Lay— Siegfried Stich
Tennessee Annual Conference {SE)
Ministerial — William H. Tomlin, John G. Corry, Robert H. Spain,
H. Thornton Fowler, John R. Allison
Lay — Floyd Ford, Mrs. William T. Roberts, D. Roscoe Buttrey
Lay Reserves — Mrs. Frank A. Calhoun, Mrs. Ellen Rosser
Texas Annual Conference (SC)
Ministerial— John W. Hardt, Wayne H. McCleskey, Willie B. Ran-
dolph, Carlos W. Davis, J. Kenneth Shamblin, M. Keith Kellow,
Harold Fagan, Allen M. Mayes, Wallace T. Shook, Elza L. Love
Lay — Ray W. Goens, Don L. Strickland, Woodrow Seals, L. A.
Humphrey, Jr., H. David Pope, Jr., Mrs. C. Morton, Sam C.
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Bramlett, Mrs. Lamar Clark, Mrs. E. Moore Decker, James R.
Paxton
Troy Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — Leon M. Adkins, Jr., Luther A. Patton, Arthur R.
Melius, Royal B. Fishbeck, Jr.
Lay — Mrs. Selma Ogden, Earle N. Cooper, Frederick K. Kirchner,
Donald A. Waterfield
Upper Mississipjn Annual Conference {SE)
Ministerial — John H. Graham
Lay — L P. Presley
Virginia Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — Carl J. Sanders, Paul D. Martin, Jr., Carl H. Douglass,
Jr., Harold H. Fink, Roland P. Riddick, M. Douglas Newman,
Harry B. Eaton, Godfrey L. Tate, George S. Lightner, Floyd L.
Fulk, Joseph T. Carson, Jr., James W. Turner, R. Kern Eutsler,
Robert P. Parker
Lay— Jerry G. Bray, A. G. Jefferson, W. Roland Walker, John H.
Rixse, Jr., William C. Vaughan, John B. Russell, William T.
Robey, Jr., Harold B. Kellam, John C. Linhoss, Luther W. White,
III, Thomas P. Tignor, Mrs. Harry E. Born, John C. Simpson,
Jr., Mrs. Paul Hartz, Mrs. James Allen
Ministerial Reserve — Carlton P. Minnick
West Berlin Annual Conference (OS)
Ministerial — D. D. Herbert Eckstein, Herbert Manns
Lay — Martin Doering, Lydia Meinhardt
West Michigan Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial — Lawrence R. Taylor, Charlos C. Page, Alden B. Burns,
James W. Wright, Keith L Pohl
Lay — Katherine W. Wilcox, Mrs. Harold Newman, Arden M. Peter-
son, John Babcock, Donald E. Holbrook
West Ohio Annual Conference {NC)
Ministerial — William K. Messmer, Paul E. Stuckey, Robert A.
Byler, Joseph A. Graham, Granville N. Hardin, Calvin
Rodeheffer, Sumpter M. Riley, Jr., Emerson S. Colaw, James E.
Flinchbaugh, Glenn H. Biddle, Paul D. Chiles, Paul M. Vande-
griff, John K. Bergland, Donald R. Yocom, Walter R. Dickhaut,
Sr., John F. Osborn, Harold Dutt, Raoul C. Calkins
Lay — Darrell Hottle, Leonard D. Slutz, Dale F. DeLong, Kenneth
W. Hunt, Donald Hawkins, Harold L. Boda, Mrs. James M.
Leonard, Eldred B. Heisel, Darrell Detty, Paul B. Momberg,
Edgar Cochrun, Sarah Cox, Mrs. Henry Henderson, Ben Richer,
Charles H. Weston, George Gilts, Joseph W. Fichter
Lay Reserve — Torrey A. Kaatz
West Virginia Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — Ramsey Bridges, Robert E. Dille, Claude R. Collins,
Henry R. High, Harry Coleman, Denver L. Miles, Melvin S.
Risinger, Marvin H. Carr, Truman W. Potter
Lay — Roy E. Blessing, Mrs. Richard Hoffman, Damon L. Engel,
Mrs. Frank B. Everhart, Mrs. Floyd Rogers, Miles Stanley, Mrs.
Jean Paige, D. W. Froe
Lay Reserve — Mrs. Ethel Belk
Westejm New York Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — Sherman B. Eckel, Richard W. Harrington, Edmund
A. W. Millet, Donald E. Modisher
Lay — George W. Cooke, Elizabeth B. Gundlach, Mrs. Rosalind M,
Lesher, Arthur S. Merrow
Western North Carolina Annual Conference (SE)
Ministerial — James C. Peters, Jerry D. Murray, Charles D. White,
Wilson O. Weldon, R. Herman Nicholson, Julian A. Lindsey, H.
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Claude Young, J. Clay Madison, Philip L. Shore, Jr., Joseph B.
Bethea, Cecil L. Heckard, Robert T. Young
Lay — Mrs. Mary E. King, Mrs. Lurleen G. Barnhardt, William R.
Henderson, Mrs. Viola Redding, Wesley Bailey, Carl B. Hyatt,
R. Powell Majors, Isaac H. Miller, Robin P. Hood, Mrs. Mary
Morrison, Edwin C. Ford
Lay Reserve — Robert M. Smith
Western Penyisylvania Ayimml Conference (NE)
Ministerial — John B. Warman, Kenneth P. Rutter, James A.
Woomer, Harold V. Lindquist, William B. Grove, Harry J. Fisher,
Paul J. Meuschke, H. Donald Lash, Gene E. Sease, James L.
Carraway, Paul M. Easter, Robert C. Howe
Lay — Mrs. Thomas DeVaux, Franklin Blackstone, Jr., William M.
Beatty, Raymond M. Bell, Dwight M. Bittner, Paul Chaffee, Joyce
Anderegg, Herbert L. Gwyer, Mrs. James S. Cain, Clara
Cockerill
Lay Reserves — Mrs. Bernice B. Bishop, James L. Donner
Wisconsin Annual Conference (NC)
Ministerial — Marvin A. Schilling, Gordon R. Bender, M. Stanford
Strosahl, Richard 0. Truitt, Willard W. Schulz, Alvin J.
Lindgren, Winslow Wilson
Lay — Leigh Roberts, Clifford Lau, Mrs. Sharon Mielke, Mrs.
Patricia A. Soderholm, Donald Wilkinson, Mrs. Frances Hundley
Lay Reserve — Mrs. Delia Sprecher
Wyoming Annual Conference (NE)
Ministerial — Edgar F. Singer, George R. Akers, Philip N. Pitcher
Lay — Harry M. Gordon, Mrs. Edgar J. Lashford, William L. Beebe
Yellowstone Annual Conference ( W)
Ministerial — John C. Soderberg
Lay — Esther Hood
The Methodist Church of Great Britain (OS)
Ministerial — Eric W. Baker
Lay— John W. Kellaway, Pauline M. Webb
Ministerial Reserve — W. N. Charles Wooldridge
Provisional Annual Conferences
Austria Provisional Annual Conference
Ministerial — Robert F. Gebhart
Hong Kong Provisional Annual Conference
Ministerial — Lincoln Leung
North Africa Provisional Annual Conference
Ministerial — Miss Liv Larsen
Taiwan Provisional Annual Conference
Ministerial — J. C. Wong
Affiliated Autonomous Churches
Methodist Church of Argentina
Ministerial — Enrique A. Lavigne
Lay Reserve — Dr. Hector Lombardo
Methodist Church of Bolivia
Ministerial — Jorge Pantelis
Lay Reserve — Jaime Ampuero
Methodist Church of Indonesia
Ministerial — E. M. Hutasoit
Lay — F. Hutagalung
Korean Methodist Church
Lay — Mrs. Sun Hi Lee Ro, Dr. Eui Sun Lim
Ministerial Reserve — Carl Judy
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Methodist Church of Malaya-Singapore
Ministerial — C. N. Fang
Lay— S. T. Peter Lim
Affiliated United Churches
Protestant Church of Belgium
Ministerial — Andre J. Pieters
Lay — Mrs. Ruth Fraisse Lheureuz
Church of Christ in China
Ministerial — Peter Wong
Lay— Chan Woh Tung
Doviinicayi Evangelical Church
Ministerial — Raul Blondet
United Evangelical Church of Ecuador
Ministerial — Rene Tufino
Lay — Sergio Villalba
United Church of Christ in Japan
Ministerial — George Hanabusa, R. Wallace Brownies
Lay — Shiro Abe, Ritsuko Sakurai
Other Non-voting Delegates
Alaska Mission {W)
Ministerial — David K. Fison
Lay — -Mrs. Jean Stassel
Oklahoma Indian Mission (SC)
Ministerial — Thomas Roughface
Lay — Mrs. Minnie Toahty
Red Bird Mission (SE)
Ministerial — John W. Bischoff
Youth Representatives
David Bayle, Curt Danforth, Leslie Evans, Thomas M. Hamilton,
Annette Hutchins, Scott Jones, David B. Miller, LaVeeda Morgan,
Gregory V. Palmer, Wanda Walls
Quorum
Bishop Hardin: I nov^r raise the queston of the presence of a
quorum. Mr. Secretary.
Dr. J. Wesley Hole: At the close of registration last night 855
delegates had registered. This being 85.5% of the 1,000 elected dele-
gates, I hereby certify that a quorum as required by disciplinary Par.
608 is present.
Greetings
Bishop Hardin: Thank you, sir. I recognize Bishop J, Ow^en Smith,
host Bishop of the Atlanta area.
Bishop J. Owen Smith: Bishop Hardin, members of the General
Conference and friends and visitors: We do welcome you here. I
remember that I had the privilege at the Dallas Conference of inviting
you to come the Atlanta way and then the privilege of reminding you
at St. Louis that you were to come the Atlanta way, and we were
looking for you; and now time has passed and you are here. We are
delighted that you have come to Atlanta, and we welcome you with
all our hearts.
There is an old story about a college student who came home from
college and purchased a painter's kit and made a trip to the mountains
to paint. He had a variety of brushes and a variety of colors. He
located himself on the top of a hill and painted a lovely sunset, made
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his way down the rivulet a little bit and painted some lovely flowers,
and finally in his journey he came up on an old gentleman sitting on
the porch that he thought was a rather typical creature of life back
in the mountains, and he wanted to paint him.
So he said, "Uncle, I'd like to paint you." He said, "No, sonny, I'm
not going to let you paint me." "Well," he said, "I'll give you $5 to let
me paint you." "No, no, I'm not going to let you paint me." "Well,
I'll give you $10 to let me paint you." And he said, "No, sonny, it
isn't the money, but the thing that bothered me, sir, was how I'd get
that paint 'offen' me."
Well, you perhaps brought a brush, and we have a brush, and we
both shall be painting; and it's just quite possible that something will
rub off on both of us, or all of us, that will be a sort of a bit of enamel
for not only now but throughout eternity. We welcome you as individ-
uals, as people, as Christian friends. And this is, I think, our fellow-
ship together, person to person, will mean a lot. Likewise, I think in
and around Atlanta you might find in the next few days very lovely
setting in the world of nature. The azaleas have faded a bit, but the
dogwood perhaps is at its peak. You'll have opportunities to see some
of these lovely settings of nature. For some of you, at least, that will
rub off on you, and we welcome you to take a look at it; and if you
will take notice of the fact in a minute, you will find that you literally
are now in a section of our United Methodist Church that's pretty
active.
This is an active section in the name of Christ through The United
Methodist Church. We like to think that our association together
would be strengthening here, and we welcome you. With what you
bring to our pulpits and discussion groups and your influence upon
this community perhaps we can help each other, and so, we welcome
you as Christian friends and likewise as individuals as we meet here
and there. But we also welcome you as delegates to the General
Conference of The United Methodist Church. This, it seems to me, is
the most important after all. I have come to feel over a period of
years that perhaps this constitutes the finest lawmaking body in the
world — a group of ministers elected by the ministers, a group of lay-
men elected by the laymen. This by no stretch of the imagination can
be a commonplace group, and we like to remember that this great
group in here is here in the Atlanta area.
Occasionally we get together in Georgia as official groups. Some-
times the Cabinets take a look at it, sometimes there are other groups,
the Program Council; and we raise the question, "Really, what's
wrong with the church; what's right with the church?" Well, that's
always a big subject, but we always come out thinking that there is
an awfully lot much more that's good with the church than there is
that's bad with the church.
Matter of fact, I've never known a time in history while I have
lived or read about where I have known more lovely people trying
awfully hard to do something in the name of Christ for the problems
in society. So we always come out thinking there is a lot right with it,
but I remember recently these two things, and I'll leave them with
you, and maybe certainly this General Conference would like to do
something about it. I can remember that we decided that we are trying
awfully hard to save the church now, rather than give it some air in
which to grow and be, and dare to be the church. I think that is
happening.
I think our experience and technology and technological discoveries
have about led us to believe we can do anything we want to ourselves
without much help from anywhere else, and we are just out to save
this church. So we felt like, really, that's not quite our mission. If
you give this church air to breathe, a place to run, and let the church
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be the church, it perhaps is the next turn around the corner. Then
we wondered in this day if our Christ hasn't shrunk a bit. We've
shrunken, not Christ.
Perhaps one of the most meaningful things at Christmas time is
Herod trying to kill the baby Jesus so he won't grow up and cause
some trouble. They did that in those days. I think we are somewhere
close to that. We would not hurt a hair of him, but we just wouldn't
let him grow up. I wish this great General Conference could get hold
of that and not pull this Christ down to our size, but lift up to the
greatness and the bigness of our Lord and Master. Well, you've got
a great opportunity for this kind of thing. The people called Meth-
odists seem to me to have a special mission at this point. I'd like to
close this word of welcome with a line that I received just a few
days ago from a doctor friend here in this town. I really haven't
seen him in months. I thought it was a little unusual that he would
write me.
Dr. Funk is one of the great orthopedic surgeons of the world. His
office is here in Atlanta. Not only a great physician, but a great
statesman, and a great churchman, some years ago had a tremendous
sadness in his home and lost a very lovely son by drowning. No
bitterness, though. He rededicated himself in honor of his own son.
And around this world, this doctor practically every year goes to
the mission field and operates, and operates, and operates and well,
he is a great fellow. And he wrote me a letter and I want to quote
from it just these lines:
"Dear Bishop Smith: As the week of General Conference ap-
proaches in Atlanta, there has been concern on the part of some
members of the church that some may take offense at what perhaps
may be considered the liberal, radical, or inflammatory speeches by
some of the delegates. Though many of us may fail to agree wit'i
what will doubtless be diverse groups with diverse points of view, I
feel that we should take hope from the fact that ours is not a com-
fortable church." I like that.
"I feel that we should take hope from the fact that ours is not a
comfortable church. We laymen of The United Methodist Church are
happy and proud that Atlanta has been chosen as the site of this
historic meeting. Sincerely yours, James Funk."
So I bring you a message from the laymen and from the ministry,
and we in this local community join hands with you who come from
elsewhere, eighty-nine different countries of the world, to make this
historic session, yes, but this very meaningful session in the history
of our church, the greatest session ever held in Methodism for the
on-going and the forward leap of the church of Christ. Blessings on
you now and always. Thank you very much.
Bishop Hardin: I'm sure that you would want the chair to respond
very briefly to this word of welcome, to respond in behalf of all of
us. It is no small thing to entertain the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church.
In recent times I have not seen many cities falling over themselves
getting into line to extend an invitation to hold this conference within
the confines of those cities. Therefore, we express to Atlanta, a great
city, and to Georgians in general, a great people, our deep apprecia-
tion not only of the invitation which was extended some time ago,
but also for the very gracious and very warm reception and the very
courteous manner in which we have been, and are being received in
the city of Atlanta. Thank you.
Bishop Hardin called for the report of the Commission
on Entertainment and Program.
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Commission on Entertainment and Program (see page 779)
Mr. A. G. Jefferson (Virginia) : Bishop Hardin and members of
the General Conference: You found on your desk this morning three
issues of the Daily Christian Advocate. Near the top on the right
hand side you found one marked 1-A, another 1-B, and another 1-C.
The Report of the Commission on Entertainment and Program is
found in section B on page 63. I shall not read the entire report,
but simply lift out those parts of the report that require conference
action.
The first column and down through the second column to the bottom
paragraph gives you a brief resume of some of the duties and respon-
sibilities assigned to the Commission on Entertainment and Program
by this General Conference. Beginning at the bottom of the second
column, the last paragraph in that column, we have something here
that we need conference action on.
At the 1970 Special Session, authorization was voted by the con-
ference to seat one minister and one layman from the Oklahoma
Indian Mission, but without vote.
A proposal was made in the calendar report number 254 to continue
this policy in the ... in future General Conference. The report was
one of many calendar reports which had not been considered when
the Special Session was adjourned. Believing that it was the desire
of the General Conference to continue the policy of seating the rep-
resentatives of the Oklahoma Indian Mission without vote, the Com-
mission has arranged for this to be done for the 1972 session.
Concurrence of the General Conference with this action is re-
quested. Shall I continue, Bishop, or do you want to take a vote?
Bishop Hardin: No, I want to ask, do I hear a motion? Is there a
second?
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) : I call your attention that in the
report of the Commission on Religion and Race we covered this
same matter, but at the same time we pointed out that there are
two other missions which have not been represented, and we are
asking that they also be included in this action, and as a matter of
courtesy be permitted to seat one clergy and one lay delegate with
the right to voice, but not vote.
I point out particularly that the Red Bird Mission was customarily
permitted to elect delegates to the General Conference of the Evangel-
ical United Brethren Church, but that was not carried over into our
present legislation. I also ask that the privilege be extended to the
Alaska Mission so that these groups can have some voice, some rep-
resentation in the General Conference.
Bis/top Hardin: Mr. Slutz, may I ask if that was the same motion
that Brother Woodie White intended to make?
Mr. Slutz: Bishop, that is correct.
Bisfiop Hardin: All right. Now, is it the will of the body that these
three groups be included in the single motion? Yes, sir, Microphone
4, please. Name and conference.
Representation for Youth and Seminarians
George A. Wriglit (South Georgia) : I believe the youth had ten
representatives without vote at the St. Louis Conference, and I won-
dered if they should be included with this group.
Bisliop Hardin: Are you making a motion or are you just wondering
sir?
Mr. Wright: Well, I so move, sir.
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Bishop Hardin asked if there was a motion that would
include representation with voice but without vote for both
the three missions and the youth.
Richard D. Tholin (Northern Illinois) : I would like to add to this
that there are seminarians here representing the several seminaries
of the church, and there is a request that two seminarians from each
United Methodist seminary be given, seated with rights but not vote.
I would like to include that.
Bishop Hardin then suggested that the question of rep-
resentation for the three missions be considered separately.
A motion to grant representation as had been proposed for
the Oklahoma Indian Mission, the Alaska Mission, and the
Red Bird Mission was approved.
Bishop Hardin then called for a vote on the motion made
by George A. Wright (South Georgia) that ten youth rep-
resentatives be seated with voice but without vote. The
motion was approved.
Bishop Hardin asked for a motion on the question of seat-
ing the seminarians. George Williams (Southern California-
Arizona) asked how the ten youth were to be elected. Mr.
Wright (South Georgia) stated that it was his understand-
ing that they would be nominated and selected by the youth
caucus present at the General Conference from the national
youth group.
Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) : I move that these youth be
elected, two from each jurisdiction, comprising the ten.
Mr. Wright (South Georgia) accepted Mr. Brawn's mo-
tion as an amendment to the main motion. Truman W. Pot-
ter (West Virginia) asked that a youth who had been
elected by the West Virginia Conference but denied a seat
in the General Conference because of his age be included as
one of the youth representatives. Bishop Hardin stated that
would require a vote of the body. Wendell P. Taylor (Mis-
sissippi-FCJ) moved to amend the main motion to provide
that the youth delegation include at least ten percent blacks.
Mr. Wright (South Georgia) accepted the amendment as
a part of the main motion. Joe A. Harding (Pacific North-
west) offered a substitute for the main motion, providing
that the youth be allowed to select their delegates without
restriction. The motion to substitute was approved; Mr.
Harding's motion thereby became the main motion, and it
was approved.
Motion
Richard Tholin (Northern Illinois) : Mr. Chairman, I would like to
move that two seminary students from each United Methodist Semi-
nary be seated with voice but not vote, to be selected by student
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representatives of the several seminaries here at General Conference.
If there is a second, I would like to speak to it just briefly.
Bishop Hardin: Is it seconded? I don't hear a second yet. All right,
it's seconded.
Mr. Tholin: There are student groups of about five seminary stu-
dents selected by their student bodies to be here at the General
Conference. If we were to seat two from each of these delegations,
they are duly representative of those student bodies and I think would
be the best ones to handle it.
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) moved that this be
referred to the Credentials Committee and spoke for his
motion. The motion to refer was approved.
Commission on Entertainment and Program Report Re-
sumed
A. G. Jefferson (Virginia) : I am not the Secretary of the General
Conference but I would like to remind you that the rules require that
we have a written or that he as a written record of each motion.
Now beginning at the first complete paragraph, rather third column
of page 63. We recommend that the seating plan as printed in the
Daily Christwn Advocate of this date be approved as the official
seating plan of this Conference. We further recommend that our
Commission be authorized to make, from time to time, such changes
as may be found necessary.
Bishop Hardin: Do you move the adoption?
Mr. Jefferson: I move the adoption, Bishop, yes.
Bishop Hardin: Is it seconded? Any discussion. If you will approve,
show the hands. Opposed by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Jefferson: Just as a matter of information because some of you
will not read it, in the middle of that next paragraph you see that
the schedule of the meeting places is printed on pages 6 and 7 of the
Handbook. Then down to number 5 near the bottom of that column
several changes as compared to the past have been made concerning
tl;e Daily Christian Advocate. The increasing cost of furnishing the
Daily Christian Advocate to the delegates has been a source of con-
cern to your Commission. A careful study of this problem by a
special committee has resulted in the following decisions: (a) only
one copy of the DCA will ba furnished free of charge to each delegate
rather than two as heretofore; (b) the size of the DCA will be re-
duced to 8V2 X 11 inches; (c) a less expensive paper stock will be
used; (d) devotional addresses and sermons will be omitted from the
DCA. These changes will result in a sizeable savings in the cost,
and the Conference is requested to approve the action of the Commis-
sion making these changes. I move the approval.
Bishop Hardin: Is there a second? Is there a second? Any discus-
sion? If you will approve the changes, show the hand. Opposed by
"the same sign. They are approved.
Mr. Jefferson: Then, in case you might not read this next para-
graph, may I just call it to your attention. We're pleased to report
rpon nomination of Mr. John Procter, Publisher, the Commission has
again elected Dr. Ewing Wayland as editor of the Daily Christian
Advocate. This will be the fifth General Conference for which Dr.
Wayland has ssrved in this capacity.
We're also grateful to the Methodist Publishing House, and I think
you delegates could join in this, for the providing the Hymnals for
the delegates without cost to the Conference. I merely call that to
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your attention. Down near the bottom of the first column in page 64,
Item 8 :
"We have made provisions for conveniently located press tables,
and we recommend that representatives of the press, as designated
from time to time by the Commission on Public Relations and United
Methodist Information, be seated at these tables, with admission
to the floor by official press badges."
I move adoption, or approval, of that. Bishop.
Bishop Hardin: Second? If you will approve, show the hand. Op-
posed, by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Jefferson: Item 9:
"We recommend that active and retired members of the Judicial
Council be seated upon the platform during all business sessions of
the Conference."
We move the approval of that recommendation.
Bishop Hardin: Second? Somebody's bashful about seconding.
Thank you. If you will approve, show the hand. Opposed, by the
same sign. It is done.
Mr. Jefferson: Item 10:
"We recommend that the Communion offering be the only offering
taken, and after consultation with the Council of Bishops, we recom-
mend that the proceeds of the offering be turned over to the United
Methodist Committee on Overseas Relief."
I move the adoption of that.
Bishop Hardin: Is there a second? If you will approve, show the
hand. Opposed, by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Jefferson: Item 12, near the top of the second column:
"Your Commission recommends a per diem allowance of $20 for
each delegate for the days said delegate is in attendance at the ses-
sions of the Conference."
We move that adoption, Bishop.
Bishop Hardin: Second? If you will approve, show the hand. Op-
posed, by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Jefferson: Then, in Item 14:
"In order to provide for the convenience of certain persons who
will not be present during the entire session of the General Con-
ference, but who have been invited as a matter of privilege for the
Conference, and in order to facilitate their presentation to the Con-
ference, your Commission recommends the following Orders of the
Day:
a. Greetings from the Mayor of the city of Atlanta, Sam Massell —
Wednesday, April 19, 9:30 A.M.
b. Fraternal Delegates — Wednesday, April 19, 10:30 A.M.
c. Greetings from the Governor of the state of Georgia, Jimmy
Carter— Wednesday, April 26, 9:30 A.M.
"All other requests for Orders of the Day are referred to the
Committee on Agenda as required by the Rules."
We move these three Orders of the Day.
Bishop Hardin: Is there a second? If you will approve, show the
hand. Opposed, by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Jefferson: Near the bottom of that column, under Item b.:
"On Wednesday evening, April 19, World Methodist Night will be
observed in the theater of the Civic Center. In a dramatic program,
representatives of the World Methodist Council, Affiliated Autono-
mous Methodist Churches and other indigenous groups related to
our Church will be presented. In view of this program, it is our
intent that the General Conference will not hear individual reports
of the groups represented in the program and that the General Con-
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ference sessions will not need to be interspersed with introductions,
presentations, etc., of such representatives. We recommend this to
be an official session of the General Conference."
I move that. Bishop.
Bishop Hardin: Is there a second. If you approve, show the hand.
Opposed by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Jefferson: Then at the top of the page of, next page 65, of the
first column, item b there, is not for Conference action, but there
is a rather unusual situation here that I would like to call to your
attention. This has to do with election of the delegates from the
United Brethren Church, and also from the former Methodist, and
keeping them in the proper perspective of 13% for one and 87 for
the other.
The bottom, near the bottom of that paragraph b, just above the
letter c there, "As a result of this division 130 of 1,000 delegates,
elected by the Annual Conferences of former EUB members and 866
of the former Methodist members, the other 4 to make the grand total
of 1,000 are from the Methodist Church of Great Britain." I call
your attention to this because this is the first time that voting dele-
gates have been elected from the Church in Great Britain, and I
think it is worthy of our notation.
Then in conclusion at the bottom of the next column, the middle
column, "The scope of the foregoing report is an indication of the
vast amount of work that has been done by many people in prepara-
tion of the 1972 session of the General Conference. It is an impossi-
bility to adequately thank all who have shared in the responsibilities
of planning and arranging all the details involved. While we will
recognize some during the session, we note that many who should
be recognized will not be. As a Commission we want to record our
gratitude to the large number of men and women, who, without whose
faithful help this Conference could not be possible." And that is signed
by the Chairman and Secretary of the Commission on Entertainment
and Program, and I thank you, Bishop.
Bishop Hardin: Thank you, Mr. Jefferson, for an excellent report,
excellently made. Thank you very much.
Motion to Amend Report
Raoul C. Calkins (West Ohio) : I would like to make an amendment
to the repoi't of the Commission on Entertainment and Program. Item
number 2, on page 63. The amendment is this : "That the Commission
on Entertainment and Program be requested to reconsider the propos-
al that the 1976 General Conference meet in Portland and if possible,
the 1976 General Conference be held closer to the center of the United
Methodist population, and further, that all boards and agencies give
special attention to holding meetings in such locations so that there
will be a minimum of travel and entertainment expense.
The motion to amend was seconded, and Dr. Calkins
spoke in favor of it. Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest)
spoke against it. Robert W. Burtner (Oregon-Idaho) stated
that the invitation still stood. The motion was defeated.
Gilbert H. Caldivell, Jr. (Southern New England) moved
that a report from Black Methodists for Church Renewal
be made an order of the day at 11 :25 a.m. The motion was
defeated.
Paul A. Duffey (Alabama- West Florida) asked the con-
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ference to grant the Angola delegation the privilege of
having Zachariah Cardozo, an interpreter, seated with
them. The Chair asked that this matter be held in abeyance
pending a motion to approve the report of the Commission
on Entertainment and Program as a whole.
E. McKinnon White (Southern New England) stated that
there was some uncertainty about the chair's ruling that
Mr. Caldwell's motion had been defeated. Bishop Hardin
asked for another show of hands and ruled that the motion
was defeated.
Lester L. Moore (Iowa) asked whether an offering would
be taken for the ushers and pages. A. G. Jefferson stated
that the Commission on Entertainment and Program was
not recommending such an offering. Mr. Moore moved to
amend the report of the Commission to provide that an of-
fering for the ushers and pages be received at an appro-
priate time designated by the Commission. Mr. Jefferson
explained the Commission's position, Floyd H. Coffman
(Kansas East) asked how much was being paid the ushers
and pages. Mr. Jefferson referred the question to Dr. Nor-
man Conard, General Conference Business Manager, who
stated they were paid one dollar per day.
Wilbur C. Ziegler (Southern New England) asked Mr.
Jefferson if there had been any understanding between the
Commission and Black Methodists for Church Renewal re-
garding a time on the agenda. Marshall C. Hjelte (Pacific
Northwest) raised a point of order.
Bishop Hardin called for a vote on the amendment of-
fered by Mr. Moore, and the amendment was adopted.
Regarding Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Bishop
Hardin stated the understanding of the chair that this was
not an order of the day, but that he w^ould recognize the
group for a presentation just prior to adjournment at noon.
Bishop Hardin called for a vote on the report of the
Commission on Entertainment and Program as a whole,
and it was adopted.
Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order
Bishop Hardin recognized John D. Herr (Eastern Penn-
sylvania) for the report of the Committee on Plan of Orga-
nization and Rules of Order. J. Wesley Hole (General
Conference Secretary) called attention to Rule 15 and asked
that all motions and amendments be submitted to the secre-
tary's table in writing.
Mr. Herr: Thank you. Bishop, the Committee on Plan of Organiza-
tion and Rules of Order is the interim committee. We are to receive
proposals to change the Plan of Organization and Rules and received
quite a number of suggestions, are reported as given in the Daily
Christian Advocate on page 49, that's IB, and would you turn to the
Handbook, page 217, Plan of Organization — begins on page 217 and
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then the rules are on 232. You can follow this report on page 49, that
is IB if you keep those two documents before you.
Our interim report is three parts, as you see on page 49. There
were certain editorial corrections which were posted by the Secretary,
approved by the interim committee. There were certain items which
need immediate action, and that's the reason the Bishops said they
couldn't have an election of a Secretary until this report was given;
and then are items which can receive later consideration, and those
items you referred to the new committee on Plan of Organization
and Rules of Order.
Now the first part, the editorial corrections do not contain any
substantive changes at all. They are purely editorial corrections and
the Committee hopes that you will adopt them. If there are any
questions, I think that either I or Dr. Hole can answer them but
they are editorial in nature.
Bishop Hardin: Are there any questions? Are you ready to accept
the report. If you will do so, show the hands. Opposed by the same
sign. It is accepted.
Mr. Herr: Then we come to Part 2, following that items for im-
mediate action. No. 1, the Hayidhook, page 217 calls for reserve
delegates to be seated in place of the principal delegates in order
of election, but in view of Judicial Council ruling 333, we recommend
that Rule lA, 2c be suspended by this Conference for the duration of
the Conference.
Bishop Hardin: You heard the motion of the recommendation. If
you approve, show the hand. Opposed by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Herr: The Commission on Entertainment and Program made
a great many helpful suggestions, and one of them was to call atten-
tion to the fact that the rule on page 223 which shows how a substitute
is to be seated for principal delegate had not been followed in the
last several Conferences, and so it is recommended that the wording
be substituted. Now this is not only a substitution but is a simplifica-
tion of the whole process. I think I had better read it, Bishop, because
the Chairman of the various delegations need to follow this.
Mr. Herr read the proposed substitution for Plan of
Organization VI. A. 5 (see page 185). Bishop Hardin
called for a vote on the proposed substitute, and it was
adopted.
Mr. Herr: Now the point 3, and this relates to point 3 and 4, are
given to you in order that the business . . . the Committee work be
done expeditiously. The first is the change in title from the Committee
on Presentation of Reports to the Committee on Calendar and then
the rewording of the Handbook, VI, A2.
Mr. Herr read the proposed substitution for Plan of
Organization VI. A. 2 (see page 184). Bishop Hardin
called for a vote on the proposed substitute, and it was
adopted.
Mr. Herr: Now, the changes in the rules relating to the Legislative
Committee. Turn to page 219. This first point which we come to under
rule IV, it has to do with secretarial staff"; it would follow the first
paragraph. This is new. The Conference shall elect upon nomination
of the secretary, a Coordinator of Calendar, who shall assist the
Committee on Calendar, in presenting reports in such an order so
as to expedite the business of the Conference as well as other re-
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sponsibilities of the Committee. This is in reverse of what you just
passed and the secretary could have done this but this makes sure
that it is the General Conference that elects upon nomination of the
secretary.
Bishop Hardin: Any questions? If you w^ill approve, show the hand.
Opposed, by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Herr: Under 4, now we come to 2, amend rule VI.D.(d), you
add vice-chairman. These matters have to do with the Coaching
Conferences that are set up by the secretary, it was deemed advisable
to also include the vice-chairman in the Coaching Conference. And
then in the sixth line to add the times of the daily deadline for pub-
lishing reports. That tightens the matter of when these reports should
get in the hands of the secretary and then in the seventh line, instead
of having chairman and secretaries, you have the word committees.
You have used the word chairman and secretaries several times
before.
Bishop Hardin: Any questions? If you will approve, show the
hand. Opposed, by the same sign. It is done.
John D. Herr: Now, will the delegates turn to page 240 of the
Handbook. This has to do with the Duties and Prerogatives of the
Committees, and at the very beginning of rule 31, you insert these
words: "As its first work, the Committee shall evaluate its petitions,
come to agreements regarding priority, and outline its work on the
basis of these priorities." It's very clear that it's the intent of the
Rules Committee to recommend to you that as far as possible matters
come to you in the light of the priority assigned by the Legislative
Committees.
Bishop Hardin: Any discussion or question? If you will approve,
show the hand. Opposed, by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Herr: Turn to page 240 of the Handbook. This has to do with
the Legislative Committee reports coming to the secretary. "As quick-
ly as the material can be prepared, each secretary of a Standing
Legislative Committee shall present a clearly marked original work
copy of the Committee's report." Before it was three copies. This
will relieve the secretary of much of the work. But this one copy
which is clearly marked should be signed by the Committee Chairman
and the Secretary of the Conference. I don't think that I need to
read the additional part of that, although, I hope that the secretaries
of all the committees will read that and follow it very carefully.
Biship Hardin: Thank you. Any question? If you will approve,
show the hand. Opposed, by the same sign. It is done.
M?'. Herr read the proposed changes in Rule 33 (see
page 202). Bishop Hardin put the proposal to a vote, and
the changes were approved.
Mr. Herr: Now, Bishop, five comes to us directly from the Com-
mission on Entertainment and Program, and they have worked very
closely with Dr. White and Dr. Hole, who have been the secretary,
and before that Dr. Moore, and this has been cleared with ... by the
Executive Committee of the Council on Bishops; and the proposal is
not to elect a secretary for this General Conference, but to elect a
secretary-designate, who will take over when all the work of this
General Conference is completed, but at a date not later than a year
following this General Conference. The exact time when that secre-
tary-designate would take over would be determined by the Commis-
sion on Entertainment and Program, but not later than 12 months
after the adjournment of the General Conference.
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Bishop Hardin: All right, I think that's clear. Any questions? If you
favor, show the hand. Opposed, by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Herr: Now, on page 219, this Rule 4 which has to do with
the secretaries, this is the reverse of the action you've just taken,
and it simply spells out what the duties of the Secretary of this
General Conference are.
Bishop Hardin: Any question about that? If you will approve, show
the hand. Opposed, by the same sign. It is done.
Mr. Herr: Now, Mr. Chairman, Bishop Hardin, the Part 3 item,
submitted for consideration, I would ask that the General Conference
refer these to the newly elected Plan of Organization and Rules
Committee to report back at a later date at this General Conference.
Bishop Hardin: Thank you. If you will accept that and approve
the report so far as it has been made, show the hands. Opposed by
the same sign. It is done.
Interpreter for Delegates from Angola
Paul A. Diiffey (Alabama-West Florida) moved that
Zacarias Cardoso be seated without participation, but with
credentials allowing access to the floor for the purpose of
serving as an interpreter for the two delegates from
Angola. The motion was seconded and approved.
Election of Secretary and Secretary-Designate
Bishop Roy H. Short (Secretary, Council of Bishops) : Mr. Chair-
mian, in line with the action provided for in the adoption of the Re-
port of the Committee on Rules, the Council of Bishops nominates
Dr. J. Wesley Hole as Secretary of the 1972 General Conference and
J. B. Holt as Secretary-Designate, the Secretary-Designate to take
over when all work related to the present session is completed, the
exact date to be determined by the Commission on Entertainment
and Program.
Bishop Hardin: You've heard the nomination. The Discipline pro-
vides that nominations may also be made from the floor. Are there
any other nominations? If not, do I hear a motion to accept the
Report and the nomination? If you will accept the Report, show the
hand. Opposed, by the same sign. It is done.
J. Wesley Hole presented the list of nominations for the
secretarial staff (see page 15). The persons nominated
by Dr. Hole were elected.
Inasmuch as the time set on the agenda for recess had
passed Bishop Hardin inquired as to the will of the body.
Kenneth Cooper (Alabama- West Florida) moved that the
conference proceed with hearing the Episcopal Address;
the motion was not seconded, having L. Sr/iith (Oklahoma)
moved that the conference be in recess for ten minutes.
The motion was seconded and carried.
Following the recess special music was presented by the
Candler Choraliers.
The Episcopal Address
The Episcopal Address was given by Bishop F, Gerald
Ensley (see page 205).
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Nominations — Standing Administrative Committees
Bishop Roy H. Short (Secretary, Council of Bishops)
presented the names of persons nominated by the Council
of Bishops to serve on the Committee on Presiding Officers
(see page 22), the Committee on Plan of Organization and
Rules of Order (see page 21), the Committee on Journal
(see page 21), the Committee on Credentials (see page 20),
the Committee on Courtesies and Privileges (see page 20),
and the Committee on Calendar (see page 20). Bishop Short
also presented the name of Edsel A. Aminons (Northern
Illinois) as a nomination to the Committee on Reference as
appointed by the Council of Bishops at its Fall meeting to
serve in place of Wayne Calbert (Mississippi-FCJ), who
was being nominated to serve on the Committee on
Calendar.
The nominations were approved by a show of hands.
(Note: Those nominated by the Council of Bishops were
the same as listed membership of the committees with two
exceptions. Daniel L. Shearer (Central Pennsylvania) was
nominated to the Committee on Courtesies and Privileges,
but Grafitas E. Hoopert (Central Pennsylvania) was substi-
tuted for him at a later session. Wanda Walls (Youth) was
nominated to the Committee on Calendar at a later session
after the General Conference voted to enlarge the commit-
tee.)
Agenda Amended
Bishop Hardin inquired as to how the conference wished
to proceed in view of the fact that it had been unable to
complete items listed in the agenda in the time allotted.
Charles B. Purdham (Minnesota) asked a question about
the agenda. Ted I. Richardson (Southwest Texas) moved
that the conference proceed to the Structure Study Com-
mission report and defer hearing the Theological Study
Commission report until Tuesday. Carroll H, Long (Hol-
ston) moved a substitute that the conference adhere to the
agenda as mimeographed and distributed. J. Wesley Hole
(General Conference Secretary) explained the procedure
that would be followed in the afternoon legislative commit-
tee sessions under the existing agenda. John H. Rixse, Jr.
(Virginia) spoke against the procedure outlined by Dr.
Hole. Irving L. Smith (Oklahoma) spoke against the substi-
tute and in favor of the main motion. Albert C. Outler
(North Texas) stated that the Theological Study Commis-
sion did not object to the deferral of its report. The substi-
tute was defeated. The main motion was approved.
Privilege Motion
John H. Rixse (Virginia) : I have a matter of personal privilege
motion; I move that upon completion of Dow Kirkpatrick's presenta-
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tion of the report of the Structure Study Committee and prior to
any parliamentary actions which would cut off debate, that as a
matter of personal privilege, the General Conference hear a statement
from Professor Albert C. Outler.
Bishop Hardin: Is there a second? Do you want to discuss it?
If you will grant it, show the hand. Opposed by the same sign. It
is done.
Structure Study Commission — Dow Kirkpatrick
Dow Kirkpatrick (Northern Illinois), Chairman of the
Structure Study Commission, presented the report. He
called attention to corrections which should be made in
the report as printed and distributed and outlined the
procedure to be followed by members of the Commission
in presenting various aspects of the proposal.
Dow Kirkpatrick: The General Conference in 1968 was the focal
point of a variety of forces, all saying that change which is respon-
sible to the future is the best form of faithfulness in the present
and our greatest honor to the past. So a Structure Study Commission
was appointed; the process is norinally amended to what we have;
and now we bring you a whole document. What we have heard in
these four years from the church at all levels clearly is that the
elements in the board and agency structures of The United Methodist
Church which offer the least power for mission in the future and
maybe even some drag are those elements which cannot be dealt
with by amending one board here and another one there. Rather,
these elements are part of the whole system, and they must be dealt
with in their wholeness if this system is to be renewed.
The twinful side of this system is first, that the general agencies
resource the local church in its mission and, secondly, that the general
agencies make possible mission-fulfillment by doing those things on
behalf of local disciples that can only be done by being together as a
corporate entity. The criteria for judging our model, by which we
judge it ourselves, are on page two of the Preamble: coordination,
ongoing accountability, flexibility within this accountability, the rep-
resentation of the pluralities of the church, and the kind of ef-
fectiveness which comes from efficiency and economy. You have before
you, on your desks, the cost analysis which we offer at this time, of
the comparison of our model with the present system. May I just
highlight what that says.
First, you have a comparative chart of the membership of struc-
tural models. Presently there are 1100 members on all the agencies,
but approximately 300 of them are dual. So something like 700 per-
sons are involved. In the proposed model there would be a minimum
of 780, a maximum of 1083. It has been our feeling that you did
not want savings by cutting down on the membership participation
in agencies. However, the cost analysis shows a saving of $14,000
estimated in cost of annual meetings of these members by the con-
solidations that take place and a further savings of $200,000 in the
reduction of general staff officers. The reduction in the number of
agencies is given you as from presently 47 units to 33 units.
This model eliminates all interboards, drastically reduces the num-
ber of commissions and disciplinary committees, and at the same
time lowers the number of boards and increases the number of
divisions. This reduction is estimated at approximately $280,000 to
$300,000. The systems cost study shows the possibility of an additional
$221,000 to $250,000. There are a number of points there illustrating
where those would be made in the system.
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Then on the final page there are 6 summary paragraphs. I want
to refer to 3 of them. The first one — it is not the understanding of
the commission that restructuring was being called for primarily
for economic reasons. Secondly, that any savings resulting from
restructure would not result in a reduced apportionment to local
churches but would result in a redistribution of resources from ad-
ministration to program needs.
And very importantly, number five, this study is based on the
present structure model and that proposed by the Structure Study
Commission. This study is not an attempt to compare the costs of
alternate proposals, which are all increased over their present size
and over the size of the Structure Study Commission model. Finally,
in this opening presentation I would just like to indicate that there
are three principles of administration that we see point toward the
future and in some sense open us up to newness.
First, in the areas of coordination, in addition to that kind we are
familiar with in the church where somebody referees the overlapping
of plans already made independently, we add to that more effective
coordination of providing a flow from prior research and planning
which shakes coordinated implementation. It is better to avoid these
conflicts than to let a group of semi-autonomous units frame their
own plans and then adjudicate them, though we need both kinds.
The second principle that is important here is that traditionally
when we have wanted to enhance a cause, we have separated it out
from evex-ything else. If it was the time for evangelism or education
or social concerns, we separated it out, made it a board of its own,
gave it its own members, gave it its own budget, gave it its own
General Secretary. In this day it is our belief that to enhance the
cause you do not separate it from others ; you bring it into dynamic
relationship. For example, the Board of Discipleship brings together
worship, evangelism, stewardship, lay life and work and local church
education.
Everyone is enhanced because it is related to the other. In the
present system at least three of those deal with worship in the local
church. Would it not strengthen the local church and its worship
ministry if they worked together?
One other illustration of how dynamic relationship increases the
value of a function, rather than separating it, this new age of ecu-
menical witness. In our model we feel that that becomes a larger
concept than ever before because it is brought into dynamic relation-
ship with all global ministries, all of which are rapidly becoming
ecumenical. In other words, we lift the signs of ecumenicity far
beyond the importance of COCU and other local U.S. matters and
begin to see that all of our former missions which were dealt with
in a missionary context are now chui'ches in their own right, and we
deal with them ecumenically as church to church.
Finally, this report introduces a confidence in participation of
local level Christians. Elites are needed, and still are needed, in
Methodism at some places, but elitism is not needed in the policy
decision places, such as General Conference and Council on Ministries.
When a delegate to the Council on Ministries becomes an expert,
he becomes, we think, disqualified. He ought to be sent back home
and somebody sent with a f I'esh voice.
The Question of Representation
Mrs. Martin Harvey (Structure Study Commission) : Throughout
the model we have sought to provide the structural means by which
the system is opened up to the voices of the local church and the
plurality and diversities in the whole life of the church. And in so
doing we, according to some, have exceeded our mandate, but we have
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followed where we have been led by the Spirit. And this is evidenced
that we . . . this openness of which we are talking, by placing board
and staff under tenure for the first time, restricting them to eight
years of service in a chosen role, instead of life sentence, thus giving
you the opportunity of providing the church with your multiple
wealth of untapped and unused talent.
It is further evidenced by the shortening the twelve-year tenure
of board members to eight years, so that many more Methodists may
experience national board participation. It is evidenced again by
providing that the general secretaries of the program boards be
elected by persons directly responsible to annual conferences. And
again, by providing that in every board each division will be able to
elect persons with special skills and contributions who will serve as
members at large of the division and provide the expertise and
continuity that is needed.
We have listened to the voices of the diverse and pluralistic groups
that offer enrichment to the life of the church. Youth, young adults,
women, the ethnic minorities of the Hispanic American, the Indian
American, the Asian American, and the Black American. Much of
what we heard came from their caucuses, of which there are two
kinds. The first is the formally organized caucus, which is disci-
plinary and has disciplinary structures, and which is officially repre-
sented by youth and young adults. And the second kind of caucus,
to which our bishop spoke this morning, is the ad hoc, informal
caucus, sensitizing agents, representing women and the ethnic minor-
ity. For all of these we have provided in the model an opportunity
for those of us in the minority relationship to the church, to par-
ticipate in the process of selecting who shall represent us.
In listening and having heart, we have showii that we care by
providing a broader based representation for the inclusive church as
it seeks to become more relevant to the new day, the new age, which
is now. And so your opportunity is in the days and hours that lie
ahead, as you meet and study on the report, to also listen and to
really hear and to show that you care.
Council on Ministries Proposed
Richard Cain (Southern California- Arizona) : Bishop Hardin,
ladies and gentlemen of the General Conference: I should like to
draw your attention to the proposal for a Council on Ministries
which is contained in paragraphs 825 to 834 and page 86 of the
Daily Christian Advocate. Each four years the Annual Conference
of the church elect persons to come for a two-week period to review,
consider and set the directions for the life of the church. By our
Constitution and by our practice, there is indicated that the Annual
Conferences are the basic, and fundamental, bodies of the church
and that whenever there are decisions to be made for the life of the
entire church, the Annual Conference shall be directly responsible,
related and determine those decisions. . . . You will note that the
Council on Ministries had as its basic membership those who are
elected in a free election by the Annual Conference, the funda-
mental body. The reason for suggesting categories is to enable us
to ensure that the total representation shall indeed be representative
of the life and membership of the Annual Conferences.
The heavy majority of the voting members are made up of those
who originally sent in and are sent by the Annual Conference — first,
to exercise that two-week responsibility to review and determine the
life of the church and the General Conference, and then that person
to continue that process under the mandate and the direction of the
General Conference in the ensuing period that shall come between
sessions of the General Conference.
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There is direct relationship and accountability to the Annual Con-
ference as the basic body of the church. It also enables by the selection
of these persons by the basic body a direct and regular input of
information, of reaction, of suggestions and questions by those who
made up the representatives to the Annual Conference, It clearly
enumerates and sets forth so that every minister and member of
the church has a person to whom they can go to inquire concerning
the life and work of the denomination that they love and the church
that they would rightly serve. We have hoped that in the proposal
that is before you for consideration we have indeed enabled the
Annual Conference to exercise more fully its right and responsibility
to be directly involved whenever there is a decision to be made in
the life of the church, which is the principle of the General Con-
ference.
Secondly, we trust that in the Council on Ministries model for
your consideration, we have used at every juncture the model of the
General Conference. Please note that we have suggested that you
consider that if the Council on Ministries be established that it shall
utilize the staff of the church, the civil service of the church, as
does the General Conference as it goes about its task of making
decisions in the life of the church. We feel that this is a sound
principle that has been proven time after time by the actions of this
General Conference. . . .
Secondly, following the general model of the General Conference,
we are proposing that there be brought into the arena where deci-
sions and considerations shall be made with reference to the program
and life of the church, all persons who are responsible and who must
carry out the requirements of the General Conference in its session.
Therefore, in the general meetings of the Council on Ministries, we
have suggested that in addition to the voting membership that must
make the decisions, there be the chief administrators of the church
charged with carrying out the action of the General Conference and
interpreting and insuring the program.
So we feel it is important to have the voice of the Bishops and the
General Secretaries of the church present each time these considera-
tions are to be debated and decisions made by those charged by the
Annual Conferences with making such decisions. It would seem to
us that if we do provide this measure and procedure that we have
provided in this agency of the General Conference a means by which
the church can continually go about its task of reforming and re-
newal and decision-making for the good of the life of the church.
You will also note that we have suggested that the same model for
election be followed and that there be a new Council on Ministries
elected each four years as is the case in the General Conference.
Thirdly, we do recognize that there is to be some power exercised
by the Council on Ministries as there is power to be exercised by
any agency or established group in the church. We would respectfully
suggest that you consider the fact that we are changing the basis
on which the continuing decisions must be made in the life of the
church.
There are no decisions entrusted to the Council on Ministries that
are not now entrusted to groups within the church. It brings all of
these decisions into an open arena where there are elected representa-
tives from the Annual Conferences, who may be heard, may interpret
and then may decide for the life of the church. This means that
rather than groups . . . smaller groups which are nominated by other
responsible groups in the church, this is now entrusted to those are
elected by, responsible to, and must answer to the Annual Conferences
as the beginning point of authority and of action in the life of the
church.
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It would appear to us that the primary power entrusted to the
Council on Ministries, and we suggest it for your consideration, is
that they will be in continual review and have authority to act with
reference to structure in the life of the church after it has been
recommended by the stated boards and subject to the subsequent
ratification of each General Conference, but it does provide the flexi-
bility and the possibility of structure which seems imperative in our
day and time if we are to be the church that this General Conference
intends.
Lastly, ladies and gentlemen, it seems to us that we have before
you a proposal for your consideration that will give us a means by
which we can have a flexible, responsible and responsive group that
can extend and enable the life and ministry of this portion of Christ's
Holy Church. Thank you.
Support Agencies
Ian Rolland: Bishop Hardin, members of the General Conference,
the proposed Council on Finance and Administration, The Board of
Communications and Publications, and The Board of Pensions provide
numerous support services for the Council on Ministries, the program
agencies, and the church at large. In these agencies are located many
functions which have previously been scattered among numerous
boards and agencies. In the Council on Finance and Administration,
there has been a significant centralization of fiscal and administrative
support services. But there is not in this agency a centralization of
policy-making authority. Centralization of these support services will
result in the economies and efficiencies of operation which the Com-
mission has felt the church desires in the new structure. This type
of centralization however does not necessarily imply a greater con-
centration of power. Through this new Council the church can take
advantage of economies inherent in larger scale administrative proce-
dures. There should also be a more efficient management of the funds
of the Church. However, it is important to note that in no way can
the Council influence program policy through these administrative
activities.
The budgeting process recommended in the new structure is a
significant portion of the report. Both the Council on Ministries and
the Council on Finance and Administration will be involved in the
determination of the program budget. This process will give progi-am-
ming persons a primary voice in the determination of program bud-
gets, while also giving fiscal persons an opportunity to participate.
This proposal, we believe, moves toward greater control over program
budgets by program people than exists under the present structure.
We believe this represents a significant diffusion of power.
In the Board of Communications and Publications diverse com-
munications activities are brought together. It is expected that each
form of communication will benefit from the ideas and expertise of
other forms. The Structure Commission believes that this will provide
for a greater sharing of technology in communications, and it
recognizes that publishing is one of the forms of communications.
This belief has led the Commission to a proposal for a single board
involving both communications and publishing activities.
The Board of Pensions in the new structure will remain as a
separate and independent agency. This proposal assures that the
integrity of pension fund assets be preserved. There should be no
fear that pension assets or income therefrom can be used for any
other purpose than providing pensions. In summary, in these support
agencies many of the administrative activities have been concentrated
to provide economy and primarily efficiency. However in the bud-
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geting area, the shared responsibilities of the Council on Ministries
and the Council on Finance and Administration should insure a
decentralization of the policy making function.
Program Agencies
Bishop Paul A. Washburn: ... In previous legislation for our boards
and agencies it has been our custom for almost every board and
agency to put in its legislation a statement of purpose. You will
note if you will look carefully at the document that we have selected
one of these statements and included it in the legislation for the
Council on Ministries as an overall statement of the aim of mission
for the boards and agencies of The United Methodist Church. And
I would like to call it to our attention because it really is a focus
upon what we want to be saying to the world and to ourselves
through the administrative agencies of the church — paragraph 828.
Opposite page 4 at the beginning of the report you will find a
listing of the way we see the functions of the church arranged under
the proposal for four new boards. Let me speak first of all of the foci
upon which these four boards are fixed. The Board of Church and
Society is an attempt to focus the attention of the church upon the
social issues of our time. The Board of Discipleship is an attempt
to focus the enei'gies of the general church upon the needs of the local
church. The Board of Global Ministries is an attempt to focus the
interest of the general church upon global consideration, that is, what
does the gospel of Christ have to say on six continents. The Board of
Higher Education and Ministry is an attempt to focus the mind of the
general church upon the preparation of personnel for the ongoing
life and work of the church. It has been our intention in this arrange-
ment of boards that no present function of any agency be lost if it
is valid for our time. However, we have in the interest of flexibility
not developed legislation below the level of the division. Our present
Discipline contains much more legislation in almost every case than
is proposed by this Commission on Structure. We have the legislation
for the board and then to the division level but not for sections or
for departments.
If you will look at this chart which I have called to your attention
you should be able to identify the divisions which are suggested for
the four boards. Under Church and Society: General Welfare, World
Peace, Human Relations, Emerging Social Issues; under Discipleship:
Evangelism, Worship and Stewardship, Lay Life and Work, and
Education; under Global Ministries: Education and Cultivation, Na-
tional Division, Women's Division, World Division, Ecumenical and
Interreligious Concerns, United Methodist Commission on Overseas
Relief, Health and Welfare Ministries; under Higher Education and
Ministry: Higher Education, The Ordained Ministry, Chaplains, Lay
Ministries, Office of Personnel.
It is our intention that the mission of this church shall remain
relevant and that the agencies which are to guide it are to have
flexibility and a chance to move in that relevance in our time. Thank
you.
Procedure for Considering the Report
Dow Kirkpatrick (Northern Illinois) presented Richard
W. Cain (Southern California- Arizona) for the purpose of
making procedural motions on behalf of the Structure Study
Commission. Richard Pittenger (South Dakota) moved to
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reconsider the action allowing Dr. Outler to make a state-
ment. Mr. Pittenger spoke on behalf of his motion.
Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) : I move a substitute motion
which I think will accomplish more than this motion I just made.
Resolved, that the report of the Structure Study Commission be
made the order of the day for an afternoon plenary session, instead
of the legislative committees, and further.
Be it resolved, that the purpose of standing Rule number 19 dealing
with the main question be interpreted to allow substantial debate on
the main question, and that this debate not be prevented by
parliamentary tricks, by the use of premature motions which would
prevent debate on the entire report, and that these provisions last for
the duration of the afternoon session.
Mr. Brawn spoke in behalf of his substitute. John H.
Rixse, Jr. (Virginia) stated that the purpose of his motion
to allow Dr. Outler this privilege was to ensure debate.
Jack M. Tnell (Pacific Northwest) raised a point of order
that Mr. Brawn's motion was not germane to the motion to
reconsider the previous action. The Chair ruled that the
substitute was not germane. Kenneth E. Metcalf (Iowa)
raised a point of order, asking if Mr. Pittenger had voted
for the motion to hear Dr. Outler's statement. Mr. Pittenger
replied that he had, and the Chair ruled that the motion
to reconsider was in order. Carroll H. Long (Holston)
spoke against the motion to reconsider. George L. Poor
(Pacific Northwest) raised a point of order that the motion
to reconsider had to be voted before debate on the action
itself was in order. The Chair ruled in favor of the point of
order. The motion to reconsider was defeated.
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) raised a point
of order that if Dr. Outler's remarks were in the nature of
debate, Mr. Rixse's privilege motion was out of order. Ker-
mit Burrous (North Indiana) moved that Dr. Outler be
allowed the same amount of time as other speakers under
the provisions of Rule 37. The motion was defeated.
Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) asked to introduce
his substitute motion which had been ruled out of order
earlier. Thomas L. Cromtvell (East Ohio) raised a point of
order that Mr. Brawn's motion would only be in order as a
substitute to the procedural motions the Structure Study-
Commission wished to present. Erwin H. Schwiebert (Ore-
gon-Idaho) moved to extend the time to 1:00 p.m. The
motion carried.
Gilbert H. Caldwell, Jr. (Southern New England) ex-
pressed concern that the time allotted to Black Methodists
for Church Renewal might be lost due to the pressure of
time.
Albert C. Outler (North Texas) suggested that the way to
expedite a decision was to vote on Mr. Brawn's motion.
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Floyd H, Coffman (Kansas East) offered a procedural mo-
tion but was ruled out of order. Mr. Brawn's motion for an
afternoon plenary session was adopted.
John C. Satterfield (Mississippi) moved that the Con-
ference recess until 2:30 p.m. The Chair stated that the
Conference had already decided to hold a plenary session
in the afternoon. William E. Trice (North Texas) moved
that the Conference hear the presentation from Black Meth-
odists for Church Renewal. Mr. Satterfield raised a point
of order that his motion to recess was in order and should
be put to a vote. The Chair ruled that Mr. Satterfield was
correct. Woodie W. White (Detroit) objected that the Chair
had assured Black Methodists for Church Renewal that they
would have an opportunity to speak. The motion to recess
was adopted. The motion to hear Black Methodists for
Church Renewal for five minutes before recess was adopted.
Black Methodists for Church Renewal
Gilbert H. Caldwell, Jr. (Southern New England) pre-
sented other representatives of Black Methodists for Church
Renewal: Mrs. Thelma Barnes, Associate Executive; Mrs.
Mary Good (Detroit), Vice-Chairman of the Board; and
Cain H. Felder (Southern New England), Executive Di-
rector.
Mr. Caldwell: My name is Gilbert H. Caldwell and I happen to be
chairman of Black Methodists for Church Renewal. It is important
that initially I make some preparatory statements, Mr. Chairman and
delegates, for somehow we have not yet really wrapped our minds
around the fact that God speaks not only through the orthodoxy of the
legislative process. Sometimes God speaks through the unorthodoxy,
unscheduled intrusion. And one of the things that we must wrestle
with within this United Methodist Church is how we grapple with
our massive tendency to preserve orderliness. One of the things that
we must wrestle with within this United Methodist Church is when
is the power of God going to grab us the way Robert's Rules of Order
have.
It is quite possible then that some of you find yourselves saying
in these moments that here they go again. And so you have turned
off your psychological hearing aids, you have put on your blinders,
you have readjusted the rose-colored glasses. Some of you are saying
that you are hurting your cause, and yet if you say this, you are
standing in a significant company of American people, for they said
that you remember; some people even said that Whitney Young was
hurting his cause. A lot of folks said that Adam Clayton Powell
was hurting the cause, and a lot of people said that Malcolm X was
hurting the cause, and a lot of people said that Martin Luther King
was hurting the cause. And, yet, somehow in their death, some of
these same persons recognized the validity of their cause and pretend
they are staunch supporters.
Black people have been sustained by their church. It has been
through the black church that we have been reminded that God
can make a way out of no way. It has been through the church
that we have discovered that though the world has treated us as
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nobody, God in Christ has declared that we are somebody. It has
been in and through the church that we have preserved our sanity
in an insane world; and so throughout this land and in broken down
rural churches, in Gothic cathedrals that have been abandoned by
white congregations, in store fronts, we have felt the power of the
living God.
We are foolish enough, my friends, to believe, to believe that this
same kind of thing can happen to The United Methodist Church. For
as we look at our fathers and our grandfathers and our great-grand-
fathers who labored in the Methodist Church without resources,
without staff, perhaps without adequate budgets, they were able to
develop a fellowship, they were able to proclaim the Word of God.
And somehow if United Methodism with its vast resources cannot
do this then something is wrong.
In 1976 this nation will be observing, I believe, a 200th anniversary.
There is a real possibility that as United Methodists we may be con-
vening again in a General Conference or something like that. Would
it not be significant if in this General Conference Session, we would
say that during the next quadrennium, we as United Methodists would
pledge ourselves to help this nation and truly become "the land of
the free and the home of the brave?"
It is so easy for you to be deceived into believing that because you
see more black people now than you have ever before that— that you
find us in places where you have not previously seen us — that this is
somehow an indication of progress. But I would say to you, and we in
Black Methodists for Church Renewal say to you, that we in The
United Methodist Church have been doing in 1970, '71 and '72 what
the old Methodist Church should have done in 1939. And so we ai'e
simply reaching into the past to do what should have been done then,
and so we have this strange dilemma, we have this strange dilemma
of trying to do today what we should have done yesterday and at the
same time doing today what we must do today.
Black people are professionals, but even as we recognize the possible
increasing rate of black professionals, we've got to recognize the
increasing rate of drug addicts. Even though we recognize that maybe
there are more blacks in college than ever before, there are more
school dropouts. Even though within The United Methodist Church
and in other institutions there are blacks in high positions, we have
to wrestle with the whole question of why is it that black young
people are not finding themelves within The United Methodist Church.
Somehow individual success has had no effect on the poor masses.
In Atlanta there is a section called "Buttermilk Bottom." There are
still the Harlems, the Newarks, and all remain the same with their
dilapidated housing, with their high incidence of lead poisoning and
perpetual despair. And so, as Black Methodists for Church Renewal,
we come to you today as United Methodists to say, first of all, we
want this church to place at the heart of its doing and being a
primary commitment to support black causes in guaranteed ways
rather than in voluntary ways. We want United Methodism to let
the Structure Study Commission report push us into deeper missional
activity rather than prolong the navel-gazing.
Let it not be said in an election year, in a time of increased tension
in Vietnam, in a time of economic recession, that 1,000 United
Methodists spent two weeks in Atlanta tinkering and oiling their
machinery. We want United Methodism to become the kind of loving,
caring, God-dominated institution that no matter how you look and no
matter how angry you are at the system, no matter how militant
you are, no matter where you came from or who your parents were
or what your income is, ours is a church that welcomes you. We want
United Methodism to somehow begin the risk to risk its very institu-
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tional life in order to find its soul. Our nation is in deeper trouble
than we imagine. Our arrogance and our cruelty is vividly exposed in
the Vietnam fiasco. Our absence as a people of ethical virtue is evident
when we recognize that even with the sophistication of the FBI and
the CIA we cannot put a dent in the drug traffic. Our perverted
technology is seen when we can build classy motels and hotels and
civic centers like this, but we cannot build adequate housing for poor
people. Our mixed up priorities are clear when we see that we can
teach a man to fly to the moon, but we cannot teach a child in an inner
city school to read and write. But God through his church can make a
difference. God through his church can make a difference.
And what this church needs — what this nation needs — is a church of
the living God. What this nation needs is a church which is about the
business of being the church. And when I talk about this nation, I'm
not talking about a group of people gathering on Sunday morning in
the White House to play chui'ch. I am not talking about the kind of
churchmanship that is demonstrated by a barn-storming evangelist.
I am talking about a church that tells it like it is and makes it like
it ought to be.
Black United Methodists and a lot of other people want to be a part
of that kind of church. And so in many different ways we are doing
what we can to cajole, to push, to legislate, to pray The United Meth-
odist Church into being a church that makes a difference in the doing
of business. Somewhere in our literature there are the words, and
I paraphrase them: "Are you the one or should we look for another?"
This is what thousands, yea millions, of people are asking about The
United Methodist Church. Are we the church or should they go about
the process of creating something else? Are we the church or should
they be about the process of creating a counter church?
I say to you today may God help us to make The United Methodist
Church the church for these times. And now I present to you the
Reverend Cain Felder, the Executive Director of the BMCR.
Cain Felder (Southern New England) : I am sorry, I am really
sorry; I know how difficult it is for you. It is difficult, very difficult for
us too; we don't even want to be up here. Now we are going to take
a little time, that some people want, but it is not going to be too long,
unreasonably long, but we feel we have given a lot of time to The
Methodist Church. We feel black people have given a lot of time to The
Methodist Church, black people have given a lot of time to this society.
So we want to take our time with all due respects, we are not going
to make a special or anything like that. Just to say a few things, to
add a point to some of the things that our chairman has said. I
want to say to some people who may be wondering why a man follow-
ing another man when we had two sisters up here. I want you to
understand that in the black community, the black women stand with
the black men, because they understand the struggle. They know what
we are going through, and so we don't have false distinctions among
us, we don't have a generation gap. We don't have woman divided
against man. That is a distinctively Anglo-Saxon, western, white
phenomenon, and oppressed people are alien to us, and so we don't
have problems with that.
The United Methodist Church is probably the one religious de-
nomination which best reflects the composition of American society at
large. This is a fact. It has the largest and most diversified ethnic
constituency; it operates on a federated or connectional system of so-
called representative democracy. It has broad representation of every
type of person and profession within its membership. It has a large
operation and entanglements on the international scene; it has mas-
sive financial and technical resources at its disposal. We have to admit
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that. It has a history of being divided because of race and a con-
tinuing history of trying to move from racially segregated structures
to patterns of integration which vs^ould appear to be more Christian.
Black people within The United Methodist Church have to be sorely
frustrated at this time. What we recognize as obvious solutions to our
problems as people, The United Methodist Church, much like the
government, just cannot do. It will not provide because both The
United Methodist Church and the government are essentially blind
to the subtleties of white racism which exist in our time. Intellectually
white people know what it will take to uplift the downtrodden people
of color. White people are intelligent. White people are rational. White
people are well schooled. White people read books. White people write
books. They know if those books had any validity, what it takes to lift
people who have been historically exploited up from the depths of
despair. However, neither the Christian commitment of the church
nor the willingness of the church to really take seriously what it means
to embrace the sacrificial theology of Christ, nor the quest which exists
amongst too many for power and control over the destinies of other
people, nor the primitive emotions which overcome the intelligence
which we should have and concern for the future survival of mankind
with dignity, will permit this.
Despite our head which knows the right, the heart of the church is
essentially stubborn and cold. As a result black folk, at long last, are
aware of the fact that what we really want we can only give ourselves,
even though the church should give it, because what the church has
in terms of the millions of dollars, the tremendous power and in-
fluence, what the church gives really belongs to the people who have
been downtrodden. It really belongs to the mine workers in South
Africa; it belongs to the people who work the chrome, the majority
in Zimbabwe or Rhodesia. It belongs to black people, Hispanic people,
Asian people, the majority in the world. Our collective frustration
emerges when black folk recognize that what The United Methodist
Church is capable of giving will only in the most modest, the most
gradual way contribute to the relieving of the desperate pain felt
by too many people now.
This situation forces us to attempt to make only modest requests
as we try to make the best of a bad situation. For example, we ask
for a guarantee of $6,000,000 per year for the black colleges, even
though we recognize that at every point major control of these institu-
tions remains in the hands of white people. To ask whites to give to
the so-called Negro colleges is the mildest of petitions, since whites
are more accurately giving to themselves only indirectly. For so much
forces people of color to conform, to imitate, to deny themselves, to
imitate the value systems, the standards, the curriculum, the behavior
of the dominant society, the white culture.
It has been astutely argued that the Negro colleges are designed
to make us like you. A Greek quotation: "What manner of man is
this . . ." to make us be conversant in an idiom not our own. We don't
know ourselves because we have been forced out of ourselves, forfeit-
ing much of the uniqueness which emanates from our distinctive
black heritage. In not any petition or resolution which BMCR brings
before this General Conference is there anything particularly revolu-
tionary or radical. The assumption is that you have forced us to take
the long view toward liberation and social change.
Our existential now has been transferred into an eternal now. Yet
we are not discouraged, for we know as black folk that a thousand
years in the sight of man is but a twinkling of an eye in the sight
of God, and God is on the side of the darker people who must have
their day, who must rise. What we really want, we can't have because
you are not prepared to give it; you are not prepared to give what is
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not yours but what belongs to God. America like most of the third
world is the scene of a fantastic, historical debt still unacknowledged ;
it is a scene where a great robbery has been taking place; a robbery
of the poor and their natural resources turn in the final analysis
back upon them haunting and oppressing all of us.
Black people have come of age. Today we have learned to ask only
for that which is in The United Methodist Church's capacity to give.
And by this definition our requests, our petitions, our resolutions have
to represent very little. Given this it does not seem incredible to us,
that is does seem incredible to us that many white people here today
will still see BMCR requests as a huge and unrealistic demand. None
of us can fail to ignore the almost insurmountable breach between
people of color and the white majority which has established itself
constitutional majority here in America.
These United Methodists must ask, is it really the time now to end
a quadrennium of emphasis that has just begun to understand the
depth of reconciliation? We have only begun recently to discover the
height of the dividing walls of hostility which really separated us
after all, one from another and both in Christ. The General Con-
ference should suddenly recess for one-half hour, not this afternoon,
to walk a hundred yards out that door. Around the corner over there
neatly tucked away is the Buttermilk Bottom which our chairman
has just referred to. Here is one of the worst inner-city ghettos in
the deep South, neatly tucked away just out of sight but visible from
our Methodist headquarters I am sure.
The Fund for Reconciliation and the Board of Missions on the
national level did provide a little community action, but even now
that money is dried up. The community is frustrated; drug addicts
are right here. People who drink are right here, and the ministry of
the church and all of its grandeur pompously passes beside them. The
United Methodist Church headquarters here in Georgia overlooks
Buttermilk Bottom so close, yet so far away.
The quadrennium about to begin cannot escape witnessing a mas-
sive resurgence of darker peoples. Wesley's slogan, "The world is my
parish," has deep implications for people of color, and we need to
understand this. Taking the world view, the American numerical
majority constitutes a clear minority on the worldwide scene. Con-
sequently, American majority opinions and techniques must be sub-
jected to a world court for justice. The darker people must have our
day, for we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain
until now. And not only they, but we as black people and darker people
also who have the first fruits of the Spirt — either we ourselves
groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption as his true son, for we
are saved by hope, but hope that is seen is not hope for what a man
sees, for what a man sees, why does he hope for it?
But, if we hope for that which we do not see, then we wait for it
in patience. The darker peoples of the earth have been waiting in
patience for 400 years or more. Today we wait upon The United Meth-
odist Church's General Conference to continue to point 11 million or
more Methodists in the direction of understanding and uplifting the
poor, the outcast, the downtrodden, the cruel victims of institutional
racism. We wait, but you have the power to act in a manner which will
halt our irresponsible investment policies, especially those which
undermine Zimbabwe, Bishop Muzorewa, and Angola. The delegates
from Angola who are here at this General Conference, I'm sure,
would appreciate a lot more support from this church other than just
interpreters — those from Mozambique and South Africa. We wait, but
you have the power to equalize pensions and salaries throughout the
church. We wait, but you have the power to adopt a new social creed
as has been presented, which points the church in a new direction.
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We wait, but you have the power to put the total shoulder of the
church toward a massive and educational and economic support of
black people. We wait, but you have the power. So we are patient.
We're waiting for adoption.
The Structure Study Commission Report represents an incredible
amount of work being done by a Commission, commissioned by the
1968 General Conference, working hard for four years. We recognize
this. The Commission has worked hard. But its work has been
tarnished greatly by persons within the church who are hell-bent
on perpetuating the status quo or moving backward by so centralizing
the bureaucracy of the church that no room for creative inbreakings
are left. Indeed, even the Holy Ghost would be accountable to the
structures, if this report is adopted.
Brothers and Sisters of the church, let us not waste time here in
Atlanta. Do not pretend to be concerned over the plight of people
who hurt, while all the while spending most of your time reshuffling
the structures of the church. Let us deal first with the weighty
matters of the Christian church, deal with the demands of the Black
Methodists for Church Renewal, the demands of the American In-
dians, the demands of the Asians, the demands of the Spanish-
Americans, the demands of the women, the demands of the youth,
the demands of the youth and young adults of the church; and then,
united, let us try to figure out the best structure which will enable us
all together to deal with these concerns most responsibly.
The cart before the horse hurts the horse's forelegs. Ours is a collec-
tive groan and call for renewal. We must struggle to break open old
criteria, old values, old ways of doing things which do not speak to
our needs in these times. The church can so often claim to read the
signs of the heavens, but seldom do we really take time to read the
signs of the times. We plead, we demand, we request, respectfully,
we admonish, we urge fervently, that you deal, in any kind of lan-
guage, first with our petitions and resolutions, with the concerns of
the so-called special interest groups which are here. In so doing you
might enable The United Methodist Church to find itself despite
itself, a new church for a new world.
Announcements
J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) made announcements.
Benediction
Bishop Pedro Zottele gave the benediction in Spanish,
and the morning session adjourned.
SECOND DAY, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1972
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opening — Bishop James K. Mathews
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the afternoon session
of Monday, April 17, 1972, at 2:30 p.m. in the Civic Center,
Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop James K. Mathews, Boston
Area, presiding.
The Conference sang the hymn, "Come Thou Almighty
King," and was led in prayer by Dr. Eric Baker (Great
Britain) .
Resolution
John B. Howes (Central Pennsylvania) asked to intro-
duce a resolution having to do with Earth Week. The Chair
stated that it would have to be referred to the Committee on
Agenda.
Motion — Black Representation in Memphis Conference Dele-
gation
Mrs. William T. Roberts (Tennessee) stated that the
Memphis Annual Conference was the only merged Annual
Conference which had elected no black delegates to this
General Conference. She moved that one black lay person
and one black clergy person of the Memphis Conference
be seated in this General Conference with voice but without
vote. The motion was adopted.
Committee on Agenda
/. Otis Young: Mr. Chairman, the Agenda Committee concurs
in the recommendation of this Conference, and we deal with the
major item which was referred to this Conference for the afternoon
session. We would also like to recommend that should you conclude
with this item in time for any one of the other major reports, it may
be heard during this Plenary Session. May I remind you that there
are three major reports scheduled for tomorrow morning, and one of
those if possible might be heard this afternoon — one of Doctrine and
Doctrinal Standards, one of Social Principles and the other on the
Study of the Ministry. We would further recommend in keeping with
your actions this morning that the Legislative Committees meet this
evening for organization at 7:30 at St. Marks United Methodist
Church.
Bishop Mathews: You have heard the words of this Committee;
what is your pleasure? Is there a motion for adoption of these pro-
posals? And it is seconded. Any discussion. If not, if you'll approve
the recommendation of the Agenda Committee with regard to pro-
cedure this afternoon and evening, lift a hand. Opposed the same
sign. And it is done.
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Procedural Motion
R. Jervis Cooke (Peninsula) : In order to insure full and free
debate on issues related to structure, I move that we suspend the
rules and for one hour engage in debate on the issue of structure,
and further, that at the end of the hour we reconsider whether to
renew the debate for an additional hour, at the end of which we
would return to the Structure Study Commission for motions of
referral or disposition of the report.
Now sir, I meant in here to say that during this period of time
we would not have any motion on this; it would be a matter of debate
without motion. If I have a second, I'd like to speak very briefly.
Mr. Cooke spoke in favor of his motion. G. Lemuel Fenn
(Oklahoma) asked a question about the precedence of mo-
tions at the end of the discussion period. Wendell P. C.
Taylor (Mississippi-FCJ) asked whether the motion in-
cluded a time limit on individual speakers. The Chair in-
dicated that with no limit specified in the motion the regular
limit would apply. Mr. Taylor moved to amend the main
motion to provide for a five-minute limit on each speaker.
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) spoke in opposition to the
amendment. The Chair stated that any time limit voted
would not apply to Albert Outler (North Texas), who had
been granted ten minutes by conference action. Dr. Outler
stated that he did not wish to be the object of any special
privilege. The Chair called for the vote on the amendment,
and it failed.
The main motion was put to the vote, and it was ruled
that it prevailed by the required two-thirds majority.
Statement in Opposition to Structure Study Commission
Report— Albert C. Outler
Forest W. Laraba (New Hampshire) asked that Dr.
Outler make his statement at this time. After introductory
remarks. Dr. Outler listed his objections to the Structure
Study Commission report.
Albert C. Outler (North Texas) : Here are the demerits listed under
seven heads without any development:
1. It is far too complex and cumbersome.
2. The scheme is excessively centralized. In it, as in the Roman
Church before Vatican II, the basic model is the pyramid, power and
program coming down from above and permeating the basic mass
as far as promotion can manage that. This seems to me to be directly
contrary to the most advanced and effective concept of management
by objective in modern management theory.
3. This scheme would reduce the General Conference chiefly to a
quadrennial assemblage for review, review of policies, programs and
proposals from the Council on Ministries and the boards and agencies
with the obvious alternative of taking those recommendations or of
an occasional revolt and overthrow. This alters the prime function
of the General Conference, and it seems to me would be a far-reaching
and retrograde step.
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4. The scheme, also, reduces the status and role of the Annual
Conferences largely to one of reaction, accepting policies and pro-
grams from above, filling out quotas of various sorts, quotas having
to do with rotation, sex, lay, clergy, ethnics, E.U.B.'s, youth, etc., etc.
5. The scheme envisages three interlocking power complexes: the
Council on Ministries, the Council on Finance and Administration,
and the Council of Bishops. Each of these would be a power group
controlled by an inner power group, that is to say their executive
committees, and only the Council of Bishops would be composed of
voting members who work full time in these particular jobs. The
other two would be policy making groups of elected persons serving
voluntarily and on marginal time, and they would inevitably become
dependent upon their staff.
The Commission thinks that this would be a good thing. I think
that it would be a bad thing. The obvious and inevitable result
would be an even more completely staff-dominated church than we
have now, for the Commission on Ministries and the C.F.A. would
in turn tend to dominate the General Conference, it would tend
to dominate the Annual Conferences and the local churches.
6. The scheme is governed by two operational principles that are
valid enough in themselves under some circumstances, but which
would almost surely work out badly in practice in these circumstances
as they are envisaged in this report. Number one, the quota system.
There are so many categories and so few places, and yet not all
the categories that are eligible and justified are specified and laid
out. But there are so many categories and so few places to be filled
comparatively speaking, the combinations of experience, expertise,
and available time would be so rare that persons with all the requisite
talents would wield undue influence in the typical quota-fUled group.
Two, the rotation system. This would tend to inhibit the acquisition
of significant experience and expertise, not only in the persons elected
from annual and jurisdictional conferences — a layman this quadi'en-
nium, a laywoman next, an elder in full connection the next — but
even in staff personnel as well. Few persons in their lifetime might
expect to represent the whole church in any top quality role for
longer than eight years. Many would have no more than a single
quadrennium; most would have to find their glory in the sun in
their annual and charge conferences, groups that had been sadly
degraded in influence and honor.
7. As an overall consequence I would judge that this proposed
structure would make The United Methodist Church the most cen-
tralized and "curialized" structure in Christendom bar none. And
I am as you know a veteran Roman Catholic watcher. And this in
a church whose members are beginning to discover that they belong
to a voluntary association, that has no really effective power to tax
or to excommunicate; whose programs are invariably expensive and
ideological often without being worth what they cost; and finally
that the pyramid is no longer the most viable model of institutional
organization in the modern world. From this I draw an inference
that does not even begin to approach a motion now, because my
main concern is that this shall be discussed in this body as a whole
before it is referred — referred to the committees or the Committee
on Reference, or however it is referred.
My inference is that not because any of us is satisfied with the
status quo, not anyone in this room I think, but because this particular
structural reform would actually tend to reinforce the constrictive
features in our present structures even with the best intent to open
them up, and would not fulfill our own best intentions as a demo-
cratic church — that we ought, after full discussion, including the
right of legislative committees to concur or not to concur, we should
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table this report and all its minutes and documentations, plus the
full record of its discussion in the Conference and in the whole church,
be referred to a reconstituted successor commission with a mandate
that will include at the very least the commendation of a radically-
different approach to the problems of church structure and polity,
namely structures as support systems and no more than support
systems governed by such principles as:
1) Local initiative
2) Subsidiarity
3) Decentralization
4) CoUegiality
5) Enlistment of all available talent
6) Inclusiveness
7) Ecumenical outreach and cooperation
8) Etc., etc., etc.,
Statement Opposing Report — W. Astor Kirk
Charles A. Say re (Southern New Jersey) requested that
the privilege of the floor be granted to W. Astor Kirk, a
reserve delegate and vice-chairman of the Structure Study-
Commission. The privilege was granted.
W. Astor Kirk (Southern New Jersey) : First of all, I think it is
important for this body to recognize what it is that we are talking
about, and because I wasn't quite sure in my own mind that it didn't
though — that the Commission had recognized this — I found it neces-
sary to dissent. We have a connectional Church, a connectional de-
nomination, and I think it is important for this General Conference,
as indeed I thought it was important for the Commission, to identify
those policies, programs, activities that are necessary to be conducted
on a denomination-wide basis in order to maintain our connec-
tionalism, and those things that are not necessary. Those policies,
programs that are not necessary to be conducted on a denomination-
wide basis ought to be left elsewhere rather than being projected
at the national level. Our report unfortunately does not draw this
kind of distinction for your consideration here.
Secondly, I think it is important for the General Conference to
recognize that we are not talking about the totality of structure
within The United Methodist Church. We are not talking about or
at least we did not have the responsibility to deal with all of the
patterns of interaction and institutionalized interrelationships among
individuals and groups of individuals but only that part of the
structure of The United Methodist Church which has to do with
the general boards and agencies. Some of the things that Dr. Outler
said a moment ago seemed to imply that there are those who think
that we have to talk about the whole of structure. Our focus is on
the general board and agency structure of the denomination. I found
it necessary to dissent because I did not think that we as a Commis-
sion drew this kind of distinction, and a part of the confusion, I
think in the General Conference and throughout the church, is that
there are people who have been talking as if we are out to restructure
the entire denomination, and that's not what we are all about. Because
that was not clearly felt out I found it regrettable that I couldn't
associate myself with the report.
Thirdly, we do have the problem of accountability, the problem of
responsiveness, the problem of insuring that policies are made by
the General Conference and then are carried out by the administrative
bodies. The third reason why I found myself in disagreement is that
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the report does not make that distinction, and many of you here may
not make that distinction. The General Conference in my view is the
ultimate policy-making body, the ultimate kind of legislative body
within the denomination. All the other units within the denomination
at the general board and agency level are administrative bodies, so
far as I can see it, and have the responsibility of carrying out the
policy of the General Conference in a manner that is effective,
efficient, responsible, and accountable. It was not clear to me that
we drew this kind of distinction in our Commission report.
Fourthly, we introduced some concepts that I had hoped we would
have been able to have dealt with in terms of the implication of
those concepts much more fully than we did. I welcome the privilege
this afternoon of this General Conference dealing with those concepts.
I would not agree that power is necessarily a bad thing, but power
becomes a bad thing when it is not responsible, when it is not ac-
countable, when it is not responsive. And I think you will want to
deal with that sort of thing this afternoon.
Finally, I am committed to the concept that the Commission has
in tei-ms of somebody that will deal with problems that arise —
policy problems that arise between General Conference, and therefore
the concept of the Council on Ministries appeals to me, but I find
myself in serious disagreement — one, in terms of the composition of
that body, because I view that body as a kind of policy-making
body, and if it is going to be a policy-making body I firmly think
it ought to be representative of the General Conference that creates
it; and I find myself in some disagreement with my friends and
colleagues on the Commission in terms of the constitution of the
body. Secondly, I find myself in some disagreement in terms of how
the members of that body should be selected. I think the method that
we have finally hit upon in the Commission does lend itself to a lot
of confusion, and I think it should be rethought. These basically
are the general notions that led me to, after much prayerful thought,
after much consideration, to arrive at the decision that I could not
in good conscience support it.
Gordon G. Thonpson, Jr. (North Georgia) spoke in be-
half of the report.
Statement Opposing Report — Franklin Blackstone, Jr.
Franklin Blackstone, Jr. (Western Pennsylvania) : I would like
to speak in general opposition to the report, but with some items
of considerable approval. I share the views of the gentleman who
just sat down that one of the best things about this report is the
consternation by some of the bureaucratic hierarchy of the church
about its possible adoption. But apart from that, there are, I think,
a couple of serious mistakes of judgment that the Commission has
made in its attempt to reach a desirable and devoutly to-be-hoped-for
goal. I'd like to just deal with three.
The first is the matter of categories and quotas. I think that in
the days gone by it has been essential for certain under-represented,
organized and unorganized kinds of people to be guaranteed that
their voice would be heard. But what the Structure Commission has
done, it seems to me, is to reduce to absurdity that valid and impor-
tant consideration. I think we can find ourselves having representa-
tives from the most minute kind of personage and perhaps even, to
continue this to a ridiculous extreme, that maybe the British delega-
tion who are here ought to have some representation too.
Item two — in the choice of the four major boards remaining, I think
the Structure Commission has kind of tipped the scales in one
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direction in its consideration of the totality of the Gospel. As I see
what the Lord has asked us to do, he has asked us, first of all, to
save men, to lead them to a new life in Christ, and, second, to
improve their lot in life. But we find in this structure two of the
major boards concerned with the improvement of the lot, a part of
one with the matter of what we might call, for lack of a better
word, the redemptive evangelical outlook, and, of course, one with
the professional ministry. I think that's a mistake.
Finally, and the most important thing, as I see it, is the failure
to distinguish, by the Structure Commission, of the difference between
legislative and administrative power. What the Structure Committee
has done, it seems to me, is to create a legislative body and tell it
it is to administer, it is to administer administrative power. Now
it is totally impossible for a group of 220 people, of whatever kind,
caliber, quality in makeup, to direct the administration of anything.
This is particularly true when the rotation that is required would
be added to it.
I don't know how many of you are here at a General Conference
for the first time, but when I came to my first General Conference
four years ago, after having been active in an Annual Conference
for almost fifteen years, it was with considerable fear and trepidation
and wonder. And I'm not really the sort of person that wonders
about very much. But when we ask people from the church-at-large
to come and participate in boards like the Council on Ministries for
a four-year term, we are participating, I submit, in a bogus democracy
that gives the appearance of participation, but can only have the
effect of strengthening the hand of the professional staff or the
full-time person in charge. I speak, therefore, for a consideration of
these factors. Whether this requires us to reconsider this matter at
another session or whether these problems can be dealt with, time
will tell, but to adopt it in its present form, I think, would be an
invitation to disaster.
Statement Supporting Report — Will M. Hildebrand
Will M. Hildebrand (Southern California-Arizona): I have a posi-
tion just about the opposite of the man who spoke before and yet
a great deal of fellow feeling for him in that I speak on behalf of
the report with a great many reservations about it. He ... I speak
on behalf of the report because T believe we are in need of some
restructuring. I think the thoughtful restructuring of the boards is
a creative step forward. I think the Board of Discipleship can be
a very exciting thing for the life of the church and spark us in our
worship, in our evangelism, in the whole enterprise of discipleship
and therefore speak warmly and enthusiastically for them.
I believe that the Board of Global Ministries is a firm step forward
in terms of the emerging concept of mission, and I am grateful that
there has been such serious dialogue between the Board of Missions
and the Structure Commission which has allowed that to evolve. My
reservation is at the point of the Council on Ministries — its monitoring
function. It asks us to be better people than we are, it seems to me.
And that at the same time, it demeans the boards and does not allow
us to be as good as we are and that it is in this respect that I think
it is fundamentally a misreading of what man is and what our job
is together.
I don't want one group, either the Council of Bishops or the
Council on Ministries, any one group monitoring all the rest of the
church. I find it really rather abhorrent, and I don't think it's neces-
sary. I have faith in this church and its multiple work. I think they
have overrated accountability and underrated faithfulness and
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brotherhood in the church which is ours and therefore am really quite
critical at that point.
However, unlike Dr. Outler I sure hope this isn't going to be
referred four years hence — four years of looking at what our struc-
ture is going to be like. I would rather that we address ourselves to
it seriously and in our legislative groups take what steps seem wise
to these legislative groups and shaping it up, but using it as a basic
document from which we move out of this General Conference.
Statement from Commission Representative Requested
Robert W. Burtner (Oregon-Idaho) asked that a member
of the Structure Study Commission comment on how checks
and balances on power are provided in the Commission
proposal. Dow Kirkpatrick (Northern Illinois) responded
on behalf of the Commission. He stated that every power
proposed for the Council on Ministries was being exercised
somewhere in the church, and the Commission's proposal
would bring them together in a forum that would be visible
and responsive. He stated further that the power of the
Council on Ministries would be checked by the Annual Con-
ferences through their representation on it. He also noted
that there was a new check on power in the budgeting
process, since both the Council on Ministries and the Council
on Finance and Administration were to be involved in it.
Statement Opposing Report — Benjamin R. Oliphint
Benjamin R. Oliphint: (Louisiana) : Mr. Chairman, I would like
to speak for a moment about the relation of the local church and
the program boards. It seems to me that the local church is where
it's at and where it's going to be. The local church is concerned for
several things — two, specifically. I think first of all you need clear
visibility for resourcing the concerns of the local church. I do not
see this reflected in the program boards. In other words, I think,
Mr. Chairman, when you need help in education, you need a Board
of Education to go to get help. It needs to be that clear.
I think the second thing that comes from the experience of the
local church is that we have a variety of people in local churches.
And that variety of people and their concerns and interests should
be upheld and strengthened by this plan. I think that when we take
some of the concerns and shove them down and make them into one
board, we there undo the balance that we need in the local church.
We have a vast audience of people in the local church with many
interests. We need to recognize that and serve those interests to
bring them together. I think that these two things are very impor-
tant. I don't think that the program board structure does either of
these things.
John B. Warman (Western Pennsylvania) spoke in op-
position to the report and in favor of continuing the Pro-
gram Council as an alternative to the proposed Council on
Ministries.
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Statement Supporting Report — D. Clifford Crummey
Hamilton T. Bostvell (California-Nevada) asked that the
privilege of the floor be granted to D. Clifford CrummeT/,
a reserve delegate and member of the Structure Study Com-
mission. The privilege v^as granted.
D. Clifford Crummey (California-Nevada) : I want to speak briefly
as a member of the Structure Study Commission, but I would like
to also say that I'm one of those who after twelve years in administra-
tive work, have asked my bishop for appointment to a local church
this year. The reason is that I agree with what's been said over and
over again that in the local church is where it's at. And unless we
have a church that can be responsive to the life of people, abroad,
across Methodism, in the local church as its expression, we haven't
got a workable plan. But I'm convinced that this Structure Study
Commission Report is a responsible and responsive system that fits
together. It has the checks and balances which are necessary.
The question of power was just raised. We spent long hours and
called in experts, talked with the bishops, and talked with various
boards and agencies and persons about this subject, and I think we
have a distribution of power that will make it possible for us to
work in this church. I believe that it opens the flow from top to
bottom, entirely contrary to what Dr. Outler said, to flow both ways.
There's nothing in the plan that says everything has to come from
the top down. Really, it ought to come the other direction. I think
something like the Council on Ministries is necessary. Several of
those who have spoken in opposition today, and some who spoke in
opposition last night, have said to me, "Something like this is neces-
sary." So, let's find a way and means of making it what we want
as a General Conference.
The boards and agencies need revision from present forms; in
fact, you've asked for it in many ways and forms in the General
Conferences of Dallas and Kansas City ... St. Louis. And ours is
a most plausible and possible one. Certain parts of it really need to
be adopted by this General Conference, if not all of it. I hope that you
will pay attention to how we have designed the boards and agencies,
because this has been done carefully, and I think Dr. Hildebrand
said most of the things I would have said here. But, lastly, I would
ask the Conference to receive the report and refer it in such a way
that it can have full and sufficient hearing so that what you want
to happen really happens, and this report becomes a means by which
you can make it happen. It is a document which is worthy of your
consideration and study. Thank you.
Statement Opposing Report — John E. Stumbo
John E. Stumbo (Kansas East) : I rise to speak in opposition to the
report. I do not wish to repeat anything that's been said, but one thing
that I've not heard that concerns me about this report, I feel inclined
to speak about. I'm a layman and as such my church work is my
avocation, if you please. That is, I have to earn a living.
One of the things that concerns me about this report is that I'm
very strongly committed, that the church in the future must ac-
commodate the layman and his power and his ability to act and make
decisions. And I do not think that this report accommodates the
concept of lay-empowerment at the local church and Annual Con-
ference level. I think it's important to realize that the layman must
take a portion of his leisure time, if you will, and devote it to the
church. It therefore becomes incumbent that we develop a system and
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a structure which most easily accommodates that layman in his at-
tempt to become an effective power-based opinion and resource in our
chui'ch. Because if we create a structure that ignores that layman,
we'll lose our church. Thank you.
Victor C. Vinluan (Northwest Philippines) spoke in sup-
port of the report, stating that it would give more recogni-
tion and participation to those parts of the church outside
the United States.
Suggestion Concerning Procedure — Leonard D. Slutz
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) suggested that as soon as
possible the report should be referred to the appropriate
legislative committees in order that they might begin work
on it. He expressed the opinion that many sections of the
report would be found to be relatively noncontroversial, and
that the others could be considered in a more orderly
fashion if they were presented in the form of majority and
minority reports from the legislative committees. He sug-
gested further that the Structure Study Commission recon-
sider its plan to refer the report in its entirety to all legis-
lative committees and instead allow the General Conference
to arrive freely at its own decision about how to proceed
with the consideration of the report.
Statement Opposing Report — Harold A. Bosley
Harold Bosley (New York) : I think the suggestion which was just
made by Leonard Slutz as an umbrella suggestion is the one that I
would like to associate myself with without any hesitation. There are
two matters in this proposed structure that I am sure our legislative
committees will want to concern themselves with. One is the word
"caucus."
Now the word "caucus" is as vague as caucus itself is a real fact.
There is no provision for caucus in the Discipline ; there is no provi-
sion for caucus in legislation. I suggest that it is absolutely necessary
for us now when caucuses are so much a real part of our life to ask
some legislative committee to draw up some understanding between a
caucus and a conference and a committee. It seems to me of great
importance that this be done, done as carefully as possible. We can
have two competing caucuses asking for representation; what then
will the Nominating Committee do?
It seems to me that this is a matter we must concern ourselves with.
But one that I am even more concerned about than that that's a long
range one, is to be found on page 15 of the report, paragraph 830.
Now if as has been suggested, that all of these powers exist in the
Discipline at the present time but they are scattered around, that's
news to me about some of these. It could be a very real fact though.
I'm concerned very much about this sentence that begins on page
16, this line 16: "This power shall not include the power to change
provisions of the Discipline which established a general board and
its purpose but shall include the power to approve changes in the
internal structure of a board and to approve transfer of functions
among boards on the recommendation of the board or boards involved
subject to the ratification by the following General Conference."
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Now this as I understand it gives the General Conference the power
to create a board and the Council on Ministries the power to gut
that board, and to do it subject to the ratification of the next General
Conference.
It seems to me we are faced then with the necessity, if this is
necessary, if emergencies as we have it listed at point 2 at the bottom
of page 15, if emergencies arise, if other significant events within
a quadrennium arise which substantially affect the life of a church
that requires this, if this is our anticipation of the future which
we face, then I suggest Mr. Chairman, we ought to think seriously
about having General Conferences every two years, much as I am
startled by that prospect.
I am convinced that this places too much power in the hands of the
Council on Ministries. We create a board, but they can gut a board;
and boards can shuffle responsibilities among themselves. If this is
necessary, then I think it is necessary for the General Conference to
rethink the time of its meeting.
Mrs. Thomas DeVaux (Western Pennsylvania) spoke
in favor of retaining the present structure, on grounds that
it had not been given a fair chance since merger.
Motion to Extend Time for Debate
The Chair noted that the hour set aside for debate had
expired. Jesse R. DeWitt (Detroit) moved that the debate
be extended for an additional thirty minutes. The motion
failed to get the required two-thirds majority.
Procedural Motions — Richard W. Cain
The Chair recognized Richard W. Cain (Southern Cali-
fornia-Arizona) for the purpose of presenting procedural
motions on behalf of the Structure Study Commission.
Richard W. Cain (Southern California- Arizona) : Mr. Chairman,
I move that all members and staff of the Structure Study Commission
be granted privilege to speak when the report is before the Con-
ference or in legislative committees, without vote.
Harold Fag an (Texas) spoke in opposition to the motion.
The motion was adopted.
Mr. Cain: Mr. Chairman, and members of the Conference, I move
in behalf of the commission that the rules be suspended by a two-
thirds vote for the purpose of a motion to refer the Structure Study
Commission Report in its totality to each of the fourteen legislative
committees.
David A. Duck (South Georgia) asked a question re-
garding procedure if the motion failed. The Chair stated
that the report would then be referred to legislative com-
mittees by sections under the regular rules of the Confer-
ence. Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) asked
whether, if the motion to suspend the rules passed, the mo-
tion to refer could then be debated. The chair stated that the
motion of reference would be debatable as to what is re-
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ferred and the terms of reference. Richard D. Tholin
(Northern Illinois) asked which legislative committees
would consider the first three sections of the report under
the regular rules of the Conference. The chair stated that
this would be determined by the Committee on Reference.
Lester L. Moore (Iowa) asked how the Structure Study-
Commission planned to correlate reports from the fourteen
different legislative committees if their plan of referral was
adopted. The Chair stated that this would be determined by
one of the standing administrative committees of the Con-
ference.
The motion to suspend the rules was put to a vote, and
it did not pass.
Alva H. Clark (Nebraska) moved that Paragraph 801 of
the Structure Study Commission Report be referred to all
legislative committees, and that when this paragraph had
been acted upon by the General Conference, the remainder
of the report be referred under the regular rules of the
Conference. Franklin Blackstone, Jr. (Western Pennsyl-
vania) raised a point of order. The Chair ruled that the
point of order was not well taken. George L. Poor (Pacific
Northwest) raised a point of order that since the entire
report had already been referred, Mr. Clark's motion to
refer a portion of it was out of order. The Chair sustained
the point of order and ruled that Mr. Clark's motion was
not in order.
Raoul C. Calkins (West Ohio) attempted to present a
procedural motion, but the Chair ruled that his motion
was not in order.
Melvin M. Finkbeiner (Pacific Northwest) asked if the
Committee on Reference had determined how the Structure
Study Commission Report would be referred to the several
legislative committees. Jerry G. Bray (Virginia), chairman
of the Committee on Reference, indicated that a tentative
assignment had been made. The Chair ruled that the report
of this committee would not be heard at this time.
Leigh Roberts (Wisconsin) raised a point of order; the
Chair ruled that it was not well taken. Jane Arterburn
(Louisville) raised a point of order; the Chair ruled that it
was not well taken. John C. Satterfield (Mississippi) stated
that in his judgment the ruling of the Chair was correct.
Theological Study Commission Report Deferred
Tom Reavley (Southwest Texas), speaking in behalf of
the Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and Doc-
trinal Standards, asked that the Conference defer hearing
the Commission report until the Tuesday morning session.
A vote was taken, and the report was deferred. Paid J. Bee-
man (Pacific Northwest) asked to see the vote again. The
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motion to defer the report was put to a vote again, and the
Chair ruled that it prevailed.
Announcements
Announcements were given by the Secretary, J. Wesley
Hole. D. W. Brooks (North Georgia) gave directions for
reaching St. Mark's United Methodist Church, where legis-
lative committee sessions were to be held.
Benediction
The benediction was pronounced by Bishop Frederick B.
Newell (retired).
THIRD DAY, TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening — Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the morning session
of the third day, Tuesday, April 18, 1972, at 8 :30 a.m. in
the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, v^ith Bishop W. McFer-
rin Stowe, Kansas Area, presiding.
Devotions
Dorothy McConnell (New York) served as the liturgist.
The Conference sang Hymn No. 464, "See How Great a
Flame Aspires"; Acts 3:15-17 and Romans 8:18-25 were
read. Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke, New York Area, spoke on the
subject, "What Are Your Expectations?" (see page 725).
Hymn No. 153, "God of Love and God of Power," was sung,
and Bishop Wicke gave the benediction. The liturgy was
created by Jeanne Audrey Powers (Minnesota) .
Choral selections were presented by the Concert Choir
of Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania, under
the direction of Pierce Getz.
Committee on Journal
George R. Akers (Wyoming) reported that the Commit-
tee on Journal had reviewed the Journal of the opening
sessions of the Conference and found it in good order. The
report was received.
Committee on Agenda
The agenda as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate
was presented to the Conference by J. Otis Young, chair-
man of the Committee on Agenda. It was adopted.
Committee on Credentials
W. T. Handy: Mr. Chairman, members of the General Conference,
the Committee on Credentials in response to your referral yesterday,
recommends that twenty United Methodist seminarians be seated at
this General Conference with voice and without vote. One delegate
shall be selected from each of the fourteen United Methodist sem-
inaries and six at large. The latter category will provide for the
representation of United Methodist seminarians from non-United
Methodist theological schools. I so move.
Bishop Stowe: This comes to us as a recommendation from this
committee. Therefore, it is properly before us. Do you have any
questions or any discussion? Are you ready to vote? If you would
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approve this recommendation, would you let it be known by the
raising of the hand. Opposed, by the same sign. It is approved.
Nominations — Bishop Roy H. Short
The Chair recognized Bishop Roy H. Short, Secretary of
the Council of Bishops, who presented nominations from
the Council of Bishops. The following persons were nomi-
nated to serve as members of the Commission on Entertain-
ment and Program for a term of eight years to expire in
1980: Daniel L. Shearer (Central Pennsylvania), W. Scott
Bozeman (Florida), Norma Larson (Minnesota), Carl C.
Hall (Little Rock), Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest)
DeWayne S. Woodring (East Ohio), and Anderson C. Epps
(North Georgia). In addition the nomination of Grantas E.
Hoopert (Central Pennsylvania) was submitted as a substi-
tute for Daniel Shearer as a member of the Committee on
Courtesies and Privileges.
Those nominated were elected.
Committee Reports
The Chair recognized Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific North-
west), who stated that the Committee on Courtesies and
Privileges had no report.
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) reported on behalf of
the Committee on Presiding Officers that Bishop Roy C.
Nichols, Pittsburgh Area, would preside at the Wednesday
morning session.
Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal
Standards (see page 1988)
The Chair recognized Albert C. Outler (North Texas),
chairman of the Commission, for the presentation of the
report. Dr. Outler introduced the members of the Commis-
sion and consultants who had worked with it.
He noted that the report was being proposed as a replace-
ment for the existing Part II of The Book of Discipline
and outlined the procedure the Commission proposed to fol-
low in presenting the report. He asked, on behalf of the
Commission, that the report then be considered by the Con-
ference as soon as the Agenda Committee could schedule
time for such consideration.
He then proceeded with the presentation of the report.
Dr. Outler: The most obvious feature of this report is what it is
not. It is not a new creed, nor a new set of Articles of Religion,
nor a Confession of Faith, nor a new set of General Rxdes. The old
ones are still retained, in the middle of our text, in their original
versions. This is by design, or course, for the next most obvious
thing about the report is that it is not a simple reaffirmation of the
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old Part II, either. The old Articles, and Confession and Rules have
been set in a new context of interpretation, and this means a deci-
sive change in their role in the theological enterprise in The United
Methodist Church.
Now this calls for an explanation, and any such explanation would
have to begin with a reference to our mandate from the General
Conference of 1968 (^ 1419) :
". . . to bring to the General Conference of 1972 a progress
report concerning "Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards" in the United
Methodist Church. If the Commission deems it advisable," said
that mandate, "it may undertake the preparation of a contemporary
formulation of doctrine and belief, in supplementation to all an-
tecedent formulations. . ."
To many in that Conference and throughout tlie church this meant
a new creed or something like that. In the beginning, we were some-
times referred to as "the new Creedal Commission." And, of course,
we did consider that possibility: a new creed, a new confession of
faith, a new doctrinal summary and affirmation. In fact, one of the
general work assignments for the Commission as a whole was the
production of experimental forms of creeds and liturgical affirmation
and doctrinal summary — not one but many — and this turned up three
or four texts of truly high quality that deserve to be published
and used throughout the church.
We are certainly, therefore, not against creed-making. Our con-
cern however is not with a single creed but with the guidelines
that should be followed in any given case of ci'eed-making and the
claims that any given creed or summary might be able to make to
have authority in The United Methodist Church or among United
Methodist people. But one of the earliest decisions that emerged in
our exploratory discussions was that a single creed, displacing the
two that we have now, whatever its form or quality, that claimed
any sort of official monopoly in the church would not really serve the
cause of theological renewal, or for that matter of theological clarity.
Doctrinal confusion cannot be overcome by official dogmatic pro-
nouncement. There is something profoundly self-deceiving in the as-
sumption that valid authority in disputed question can ever flo\y from
their majority vote in the General Conferences. Such majorities
weaken rather than strengthen a church's real authority. A better
way, we came to realize, was to strike for a new understanding of
the problems of the norms and the normative in theology and ethics
and then to seek for a clearer vision of our doctrinal heritage as a
resource for solving these problems of norms and the normative.
This is not a cop-out. It is instead the acknowledgement of three
decisive factors affecting our current situation in The United Meth-
odist Church and in the Christian world everywhere.
To begin with there is no denying the fact that our United Meth-
odist ways with doctrine has always been more emotive and practical
than dogmatic and speculative. We have tended to value doctrine
for its effective service in the evangelistic and nurturing tasks of
the church even as we have also tended to define the church herself
in terms of mission rather than of form. This, in an age of con-
fusion like ours, has made for a bewildering spectrum of doctrinal
diversity within The United Methodist Church, in our official litera-
ture and various public pronouncements in our seminaries, pulpits,
pews and in our public lobbies as well.
Somewhere in The United Methodist Church there is somebody
urging every kind of theology still alive and not a few that are dead,
but your commission came to realize that this appai-ent bedlam is, at
least in part, the perversion of an older, profounder principle of
positive importance, that is to say, of doctrinal pluralism, doctrinal
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diversity in Christological unity. Far from being a license to doc-
trinal recklessness or indifferentism, the Wesleyan principle of plural-
ism holds in dynamic balance both the biblical focus of all Christian
doctrine and also the responsible freedom that all Christians must
have in their theological reflections and public teaching.
Its premise is expressed in Wesley's familiar maxim: "As to all
opinions which do not strike at the root of Christianity, we Methodists
think and let think," and there was never any doubt for him the
taproot of Christianity was the Scriptural mystery of God in Christ
and not much else, really. It is simply a fact that United Methodist
doctrinal standards have always had a pluralistic cast to them. Wes-
ley's Sermons and Notes and behind them the Book of Common
Prayer, the Anglican Homilies and Articles and the Evangelical and
United Brethren Articles and Confessions never were understood as
merely judicial statutes. Rather, they were so many varied witnesses
to the truth of Scripture and then to the negative limits of allowable
public teaching. What then happened, of course, was that all too many
Methodists found it all too easy to slide off the high plane of doctrinal
pluralism as a positive virtue into the slough of doctrinal indifferen-
tism and chaos.
In my own judgment, the most important single achievement of
this report, by its intention at least, is our attempted reversal of this
trend toward indifferentism, by pointing, especially in Part III, to
the central core of common Christian teaching that we share with
other Christians, and yet also to our own distinctive guidelines for
responsible theologizing in the Wesley, Albright, Otterbein tradition.
How well we have succeeded is, of course, for this Conference and
the wider theological forum outside this Conference and outside this
church — for we have tried to speak to them as well — it is for these to
judge.
In any case, to have come to you with a doctrinal creed or summary
that would have pretended to monopolize the doctrinal enterprise
would have been profoundly unwise, and misleading to boot! More-
over, in the second place, we were very soon and very deeply impressed
by the vitality and the relevance of the various new protestant theol-
ogies, emerging in this epoch of radical change: "black theology,"
"women's liberation theology," "third-world theology," etc.
While rejecting their exclusivistic claims — as we have also rejected
all doctrinal monopolies, on principle — we are still very eager for
all Christians to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches
through them: their protests against injustice and indignity to any
of God's children, their protests for the paramount rights of the
human person, at every level of interpersonal and social relation-
ships, regardless of race, sex, nationality or life-style.
We are also prepared to take seriously and urge you to take seri-
ously all the various emergent theological viewpoints that are bidding
for dominance, or at least a hearing, nowadays — "process theology,"
"development theology," "linguistic analysis," "existentialism," the
"new transcendentalisms" of various sorts — as well as the veritable
kaleidoscope of special-interest theologies in current fashion: theol-
ogies of "hope," "ecology" (and, over on the other side, the new
"pentecostalisms," the "Jesus Movement," "the Childi-en of God,"
etc., etc.).
Taken, all together, these various "protestant" and "special-inter-
est" theologies point to the rich diversity that the Christian mind
can and ought to make room for. But by the very same token, they
also suggest that the official sponsorship of any one of these theol-
ogies by The United Methodist Church, to the derogation of any of
the others, would be wildly imprudent in practice, and wrong in
principle. Besides, we must never forget that the question of doc-
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trinal standards in The United Methodist Church is closely related
to our long-standing commitment to the larger cause of Christian
unity.
The prime imperative in all serious ecumenical dialogue is that
each tradition be prepared to interpret itself to all the others, honestly
and openly, without triumphalism or apology, without misleading
claims and fruitless polemics. For United Methodists this plainly
means not only to confess, but to expose our doctrinal pluralism. Our
concern for pluralism as a positive theological virtue has been rein-
forced by a third distinctive feature of our epoch, and this may be
the most important one of all — the rise and spread of what John
Courtney Murray (and Wilhelm Dilthey before him) spoke of as
"the historical consciousness," by contrast with the older "classical
consciousness" that dominated the Christian understanding of doc-
trine and dogma since Constantine.
In the European state churches, and even in America up to our
own time, there has been a tendency to regard creeds and confes-
sions much in the same way that the secular states construe their
legislative statutes — that is, as juridical enactments, enforceable by
punitive sanctions against all violators, or else let simply slide into the
oblivion of the dead letter, which in fact happens to our Articles in
our Discipline. But whereas positive law has gone on changing, dog-
matic formularies tend to resist change— and in one sense rightly so,
since Christian truth, if it ever could be fully stated in propositional
form would then be the creed to end all creeds, the doctrines to
end all doctrinal formulations and only have to be repeated thereafter
till people understood it properly.
In the past, the appearance of new creeds has always meant dis-
placement of the last one you had with the normal implication that the
last one had some sort of insufficiency (or maybe error!). But once
you confess the past creed had an error that your forefathers and
some others could not see, then you say they had an error, what may
be lurking in our creed that our children may see? This juridical
mindset was as typical of "classical Protestantism" as of Roman
Catholicism up till Vatican II.
Now, our emerging historical consciousness that all of us in this
room share, one way or another, has altered this static view of
dogma beyond all i-ecognition and control. Nowadays we ask, as if
by instinct, about the historical context of any document or pro-
nouncement.
This sense of context and perspective has made modern his-
tory possible, and modern Biblical study, too, as one of its by-products.
It allows us to appreciate the ancient creeds and confessions afresh
and then to repossess their living truth in the light of radically
new experience. This holds true for the Apostles' Creed, the Augsburg
Confession, the Westminster Catechism. It holds for Wesley's Ser-
mons. It holds for his Notes, and especially it holds for our Articles
and Confession.
Time was when these landmark documents were contemporary and
the interesting thing is that the most contemporary thing about them
when they were first formulated are the things that are now most
clearly dated about them in our own eyes. But each one of them also
enshrines perennial Christian truth ; and in that sense they are still
contemporary! Old articles don't have to be discarded. They don't
have to be reiterated, either. Thus, we have felt ourselves quite
free to retain our historical landmarks without embarrassment or
apology, but then quite deliberately, to set them in a new twin per-
spective or interpretation — of our heritage, on the one hand, (and
that's Part I) and our contemporary crisis on the other (and that's
what Part II is talking about) .
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W© hope that you have noticed that we have tried to clarify the
contextual relationships between the Articles, the Confession, and
Wesley's Sermons and Notes and Rules, in order to clarify the refer-
ence to the first restrictive rule about "our present existing and estab-
lished standards of doctrines." We have not altered these standards,
as such, but we have proposed a genuinely new principle for doc-
trinal self-understanding in The United Methodist Church. Thus, we
have tried to reaffirm our share in the Christian tradition, as a
whole, even as we have also tried to accent, once again, the distinctive
Wesleyan guidelines (Scripture, tradition, experience, reason); and
it is these guidelines that we propose to you as our best safeguard
against doctrinal indiff erentism !
Now, Mr. Chairman, we would not wish to claim too much for this
report. It bears the blemishes of haste and the inelegancies of com-
mittee English. There is at least one misspelling that I apologize for,
and one split infinitive that proves that the Committee got the best of
the Chairman more than once. It is, as some of you say, too long.
To this, one might respond, without any disrespect and with all-
loving friendship, that in a Discipline that has 268 pages devoted to
"Administrative Order" and 53 pages to "Property," less than 40
pages for "Doctrinal Statements and the General Rules" is not wildly
disproportionate, especially when you look at our early Disciplines,
where they, so to say, had gotten the "hang of it."
If this report could be put to fruitful use in promoting theological
reflection amongst United Methodists, and if it could also serve the
urgent cause of helping our theological identity in the eyes of other
Christians, the extra print and paper would be as well justified as
most of the wood pulp we use up daily.
And yet, for all its faults, there are three bold claims I make
for the report, without any personal immodesty or misgiving. The
first is that it is a truly corporate product of this Commission as a
whole — an unstinted, cumulative, cooperative effort by a wonderfully
representative, which is also to say "hard-headed" and difficult, group
of United Methodists, all working on marginal time and within a
very frugal budget! . . .
Now, my second claim is that minimally, at least, the report faith-
fully represents the best in the traditions of the Wesleyans, of Al-
bright, and Otterbein, not by replication, but by re-presentation and
re-interpretation. As such, it is offered as a useful guide for those
who wish to repossess those traditions and to renew them for further
service in Christian mission. This is crucially important if The United
Methodist Church is to have any sustainable revival of the gospel in
a contemporary version of John Wesley's catholic spirit.
My third claim is that, however crudely, this repoi't lays the foun-
dations for the still further development of a stable theory of doc-
trinal interpi-etation in The United Methodist Church. It is offered
less as a legislative statute than as an act of encouragement and
enablement. We have tried to open the way for the widest possible
participation of United Methodists in the mutual task of the teaching
church. Instead of presuming to tell our people what to think, theo-
logically, we have tried to offer basic guidance as to how we may
all do theologically together, faithful to our rich and yet very di-
verse heritage, and yet also relevant to our present ideological con-
fusion. If it is adopted and taken seriously enough, which would also
mean critically enough, it could quite conceivably become something
of a landmark in itself. It could also, of course, serve this Confer-
ence and the church to a barely stifled yawn and go down as yet
another of our high-minded but largely wasted efforts. Our fears go
one way; our hopes and prayers go the other.
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Procedure Proposed by Commission
Dr. Outler stated that the Commission had petitioned the
Judicial Council for its judgment as to the process by which
Part II of The Book of Discipline may be amended. He ex-
pressed the hope of the Commission that, whatever the
ruling of the Judicial Council, the report would be con-
sidered as a constitutional amendment, with the stipulation
that the work of the Commission was not in violation of
the first restrictive rule, but that it was instead "proposing
a new development in the interpretation of the process by
which doctrinal reflection and teaching ought to evolve,
go on evolving, in The United Methodist Church."
He stated the view of the Commission that this change
needs to be supported by a solidly affirmative vote; the
Commission would therefore request that final action be by
a written recorded ballot. If such a ballot were strongly
affirmative, the Commission would propose that the report
be referred to the Annual Conferences for discussion and
appropriate action. The Commission would then further
propose the creation of an Editorial Committee for the
1973-76 quadrennium which would prepare an anthology
of doctrinal affirmations, summaries, creeds, and liturgies
for use in the church. In the event the vote of the General
Conference was unfavorable or a narrow majority, the
Commission would propose that Part II of The Book of
Discipline remain the same for another quadrennium and
a new Theological Study Commission be established to con-
tinue the project.
Statements by Commission Members
Dr. Outler introduced four members of the Commission
who made statements on behalf of the report.
J. Bruce Behney (United Theological Seminary) : Since serious
discussion began on uniting the Methodist and the Evangelical United
Brethren Churches it has been said that differences in doctrinal em-
phases among them were minimal. Generally speaking this was true.
But a careful study of the 25 Methodist Articles and the Confession
of Faith of the Evangelical United Brethren Church has shown that
at a number of points the spirit and the letter of the doctrinal state-
ments are different.
Nevertheless, as shown in Section I of the report, close doctrinal
agreements are to be found in the early history of the three denomi-
nations which are now one in The United Methodist Church.
The Evangelicals, as early as 1809, expressed their doctrinal be-
liefs largely by accepting with only slight revision a German trans-
lation of the Methodist Discipline and the Articles of Faith. The early
United Brethren, although interested in this German translation, did
not accept this as an official pronouncement of their polity or beliefs.
This was due to the fact that Phillip Otterbein, the only leader in
both German groups who had full theological training, was inclined to
express his doctrinal beliefs in the terms of warm pietism and the
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greatly modified Calvinism which had developed within the German
Reformed Theological School at Herrborn, Germany, where he had
received his theological training.
Incidentally, this was not a position casually to be called Armen-
ianism. In the early United Brethren Conferences, Otterbein gave
doctrinal discourses to which his theologically untrained associates
listened with close attention and with great profit. Otterbein's utter-
ances, confirmed by several of his written doctrinal statements which
have been preserved, support the belief that he was broad and gentle
in his religious convictions, with a very clearly expressed ecumenical
spirit. The consequence of this led the United Brethren to be the
freest of the three branches of our united church in their earliest
years, and therefore able to hold a doctrinal position which can be
harmonized with the Wesleyan tradition.
This can be seen in the sharing in the doctrinal guidelines which
typified the Wesleyan tradition. Yet even here, along with the Evan-
gelicals, the United Brethren differed at least in emphasis from the
Methodists. Instead of the four guidelines as set forth in Section
3 of the Commission's report; namely, scripture, tradition, experi-
ence and reason, with each of the four guidelines receiving a com-
parable emphasis, the Evangelicals and the United Brethren placed
greater and firmer stress on religious experience. This fact, incidently,
was pointed out by Professor William Henry Naumann in his doc-
trinal thesis submitted to, and accepted by, Yale University in 1963.
Professor Naumann goes on to say that while this religious experi-
ence was often vei'y emotional, the religious convictions emerging
from it were called into question if they did not conform to calm,
even though uncritical, Biblical interpretations, to clear and clearly
expressed common sense, and if in consequence of this they did not
issue in good works based on morality and self -discipline.
As the histories of the Evangelical United Brethren Churches de-
veloped, these standards and judgments came to be more orderly,
especially as schools of religion such as seminaries came into exis-
tence. Hence, the traditional Evangelical United Brethren emphasis
upon religious experience. Biblical guidance, clear common sense, and
moral zeal came to closely parallel to the Wesleyan quadrilateral guide-
lines of scripture, tradition, experience and reason.
This being the case the former Evangelical United Brethren should
have no difficulty, it seems to me, in subscribing to this whole report
including the statements in Section 3, entitled namely The Gospel in
The New Age, United Methodists and the Christian Tradition, Dis-
tinctive EmiJhases of United Methodists, and Theological Frontiers
and New Directions.
William G. Smartt (New York) : Archimedes, the philosopher, said,
"Give me a place to stand, and I will move the earth." Unfortunately,
though. United Methodists, theologically speaking, have no such place
to stand, but the eff'orts of the Theological Commission do represent
an effort to formulate what we believe and provide a method to con-
struct sound belief. Spiritual poverty exists among those who say
"belief is not important" and those who don't know what they believe.
In addition, we are so caught up in the need for social change,
problems of racism and war, that we think social change of itself
can bring about a just society, a Utopia, even the kingdom of God.
Little do we realize that until our foundations for social change rest
upon right belief and sound doctrine, social impetus will lose its
momentum.
Until we see the question of racism, war, poverty, etc. m the larger
context of man's inability to relate positively to one another, and
see the relatedness of social problems to the major areas of faith,
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redemption, justification, sanctification, etc. we then will be headed
for doom.
As Dr. Trueblood points out in his book A Place to Stand, he
says what is needed (these are my own words) are a whole new bunch
of cats who have reached a firm place to stand and who are able to
tell us the road by which they have come and why they have taken
it. I think the efforts of the Theological Commission is a step in that
direction, helping all of us to re-evaluate our own postures and help-
ing those who will come behind us and give them some direction and
some hope and, above all, a foundation upon which to stand. Thank
you very much.
Emerson Colaiv (West Ohio) : A seminary professor remarked to
a group of preachers: "Never let me hear you say you are not a
theologian. As you preach and teach in the local church you are the
theologian in residence." Now this is a difficult image for some of
us to accept, and as Dr. Thornburg, secretary of our Commission,
observed in an article in the Advocate there was a time when the book
was called The Doctrine And Discipline of The Methodist Church;
then we omitted the word Doctrine from the title, leaving some to
suggest that United Methodism had dropped doctrine out of life.
And yet every pastor, possibly every layman, has encountered the
question, "What does your church believe?" The answer has usually
been: "What one particular United Methodist believes." This report
will make it possible for us to speak with some assurance of emphases
and directions which we hold in common. I would confess that initially
I was disappointed we were not going to try our hand at forming a
creed. I thought this would be a valued liturgical asset, as well as
an aid in our teaching ministry, but creed suggests unanimity of
thought, and once they are produced often tend to discourage further
theological inquiry.
Some of us would feel that a part of our genius is the richness of
our doctrinal diversity. So what we have in the report is not a
theological party line to which we must all subscribe. It is an effort
to call thoughtful attention to sources and content of our message.
It does not attempt to tell us what to say or preach. It does provide
guidelines which will not only encourage us to do theological thinking
but will assist us in our evangelistic outreach, in celebration and wor-
ship, in our nurturing responsibility and in meaningful social applica-
tion. Now not every idea has been expressed in the way I would
prefer, and there are times when we admit that the document looks
as though it wei-e put together by a committee. And yet I think as
you read it you'll discover that there are passages and sections where
it literally sings. Throughout the language is reasonably non-technical,
for the Commission always labored with the needs of the local church
in view.
It's for these reasons, as a pastor, that I urge us not only to receive
the report, but I hope we will take the document home and use it
in the further renewal of our parish life. Thank you.
Bishop William R. Cannon (Raleigh Area) : A prominent lay mem-
ber of this Conference said to me about the report we are now con-
sidering, "The first and second sections on our doctrinal history and
on the formularies of the faith are all right, but I'm not sure about
Section III. It seems to contradict Section I and to contravene Section
II. It looks like you're asking us to do over again what our fathers
have already done so well for us."
In one sense we are asking our people to do just that. Theology
is no more than a museum of old treasures unless it is rethought, re-
stated and reapplied by every new generation. The revelation of God
to man, the divine content of faith, is contained only in the Scripture:
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the mighty acts of God himself in behalf of his people and the direc-
tives of God spoken by prophets and apostles and personified perfectly
in the life, death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ — the Word
made flesh that dwelt among us.
Theology, on the other hand, is a science that we as receptive
human beings construct out of our thought on and interpretation of
the data of revelation. We receive these data, like everything else,
through experience. What we receive we test by observing the effec-
tiveness of our beliefs on our own lives and the inspiration and em-
powerment they afford us in making the gospel real to other people.
I see a lot of my classmates in seminary at Yale University a long
time ago as delegates here. They will remember our old professor of
theology, how he put the matter succinctly when he said a man has a
right to believe what he must in order to live as he ought. A man
has to do that in every age in which he lives; therefore. Section III
is different from Sections I and II in this report, but it is neither a
denial of our history nor a repudiation of our confession. Rather it
is an appreciation and grateful affirmation of both, and an invitation
to our people to theologize as a church in this age as our fathers
theologized so well in theirs.
We've sought to discriminate the basic principles which they em-
ployed and which are still essential and operative if we are to succeed
in our efforts now. Whatever we do in the way of theological con-
struction and doctrinal interpretation must be rooted and grounded
in Scripture, must be capable of confirmation and experience, and
must commend itself to reason — that is, to good hard common sense.
It's apt to be true if it works — I've never been averse to pragmatism
— if it works; that is, if it's preachable, if lives are transformed
through its proclamation and the world is improved by its message.
A theology that you can't use in preaching is spurious. I am glad that
the report of this Commission comes early on the agenda. I hope that
it will be adopted after study. I hope that you, as you read it, will
use its guidelines as we assess other reports; for example, that of
the Commission on the Social Creed. Theology is the tutor of ethics,
and Christian morality always and invariably is the expression in
personal behaviour and social action of the Christian faith. If our
concept of God and our relationship to Him is inadequate, then
what we do will be less than what we ought to do. It's not enough, as
St. Augustine said, to know from what things to refrain our love,
but we must know as well where to bestow it. And this knowledge
is the gift of faith.
On behalf of the Commission, Dr. Outler moved that the
report remain before the Conference for consideration and
action at a time to be designated by the Agenda Committee.
The motion was approved.
Prayer Concerning the War in Vietnam
E. Paul linger (Central Illinois) stated that the Youth
Delegation Caucus, the Youth Caucus and the Seminarian
Caucus were asking the Conference to join in a prayer con-
cerning the war in Vietnam. The Chair asked if the Con-
ference would grant the request, and it was voted that it
be done.
E. Paul Unger: We confess. Oh Lord, our continuing concern over
a continuing war that has made us weary. We know, Oh Lord, the
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judgment that is in that war against us and against the nations
who resort to the force of arms in the settlement of differences.
We just pray, Oh Lord, that you would help our leaders and the
leaders of other countries involved in struggles such as these, but
particularly our own leaders, to understand that there must be other
ways than war to strive for the issue of peace, through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
The Conference was in recess for fifteen minutes.
Social Principles Study Commission (see page 1932)
The Chair recognized Melvin G. Talbert (Southern Cali-
fornia-Arizona) for the presentation of the report. Mr.
Talbert indicated that he would make a statement concern-
ing the report, followed by a presentation by the chairman
of the Commission, Bishop James S. Thomas, Iowa Area.
There would then be a motion of reference.
Melvin Talbert: A book that most of us are familiar with is
a book entitled Future Shock by Alvin Toffler, and as we read that
book we discover that it reveals to us the possible results of mankind,
if he is not capable of adjusting to the rapid changes that are in-
evitable. This document that we have written has a positive and
forward thrust which propels us into the future with a sense of
excitement and optimism. As we act upon this document, and we
will be doing that at a later point in this General Conference, we
need to be reminded of the fact that the Word did become flesh
and dwell among us.
This document is designed to challenge our church, you, me and
all United Methodists, to become the living manifestation of that
Word which was and is expressed in the life and ministry of Jesus
Christ. To this end we have dealt with unpopular and controversial
issues, but to have done less we would have failed in our efforts to
faithfully respond to the task set before us by the 1968 General
Conference, and we would have failed to respond to the call of God
for our lives. In his book Where Do We Go From Here, Chapter 6,
entitled "The World House," the late Dr. Martin Luther King made
this statement, and I quote: "Some years ago a famous novelist
died. Among his papers were found a list of suggested plots for
future stories. The most prominently underscored being this one,
'A Widely Separated Family Inherited a House in Which They
Have To Live Together.' " The theme for our document is community.
Now this concept became an exciting one for us. When we recognize
that it is within the various communities that we find ourselves,
we are challenged to work out of our existence. We may describe
these as natural communities, or human communities. So we have
come here today excited about the possibilities for this document
in our church.
We believe it can and would be one instrument through which we
can speak to our constituency and to all persons of faith, challenging
them to become faithful and committed servants in both word and
deed. And so, we commit this report to you with the hope that you
will adopt it following consideration by the Legislative Committee on
Christian Social Concerns.
Bishop James S. Thomas
Mr. Talbert introduced Bishop Thomas, the chairman of
the Social Principles Study Commission. Bishop Thomas
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introduced the other members of the Commission, He re-
viewed the mandate given the Commission by the 1968
General Conference and the progress of its work during the
quadrennium. He commented on the diversity reflected in
the membership of the Commission and the strength this
has added to its deliberations. He stated that when the re-
port comes to the Conference for final action, two additional
materials would be with it, one being a "Liturgy of Social
Witness," prepared by Richard D. Tholin (Northern Hli-
nois), and the other an "Aflfirmation of Social Action" by
J. Elliott Corbett (Staff, General Board of Christian Social
Concerns).
Bishop Thomas: I would want to refer quite briefly and pointedly
to some of the major things that must be done with whatever we
adopt as the official statement of this Conference.
1. In the present Book of Discipline, section 4 of Paragraph 96,
the following is stated: Our Mandate: Read, Study, Apply — We
recommend that this Social Creed be presented to our congregations
orally or in printed form at least once a year and that frequent
reference be made to it. Every local church shall encourage the
study of the Social Creed and seek to apply its principles."
Our Commission regards this as a highly significant mandate that
might well be appended to the official Statement of Social Principles
that will be adopted by the 1972 General Conference. However, our
Commission strongly believes that the mandate should be extended
in ways which this General Conference will certainly decide. We
recommend that the Social Principles that are adopted here be com-
mended to the general boards and agencies as well as being read in
the local churches, that the Social Principles be commended for study
and reading and careful implementation to local churches, as well
as to Annual Conferences, to investment committees, as well as to
personal individual lives. Our recommendation is an attempt to have
the Social Principles find their way into the lifestream of the church.
No one needs to make a statement as to how badly we need new
texts, both theologically, ethically and from the standpoint of resolu-
tion. But both you and I know that this is not the area of crucial
failure. It is the acting out of the gospel, after articulation, the
being and the doing of the gospel for which the world now dies.
And it is our hope that these Social Principles will find their way
into the lifestream, the behavior, the habits, the motivations, the
structures of society in such a way that our church might become
a power for our Lord Jesus Christ in 1972 and the years following.
Now, while we know that in a statement of this type we'll always
face differences in point of view, we believe that the urgency of
social issues and the desperate state of the world demands some
clear word from United Methodists.
Our recommendation, this Statement of Social Principles, is not
an attempt simply to speak the world's language, but it is clearly
an attempt to give clear meaning to the crucial areas in which human
beings struggle and sometimes die. It is an attempt to speak the
word of the gospel to a secular generation without ourselves for-
getting the mandate which we have from the Lord of all the earth.
2. Believing that the present widespread search for new ways of
worshipping God is a great opportunity for the church, we are
presenting two suggested worship forms of the Social Principles,
not for your adoption, you being quite able to adopt these to your
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uses as you see fit. These, we hope, will be upon your table when
this report comes back from Committee, and we hope you will find
ready use in worship for these ancillary materials.
3. It is inevitable that many will wonder why specific issues were
not given more extensive treatment. This must not be seen as lack
of interest or emphasis. The Commission defined its task as that of
setting forth principles general enough to be the basis of more specific
resolutions, yet specific enough to leave no doubt as to the subject
under consideration. A statement of social principles is not a long
commentary on sixty-nine issues. In our review it is the basis on which
we might frame our thinking and from which our specific resolutions
might be taken, and we have assumed that the Book of Resolutions
which came to us after the 1968 General Conference will also be
coming to us, after the 1972 General Conference.
I think you readily recognize the problem. If the Commission had
attempted all the elaborations they desired to do, on such subjects
as drugs and war, it would be presenting a document that would be
at least three times as long as the present document. One of our
major difficulties was the attempt to make this document short
enough, yet comprehensive enough to be usable, and this we have
sought faithfully to do. Instead of such a lengthy document, the
Commission sought to speak as clearly as we could to certain areas
of life that are crucial in the 1970's.
Just a quick example of how this approach might be helpful at
this point: In section C of the former Methodist Creed, two para-
graphs are given to crime and rehabilitation. They were honored
paragraphs serving their day and generation quite well. However,
when our Commission studied this area, it became necessary to consid-
er, not only crime, but the prison system, as last September's Attica
all too graphically underlined. Not only deviant crime, but the ease
with which some are arrested, if they are poor and unconventional,
and the similar ease by whch some escape harass — not simply crude
crime, but respectable crime must be the concern of our church. In
a word, the crucial issue surrounding the administration of justice
required a broader interpretation of our work, and this we sought
to do.
Also, in the former EUB Social Concerns, three paragraphs were
given to racial and cultural relations. Again, they served their day
and generation well. Given the times in which we live, your Com-
mission considered it important to speak specifically concerning the
rights of women, the rights of our youth, the rights of ethnic minori-
ties, the rights of children, and we received numerous suggestions to
speak about the rights of men.
With this background of our nature, work and procedure, it is
now my privilege, Mr. Chairman, to offer this entire report of the
Social Principles Commission and respectfully and carefully commend
it to your most careful attention. And may the good God guide all
of us to be the pilgrim church, improving it upward, not downward —
outward, not inward, with an all-inclusive reach toward the people
of God for whom Christ died.
Referral of the Report
Melvin G. Talbert moved that the report be referred to
the Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns.
Carroll H. Long (Holston) raised a point of order that the
motion to refer to a specific committee v^as not in accor-
dance with the regular rules of the Conference. The Chair
stated that the Conference had the right either to send the
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report to the Committee on Reference for referral or to
specify legislative committees to which it should be referred.
Ted I. Richardson (Southwest Texas) moved as a sub-
stitute that the report be sent to the Committee on Refer-
ence for referral. Mr. Talbert accepted the substitute on
behalf of the Commission. The Chair called for the vote,
and the report was referred.
Interpreter for Delegates from Zaire
The Chair stated that there had been a request for per-
mission to seat an interpreter with the delegates from
Zaire to facilitate their participation in the Conference. It
was moved, seconded and voted that such permission be
granted.
Commission to Study the Ministry (see page 1711)
The Chair recognized Bishop D. Frederick Wertz, West
Virginia Area, chairman of the Commission to Study the
Ministry. Bishop Wertz stated that he would make a state-
ment introducing the report, that there would be additional
statements by Gene E. Sease (Western Pennsylvania) and
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest), and that the presenta-
tion would then be concluded with a motion of reference.
Bishop Wertz stated that a review of the history of both
the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren Churches
evidenced a continuing interest in the study of the ministry
of the church. He reviewed the specific mandate given this
Commission by the 1968 General Conference. Members and
consultants of the Commission were introduced.
Bishop Wertz: Now I should like to make seven quick observations
about the vi'ork of this commission. The first is that we attempted
to operate from the theological base which is posited within the Book
of the Discipline where we affirm our commitment to ministry in
the Christian church which is derived from the ministry of Christ,
the ministry of the Father through the incarnate Son by the Holy
Spirit. It is a ministry bestowed upon and required of the entire
church. But the Book of Discipline goes on to affirm that there are
persons within the ministry of the baptized who are called of God
and set apart by the church for the specialized ministry of Word,
Sacrament and order. This is the ordained ministry of The United
Methodist Church, and it cherishes its origin in the Christian tradition
and in the Wesleyan tradition from which it has come.
The commission believes that the church is responsible for the
selection and education of an adequate number of qualified persons
to carry out its ministry. This responsibility begins in a local con-
gregation and is shared by boards of ministry and church administra-
tors at every conference level and by the church's schools of theology;
and it is on the basis of this understanding of and commitment to
the ministry of the church that the commission proceeded to do its
work. In the second place, I want to call your attention to the relation-
ship which exists between the schools of theology and the church.
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Those institutions are not owned or controlled by the church at
large ; they are autonomous institutions, and the only authority which
we hold over them is the authority of persuasion and the authority
which accrues to that body responsible for the distribution of the
funds by which those institutions are supported. It is important to
understand that as you consider this report and know that each
Board of Directors or Board of Trustees is responsible in its steward-
ship for the affairs of its institutions.
In the third place, the Commission desires to commend the theologi-
cal schools of the church for the significant service they render and
for the quality of their performance as it is evidenced in the lives
of those young men and women who are the products of our schools.
You have every reason to be proud of the schools of theology, fourteen
of them, which are presently serving the ministerial needs of The
United Methodist Church.
In the fourth place, we would like to observe that the whole question
of ministerial manpower needs is an open question for discussion.
Projections of these needs vary widely. But when all the evidence is
in, it seems to us as though the need for ministerial leadership in the
life of the church over the next ten years is not likely to vary
substantially from what it is today. And this is to say that the
capacity of our present schools is more than adequate to the need
which the church shall face in the next decade.
In the fifth place, we should like to call attention, by way of
observation, to the question of the stewardship of our resources. We
are hearing a great deal these days about reordering of our priorities.
That is to say, the financial resources that are available to the
church must be used in such a way as to justify the stewardship
which has been committed to our care. . . .
In the sixth place, by way of observation, the Commission would
like to emphasize the need for varieties of theological education
experiences in a church like The United Methodist Church. There
is no one carefully prescribed program of theological education which
is adequate to all of our needs, and a part of our genius is to be
found in the fact that there are varieties of opportunities among
us. And you may be grateful for that.
My seventh observation is simply to say that the Commission was
extremely sensitive to the resources of the church in theological
education — the resources of manpower, represented by great faculties
spread across this nation; the human resources that are represented
in the student bodies enrolled in all of our seminaries ; and in what-
ever is done to affect the future of these institutions. We need to be
concerned about the effects of those decisions upon the lives
of men and women who are themselves intimately involved in the
process. We are aware, likewise, of the material resources available
to us, and we believe the church is called upon to use those resources
in responsible ways.
Theological education will cost more in the days to come than it
has cost in the past. There is no reason for us to believe that we
can support the kinds of schools of theology this church needs with
fewer dollars tomorrow than we spent yesterday. The demands for
increasing support will be upon us. But there is a concomitant
demand that we be good stewards in the use of those resources, so
that the church may be faithful to its task.
Gene E. Sease (Western Pennsylvania) called attention
to the six principles for the future of theological education
presented in the Commission's report. He also reviewed the
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five recommendations contained in the Commission report
for seminaries in specific geographical areas.
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) called attention to
the Commission's recommendations on continuing educa-
tion as contained in the report. He then referred the Con-
ference to the section of the report dealing with administra-
tive structure for advancement of the church's ministry.
Mr. Tuell: A bit of history here is in order. In the former Methodist
Church the predecessor of the present Boards of Ministry of the
Annual Conference were the Boards of Ministerial Training and
Qualifications. That board, by its nature and by its name, was con-
cerned primarily with the matter of the training, the education, the
qualifying of personnel to come into the ministry of The United
Methodist Church. Therefore, it was very appropriate that at the
national level the Department of the Ministry should fall within the
Division of Higher Education. However, at Dallas in 1968 a new
development came. This came from the Evangelical United Brethren
side of the union in which they had been accustomed to a Board of
the Ministry which is much larger in its scope than the former
Methodist Board of Ministerial Training and Qualifications.
The Board of Ministry concept sees the task of the board as being
concerned with the total life of the ministry, with its continuing
education, with its conservation, with its sustenance, with ways of
seeking to make that ministry the most valuable and the most
helpful in our time. Therefore, the scope of the work of Conference
Boards of the Ministry, Annual Conference Boards of the Ministry,
has increased tremendously with the advent of this concept at Dallas.
It began to seem highly incongruous then to have this Board of the
Ministry at the conference level, which has such a broad concern,
have as its national counterpart a Department of the Ministry with-
in a Division of Higher Education within the Board of Education.
Serious consideration was given to the idea of creating at the national
level a Board of the Ministry. However, this was rejected by the
Commission ultimately on the basis that the tie to the total educa-
tional thrust and emphasis of the church is important, and therefore
the proposal as you find it here is that the Department of the Ministry
become the Division of the Ministry within the Board of Education.
Now we all are aware that the total structure of the church is
"up for grabs," so to speak, and therefore, exactly what total struc-
ture will emerge is a question that all of us have. However, as I
understand the Structure Study Commission Report, the status of
the ministry section is that of a division. We believe it is important
to the continued work of the ordained ministry of the church that
this particular status be given to its work at the national level.
I might call attention to the fact that in a recent nationwide survey
of the laity concerning what they felt was important about the church
one of the first things they have mentioned, time and time again, is
the necessity of providing a trained ministry for the church — trained
leadership. Therefore, we believe that this change in national church
structure is important.
Proposal for Continuing Study Commission
Mr. Tuell: ... In conclusion, we, once again, want to reiterate
that the Study of the Ministry within our church is a continuing
etudy that has been going on for some thirty years at least. We feel
that it is essential that this study continue, and we call in the report
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for the creation of a continuing Study Commission of the Ministry,
and you will notice that at the bottom of the column that we call
upon it to carry out three special tasks.
First, to review and evaluate the progress of the seminaries in
carrying out the provisions of the report as they may be adopted
by this General Conference — you remember in Dr. Sease's presenta-
tion the description of the Task Forces in the various areas of the
countj-y and how they will be reporting to this Commission periodical-
ly and the need to oversee that work.
The second item is continuing education, its growth and develop-
ment. We want to call attention to the tremendous growing need
in this area of our church's life.
The third area is that of special appointments, and I know that
all of you who are on Boards of Ministry here, I am certain that
all of the bishops and superintendents and I think most of you who
are here who are acquainted at all with the matter of special appoint-
ments of ordained ministers know that this area is one which at
the present time is somewhat in the condition of a great oblong
blur which needs desperately study and clarification as to the nature
of the ordaining ministry and the place of special appointments
within that ministry. Therefore, we propose that this subject be
one of the three emphases for The Continuing Study Commission
during the quadrennium 1972-76.
Referral of Report
On behalf of the Commission Gene E. Sease (Western
Pennsylvania) moved that the report be referred to the
Legislative Committee on Clergy. John B. Howes (Central
Pennsylvania) asked vi^hether it might not be appropriate
for the report also to be considered by the Legislative Com-
mittee on Education. Bishop Wertz stated that the Com-
mission was willing to follow the will of the Conference.
Mr. Howes moved a substitute that the report be sent to
the Committee on Reference for referral to the appropriate
legislative committees. The substitute was accepted on be-
half of the Commission, and the motion was approved.
Devotional Addresses and Sermons
Richard Pittenger (South Dakota) : In view of the recommendation
by the Commission on Entertainment and Program to delete the
Devotional Addresses and Sermons from the Daily Christian Advo-
cate, I move that such sermons and addresses be made available in
mimeographed form, at cost, to those desiring. If I get a second,
I would like to say just a brief word about it.
Mr. Pittenger spoke in behalf of his motion. The motion
was approved and referred to the Commission on Entertain-
ment and Program for implementation.
Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy
Bishop Hardin announced the meeting of the Interjuris-
dictional Committee on Episcopacy and stated that the con-
venors for their respective jurisdictions would be Bishop
Roy Short (Louisville Area), Bishop Eugene Frank (Mis-
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souri Area) , Bishop Lloyd Wicke (New York Area) , Bishop
Thomas Pryor (Chicago Area), and Bishop Gerald Kennedy
(Los Angeles Area) .
Announcements
Announcements were given by the Secretary-Designate,
J. B. Holt.
Closing Prayer
The closing prayer was given by Bishop O. Eugene Slater,
San Antonio Area.
FOURTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening— Bishop Roy C. Nichols
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the morning session
of the fourth day, Wednesday, April 19, 1972, at 8 :30 a.m.
in the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, vv^ith Bishop Roy C.
Nichols, Pittsburgh Area, presiding.
Devotions
The Conference sang Hymn No. 72, "All Hail the Pov^^er
of Jesus' Name," and joined in a litany entitled "A Recol-
lection of Jesus." John 14:1-7; Acts 4:8-13; and I Corin-
thians 1 :20-24 vi^ere read. Bishop Ralph T. Alton, Wiscon-
sin Area, spoke on the subject, "Alv^ays Remember Jesus"
(see page 729). Hymn No. 173, "0 Young and Fearless
Prophet," v^as sung.
Choral selections v^ere presented by the choir of the Mt.
Zion United Methodist Church, Washington, D. C, with
Mrs. Romaldo de Veau as organist/director.
Committee on Agenda
The agenda as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate
was presented to the Conference by Edward L. Tidlis (Ken-
tucky) , vice-chairman of the Committee on Agenda. It was
adopted.
Mayor of Atlanta — Sam Massell
Bishop J. Owen Smith, Atlanta Area, introduced the
mayor of Atlanta, Sam Massell, to the Conference.
Mr. Massell: Thank you very much and good morning ladies and
gentlemen. I was very interested when the bishop in his introductory
remarks identified me as one of our own; I thought he was about to
convert me there, and then he went on to mention that I was a native
Atlantan and this was his reference.
I have been reading about you. As mayors go I am considered some-
what of a controversial figure ; so I feel right at home this morning.
I want you to know though that the fact that I am four or five
days late in welcoming you had nothing to do with the advance
publicity on this convention. It was difficult for me to make arrange-
ments to be here on the earlier meetings although I was invited to
do so, and the Reverend Bevel Jones just wouldn't take no for an
answer ; and we kept working for a calendar that would fit your busy
schedule and mine; so it is my pleasure that I am able to be here
this morning for one purpose, and one purpose alone, and that is to
welcome you and make you realize that indeed we are very pleased
and happy to have you in our city.
I say that in spite of the fact that I feel like fussing a bit when I
understand that you are approaching 100 years of age and this is the
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first time you have met in our city, and this is hard to understand.
I think now that you have been here, you will agree with me that this
is a place which lends itself to conferences such as this. Bringing
people together from all over the world, people with different philos-
ophies from different racial backgrounds and all of the thinking and
input that comes into a place like this, makes us very proud because
it does more in this building. You know the deliberations that can
be developed here and the thoughts that can be brought together can
mean so much to man. For it to happen in our city makes us very
proud. I know you are here for serious deliberations, but I hope that
you will have some time from your very busy schedule to move about
the city and get to know us a bit. We have got a very exciting place
here. You will find a lot of new development in every direction; not
the least of course is a new $17 million multi-purpose coliseum which
is being developed at no expense to the taxpayer, probably unequalled
in financial negotiations anywhere in this country. As you move about
the city you will see a bus system providing public transportation
at a 15-cent fare, this having been voted in by the people of this
region of Fulton and DeKalb Counties by self-taxation of a one
percent sales tax in order to bring down the fare from forty cents
and a nickel to 15 cents— forty cents and a five cents transfer to
15 cents so that those who need public transportation the most can
afford public transportation.
You're in a city which is providing real mobility to its community,
and you probably came into our airport, a facility we call 'a new
airport' because that terminal was just completed about eleven years
ago; and right now we are spending $110,000,000 there just to sort
of keep up with today's needs while we are looking around for a loca-
tion for a second airport. And this is your airport, that is for many
of you, because it surely serves this entire region. It has an impact
economically on much of this country. It is the third busiest airport
in the United States. It is the number one interchange airport in
the whole world. In fact, they tell me, when you die, if you go to
heaven, you'll change planes in our airport.
As you move about in the downtown area, right in the heart of
the city you'll see a block with their signs in the window where
the buildings are coming down. An anonymous donor gave us over
$9,000,000 with which to purchase this block for the purpose of
building a downtown park, and that tells you something about the
people in this city and the faith and the confidence they have in them-
selves and in the future.
And in this city, despite all of its successes, we also have our
problems, just like you do in yours. We too felt the growth in crime
over recent months, and for that matter, the last two or three years.
This was bringing fear to the streets of American cities; and so
this city moved in overnight, increased the size of the police force
by 33%, and increased salaries by 22%, with another 8% on top of
that as a college incentive, and added the sophisticated equipment,
like the helicopters and the computers, put in psychological testing,
and properly assigned men to the job they can handle. And, I guess
what I'm trying to tell you, that you are in a place which is very
healthy. This is one of the success cities in America, and I'm proud
of it.
I've only been mayor for a short period of time, and I'm leaning
on the foundation developed by my predecessors down through the
years. I have a great deal of faith and confidence in these people of
Atlanta and its future, and so it's a veiy exciting position for me,
and you can't blame me for wanting to tell you about it.
But in addition to this physical responsibility in growth and pros-
perity, I'm proud to say our city is also morally healthy, and it is a
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city that really believes most sincerely in the digfnity of mankind.
A city where the mayor spends as much of his time on human rela-
tions problems as he does on all other problems put together. Not
that problems are that big, but that the risk is that big, and that
behooves the mayor of any growing city to be ahead of those prob-
lems.
This is the reason we have one of the most active Community Rela-
tions Commissions in the country. This is the reason that we meet
with blacks and whites together, we meet with the hippies and the
senior citizens together, we meet with the college community and any
other group that has a different outlook from a man across the table,
to bring them together to show that in fact they have many similar
outlooks. But I am not here to give a speech this morning, though
I would surely love to, because this is such a distinguished audience
that I would like to participate in some way. But this morning my
opportunity is that of welcoming you. We are very pleased, as I said,
to have you here. We are available by telephone through your local
delegates from Atlanta, or just by walking into City Hall, for any-
thing you need during your stay.
I would point out that we have some very excellent shops, we have
very good restaurants and some good entertainment. The Convention
Bureau tells me the average visitor to Atlanta spends $48.33 per
day, and we would like for you to do your part. Ours is a city that,
as the Bishop explained, takes itself seriously but also wants to enjoy
life. Ours is a city that has approximately 850 churches and syna-
gogues representing some 43 denominations, with a total membership
estimated at 750,000. We take our church life seriously. We are very
pleased and very proud to have you here. We hope you don't wait
another 80 or 90 years to come back, we hope you come back soon
and often, both as a convention and as individuals. Thank you very
much.
Committee on Journal
George R. Akers (Wyoming) reported that the Commit-
tee on Journal had examined the journal for the previous
day's session and found it in order. The report was received.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) : Mr. Chairman, members of
the Conference, the Committee on Presiding Officers is pleased to
announce that presiding at this evening's session will be Bishop Eric
A. Mitchell of the Hyderabad Area and presiding at tomorrow's ses-
sion will be Bishop D. Frederick Wertz of the West Virginia Area.
Committee on Credentials
W. T. Handy, Jr. (Louisiana), chairman of the Commit-
tee on Credentials, stated that the committee had examined
and approved the changes made in the seating of delegates
as reported by the chairmen of the Annual Conference del-
egations for the morning session, April 18, 1972. The report
was adopted.
Request for Judicial Council Ruling
Mr. Handy outlined the situation with regard to two per-
sons who had been elected as delegates to the General Con-
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ference by their Annual Conferences when they were 20
years of age, but had reached the age of 21 before the
General Conference convened. Subsequent to the time of
their election the Judicial Council had ruled that lay dele-
gates to General or Jurisdictional Conferences must be 21
years of age at the time of their election. These two persons,
Edith Spurr (Southern New England) and William Otwell
(Southern California- Arizona), having been denied a seat
in the Conference, had appeared before the Committee on
Credentials. Mr. Handy moved that the case of the eligibility
of these two persons be referred to the Judicial Council for
a ruling to decide if the General Conference has a right to
officially seat these and similarly situated persons as duly
elected delegates. The motion was adopted.
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) moved that the
General Conference request the Judicial Council to recon-
sider Decision No. 346. The motion was adopted.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) : Mr. Chairman, Council
of Bishops, Members of the General Conference. I bring you greet-
ings this morning and I read: "Greatly regret unable being with you.
Present in prayer. God bless you richly." And this is from the
Cuban Methodist Church signed by Bishop Armando Rodriguez.
Mrs. Little moved that the Conference respond to the
message. The motion was adopted.
World Methodist Night
/. Otis Young (West Ohio) made an announcement re-
garding preparation for participants in the World Method-
ist Night program. Norman L. Coyiard (General Confer-
ence Business Manager) announced the plan to be followed
in the seating of delegates and visitors for the World Meth-
odist Night program.
Commission on Entertainment and Program
A. G. Jefferson (Virginia) introduced and presented to
the Conference the members of the Commission on Enter-
tainment and Program.
Pilgrimages to Grave of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Edivard G. Carroll (Baltimore) moved that the Commis-
sion on Entertainment and Program arrange with the local
committee for the availability of transportation for periodic
pilgrimages from the auditorium to the site of the grave of
Martin Luther King, Jr. The motion was adopted.
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Question Regarding Judicial Council Referral
Paid J. Beeman (Pacific Northwest) asked for the floor
for the purpose of asking a question regarding the matter
of delegate seating which the Conference had referred to
the Judicial Council. The Chair ruled him out of order.
Commission on Worship (see page 2073)
Bishop Lance Webb (Illinois Area), chairman of the
Commission on Worship, introduced the executive secretary
of the Commission, Hoyt L. Hickman, and presented a re-
port brochure summarizing the Commission's work. He ex-
pressed appreciation for the assistance given by the Boards
of Evangelism and Education and by The United Methodist
Publishing House.
Bishop Webb presented a new songbook, Ventures in
Song, produced by the Commission and introduced its
editor, David J. Randolph, Jr. (Staff, General Board of
Evangelism). Mr. Randolvh made a statement about the
preparation and contents of the songbook, expressing the
hope that it would not only be useful as a hymnal or song-
book, but also that it would stimulate new music in the
church. He said that Ventures in Song should be perceived
as a statement of faith and a theological affirmation, since
theology was coming to be understood as something which
is not only to be stated, but which must also be lived, sung,
and danced. Bishop Webb announced the time and place for
a liturgical celebration at which Ventures in Song would be
dedicated and presented to the church.
Carlton R. Yotmg (East Ohio) led the Conference in sing-
ing the hymn, "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our
Love."
Presentation of New President, Council of Bishops
Bishop Paul Hardin, Columbia Area, was granted the
privilege of the floor for the purpose of presenting to the
Conference the new president of the Council of Bishops,
Bishop O. Eugene Slater, San Antonio Area.
Bishop O. Eugene Slater: Mr. Chairman, Bishop Hardin, and dear
Christian friends. The mood of my soul at this moment is a mood
of gratitude. I'm grateful to God who brought me into being and
who has sustained me across these years. I'm grateful for a great
crowd of witnesses surrounding us on this occasion. Those witnesses
are symbolized by these two emblems that I hold in my hand, which
Bishop Hardin has just given me. I am grateful for the present
generation of the people of God, the people who constitute the church,
of which we are a part, and the church universal. I am grateful
to the Council of Bishops and the confidence expressed in me by
bringing me into this presidency of the Council. I am grateful to my
beloved and distinguished predecessor, Bishop Paul Hardin, who has
guided us so wisely and widely across the days of this past year,
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and I hope that as he transmits to me these tools of our office, that
he will also give me some of the skill and grace with which he has
presided over our body.
I feel a very deep sense of inadequacy as I come to this respon-
sibility, but I remember an old promise contained in the Scripture,
"As thy days, so shall thy strength be." And I claim the fulfillment
of that promise, as I undertake the responsibilities that my fellow
bishops have given to me. Here and now, I commit myself anew to
Christ and to the church of which we are all a part, and I pray
that I shall be a faithful servant of presiding over the meetings
of our Council of Bishops and pray that both you and I will be faith-
ful in the task that God has assigned to us. Thank you.
Recess
Announcements were made by the Secretary, J. Wesley
Hole. The Conference was in recess for fifteen minutes.
Carlton R. Young led the Conference in the singing of the
hymn, "Love Come A-Tricklin' Down."
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) announced that word
had been received of the death of the father of Alvin Lind-
gren (Wisconsin) . Mrs. Little moved that the Conference
send a message of condolence ; the motion was adopted.
Committee on Fraternal Delegates
Harvey H. Potthoff (Rocky Mountain) : Bishop Nichols, Council of
Bishops, delegates of the General Conference, and other friends: In
his sermon on the catholic spirit John Wesley spoke of those fellow
Christians with whom we are one in heart. He spoke of the Christian
of catholic spirit as one who loves as friends, as brethren in the
Lord, as members of Christ and children of God, all of whatever
opinion or worship or congregation, who believe in the Lord Jesus
Christ, who love God and man. In that spirit we welcome our distin-
guished fraternal delegates, coming to us from the Roman Catholic
Church and from the churches participating in the Consultation on
Church Union.
With us are not only the representatives of the participating
churches in the Consultation but also the chairman of the Consultation
on Church Union. As the name of each fraternal delegate is an-
nounced, he will stand and we will ask you to withhold your applause
until those representing the various member churches of the Con-
sultation have been presented. Following this, we shall have the privi-
lege of hearing from the chairman of the Consultation on Church
Union and the representatives of the Catholic Bishops' Committee for
Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. And so it is now my privilege
to present to you, representing first the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, Bishop William R. Wilkes of the Third Episcopal District,
Cleveland, Ohio. Representing the African Methodist Episcopal
Church Zion, the Rev. H. E. Haggler, pastor of the First Methodist
Church, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Representing the Christian
Church, Disciples of Christ, Dr. A. Dale Fiers, general minister and
president, Indianapolis, Indiana. Representing the Christian Method-
ist Episcopal Church, the Rev. Othal H. Lakey, pastor of the Cedar
Crest Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Dallas, Texas. Repre-
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senting the Episcopal Church, the Rt. Reverend Milton E. Wood,
suffragan bishop of Atlanta. Representing the Presbyterian Church
in the United States, Dr. Lawrence I. Stell, executive secretary of the
General Council, Atlanta, Georgia. Representing the United Church
of Christ, Dr. W. J. Andes, conference minister, Southeast Confer-
ence, Atlanta, Georgia. Representing the United Presbyterian Church,
Dr. William P. Thompson, Stated Clerk, Philadelphia, Pa. Will you
greet all these friends now as a group?
Consultation on Church Union — George G. Beazley, Jr.
George G. Beazley, Jr. (Chairman, COCU) : I want to express my
great joy at being asked to come and speak to you about the Con-
sultation on Church Union, a subject on which I am always anxious
to speak, and to say that never have I received more overwhelming
hospitality than I have from Harvey Potthoff and the members of his
Committee, as they have welcomed us here.
When I was pastor at Bartlesville, Oklahoma, I had a lady in the
congregation, who when she was asked the question, "How do you
feel, Mrs. Nodie?" always replied, "I'm doing very well by the grace
of God in a strong backfield." Whatever may be your judgment about
the grace of God in what I am going to say to you today, there
is no doubt I have got a strong backfield.
In a time of centralism, such as the 1940s and the 1950s, the
greatest danger any church body faces is that it will become bureau-
cratic, unaware of the life concerns of the grass roots. In a time of
localism, such as the 1960s and the 1970s, the greatest danger any
body faces is that it will become provincial, unaware of the wholisms
of life, its broad and sweeping contrasts. I grew up in Kentucky,
and as my dear friend, Roy Short, knows well, I love horses. Indeed,
I grew up on the back of one.
Anyone who has ridden very much knows that most horses have a
tendency to bear either right or left, especially if they have been
show horses, as this one had. When a horse naturally pulls to the right
or to the left, you have to keep tugging at the opposite rein. Today
all of us who are leaders in the church are riding a horse that bears
toward provincialism. It is a part of the acculturation of our time.
The American church is fortunate in such a period to have some
bodies which will not allow it to settle into provincialism, that by
their very existence compel us to stretch our horizons — bodies like
the General Conference of The United Methodist Church and its
sister bodies, even more comprehensive bodies like the National Coun-
cil of Churches and the World Council of Churches and the Bilateral
Roman Catholic Conversations, and bodies which open new visions
of unity, like the Consultation on Church Union, in which you United
Methodists have played so large a part.
It is as Chairman of that Consultation on Church Union that I
bring you greetings today from all the Protestant and Anglican
Churches in the Consultation, not only from the nine participating
churches who are represented here this morning, but also from the
twenty-three observing churches and church groups of which the
Roman Catholic Church is one. Let me say a word about the provin-
cialism from which the Consultation delivers us; then, let me tell
you how you may help deliver the Consultation from its provincial-
isms. For no living self-conscious body, whether a person, an organiza-
tion, a church, or a group of churches can ever completely escape
from provincialism, or even partially overcome it without continual
effort. It is not hard to achieve localism. It is doing what comes
naturally. Federalism, cosmopolitanism, unity and union are fragile
achievements difficultly achieved and preserved only by constant vigi-
lance.
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The first provincialism from which the Consultation on Church
Union can deliver us is waspishness. Let me make it quite clear that
I am a male WASP and that I make no apologies for the basic
things for which those initials stand, even as I repent of the sin
which accompanies this and every finiteness. As to race, I am by
convention white, though how any sane man can designate my rosy
complexion so, is a mystery. Most of my blood lines are British,
though I can see the irritation of my Scotch-Irish grandfather, who
was one of the great influences in my life, if anyone had called that
kilt Anglo-Saxon. Conventionally, I am a Protestant, though in my
Kentucky way I usually describe the Christian Church Disciples of
Christ as a foal out of a Presbyterian mare by an Anglican stallion.
As a Church we have many Catholic elements, of which our weekly
communion and our definition of the Church are only two. I do this
somewhat tedious analysis of my WASP heritage only to show that
I am a person, not a class, and that any abstraction like WASP, while
useful and necessary for thought, is always a caricature that blurs
the rich variety and particularity with which God endows life.
WASPS built most of the basic institutions of this country merely
because they were the dominant majority in the earliest period, and
these institutions are, despite their weaknesses, one of the most
magnificent heritages in world culture. However, these very particu-
larities which make us human, as do my sub-WASP particulars like
maleness, Discipleness, middle-age, Kentucky ancestry, clergy voca-
tion, and so forth, tend to make us provincial.
We cannot and should not be delivered from them, but we can, and
should, transcend them. The Consultation on Church Union has helped
me in that difficult effort for transcendence. I think it has helped my
fellow delegates, too, in transcending their particularities, like Meth-
odism, blackness, femaleness, youth, lay vocation, and so forth. The
Consultation has brought predominantly black churches and predomi-
nantly white churches into a dialogue which is concrete and which
seeks to overcome these racial and cultural pi'ovincialisms, both by
faith and order unities, and by the action and the structure which
will prevent either racial group from exercising dominating power.
As far as I know no other effort in the United States has sought
to deal with these divisions in so intimate a manner, and to overcome
them structurally. In the process, most of us have also come to a
better understanding of the minorities within our present churches
which I am firmly sure could have not have been mine if I had not
been confronted with black churchmen from predominantly black
churches.
As I look at you, though I see dear friends like Roy Nichols, and
though I recognize the German element in former EUB's like my
close friends Paul Washburn and Reuben Mueller, you are primarily
WASP. John Wesley was certainly a WASP, even with one of an
Anglican element. I take it if you really engage in the local, district
and conference dialogue which the Consultation is encouraging, you
will find real help in escaping from your WASP provincialism. Sec-
ondly, I was a local pastor for 22 years, twice the time I have been
a denominational bureaucrat, and nobody — but nobody — can make
me sell short the ministry in the local church.
It is one of the rare privileges, as well as one of the most gosh-
awful pain-in-the-neckness, of life. But just as my present job has
certain built-in provincialisms which require solid and continuous
efforts to escape, so does the local ministry, either in its lay or clergy
form. The last pastorate which I served was in Bartlesville, Okla.,
where I ministered for 13% years. Bartlesville was then the head-
quarters and research center for two of America's largest oil com-
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panics and was reputed to have the highest education per capita of
any city in America.
Since I was constantly struggling to widen my own horizons and
those of my people, both through the Christian Gospel and through
the worldwide and cultural nature of the Church; and since, there-
fore, I assumed I had not been conformed to the particularities of
that very management culture, one of the greatest shocks I had when
I came to the present job was the realization of how many presup-
positions of that environment that I had come to accept, even those
which were contrary to my original training and heritage. A pastor
has to identify with his people if he is to lead them.
Nonetheless, both lay and clergymen must beware of falling victim
to the provincialisms of their local church orientation. The Consulta-
tion delivers us from this provincialism in two ways. It insists that
action and structure must be rooted in faith and that the Christian
faith has a real objective content. And it insists that structure must
be rooted in a real and undiscardable Biblical order.
It also delivers us from the provincialism of the local church by
forcing us to restudy our own tradition and the traditions of other
participating and observing churches in the light of our common
scriptural and liturgical traditions. By and large the local church
life, and even denominational life and the National Council of
Churches, neglect the examination of the faith in a serious way. This
is illustrated by the fact that most of the responses to A Plan of
Union which have come in tend to concentrate on Chapter 8, the
chapter on organization, and to neglect the first seven chapters, which
deal with faith and order.
Most of our denominational experience does not give us a good
comprehension of even our own tradition, let alone an appreciation
of other traditions. If Methodists are like Disciples they can describe
their church in ways which utterly betray the principles of their
founding fathers. The Consultation process forces us to be more
aware of our own tradition and of other traditions and of the tradi-
tion of Christ's Church.
The last provincialism from which the Consultation on Church
Union can deliver us is polarization. One of the things which we
have already learned from the responses to A Plan of Union is that
both extremes in the churches are apt to reject the Consultation on
Church Union.
This is understandable since the Consultation seeks to be inclusive
in every way, and the most provincial groups now existing in these
United States are those who have settled for polarization.
In my opinion nothing recommends the consultation process like
its refusal to settle either for the values of the past or to become a
"now" movement. The Consultation knows there is a gospel with a
given content and it understands that that gospel tells what God
did for man's salvation in the first century in the birth, life, death
and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, through whom God became
man for our salvation in a particular and unrepeatable event. This
effort also knows that the Risen Christ is still in his body the church
and that that gospel must be related to our lives and our societies
and our times.
The Consultation knows that the future is God's also and through
his Holy Spirit God will claim it by means of him who is not only
the Alpha but also the Omega. The thing which frightens me most
about our present mood is the antirational movement which lays so
much emphasis on feeling and action that they do not see the necessity
for hard theological thought.
Of course, I should be equally frightened by a sterile-rationalism
that forgot to have its heart strangely warmed and that did not
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have a strong alignment of action with the dispossessed which was
characteristic of your principal founding father John Wesley. How-
ever, I think we have been warned against this latter abuse until
there is very little chance of us falling victim to it. I think we
should treasure the real intellectuals of the church, like your own
Albert Outler, Walter Muelder, and John Deschner, to name only
three of many. The Consultation has tried to wed thought and action
m a vital faith.
It can deliver us from the parochialism of polarization.
As you must know through the work of Bob Huston, one of the
ablest ecumenical officers in the trade, the Consultation on Church
Union prepared one of the great documents of recent church history.
This was done during the chairmanship of your own Jim Matthews.
I had the pleasure of working with your sensitive Paul Washburn
and your analytic Dick Cain and with that fantastically able layman
Paul Hardin, Jr. on A Plan of Union. Between May, 1970, when that
plan was committed to the churches for study and response and
June 1, 1972, when we are supposed to be analyzing that plan in
inter-church and denominational study, we are supposed to be com-
mending those propositions which seem to help Christ's mission and
offering alternative solutions to those problems which do not.
It is only through thoughtful and perceptive response from the
local churches and the denominations that the Consultation can deliver
itself from drawing on too small a base of insight. You hold the key
to unlock those chains. If you have not already done so through a
response, rush to the dungeon and deliver us! We have been singing
the hymns of the Lord, but only God working through you can cause
those binding chains of our provincialism to drop away. One pro-
vincialism that has plagued the Consultation we lost at our Denver
plenary, when our general secretary stirred us to look beyond our,
up to then necessary, fixation on A Plan of Union to the process
which produced it.
Unfortunately, some people have hailed this orientation as a de-
liverance from the tedious and time consuming task of perfecting
protoconstitution of Plan of Union. Paul Crow never intended his
proposals to be so used. There are no primrose paths of dalliance
to union and to the realization of that for which the Lord prayed.
It is only by hard work of union that the world can be brought
to believe. Churches do not drift nor emote in the mission of union.
The responses that have already come into Princeton, however, make
us realize that we may have to walk a longer road than we had
originally thought.
The Chapter on Structure will have to be radically re-written.
The ideas in it were not developed enough, to use a Catholic phrase,
"for articulation." It seems probable that we shall have to deal with
the congregation more seriously than we have done. We are finding
the truth of Sidney Mead's observation that in the United States all
churches are congregational even when they have a strong connection-
alism as you have.
In the meantime how shall we be sustained as we turn back into
the Sinaitic Desert and cannot yet enter the Promised Land? Interim
Eucharistic fellowship is certainly one way. Action together in clus-
tering our agencies and units is another. Acquaintance through allow-
ing our traditions to interpenetrate and through lives of prayer
together is one more. What we must not do is, to listen to those who
scout out the land and tell us that we can never take it. The Joshuas
and the Calebs are far more trustworthy reporters. God will give
us the Promised Land of union if we trust in Him and are not
weary in well-doing. I bring you greetings from the most exciting
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venture in American church life and the least provincial, The Con-
sultation on Church Union. Thank you.
Letter from the Vatican
Harvey H. Potthoff (Rocky Mountain), chairman of the
Committee on Fraternal Delegates, called on the Secretary
of the General Conference to read a letter received from J.
Cardinal Villot, Office of the Secretary of State, The Vati-
can, dated July 14, 1971.
/. Wesley Hole: In response to the certified copy of the Resolution
of Intent — which was transmitted to the Vatican at the request of
the Theological Study Commission in the Fall of 1970 — this letter
was received, addressed to me as Secretary of the General Confer-
ence:
"I have the honor to inform you that the Holy Father has received
with deep Christian joy through Cardinal Willebrands a copy of the
solemn and unanimous Resolution of Intent passed recently by the
General Conference of The United Methodist Church in the United
States. By this generous and far-sighted action you disavow not
honorable history of the Methodist Christian witness but the bitter-
ness and harsh controversy which in the past has so often affected
in Christians even their zeal for the Gospel of Christ. At the same
time you offer in this Resolution 'tokens of the effort to repair the
ancient breeches of charity and mutual understanding' — the effort
which, in these happier days, all of us feel is a part of our very
faithfulness to Christ our Lord and which was expressed many times
in the Second Vatican Council.
"So clearly does the gospel point to the effort of reconciliation in
love as a solemn obligation, that we can but marvel and mourn that
prejudice has so long obscured it from so many Christians. For does
not Christ couple the love of our neighbor for God's sake with the
love of God above all things, which is 'the great and first Command-
ment,' Matthew 22:36-39. And the Beloved Disciple himself, develop-
ing these sublime words of His Master, exhorts us, 'Beloved, let us
love one another; for love is of God, and he who loves is born of God
and knows God. He who does not love does not know God; for God
is love.' I John 4:7-8.
"The Holy Father remembers with deep thankfulness that The
United Methodist Church was second to none in the seriousness and
the assiduousness with which it responded to the invitation of the
Second Vatican Council to send observers to the sessions of that
Assembly. Thus were forged many warm friendships. Thus were
thrown open new windows of mutual understanding. Thus, above
all, was sown the seed from which sprang the dialogue between the
Roman Catholic Church and the World Methodist Council which,
held officially for the past four years, has been echoed in many places
and has borne fruit, of which the Resolution of your General Con-
ference is so noble an example.
"This dialogue has brought us an understanding of many Christian
treasures which Methodists and Catholics share. At the heart of
these there appears an intense conviction of the fullness of divine
mercy, of the efficacy of Christ's saving work, and of the reality of
God's grace. Hence, we share a high ambition of 'scriptural holi-
ness,'— a personal continuous disciplined growth in conformity to
Christ — which finds its setting in the social reality of the church com-
mitted to the Gospel for the service of the world. Hence, we join also
in girding ourselves to the task of fulfilling John Wesley's own injunc-
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tion: 'Do all the good you can in all the ways you can as long as you
can.'
"The Pope is keenly aware of the prospects for the future opened
by the Resolution of Intent in regard to the reinterpretation of the
Articles of the Book of Discipline. In harmony with the Second Vat-
ican Council, he would express the hope that deeper study enlightened
by the grace of God and continuing fraternal dialogue may serve to
bring about a more adequate understanding and common formulation
of those doctrines on which The United Methodist Church and the
Catholic Church as yet have no full agreement and particularly with
regard to the Eucharistic ministry. This consideration stirs up the
hope that as a fruit of fervent prayer through mutual esteem and
comprehension — to which your action witnesses — the dialog-ue so hap-
pily begun will make it possible to overcome the differences that still
exist between us.
"Today at the center of our effort for good there must be a
renewal of our dedication to the search for that unity which Christ
wills for His Church. Your General Conference's Resolution cannot
but serve as a spur to this renewal to Methodists and Catholics
alike. His Holiness thanks you from his heart and prays that God
will bless the further efforts of those who seek tirelessly for recon-
ciliation in the Lord. Sincerely yours in Christ, Cardinal Villot" who
is the Secretary of State of the Vatican.
Mr. Potthoff moved that the letter be referred to the
Commission on Ecumenical Affairs for appropriate re-
sponse ; the motion was adopted.
Catholic Bishops' Committee for Ecumenical and Interre-
ligious Affairs
Mr. Potthoff introduced the Most Reverend James W.
Malone, Bishop of Youngstown, Ohio, representative of the
Catholic Bishops' Committee for Ecumenical and Interre-
ligious Affairs.
Bishop Malone: Thank you very much. Bishop Nichols, Dr. Potthoff,
my dear friends : I thank you for the cordiality of your welcome and
the courtesy of your invitation and the genuineness of this complimen-
tary introduction. It is a pleasure for me to bring fraternal greetings
to your General Conference from the National Conference of Catholic
Bishops. As you may perhaps already know, our Catholic bishops met
here in Atlanta last week.
Our agenda, like your own, included many and varied items, all
of them concerned with the welfare of the church. Among them was
the topic concerning the possibility of ordaining women as Catholic
priests, as well as the separate topic of balancing our conference
budget. We were quite interested the next day to read the newspaper
headlines that attempted to summarize all that we had done during
the preceding day's agenda. The headline said: "Bishops Fret Over
Women and Money."
Hopeful that your Methodist concerns will be interpreted in less
exciting fashion, I am happy to recall at the outset of my remarks
several leaders of this Conference with whom I have enjoyed en-
couraging ecumenical relationships over many years. From my home
state of Ohio, Bishop Ensley and Bishop Kearns; from our national
ecumenical dialogue. Dr. Huston and Bishop Paul Washburn; from
our international ecumenical dialogue, Dr. Outler, Bishop Cannon,
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and Bishop Fred Pierce Corson. With all these Christian leaders from
the Methodist Church, I have often shared prayer and study and
work for the building up of the Kingdom.
It is a genuine pleasure to be with them again as well as with other
friends here, unnamed, and with all of you who extend your hands to
me today in Christian fellowship.
In bringing fraternal greetings from the Roman Catholic communi-
ty, I hope to share with you my conviction that many activities in
your church and mine testify to a flourishing ecumenical movement
among us. Further, I should like to remark as well on some of the
qualities which properly mark our joint ecumenical endeavors.
First of all, I am an unabashed optimist about ecumenism. I
believe that our prayers for Christian unity will one day be answered.
The Holy Spirit has given the travel reservations for us to come
together. The Spirit has given me the urge to travel ; we have only
to supply our map. And whatever the route, and however long the
journey, Christ will be finally our point of convergence.
How long the journey will take is known only to God, but there
are bright beacons lighting the way and strong tail winds for propel-
ling us forward. A prime example of our new thrust is the letter
from Rome, just read by Dr. Hole, written in the name of Pope
Paul in response to the Resolution of Intent passed by your General
Conference. The exchange is inspirational, one which could not have
taken place just a few short years ago. I congratulate you for taking
the initiative in drawing us Roman Catholics and you United Meth-
odists closer together.
Your charity, the charity of Christ, urges on. That same charity,
I think, prompts you to invite me, a Roman Catholic bishop, as a
fraternal delegate to your Conference. As a young priest twenty-five
years ago, I would have found incredible the prediction that some
day my ecumenical conversations would go beyond my own living
room, where I often socialize with my many Methodist relatives. I
could never have envisioned this moment, and I marvel at the events
of the last ten years v/hich make it possible.
My optimism over the ecumenical progress we have made stems
not from fantasy, but from fact. The world and national bilateral
Methodist-Catholic dialogues, in which I have had an opportunity to
participate, have not made as many headlines. There have been no
dramatic breakthroughs which sweep away our differences, but I
think such dialogues have at least helped us to discover our common
heritage in the spiritual life.
Any initial threat which we Roman Catholics and you Methodists
have that we were really out to convert or assimilate one another,
this has been dispelled. Initial mistrust arising, perhaps, from the
unfounded fear that we were trying to score propaganda points for
our respective churches, this also has disappeared. Any disrespect
which we may once have had toward doctrinal differences has largely
evaporated. Instead, the Holy Spirit has given us a new understanding
of each other. Stripped of religious ghetto mentalities and defensive
attitudes, we Roman Catholics and you Methodists have begun to
perceive each other as human beings, replete with frailties and foibles,
it is true, but human beings hungering, longing and searching for
the very same Christ.
The Holy Spirit has led us to the discovery that we are in the
same spiritual wave length, and it is a heartening discovery in a
world where so many hunger for this realization. The fact that we
have discovered our spiritual kinship will probably be reflected again
in the new national Ecumenical Dialogue between Methodists and
Roman Catholics on the topic of "Holiness in Ministry."
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Bishop Paul Washburn of this Conference and I are co-chairmen
of this dialogue, which involves eight distinguished theologians from
our two churches. It is acknowledged that emphasis on holiness in
ministry is theologically and historically apt for both churches in
the dialogue. To date we have met once. Presently, theological reflec-
tions on the topic are being readied for our second meeting in the
Fall. Prayerfully, we open our hearts to where the Spirit may lead
us.
Other indicators that the ecumenical concern is moving along are
the separate Roman Catholic dialogues in which Roman Catholics
are now engaged in on a world basis. These are with the Anglicans,
Lutheran and Reformed Churches, and on a national basis, between
Roman Catholics and Lutherans, Episcopalians, Orthodox, Disciples
of Christ, and Baptists. The recent agreed statement on the Eucharist
by Roman Catholic and Anglican theologians is a hopeful sign.
True, this statement is a study document and not officially adopted
by either church, but I think it serves as an example that our ecu-
menical dialogues are not mere vei-bal gymnastics, but are a practical
means of clarifying differences and discovering similarities. Another
ecumenical advance, not directly involving Roman Catholics, is the
presentation made to you this morning by Dr. Beazley, in behalf of
the Consultation on Church Union. The combined forces of nine
member churches into a Church of Christ Uniting, with twenty-five
million members, would strengthen the witness of the Body of Christ.
I congratulate you Methodists for your eff"orts toward that goal, and
I pray that your zeal to bring Christ to all men will sweep away
any roadblocks which presently stand in the way of this route to
reunion.
Another green light for ecumenism concerns principally Roman
Catholics. In my judgment, the Catholic Church's growing in good
relationship with the National Council of Churches augurs well to
the future. My fellow bishops last year responded to the invitation to
appoint five Catholics to the National Council's Faith and Order
Commission. Today a nun and a Jesuit priest are paid staff members
of that Commission. Catholic bishops are currently pondering possible
Catholic membership in the National Council of Churches. And there
are still other reasons why I am optimistic about contemporary
ecumenism.
For example, the words, "heretics," "dissidents," and "schismatics"
have been dropped from Catholic vocabularies. Protestant and Cath-
olic Scripture scholars cooperated in translating the New American
Bible, and they are drafting common texts of prayers, including the
Apostles' Creed and the Lord's Prayer. What we Catholics used to
refer to as "the Protestant ending" of the Lord's Prayer has become
a standard part of our prayer at Mass. And in the sensitive area of
interchurch marriages, recent changes enable Catholics and Protes-
tants to marry in each other's churches without jeopardizing their
status in their own church.
These are but a few of the ecumenical gains which provide evidence
that the Holy Spirit is working through us to end suspicion, aliena-
tion, and hostility and is making us more aware of Christ's entreaty
to love one another as he loves us.
Yet, despite all these evidences, I sense that some of my Protestant
friends feel that among Roman Catholics the ecumenical thrust of
the Second Vatican Council may be running out of steam. If my
analysis is correct, certain Protestants feel that Catholics are so
divided on so many issues that we cannot agree on Catholic unity,
much less work toward Christian unity. And some of you may fear
that a reaction is setting in among Roman Catholics, and the changing
Catholic Church of the '60s and '70s is about to revert to the change-
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less church of the 1940s. It js concerning these possible fears that
I want to comment briefly.
An example of how we Roman Catholics have changed liturgically
immediately comes to mind. As you know, the vernacular has replaced
Latin as the language of the Mass. In one Ohio parish a group of
parishioners loudly lamented to the pastor the disappearance of the
Latin Mass, and they said, "If only there was one Mass in Latin in
the city, then Catholics dissatisfied with the change would have the
consolation of worshipping in the manner they had so long been
accustomed to." The obliging pastor scheduled a Latin Mass in prime
time on Sunday morning and announced that as long as attendance
warranted, it would be offered in Latin.
The first Sunday about seventy-five persons attended; the next
Sunday, about fifty; and each succeeding Sunday, a little less. Finally,
after six weeks only a half-dozen persons came to this special Mass.
In contrast, the other Sunday morning Masses in English attracted
more than a thousand persons.
This example, of course, is not to say that seven years after the
Vatican Council's blueprint for renewal was published that debate
over renewal in its many dimensions has subsided in my church. On
the contrary, issues which we Catholics once thought were settled
centuries ago are the center of lively controversy. Changes in the
Catholic Church have become as popular a topic as the war, the
Primary Elections, and even the I.T.T. Celibacy, the Papacy, the
ordination of women, singing in church, and, worst of all, my friends,
they're even questioning the authority of Catholic bishops. All these,
all these are topics for barbershop conversation.
To the ecumenical movement these internal Catholic squabbles may
be a blessing in disguise, for they are teaching us Roman Catholics
to distinguish between divine precepts and man made disciplines. We
are learning about those things which can be changed without doing
violence to the gospel. We are learning to live with diversity of
thought and opinion while maintaining a unity. I believe this accep-
tance of diversity is an important prerequisite, helping our ecumenical
efforts to bear fruit.
In the remarks that I have prepared for this assembly I want,
also, to indicate that because of these many and meaningful activities
in your church and mine I am persuaded that the ecumenical move-
ment is flourishing among us. I am optimistic about ecumenism, and
I had intended at this point to turn your attention to the principal
qualities which properly mark our joint ecumenical endeavors. I was
about to suggest first that we need spiritual ecumenism and then,
secondly, that we must extend that spiritual ecumenism so that it
will be a lived ecumenism.
Instead of developing these remarks, in view of the hour of the
morning, may I conclude my remarks to you on this happy occasion
by saying that there is none among us who can predict the future
of the ecumenical movement between Roman Catholics and United
Methodists in our generation. There is none among us who would
want to soft-pedal the fact that while we find ourselves in agreement
on many things, other issues still divide us. But we should not wait
for perfect accord on every tenet of our faith before we address
ourselves to the perplexing problems of our society. Together let us
respond as Christians to all of our suffering brothers. A world filled
with war, hate, and crime needs to be shown what Christians mean
by peace. A world beset by poverty and injustice needs to learn
what Christians mean by sharing. A world racked by loneliness needs
to discover what Christians mean by fulfillment. A world plagued by
the idea that God is dead needs to know that our common faith is
very much alive.
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I pledge, and I invite you to join with me, in concentrating' on our
own spiritual renewal so that our ecumenism will live rather than
languish, and then let the Holy Spirit lead us where he may. I thank
you.
Mr. Potthojf presented Bishops Shy and Merchanson of
the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. He invited all
fraternal delegates to remain as long as their schedules
would permit.
Commission on Religion and Race (See page 1836)
The Chair recognized Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson (Bir-
mingham Area), president of the Commission on Religion
and Race. Bishop Goodson outlined the background of the
establishment of the Commission by the 1968 General Con-
ference and the tasks assigned to it at that time. He noted
the new responsibility given the Commission by the 1970
General Conference with the establishment and funding of
the Minority Group Self-Determination program. Woodie
W. White (Detroit), Executive Secretary of the Commis-
sion, was introduced.
Woodie W. White: Thank you. Bishop Goodson, Members of this
Conference. I think you need to observe that the chairman of the
Commission on Religion and Race is the bishop, the episcopal leader,
of the Birmingham area. He has introduced me as the executive sec-
retary of that Commission. I was born in the heart of Harlem on
136th Street and Lenox Avenue; that's a long way from Alabama.
And, yet, through these four years a Christian from the heart of
Harlem could join hands with a Christian from Alabama and attempt
to work as one in the name of God.
Somewhere along the way in this country we said that God made
a mistake when he created the human family as he did. We said that
he made a mistake when he created black men and brown men and
red men and yellow men. We don't believe he made a mistake; we
think he knew exactly what he was doing. Because some have acted
as though God did not know what he was doing, wars have been
created. They have been created in such a way that men of different
colors, different hair textures, could not even worship in the same
place together, could not even sit together and discuss common prob-
lems.
We in the Commission on Religion and Race have been attempting
to bring the diversity of pluralism of this United Methodist Church
together as one family. We think that we in The United Methodist
Church have the opportunity to show the world, and certainly to
show this nation, how in our pluralism we can live together. For I
remind you that The United Methodist Church represents the most
ethnically and racially inclusive Protestant body in this country. Now
we must begin to act and behave and relate like God would have us
do. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have had a chance to work with
this Commission and to work with many of you. I've even got more
gray hair now than I had in '68. Thank you for that. But I hope that
if anything has happened that my faith has been increased because
I believe, no matter what they say on the right or what they say on
the left, I believe it is God's will that we must be one United
Methodist Church.
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Mr. White introduced other members of the Commission
staff: Isabel Goynez (Rio Grande), James L. Jones (North
Mississippi) , and Clayton E. Hanunond (Peninsula) .
Bishop G^oodson introduced Joseph E. Lowery (North
Georgia) , a member of the Commission, for the presentation
of the report.
Mr. Lowery: It is true that for all our shortcomings The United
Methodist Church represents the most ethnically pluralistic Protes-
tant church in America, and therein lies the strength of Methodism.
For this racial and ethnic diversity affords our church an opportunity
to lead the world in developing authentic community that no other
denomination has. It could be as stated in Esther that The United
Methodist Church has come to the Kingdom for just such a time as
this, to provide that authentic community where both diversity and
unity are blessed as essential ingredients of brotherhood.
To begin our report we would like to present three persons for very
brief statements regarding the work of the commission during the
past quadrennium. They will come in this order, the Reverend Paul
Hagiya from the Asian-American community, the Reverend Robert
Pinezaddleby from the Indian community and the Reverend Hector
Navas, the secretary of the Commission, from the Hispanic commu-
nity, in that order.
Paul H. Hagiya (Rocky Mountain) : First of all I want to make an
apology; I certainly am a poor example to be representing all Asian-
American Methodists of this great church of ours, and I know that
I cannot speak wholly and fully for the Asian, like the Korean-
American Methodists and the Chinese-American Methodists, and the
Filipino-American Methodists and the Japanese-American Method-
ists. And also may I apologize to the delegates and friends who
come from foreign lands, especially from Asia. I know that you
could present a cause for the Asians better than I could, but may I
just as a representative of the Commission on Religion and Race
give something of the thankfulness within our hearts for the Com-
mission on Religion and Race that you created four years ago.
Let me back up a second to think about the Asian-American
Methodists. We came into being in the 1800's in San Francisco when
our parents came over as immigrants brought over by you folks to
work in the railroads as coolies and in the mines and in the fields of
the Western Jurisdiction. And it was because of real deep committed
and dedicated missionaries that came down to teach our parents En-
glish and felt that we were not coolies but that we were children
of God, so that we became Christians and Methodists.
And I think all of you know that as far as Protestantism is con-
cerned among the Asian-Americans, The Methodist Church has the
most members among our group, and it was because of these dedi-
cated Christian people. Not only the missionaries, but through the
years we have had such loving care by our Bishops' Council of the
Western Jurisdiction and other friends that have been our loyal sup-
porters, and we were a vibrant church. And then came Pearl Harbor
and the American concentration camps — and I want to say to you,
not with any kind of hatred or feeling about that concentration camp
experience, because I cherish being an alumni of the American con-
centration camp — but anyway our churches were disintegrated, and
we went to camp, all hopes lost, but then when we were allowed to go
back to the West Coast we tried to pick up the pieces to rebuild
these churches of ours — the ethnic churches along the coast.
We thought that the answer for building a better church was to
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integrate and we did that. But then I reported to you at the St. Louis
General Conference about being swallowed up, and I think some of
you EUB's and the other minorities feel just what I'm talking about
now. But anyway we saw our churches, the Asian churches in the
Methodist Church, struggling and so disillusioned with so much pes-
simism and hopelessness. But then came the Commission on Religion
and Race, thank God for it, through your choice, your inspiration of
bringing about the Commission on Religion and Race in this great
United Methodist Church. And because of that Commission we Asian-
American Methodists have been given a new lease on life. We have
been blessed and we have been uplifted in our hearts and in our
morale, and we have finally come to the feeling that we are a part
of you, that we are a part of The United Methodist Church whether
we have slant eyes or eat with chop sticks. We are fellow Methodists
and fellow Christians.
And I think the biggest thing the Commission on Religion and
Race has done for us Asian Americans is, to find our own identity,
not to try to fit into the shoes of your white upper class, middle, not
only economic but social status, but just to be, I said, just to be
children of God and to be members of the Methodist Church. I think
that is the most important thing that is brought to the Asian-
American Methodist.
And then there are other blessings that have come because the
Commission on Religion and Race was created by you folks. Today
we have for the first time an official relationship with the Kyodan
of Japan. Of all the years that we have been with your church and
The Methodist Church and with Oriental faces, for the first time
we have an official relationship, a working relationship on our own,
that we can call language ministries of Japan. For there are a lot
of other things that we would like to say, but even today we in the
Western Jurisdiction of Asian-American Methodism even dream about
one day having an Asian-American Bishop in a United Methodist
Church. That is only a dream; but we can dream, and we never had
that kind of dream before.
And lastly, I want to say there, as I look over the whole world
situation, you know, with China, Japan and Vietnam, it just isn't just
a ping-pong matter, folks; it's crucial, and I really think that the re-
newal of world living and relationship will be in that arena, and
maybe the Asian-American Methodists can be a bridge, but above
all, not only a bridge for world-wide relationships, but we can add
to, taking a small part in an inclusive church. Thank you very much.
Robert Pinezaddleby (Oklahoma Indian Missionary) : I've been
told to keep it short here. It seemed like the Indian American always
has been told to keep it short. But I'm very happy today. Bishop
Nichols, members of the General Conference, to have this opportunity
again to stand before this great assembly, and especially I'm very
happy to see my constituents, two of our Indian Americans up here
in the front row. Had it not been for the involvement, the motiva-
tion that has been afforded to the Indian Americans, that we would
begin to feel confident, would begin to feel that there is hope, there
is something that we can do as Indian Americans and make our con-
tribution in this world. I want to say that two years ago we were
seated in this great assembly, with voice but without vote, and per-
haps that was a great turning point. Through the help of the Com-
mission on Religion and Race and its input to the church at large,
we've begun to feel the confidence and we've begun to feel the uplift
of being a part of these vital programs under the Christian life.
I want to say this morning that it is a happy privilege on my part,
an American Indian, to make my input through motivation and
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through involvement and whatever potential that I have, that I can
relate to the church at large.
I've spent a great number of years being involved in the church
in the Christian life and perhaps all these years, more or less, begin
to lead up to this one idea, this one place where we would begin to
see things happening in the Indian community. I want to say that
through the program and through the work of the church the Indian
has begun to feel motivated, begun to feel the awareness of being
involved and to be aware of his potential.
These three things stand out in the Indian community. We want
to be motivated to serve the present age. We want to be motivated to
serve and to participate in any area of the work that is afforded us
through the church at large. We want to be involved, just like I feel
that I've been involved through the workings of the Commission on
Religion and Race, and through the other areas of work that is
presented us in the Indian community, that we may be involved in
such a way that there will be freedom expressed. There will be the
Indian's voice proclaimed and there will be the creation of the new
awareness that the United Methodism as a whole needs to become
more aware of the presence of the Indian community within its midst.
The church must be sensitized to come to this particular place that
some of the experience the Indian is encountering today will be under-
stood in some of the things that we are trying to do, will be uplifted,
wherever we go and whatever we do, as we make our input that we
may be aware of our potential as a people. This morning I want to
thank the church at large and, speaking as a member of the Com-
mission on Religion and Race and member of the Indian community,
that it has been a wonderful experience to be a part of this kind of
a program. Thank you.
Hector Navas (Florida): Bishop Nichols, fellow delegates:
From the windy city of Chicago, from the tropical shores of Puerto
Rico, from the ghettos of New York City and from the barrios of
Los Angeles, from the sprawling area of Texas and from the sunny
areas of Florida came marching the Hispanic community to the his-
torical city of El Paso to celebrate the first Hispanic national con-
vention in this past quadrennium. We came, naturally, expressing our
cultural heritage, but even more, we came expressing our concern
for a more vital ministry in the Hispanic community across the land.
But yet, even more, we came expressing our faith in The United
Methodist Church, to respond to the needs which are so evident in
the Hispanic community.
The church has responded through the Commission on Religion and
Race. The Hispanic community has experienced and expanded its min-
istries into areas hithertofore unvisited by even us. The Commission
on Religion and Race has afforded us the opportunity to meet with
the Council of Secretaries in order to have a continuing dialogue on
the concerns of the Hispanic community. The Commission on Re-
ligion and Race has afforded us the highest privilege of meeting
with the highest Council of the church, that of the Council of Bish-
ops here last week in this city in order for the first time for the
ethnic caucuses and the Hispanic caucus to talk with our Bishops
concerning the needs of Hispanics. And lastly, the Commission has
provided us with this great privilege of coming before this great
delegation to present our needs. The Commission on Religion and
Race has opened the door. Such a door can never again be closed.
Before you and this great delegation are many petitions. We the
Hispanic community are supporting the concerns of the Rio Grande
Conference for decent pensions, for adequate salaries. We are sup-
porting LAMAG in Los Angeles for their needs for scholarships in
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retraining ministers and for compensatory education. We are sup-
porting also Puerto Rico and their concern to become an autonomous
church; the Hispanic community through MARCHA, which is the
Methodists Associated Representing the Cause for Hispanic Ameri-
cans, is now also moving on further to identify itself and to become
an integral part; SEMAR in which all of Hispanics from the United
States and of South America would come together to express its
concern. My heart rejoices at the fact that we have received for this
great body the letter from the Holy Father. We the Hispanics can
appreciate that, for all of us have tremendous traditions within the
Catholic community. We pray, however, that as we proceed to close
the gap and cross the sea to relate to the Vatican that Methodism
will cross the street to relate to the Hispanic community in the
nation.
Commission on Religion and Race Recommendations
Joseph E. Loivery presented legislative recommendations
as contained in the Commission's report; these recommenda-
tions provide for the continued existence of the Commission
as a general agency of the church. He stated that the
Commission would recommend that this be referred to the
Legislative Committee on Conferences.
Mr. Loivery introduced Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) ;
Mr. Slutz presented recommendations in the Commission
report under the heading, "Elimination of Structure Based
on Race." He reviewed the background of church structure
based on race in the former Methodist Church and the pres-
ent situation; the Commission recommendation was then
presented.
Mr. Slutz: Now it is 1972. We have in the General Conference
again and again and again reaffirmed the principle of voluntarism.
We have encouraged voluntary action, and we have been successful
in eliminating most of the structure of our church that was related
to race, but now we have come to 1972. We are convinced that the
intention of 1966 should now become actuality. This is something
that should be done. We believe it must be done now, without further
delay. Consequently we are bringing to the General Conference a
proposed amendment to paragraph 625 of the Discipline.
That paragraph now reads: "The Jurisdictional Conference shall
have powers and duties as described in the Constitution. It shall
also have such other powers and duties as may be conferred by
the General Conference . . .", and it now reads, '*. . . and in exercise
thereof it shall act in all respects in harmony with the policy of The
United Methodist Church with respect to elimination of discrimina-
tion based on race."
Now, we propose to add at that point the following: "In further-
ance of that policy, the Jurisdictional Conference shall determine the
boundaries of its Annual Conferences without regard to race. The
mergers of Annual Conferences required by this provision shall be
effective at the close of the 1972 session of the Jurisdictional Con-
ference subject to the transitional provisions for readjustment of
districts involved in the 1972 amendment to subparagraph 3 of para-
graph 390 of the Discipline."
We have studied this as carefully as we can. We are convinced
that it is constitutional, as well as being ethical and Christian, but
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we do feel that as a precaution we should have a ruling of the
Judicial Council at the earliest possible moment so that we are assured
that this legislation will accomplish what it is intended to do and
will result in the elimination of racial structure by 1972. Consequently
as part of our final motion, we will be asking that this provision be
referred to the Judicial Council now for a declaratory decision as to
its constitutionality and validity, and then, we go on and we say
that after we have merged the Annual Conferences there should be
no districts based on race.
We recognize that there may have to be some adjustments in some
of the Conferences that are not yet merged, and so we do have a pro-
vision that would allow the district mergers to be completed by the
1973 session of the Annual Conference. We have a provision that is
in your report for the representation of those coming from all merged
Conferences on the boards and agencies of the successor Conference,
and the language was taken verbatim from the provisions in connec-
tion with EUB and Methodist mergers of Annual Conferences.
Time Extended
The Chair noted that the hour for adjournment had ar-
rived ; Mr. Slutz moved that the time be extended to permit
the completion of the report. The motion was adopted. Mr.
Slutz stated that the Commission would recommend that
this portion of the report be referred to the Legislative
Committee on Conferences.
Additional Recommendations
Mr. Slutz presented the recommendations contained in
the Commission report related to the Temporary General
Aid Fund, with the Commission recommending referral
to the Council on World Service and Finance. He then
presented the recommendations contained in the report re-
garding the representation of minorities in General and
Jurisdictional Conferences, with the Commission recom-
mending referral to the Committee on Conferences.
William D. Cotton (Louisiana) asked a question regard-
ing the referral of portions of the Commission report to the
Judicial Council. Mr. Slutz stated that the Commission was
recommending such a request for a declaratory decision
because they felt it would be helpful to the legislative com-
mittee to know that the legislation before them was con-
stitutional. Mr. Cotton noted that the report called for the
referral of the proposed change in Paragraph 625 only and
asked that the proposed changes in Paragraphs 390 and 815
be similarly referred. Mr. Slutz responded that the Com-
mission had felt there could be no question about the con-
stitutionality of the changes in the latter two paragraphs,
but that they had no objection to their referral and would
accept Mr. Cotton's suggestion.
Matter of Privilege
John C. Satterfield (Mississippi) requested the privilege
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of the floor for the purpose of correcting a statement in
the report which he stated was in error.
Mr. SatterHeld: Reference is made in the report and by the speaker
and it is said that paragraph no. 10 shown on page 71 of the report was
adopted by each jurisdiction by two-thirds vote. I am sure this was a
wholly inadvertent error, because, as a matter of fact, under Calendar
No. 51, the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference by a vote of about
9 to 1, amended that paragraph no. 10, to conform it to the words
of enabling legislation, particularly the first sentence thereof, and
that paragraph as adopted by the Southeastern Jurisdictional Con-
ference, conforming to the enabling legislation, is as follows:
"The adoption of this resolution by the Jurisdictional Conference
shall constitute a pledge that it will assist in bringing about the
merger of such Conferences as soon as practical and mutually agree-
able to accomplish this concern." It did not adopt any reference to
the year 1972 of the Jurisdictional Conference, and the wording
which is thus utilized in the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference
is taken from step 2 of enabling legislation which appeared on
pages 521 and 522 of the Discipline which refers to such merger,
". . . bring about as soon as practicable and mutually agreeable, the
merging of Conferences." I think that was an inadvertant mistake
by the Committee.
Mr. Slutz: Mr. Chairman, I believe there was no mistake. The
language was carefully chosen. What I said was that there was a
favorable vote of more than two-thirds across each Jurisdiction. That
is true. The votes of the Annual Conferences of the Southeastern
Jurisdiction, if you add them up — I did not say the Jurisdictional
Conference; I said across the Southeastern Jurisdiction and every
other Jurisdiction in Methodism.
Mr. SatterReld: On the matter of privilege, may I correct the
speaker that this was not presented to the Annual Conferences of
the Southeastern Jurisdiction as applicable to any Conference, other
than a particular Conference involved, and therefore the statement
of the speaker, to my mind, is somewhat confusing.
Bishop Nichols: Well, we will refer all of this to the legislative
committee. Thank you, sir.
Additional Recommendations
Mr. Lowery presented the recommendation contained in
the Commission report relative to the Minority Group Self-
Determination Fund, with the Commission further recom-
mending referral to the Legislative Committee on Christian
Social Concerns, Peter F. Chen (Southern California-Ari-
zona) sought to propose an amendment to this section of
the report ; the Chair ruled that he was out of order.
Mr. Lowery presented the remaining recommendations
contained in the Commission report along with recommen-
dations for the legislative committee to which each should
be referred. The Commission requested that the recommen-
dations entitled "Involuntary Location of a Ministerial
Member" and "Ministerial Classification" be referred to
the Committee on Clergy; that the one entitled "Local
Church Inclusiveness" be referred to the Committee on the
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Local Church; that the one entitled ''Ethnic Episcopal
Leadership" be referred to the Committee on Conferences ;
and that the "Resolution on Use of United Methodist Prop-
erty and Private Schools" be referred to the Legislative
Committee on Lay Activities and Church Finance. On behalf
of the Commission Mr. Loivery moved that the report be
received, with the various sections being referred to legis-
lative committees as recommended, and that the Judicial
Council be requested to make a declaratory decision on the
proposed legislation on merger of conferences.
Point of Order
William L. Sharp (North Mississippi) : I raise a point of order,
Mr. Chairman, that under Rule 25, that after the discussion of a
matter, the speaker cannot make a motion that would stop debate. As
I understand this motion, the speaker is including within his motion
that this report in various portions be referred to a specific commit-
tee. This, I believe, constitutes or requires a suspension of the rules
and would therefore be a non-debatable matter and this speaker is
not entitled to make such a motion.
The Chair ruled that Mr. Loivery could not make the
motion inasmuch as he v^as not a member of the Confer-
ence, but that the substance of the motion was in order,
since a motion to refer is debatable. Mr. Sharp asked if he
would be in order to make a motion. The Chair stated that
it would first be necessary to have the Commission's motion
properly before the Conference. Leonard D. Slutz (West
Ohio) offered the motion of referral on behalf of the Com-
mission.
Franklin Blackstone (Western Pennsylvania) raised a
point of order that a motion to refer to specified committees
rather than to the Committee on Reference required a
suspension of the rules. Mr. Slutz moved that the rules be
suspended so that the Commission's recommendations could
be referred to the legislative committees suggested in the
referral motion. The Chair ruled that the motion did receive
the requisite two-thirds majority,
Peter F. Chen (Southern California- Arizona) moved as
a substitute for the Commission report on the Minority
Group Self-Determination Fund that the request be for
$2,000,000 annually. Mr. Lowery stated that the Commis-
sion would accept that both go to the legislative committee
for consideration.
The motion to refer was put to a vote and adopted. Mr.
Lowery concluded the report.
Mr. Lowery: This report, Mr. Chairman, has not, indeed cannot,
adequately express the happening which was Commission on Religion
and Race during the quadrennium past. Our work has been an ad-
venture in faith and hope. We've tried to be the church speaking
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meaningful responses to the continuing crises in human history. In
such a spirit we have sincerely respected our differences while lov-
ingly affirming our oneness.
We have been introduced on the Commission to the meaning of
pluralism where we joyfully embrace our unity and purpose in faith
while blessing our diversity in method and mode. We've not always
acted in wisdom, but we've acted always in good faith. We could not
please everyone, but we did not get bogged down in trying. We have
tried to bring comfort to the disturbed, and in so doing we may have
disturbed the comfortable. We have tried to discern God's will and
hear his voice amidst the cries of the multitudes and at the crossing
of the crowded ways.
We urge that the small flames of hope ignited during the quad-
rennium past will be fanned with our continued ministries. I wonder,
Bishop, if we could close our report by singing one verse of this
glorious anthem which comes up out of the groaning experience of
the oppressed in America and becomes a doxology rolling from the
lips of the down-trodden, yet whispering hope, singing faith and
proclaiming a commitment to march on to victory.
Announcements
Announcements were made by the Secretary, J. Wesley
Hole.
Closing
Harry L. Johnson (Southern New England) : Bishop, delegates, as
we leave here each day each of us is confronted by the headlines
in the newspapers and the words that they scream forth at us are
words like Hanoi, Haiphong, Saigon, protective reaction, retaliatory
bombing, massive invasion, provocation, escalation, devastation. Those
are the words they scream, yet the words that I hear are not those,
but these. "Thou shall not kill." And these, "For inasmuch as you
have it to the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me."
And also these, "Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself." And as
we consider the ugliness, the evil of the war that surrounds us on
all sides, each of us could probably point to the causes, to the situa-
tions, and even to the persons who are responsible for getting us
in this mess. We could, I'm sure, point to the monsters who are re-
sponsible for this situation.
Bishop Nichols: Now sir, v/e are not going to have time for a long
speech, will you please . . .?
Mr. Johnson: I didn't intend it as a speech, Bishop. I didn't mean
to offend. At this point there is nothing that I would have us say,
there is no resolution that I would have us pass, those words and
that action will, I trust, come in the fullness of time. Rather, I
would beg that we, each of us, make a statement with our bodies
as we leave this hall. I would ask that we not simply stand up and
go to lunch, because many of our brothers and sisters around the
world will not be eating lunch today. They hurt and bleed and die
out there, and I ask that we join them, I ask that on behalf of the
total church, on behalf of caring people everywhere we protest the
war that destroys them. I ask that we rise as a single body, a
single spirit, and journey silently from this hall out into the bright
sunlight of the world.
I ask that we stand as one and march from the orderliness of this
assembly, from the comforts of this hall, several thousand strong,
and inject the prophetic witness of the people of God into this
chaotic moment in history. And when we get outside I ask that we
stand, each of us, before the unrelenting glare of God's bright sun
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for five long, silent, thoughtful, painful, prayerful, powerful minutes.
That we might return to our business renewed in wisdom and in
strength and in understanding of who we are and whence we come,
and what we are about.
The delegates left in silence.
FIFTH DAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening — Bishop D. Frederick Wertz
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of
The United Methodist Church convened in the morning
session of the fifth day, Thursday, April 20, 1972, at 8:30
a.m. in the Civic Center, Atlanta, with Bishop D. Frederick
Wertz, West Virginia Area, presiding.
Devotions
The Conference sang Hymn No. 30, "Praise to the Living
God"; Matthew 5:21-24, 27-29, 43-48 were read from the
New English Bible. Bishop Hermann W. Kaebnick, Harris-
burg Area, spoke on the subject, "The Extraordinariness
of the Christian Life" (see page 737). Hymn No. 479,
"Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service," was sung.
Choral selections were sung by the choir of Columbia
College, Columbia, South Carolina, Guthrie Darr, director.
Committee on Journal
George R. Akers (Wyoming) reported that the journal of
April 19 had been examined and found to be in order.
Committee on Agenda
Alva H. Clark (Nebraska) presented three motions on
behalf of the Committee on Agenda. He moved that the
agenda as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate be
approved except that at 11:05 a.m. the Program Council be
allowed to present a portion of its report other than that
printed as the Committee on Ministries, with Bishop
W. Ralph Ward, Syracuse Area, guiding the presentation.
The second motion was that the Conference establish plenary
sessions both morning and afternoon on Saturday for the
primary purpose of giving consideration to such calendar
items as may be ready for action. The third motion was
that the Conference request, effective Friday, April 21,
that all groups arrange for necessary announcements to be
printed in the Daily Christian Advocate and that the Secre-
tary accept only announcements of an emergency nature for
oral presentation. The report with the three motions was
adopted.
Committee on Credentials
W. T. Handy, Jr. (Louisiana) reported that the Commit-
tee had met and examined the changes made in the seating
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of delegates as reported by delegation chairpersons, and
that changes approved for the April 19 session would appear
in proper form in the journal. He moved the adoption of
the report, and it vi^as voted.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) reported that the
presiding officer for the following morning's session would
be Bishop Reuben H. Mueller, Indiana Area.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) introduced
Bishop Francis E. Kearns, Ohio East Area, for the presenta-
tion of the newly elected General Secretary of the Division
of Curriculum Resources of the Board of Education. Bishop
Kearns stated that the present General Secretary, Henry M.
Bullock, would retire July 1, and that Eivart G. Watts
(Kansas East) had been chosen as his successor. Bishop
Kearns introduced Bishop Hermann W. Kaebnick, Harris-
burg Area, who introduced Mr. Watts.
Privilege Motion
Mr. Watts expressed his appreciation and asked for the
support, criticism, and prayers of the church. He moved that
the Conference express its deep appreciation to Henry M.
Bullock for twenty years of faithful service as editor of
church school publications in The Methodist Church and
The United Methodist Church. The motion was adopted.
Presentation of British Delegation
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) introduced
Bishop F. Gerald Ensley, Ohio West Area, for presentation
of members of the British delegation to the General
Conference.
Bishop Ensley: Four years ago this General Conference initiated a
constitutional amendment which would make it possible for four mem-
bers of this General Conference of this Church to represent us as
bona fide members of the British Conference, and they would recipro-
cate. This has been passed; some of us were privileged to enjoy the
hospitality, the warm hospitality of the British Conference, and now
they are making their first visit to us as bona fide members of this
Conference.
I would like to present each of them personally, and two of them
will say just a brief word. The head of their delegation is Dr. Eric
Baker, who for well nigh twenty years has been the secretary of the
British Conference. He is a man of distinction, a graduate of the
University of Cambridge, one of the few individuals in the history of
their Church who at the time that he was the secretary of the
Conference was also elected as the president of the Conference. We
are very happy to have him today. I do not know of anyone more
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representative of British Methodism at its best than Dr. Baker.
Mr. President, I present him to the Conference.
Eric W. Baker (Great Britain) : Mr. Chairman, Bishop Ensley, and
fellow Methodists, some little time ago I found myself in a bus in this
country where there was only one other occupant. We got to talking to
one another, and he asked me what I did in England (I hadn't told
him I was an Englishman; I don't know quite how he discovered it).
But when I told him that in England I was a Methodist minister he
expressed great surprise, and said, "I didn't think there were any
Methodists in England." So I said, "Oh, yes, you know John Wesley
was an Englishman." He said, "Oh, yes, I know all about him, but I
thought all of that was finished long ago."
Well, our presence here, the four of us, Mr. Chairman, is visible
proof that there are still some of us left, and we four are very greatly
honored and privileged to be the first delegates from our Conference
to your General Conference under this new arrangement. After all,
the whole of Methodism throughout the world stems either from us
or from you, and of course originally you also stem from us. And it
is very right and proper that in these days, in these testing times
when Methodism I believe has a world function to discharge, that these
two great fountainheads of Methodism should have this reciprocal
relationship. I'm sure that it will be to the great benefit of the whole
of Methodism everywhere.
Now, of course, when we come to your conference we are conscious
first of all of the deviations from our ways of doing things. There
must be deviations when you think of your history as a frontier
church, of the circuit rider following the settlers, or sometimes going
in advance of the settlers from East to West of the developing new
country — there are bound to be deviations. Some of the deviations are
very impressive ones. Of course, the whole episcopal venture is a
deviation as far as we are concerned.
We have somehow rather managed to get along without them, and
it means that at our Conference we haven't got the impressive, but
silent, phalanx of bishops to gaze upon that you have. But this new
arrangement is a wonderful thing for your bishops, because if they
are nominated as they have so far to come to our conference it means
that when an American bishop comes to the British Conference, he
isn't for that time a bishop at all. He is just a presbyter, and he has
all the freedom of a presbyter. He can speak, and he can vote, and
they behave like schoolboys let loose.
Well now, Mr. Chairman, I have spoken of the way in which we
dealt with the deviations, but the longer we are here, the more we
are here. What impresses us is not the deviations but the similarities.
We do know that, deep down, you like we, are the spiritual descen-
dants of John Wesley. We all rejoice in that. It is a great responsibil-
ity— it is a great and high privilege. And it is good to know that in
these coming days we are going to try and discharge these responsi-
bilities together. We in British Methodism have received so many
good things from our American friends, particularly since the end
of World War II, and it's wonderful that now that isn't just unofficial
and on a personal level, but it's an official attitude of your Conference.
We should like to pay tribute to the fact that this new arrangement
has come about as a result of the initiative of your General Conference
in your session in 1964. We want you to know that those of us who
are here are having a wonderful time; we are enjoying every minute
of it, and we shall go back to our own Conference and try and com-
municate to it something of the inspiration and something of the
delight and joy of this historic occasion. Thank you very much, in-
deed, Mr. Chairman,
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Bishop Ensley presented John W. Kellaway (Great
Britain), vice-president of the British Conference.
Mr. Kellaway (Great Britain) : Mr. Chairman, Bishop Ensley, fellow
Methodists, I am sure that you will understand when I say that I am
conscious of a very deep sense of privilege in this moment for a
variety of reasons which I do not intend to enumerate. I am very
pleased to endorse the greetings that Dr. Baker has brought from
British Methodism, and I specifically bring to you this day in this
great Conference of The United Methodist Church greetings of the
British laity. We salute you with gratitude to God for your great
history in its development over the years. We salute you in all those
things that you have achieved. We will watch and we listen to with
family interest all that you do now and all, indeed, that you will
attempt in the future. And in all your endeavors and in all your enter-
prises in your witness to the world you seek to serve and to which
you seek to bring salvation, we ask in this moment God's richest
blessing.
It would be ungracious of me, Mr. Chairman, if at this moment
I didn't make a personal allusion and just express simply my gratitude
for all the care and affection and concern and hospitality that I have
received on two visits to your country this year in the name of, and
in the service of, Methodism.
This Conference of course, is equally as interesting to me as a
layman as it is to Dr. Baker. It has been very illuminating. I must say
that I have found the quality of your reports and their presentation
of the highest order. Some of your parliamentary procedures are a
little strange to those which I know myself, but I hope by the end
of the fortnight I will be thoroughly familiar with them; and I am
looking forward to a very eager interest to the debates which I
understand will start with great vigor during the course of the
next few days.
What has surprised me I suppose, and perhaps I am wrong in
being surprised these days, is the amazing similarity of our problems
and our mutual concerns in fulfilling our common call and our com-
mitted charge. We, too, are reappraising structures; we, too, have got
commissions on doctrine, on the ministries, and social concerns and
the like — not forgetting finance, which is becoming an increasing prob-
lem to the whole of the Christian Church these days, and we have been
doing this probably like you in order that we may more efficiently and
economically, in every sense of that word, to more effectively proclaim
the gospel of Christ to a sick world — the gospel, my friends, which
simply says that "God is Love" and that the world works best and
that men and women are at their best when there is love and not
hate, peace and not war, unselfishness and not greed, plenty and not
poverty; and that these things are only possible insofar as all men
subscribe to them. And in this moment, therefore, we and Britain
bring you ourselves, with you— with our hands joined across the
world in this high endeavor of going forth to a world which is sick
and which is hungry, going forth, my friends, with the spirit of our
Founder and the commands of our Lord. God bless you all.
Bishop Ensley introduced the other two members of the
delegation from Great Britain, Pauline Webb and Norman
Woolridge.
Prayer for E. Stanley Jones
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) reported that
the Committee on Courtesies and Privileges was recommend-
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ing that privilege be given Cecil T. Richards (North India)
for the purpose of offering a greeting to E. Stanley Jones,
who was ill, and a prayer on his behalf.
Mr. Richards: Honorable Bishops and respected members of the
General Conference, Dr. E. Stanley Jones, a former missionary in
India who has served us for many, many years, an internationally
known evangelist, a distinguished statesman, author of many books
and founder of our Christian Ashrams in seven countries, is sick, and
I want to make this motion:
"The General Conference of the United Methodist Church in session
April 20 in Atlanta sends its affectionate greetings to Dr. E. Stanley
Jones and thanks God for his service to the church as missionary,
evangelist, author, world traveler, founder of Christian Ashrams
movement. We also pray for his sickness and ask God Almighty
for his fast recovery."
Shall we now bow our heads for prayer. Our most gracious and
heavenly Father, Creator of all visible and invisible things. Giver
of all good things, we thank thee for all thy manifold blessings. We
are thankful for the life of our great missionary who brought the
message of eternal life through Jesus Christ. We especially pray for
our beloved missionary, Dr. E. Stanley Jones, who is sick. We ask
Thy mercy and pray Thee for his recovery. In the name of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Personal Privilege
The Chain recognized Don W. Holier (Kansas East) for
a matter of privilege. Mr. Holier introduced Louise Watts,
wife of Ewart G. Waiis, to the Conference.
Committee on Reference
Jerry G. Bray (Virginia), chairman of the Committee
on Reference, explained the process followed by the Com-
mittee in assigning petitions and study commission reports
to the legislative committees under the Plan of Organization.
He stated that after the Committee had met and made
the initial assignment of sections of the Structure Study
Commission report, requests had come from chairpersons
of legislative committees who felt that they should have
opportunity to consider portions of the report which had
been assigned to other committees. Therefore the Committee
on Reference had met again and agreed to make multiple
referrals of certain items. Mr. Bray stated that all matters
of structure had now been referred,, and if any committee
felt that they had not received material which should have
been assigned to them, they should consult with the Petitions
Secretary, Newell P. Knudson.
Council on World Service and Finance (see page 2025)
Bishop Paul Hardin, Jr. (Columbia Area), president of
the Council on World Service and Finance, expressed grati-
tude for the support given the World Service Fund during
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the quadrennium and reviewed briefly the record of World
Service receipts in the previous tvi^o years. He stated that
the Council had worked to reduce overhead in order to free
as much money as possible for mission. He referred the
delegates to the Workbook prepared by the Council and
containing its reports. Appreciation was expressed to the
agencies and to the Program Council for their participation
and cooperation in the development of the proposed budgets.
Bishop Hardin introduced R. Bryan Brawner, General
Treasurer, and the members of the Council who would be
presenting various sections of the report : James A. Crippen
(Detroit), Robert W. Preusch (New York), Foye G. Gibson
(Holston) and Paul Webb, Jr. (North Georgia). It was
announced that in order to be able to comply with Section
VII of the Plan of Organization, the Council was asking all
legislative committees and delegates who had proposals that
would affect the budget to present those matters by Tuesday,
April 25.
Summary of Financial Recommendations for 1973-1976 and
Description of General Funds
James A. Crippen (Detroit) called the Conference's
attention to the Workbook for Delegates which had been
prepared by the Council on World Service and Finance and
printed as No. 1-A of the Daily Christian Advocate. He
presented Section I of the Workbook, entitled "Summary
of Financial Recommendations for 1973-1976 and Descrip-
tion of General Funds" ; this was described as an eflfort to
give delegates a broad overview of the finances of the
church. He noted specifically sections of the Workbook
which provided brief descriptions of the general funds; a
graphic presentation of how the dollar spent by the local
church is divided ; and a summary sheet showing total appor-
tionments and goals being recommended by the Council
for nine basic general church funds and offerings.
Mr. Crippen explained that it was not the intention of
the Council to ask for Conference action on any items at
this session; the purpose of this presentation was only to
introduce the report to the Conference. He next called atten-
tion to those pages in the report which detailed the appor-
tionments to each conference as they would be if the Council
report were approved in the form in which it was being
presented. The process by which agency budget requests
had been received and heard by the Council on World Service
and Finance and by representatives of the Program Council
was summarized.
Mr. Crippen then noted where in the report the detailed
budget recommendations for each general fund could be
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found. He also drew attention to sections of the report
showing the receipts for each of the funds for each year
of the quadrennium. Finally a portion of the report giving
basic statistical information for the church was presented.
Mr. Crippen introduced Robert W. Preusch (New York)
for the presentation of specific recommendations for the
World Service Fund.
World Service Fund
Mr. Preusch first outlined the factors considered by
the Council on World Service and Finance in arriving at
recommendations.
Mr. Preusch: As we go into this budget, what we had to do is take
a hard look at the trend of the church and what kind of money
might we look to as a goal. So, we took a look at how much money
was asked for and what we were collecting and what was being
paid at the local level. In other words, we looked at the trend, and
we came to the conclusion that the trend seemed to be one of a much
greater desire to give at the local level and a greater desire to give
where the gift seemed to be traced directly to the purpose for which
it was given — in other words, an association.
As we move in this World Service budget you will notice that some
of the items have been moved out of World Service budget because
they appear elsewhere as special apportionments. We also considered
that there has been a two percent gain in total giving of all Methodists
to the church's causes of all sorts, including the local church. There's
been a 1 1/4 %> loss rate in total membership over the last several years.
There's been a five percent gain in the area of church buildings,
spending for capital purposes and debt reduction, and there has in this
last year been a five percent decline in giving in World Service. So that
we received, as you noted from these figures you were asked to look
at, that the total World Service Fund which in 1970 was $22,412,127
declined in 1971 to $21,450,642. So, we decided that what we had to do
is realistically try to hold the level on World Service on apportion-
ment, and we had that in our mind as we moved forward. We also
felt that we owed it to the church to make an in-depth study into
reserve funds, cash funds that might be held by agencies that weren't
being currently applied and, also, that we had to give special con-
sideration, however, to the changing needs so that we didn't just
move by percent up or down across the board but be sensitive to the
changing needs.
In the process of reviewing the askings we actually devised uniform
balance sheets, statement of changes in funds. We reviewed executive
salaries on a uniform report. We set up a uniform system of reporting
program centers. We set up uniform procedures for recording income
and expenditures. And, then with that, we reviewed areas that we
felt indicated duplications of one agency with another and duplication
of administrative areas and, in some cases, we recommended absorp-
tion of some functions of one agency by another. So that as this comes
back, our recommendations have taken those things in account.
Mr. Preusch explained the recommended allocations to
the various agencies from the World Service Fund, noting
the fact that for the first time agency requests and recom-
mended allocations were being presented on an annual basis
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for each year of the quadrennium, instead of the previous
practice of recommending one budget which would remain
in effect all four years of the quadrennium.
In reviewing the list of recommended World Service
allocations, Mr. Preusch noted special circumstances affect-
ing several of the recommendations. He stated that the
Council on World Service and Finance commended the
work of the American Bible Society as being exemplary of
the work of a World Service agency, but that the Council
also felt that the agency was financially strong and had
the fund-raising capability to raise the needed funds on
their own. Regarding the recommended declining allocation
for Ministerial Education, Mr. Preusch explained that this
cause was receiving increased support from the Ministerial
Education Fund, and that part of the understanding of the
General Conference in creating that Fund was that this
item would eventually be phased out of the World Sevice
Fund.
Regarding the Commission on Religion and Race Mr.
Preusch pointed out that in addition to the amount recom-
mended in the World Service Fund, there was also a request
for $1,000,000 for the Minority Group Self-Determination
program, and that this amount was being recommended in
another fund. In connection with Scarritt College, Mr.
Preusch noted that there was a provision that a portion of
the allocation could be contingent on the College raising
matching funds. He announced that a special study of Scar-
ritt College was to begin.
Illness of Bishop Kennedy
The Chair stated that the hour for recess had arrived.
He recognized Bishop Marvin Stuart, Denver Area, on a
matter of privilege. Bishop Stuart announced that Bishop
and Mrs. Gerald Kennedy, Los Angeles Area, had returned
to Southern California because of Bishop Kennedy's illness,
and that he was in the United Methodist Hospital in Arcadia.
He asked that the Conference send an expression of love and
the assurance of its prayers to Bishop and Mrs. Kennedy.
Melvin G. Talbert (Southern California- Arizona) moved
that this be done, and the motion was adopted. Bishop
Stuart offered a prayer.
Bishop Marvin Stuart: As I oflFer this prayer, let me share with you
the outline of a sermon I heard Bishop Kennedy give in First United
Methodist Church a week ago Sunday on the text While It Was Yet
Dark. He said, "Faith is courage, faith is light, faith is victory." Let
us pray.
We pray, O God, our Father, that thou wilt strengthen the courage
of Bishop and Mrs. Kennedy, that the light of thy love will burn
brightly vdthin them, and may Bishop Kennedy achieve the victory
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over this affliction, that the voice of that great preacher of the Word
may not be stilled. We pray for those doctors and nurses. Give them
the wisdom which they need. They are instruments of thine for his
healing. But, above all, we place him in the hands of the Great
Physician. The healing of his seamless dress is by our beds of pain.
We touch him in life's throng and press, and we are made whole
again. Amen.
Following the prayer the Conference was in recess. After
the recess the Conference was led by Carlton R. Young
(East Ohio) in the singing of the hymn, "Amazing Grace."
Committee on World Methodist Night
The chair recognized Paul A. Dtiffey (Alabama- West
Florida) for the presentation of persons responsible for the
World Methodist Night program the previous evening. Mr.
Duffey expressed appreciation to the World Methodist
Council for providing the flags used in the service. He
introduced John Clayton as the executive producer and
writer of the program Out on the Edge of Time and David
Abernathy as its producer.
Council on World Service and Finance
Robert W. Preusch (New York), continuing with the
report of the Council on World Service and Finance, called
attention to Report No. 2 dealing with the apportionment
formula for the World Service Fund. This recommended
apportionment involved a change from the previous formula
and would be based on two factors, church membership and
total expenditures minus payment on indebtedness, buildings
and improvements. He noted that apportionments calculated
on the recommended formula were printed in the Council's
report to enable delegates to compare for themselves the
effect of the proposed change on their annual conference's
apportionment.
Episcopal Fund
Foye G. Gibson (Holston) presented Council on World
Service and Finance Report No. 3, deahng with the Episco-
pal Fund. Mr, Gibson drew attention to the recommendations
for episcopal salaries and then explained recommended
changes in the episcopal pension plan.
Mr. Gibson: Then, in the matter of pensions, traditionally the
pensions have been recommended on the basis of 25% of the salary
of an active bishop plus a housing allowance, and this is continued
for all present bishops, both retired and active, those who retire this
year. Then there is a change suggested for_ bishops elected this year
and hereafter. Frankly, heretofore, a pastor in a conference who
had served as a conference claimant, either in the parish or the district
superintendency, he was discriminated against because he lost his
annual conference pension. If perchance the minister had served in
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some funded, vested program, as many of the men are now doing^,
they retained that portion of the pension that they had already
earned. And so this Section B is an endeavor to do two things:
first, to set a higher pension for the man who has served in the
episcopacy longer, and then, to grant to those ministers who were
conference claimants the pension that they would have earned as a
conference claimant. However, this pension would be paid in its
entirety from the Episcopal Fund.
After presenting the recommendations contained in the
report for housing allowances, office expenses, and travel
expenses, Mr. Gibson noted that the report contained the
recommendation that the apportionment for the Episcopal
Fund for the first year of the new quadrennium be reduced
from 2% to 1%% of pastors' cash salaries.
General Administration Fund
Robert W. Preusch (New York) presented Council on
World Service and Finance Report No. 4, dealing with the
General Administration Fund. He explained changes being
recommended as to which agencies should be included in
this fund budget. Among these changes were the transfer
of the Board of Pensions allocation from the World Service
Fund to General Administration ; the transfer of the Com-
mission on Ecumenical Affairs from General Administration
to the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund; and the
transfer of the Commission on Worship from General
Administration to World Service.
Mr. Preusch commented on some of the specific recom-
mendations. He explained that the World Methodist Council
had substantially increased responsibilities, including some
previously assigned to COSMOS. United Methodist Informa-
tion had experienced heavier costs connected with coverage
of General and Jurisdictional Conferences. The Council
had judged that the Methodist Corporation held reserves
adequate to meet its needs.
Interdenominational Cooperation Fund
Mr. Preusch continued by presenting Council on World
Service and Finance Report No. 5, dealing with the Inter-
denominational Cooperation Fund. He noted a new feature
in the recommendations relating to this fund.
Mr. Preusch: We came up with a recommendation of the Commission
on Ecumenical Affairs coming in as a prior claim into this budget
for $150,000 and charging that body with the responsibility of
coordinating the work between the other participating agencies in
this fund and The United Methodist Church, and the recommendations,
I think, that are before you are clear.
This budget equals $1,000,000; we've not collected it nearly as
well as administrative apportionments or World Service on apportion-
ments, and it is reasonable to assume that some reserves will come
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out of that $1,000,000 if we are realistic on payments and they
follow the past pattern. In other words, we've only been collecting
about 1%'^/r, 77 9f) of the apportionments on this item, so that over 20%
of the $1,000,000 will probably be lost, unless we go at raising the full
amount apportioned of the $1,000,000.
Temporary General Aid Fund
Paul Webb, Jr. (North Georgia) presented Council on
World Service and Finance Report No. 7, dealing with the
Temporary General Aid Fund. He summarized the historical
background of the fund and the purpose for which it had
been created. Changes which had been made in the fund
apportionment by the 1968 and 1970 General Conferences
were explained. The specific recommendations for 1973-
1976 as contained in the report were then presented.
Ministerial Education Fund
Mr. Webb continued with the presentation of Council
on World Service and Finance Report No. 6, dealing with
the Ministerial Education Fund. He reviewed the back-
ground of the fund, as it had originated on a jurisdictional
basis in the Southeastern Jurisdiction, and then as it had
been approved as a general church fund by the 1968 General
Conference. He summarized the growth in receipts of the
fund beginning with 1970, the first year in which it had
been apportioned on a national basis, and the recommenda-
tions for the 1973-1976 quadrennium as contained in the
report.
Black College Fund
Mr. Webb continued with the presentation of the Council
on World Service and Finance Report No. 8, dealing with
the Black College Fund. In addition to the report, Mr. Webb
referred the Conference to a position paper prepared by the
presidents of the twelve black colleges entitled Twelve
Negro Colleges and the report of the Commission on the
Black Colleges entitled Black Colleges: The Call to Renew
a Coimnitment. He stated that the Council was recommend-
ing that the full amount requested be raised by an apportion-
ment on the same formula as the World Service Fund.
Other Recommendations
James A. Crippen (Detroit) called attention to recom-
mendations contained in Report No. 9, Special Days, partic-
ularly to that portion of the report recommending that
there be a Human Relations Day observed as a special day
with offering. He also stated that Rural Life Sunday had
been inadvertently omitted from the section of the report
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entitled "Special Days Not Involved In Offerings." Mr.
Crippen concluded the report by referring delegates to
Section III of the report, which consisted of legislative rec-
ommendations.
Mr. Crippen announced that no action was being asked
on the report at this session, and that when it was presented
for action at a later session, the Conference would have
opportunity to offer amendments and perfect the report
as it wished.
Human Relations Day Referral
Raoid C. Calkins (West Ohio) moved that the proposal
for a Human Relations Day offering contained in the report
of the Council on World Service and Finance be referred
to the Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns.
The Chair called for the vote and ruled that the motion
to refer prevailed. Carroll H. Long (Holston) raised a point
of order that to refer to any specific committee other than
the Committee on Reference required a suspension of the
rules. The Chair stated that the point of order was well
taken. The Chair asked for a vote on the suspension of the
rules and ruled that it did not receive the required two-
thirds vote. The item was therefore not referred.
The Bishops' Call for Peace and the Self -Development of
Peoples
Bishop A. James Armstrong, Dakota Area, presented on
behalf of the Council of Bishops The Bishops' Call for Peace
and the Self-Development of Peoples (see page 1667).
Bishop Armstrong: Mr. Chairman, delegates, friends, a little less
than two years ago, the Executive Committee of the Council of
Bishops asked that a committee be formed to bring to this General
Conference and to The United Methodist Church, an emphasis upon
peace growing out of the felt and expressed needs of our people and
out of the urgent demands of our time. A task force on peace was
appointed drawn from the Council of Bishops; its members are before
you — Bishop John Wesley Lord, Bishop Roy Nichols, Bishop Earl
Hunt, Bishop McFerrin Stowe, Bishop Maynard Sparks, Bishop
Ernst Sommer from overseas and myself. We have met together;
we have met with persons representing the boards and agencies of
our Church, have entered into extensive communication, correspond-
ence, dialogue vdth ecumenical figures, with figures in public life, with
academicians, each with expertise in this field.
In our recent meeting as a Council in Des Moines we approved the
statement that is now in your hands, and, therefore, it is placed be-
fore you. We are mindful, I am certain, of the headlines that are
screaming across the newspapers that confront us each time we leave
this auditorium. We talk here about finance and structure, about the
essential ingredients of institutional life. There is no way to neglect
these items. But even as we discuss them, we feel guilty because we
are not addressing those issues that are determining the destiny of
earthbound people beyond these walls, persons who even now are being
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victimized and brutalized by a re-escalated war in Southeast Asia
and by other hostilities, other violence in other corners of this earth.
The statement that comes to you now is a general statement. It
does not specifically isolate any particular war, any single cause of
war, any single source of peace, but attempts, rather, to place before
all of us an approach to peace based in the Christ, based in the
faith that He is nonetheless aware of the dynamics that are at
work in our sort of world. In a moment, Bishop Roy Nichols will
present to you recommendations growing out of this Call that will be
offered for your possible response and action. But, first, in a moment
let me read particular sections of the Call itself, before doing that.
About five years ago Simon and Garfunkel had a song that was
making the rounds, sung in many of our churches, that moved all
of us. It was called, The Sounds of Silence. The most eloquent sound
of silence I have heard in my lifetime reverberated through this hall
yesterday as at the end of the morning session we moved out for
our quiet vigil, mindful of, many shamed, because of what is happen-
ing even now in Vietnam. That silence, your silence, helped set the
stage for these words.
The basic beliefs of the former Evangelical United Brethren
Church stated forthrightly that war and bloodshed are not compatible
with the Gospel and the Spirit of Christ. The Methodist Social Creed
said, "We must actively and constantly create the conditions of
peace." World peace, a requisite for human survival, is a fundamental
objective of Christians everjrwhere.
In a recent survey (and this of course has come to your attention
through Virgil Sexton's incisive book Listening to the Church)
United Methodists expressed their profound concern about the cheap-
ness with which human life is treated and the possibility of the total
extinction of the race. They revealed an overriding concern about
world peace and the morality of war. In response to this concern,
in the light of traditional denominational teachings, and on the basis
of a biblical faith, the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist
Church issues this Call for Peace and the Self -development of Peoples.
Peace is not simply the absence of war, a nuclear stalemate, or a
combination of uneasy cease-fires. It is that emerging dynamic reality
envisioned by prophets where spears and swords give way to the
implements of peace, where historic antagonists dwell together in
trust, and where righteousness and justice prevail. There will be no
peace with justice until unselfish and informed love are structured
into political processes and international arrangements.
The enemies of peace are many. War results from a complex of
personal, social, economic and political forces. If war is to be over-
come, its root causes must be isolated and dealt with. What are the
enemies of peace? (1) Blind self-interest is an enemy of peace. (2)
Economic exploitation is an enemy of peace. (3) Racism. Racism is an
enemy of peace. (4) Population explosion is an enemy of peace. (5)
Nation worship is an enemy of peace. (6) Continued reliance upon
military violence is an enemy of peace. (7) The arms race is an
enemy of peace.
Dehumanization, a special threat in a materialistic, technocratic
society, is implicit in almost all the "enemies of peace" we have out-
lined. The gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims the inestimable worth of
each individual. It is "personal" in the most radical sense of the word.
It seeks to humanize and would make common cause with those values
and forces that are working for the fulfillment of the human potential
in today's world.
Peace is the gift of God, a gift that comes when man meets the
conditions of God. The God who gives us peace is the Father of all
men and the judge of all nations. He has revealed His perfect will
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through Jesus Christ, the Lord of history, the Prince of Peace. God's
Holy Spirit, the cleansing and unifying presence in our midst, is
able to work through current conflict and disruption that the divine
will might be done on earth.
And what are God's conditions for peace? They are many. They
are personal and cultural; theological and practical; attitudinal and
systemic. God calls us to penitence and new life. In the light of
present crisis we are called upon to be "heartily sorry for these our
misdoings." We have been vain and self-serving, indifferent to
poverty and hunger, insensitive in the face of exploitation and
suffering; we have enthroned the values of a materialistic society;
we have reflected racist attitudes and participated in racists' systems ;
we have worshipped our native land, had undue faith in military
violence, permitted concepts of "national honor" to take precedence
over the well-being of brutalized persons in distant places.
Each of us, in the light of misguided loyalties and present apathy,
is called upon to pray earnestly the familiar prayer, "0 God, be
merciful to me a sinner," Genuine repentance can lead to a new life.
One of the central injunctions of a biblical faith is, "Repent and
believe. . . ." "When anyone is united to Christ there is a new world;
the old order has gone and a new order has already begun." New life
based upon honest awareness of past failures and sins is a requisite
for peace within and world peace. Old values and allegiances are
replaced by a new ethic in "the new being."
If God's conditions for peace include penitence and new life, they
can also be summarized with one word: love. Mature love is neither
sensuality nor sentimentality. It is not a refuge for the naive. It is
an unswerving and uncompromising way of life. It goes a second
mile, turns the other cheek, accepts and offers itself for friend and
enemy alike. It feeds the hungry, clothes the naked, seeks out the
rejected and liberates the oppressed. Freedom is love's expression.
Justice is love's demand. Believing that those who live by the sword
will perish by the sword, and that those who find their security in
nuclear stockpiles may well be destroyed by that weaponry, love seeks
to overcome evil with good.
"God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself . . . and . . ,
he has entrusted us with the message of reconciliation." (2 Cor. 5:19)
Even as God is the source of our peace He has called us to be his
servants; custodians of his message; "peacemakers."
We have mentioned "the enemies of peace." Each of these enemies
needs to be dealt with specifically. If war results from greed,
ambition and sinful self-interest, peace requires the literal conversion
of persons, of attitudes and values. It also requires a radical redefini-
tion of institutional goals and priorities. Self-interest must be seen in
relationship to love for God and brother man (Luke 10:25-28). If
extremes of poverty and hunger are to be overcome, development
programs must be based upon principles of global need and account-
ability. They should not be designed to reinforce particular economic
systems or protect the markets of privileged nations.
Development, however, involves more than economic improvement.
It refers to self-reliance and self-determination. The self-development
of people requires equality of opportunity, full participation in
decision-making processes, and a diffusion of political power from the
few to the many. There will be no peace with justice unless liberation
is gained by those who have been manipulated and victimized by
interests that have been willing to profit from the continued depriva-
tion of the weak and the powerless.
But, the oppressor needs to be liberated as truly as the oppressed.
Liberation affects the whole man. It is salvation; it is humanization.
It is social, economic, political and spiritual. It calls for the structural
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implementation of those values announced by our Lord when he said
he had come that the "broken victims" of life might "go free"
(Luke 4:18).
Racism must give way to justice if peace is to become a reality.
This justice, based upon new attitudes, understanding and relation-
ships, will be reflected in the laws, policies, structures and practices
of both church and state. If dignity and self-determination are human
rights, then respect for and the preservation of particular ethnic,
cultural and racial traditions and values should be encouraged and
assured.
It is not the function of Christian witness to "Westernize,"
"Easternize," "Americanize" or in other ways acculturate human
attitudes and responses. It is the function of the Christian to bring
the full dimensions of the gospel of love and justice to bear upon the
human situation. Concerned and adequate -population control programs
must be developed if the planet is not to be crowded beyond its
capacity to support human life.
If peace is to come, nation-worship must be supplanted by the
loyalty implicit in the declaration, "God so loved the tvorld . . . ."
The individual is normally a patriot. He loves the soil of his native
land and the heritage that has shaped his days. Grateful for home
and heritage he is now called to a higher patriotism.
Once men were forced to organize as tribes for self -protection, then
tribes as city-states and city-states as nation-states. Today we
are called to look beyond the limited and competing boundaries of
nation-states to the larger and more inclusive community of man.
This movement from narrow nationalism to global loyalties requires
both international law and interyiational orgayiization. The develop-
ment of international law has included a variety of landmark treaties.
If peace with justice is to come, nation-states should utilize the
United Nations and the International Court of Justice, as well as
international trade, relief and scientific institutions, while seeking to
perfect the instruments of international organization. If peace is to
come, our present reliance upon military institutions and domination
by a military-industrial complex must be replaced by civilian control
of the military.
An ordered society must be policed by forces responsible to that
same society. Self-serving national military forces must eventually
give way to duly constituted international peace-keeping units. The
tradition of von-violent love is a fundamental dimension of the Chris-
tian faith. Christians are challenged to consider and embrace this
personal stance, thus providing a redemptive witness in society.
There must be eventual disarmament. We cannot be certain of the
causes of a particular war. "Causes" may be simply pretexts. In the
final analysis, it is the presence of military institutions in the nations
of the world that makes wars possible and arms races probable. The
tide must be turned.
Recognizing the strategic dangers of unilateral disarmament,
nations can begin processes of military disengagement and move
toward bilateral and multilateral disarmament agreements within the
framework of the United Nations. Our suicidal confidence in arms
and military systems must give way to a radical reordering of
priorities and an awareness of overriding human values.
The ingredients of peace are indivisible. Its realization cannot be
achieved apart from theological, ethical and practical "sources." The
individual must assume his full responsibility for "peacemaking." The
Church must be far more faithful to its Lord, the Prince of Peace,
than it has been willing to be in the past. And nations must become
more deeply involved in the continuing processes of the self-develop-
ment of people and the creation of a just and peaceful world order.
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Unless the most powerful and responsible members of the human
family are willing to deal with the root causes of war, running the
essential risks and making the necessary sacrifices, man will destroy
himself. "(Christ Jesus) is himself our peace ... In his own body
flesh and blood has broken down the enmity which stood like a
dividing wall . . . For he (came) to create ... a single new humanity
in himself, thereby making peace." (Ephesians 2:13-16 NEB)
Recommendations — Bishop Roy C. Nichols
Bishop Roy C. Nichols, Pittsburgh Area, presented rec-
ommendations based on the Bishops' Call (see page 1673) .
Harold A. Bosley (New York) : I move that this General Conference
endorse the Bishops' Call for Peace and the Self-Development of
Peoples and that we support the recommendation for the implementa-
tion of this cause. If there is a second to this, I would like to speak
to it for just a moment.
Mr. Bosley spoke on behalf of his motion. Marshall C.
Hjelte (Pacific Northwest) asked whether the report would
be referred to a committee. The Chair stated that if the
motion to endorse were adopted, it would not be referred.
Mr. Hjelte moved to amend recommendation #7 to add a
representative from the Board of the Laity; he spoke on
behalf of the amendment. Bishop Armstrong accepted the
amendment on behalf of the committee. Merlyn W. North-
felt (Northern Illinois) suggested that one seminary pro-
fessor and one seminary student be added to the commit-
tee. Bishop Armstrong accepted the suggestion.
Paul J. Meuschke (Western Pennsylvania) : I would like to amend
paragraph 6 of the recommendations to include after the words in
the first sentence ". . . the General Church ..." a comma and then
these words ". . . the Annual Conferences and the local churches . . ."
and if there is a second I will make a brief comment.
Mr. Meuschke spoke on behalf of the amendment. Bishop
Armstrong accepted it on behalf of the committee. Scott
Jones (Youth Delegation) moved to amend paragraph 7
of the recommendations to include one representative of the
United Methodist Council on Youth Ministry. Bishop Arm-
strong accepted the amendment. Dean A. Banning (Northern
New Jersey) asked a question as to the approximate
amount of money envisaged in recommendation 8, which
requested an "adequate budget" for the proposed Coordi-
nating Committee. Bishop Armstrong replied that $50,000
had been requested and that the money was intended main-
ly to provide for the cost of one meeting per year of the
Committee and for the cost of seminars, training sessions
and conferences ; none would be used for staff.
Victor C. Vinhian (Northwest Philippines) spoke on
behalf of the main motion. Jack M. Tuell (Pacific North-
west) moved that the proposal be referred to the Council
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on World Service and Finance as required by Section VII
of The Plan of Organization. The Chair indicated that this
would be done under the regular rules of the Conference
and did not require specific action.
Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-West Florida) asked if the
committee would accept an amendment to recommendation
7 to include one woman on the Committee. Bishop Armstrong
replied that this presented no problem.
Point of Order
James W. Bristah (Detroit) asked the Chair to rule
whether the discussion and motion on this matter was in
order in view of a report of the Committee on Reference
printed in the Daily Christian Advocate indicating that this
matter had been referred to the Legislative Committee on
Christian Social Concerns. Bishop Armstrong replied that
the item which had been referred was the bishops' state-
ment on the intensification of the war in Vietnam and was
misnamed in the report printed in the Daily Christian
Advocate. The Chair asked for clarification as to whether
the Bishops' Call had already been referred. Robert T.
Young (Western North Carolina) asked whether it was in
order for the Committee on Reference to refer a petition
or report before it was received by the Conference. The
Chair stated that it was in order.
Robert W. Moon (California-Nevada) stated that the
Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns was
ready to report on the item mentioned in the Daily Christian
Advocate, but that the item did deal with a different issue.
Everett Jones (Baltimore), secretary of the legislative
committee, stated that the committee report on the item
had been printed in the Daily Christian Advocate and
moved that that report be considered by the Conference.
Tho7nas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) raised a point of order
that the item had not been printed and before the Con-
ference for the required amount of time; he stated also
that the calendar item mentioned by Mr. Jones was not re-
lated to the Bishops' Call. Mr, Jones moved that the rules
be suspended so that Christian Social Concerns Committee
Report No. 1 concerning the Bishops' Call for Peace could
be considered immediately.
John H. Rixse, Jr. (Virginia) stated that the Committee
Report No. 1 and the petition reported by the Committee
on Reference as referred to the legislative committee did
not carry the same petition number. Mr. Jones assured the
Conference that this was an error and that they were
identical.
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Bishop Armstrong again stated that, despite the similar
title, Committee Report No. 1 and the Bishops' Call he had
presented to the Conference were not the same and should
not be confused.
Leo L. Baker (North Texas) asked for clarification
regarding the meaning of recommendation 6.
Mr. Baker (North Texas) : My question is to Bishop Armstrong that
in item No. 6 of the clarification on line 2, it says "analyze their
investments in corporations holding military contracts." I would like
his explanation of what is meant by military contracts. In order to
lead him into my thought about this, do you infer here or interpret
this to mean, all contracts from the armed services of the United
States.
Bishop Armstrong: I don't believe that my view at this point is a
vitally important thing nor is that really of the body of Bishops
before you. We have attempted in each of these items to be flexible
so that those who are assuming responsibility can apply their own
valid and Christian interpretation to the words. We have attempted
to shy away from being too specific, too particular, leaving the
initiative to those who are doing the interpreting in the boards and
agencies and who have responsibilities in the corporate structure
in the nations. So there is no fast definition before us.
Mrs. Robert J. Hoover (Iowa) moved to amend the
Bishops' Call by editing it to remove male-oriented language.
The amendment was accepted by Bishop Armstrong on
behalf of the committee. Robert E. Cushman (North Caro-
lina) moved the previous question on all that was before
the Conference. The call for the previous question was
supported.
The main motion to endorse the Bishops' Call and to
support the recommendations for its implementation was
put to a vote and adopted.
Question Regarding Judicial Council Decision
Melvin G. T albert (Southern Cahfornia-Arizona) asked
if it was possible to get the Judicial Council Decision regard-
ing the seating of delegates. Leon Hickman (Judicial Coun-
cil) reported that the decision would be ready Friday
morning.
Time Extended
The Chair noted that it was near the time for adjourn-
ment and asked the will of the Conference. Paul A. Duffey
(Alabama- West Florida) moved an extension of the time to
hear both of the reports remaining on the agenda. The
motion failed to carry.
Robert E. Hayes, Sr. (Texas) noted that several of the
black college presidents had flown to Atlanta for this session
in order to be present when the report of the Commission
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on the Black Colleges was presented; he moved to extend
the time for ten minutes for the presentation of that report.
John T. King (Southwest Texas) moved to amend the
motion to allow twenty minutes. Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-
West Florida) moved a substitute that the Agenda Commit-
tee be instructed to schedule the report as the first item
of business for Friday morning. The substitute was defeated.
The amendment to extend the time twenty minutes was
adopted.
Commission on the Black Colleges of The United Methodist
Church (see page 1676)
Bishop James S. Thomas, Iowa Area, was recognized
for the presentation of the report. Bishop Thomas presented
the presidents of the United Methodist black colleges : Isaac
Miller, Bennett College ; Richard V. Moore, Bethune-Cook-
man (College; Hubert V. Manning, Claflin College; Vivian
Henderson, C^lark College; John T. King, Huston-Tillotson
College; Raijmon White, Morristown College; Lucius Pitts,
Paine College ; Walter R. Hazzard, Philander Smith College ;
W. A. McMillan, Rust College; Robert E. Hayes, Wiley
College; and Lloyd Elam, Meharry Medical College.
Bishop Thomas: Now, Mr. Chairman, not to add any further to the
time in which you have given I would like to attempt this report with
what I feel to be the weight, both of the fact and the emotion, which
come to focus at this time. If this General Conference were to hear
me say that it is now at this very moment in the position to support
a plan which would literally release a dispersed army of people in
our society that would make a tremendous difference in the quality
of our society, you would immediately think that I am trying to sell
you something.
I respect you too much for that, and you respect me too much to
listen to that if it is only a sales pitch. There are no bargain base-
ments to the business of education. It is a matter of devotion and of
support, and I propose to come immediately to the points that bring
us here at this time. Let me therefore divide these few words into
three or four simple statements which you will find adequately
documented in this report. But it carries with it a flood of other facts
to be found in documented history which I do not have the time
to recount.
First, this report comes to you as the evidence of our historic
commitment to the support of black colleges. The history is much too
much to be recounted here. Just at the end of the war, there arose
several organizations for what was then called the relief of the freed-
men. Four to six million black people were released and became
freed to face the burden of their own support with lack of education.
Our church immediately rushed into the vacuum. Fifty-nine schools
were planted the first year throughout the South where most of
these people were. People were going to school learning their letters, as
it was then said, rather quaintly, as grandmothers and grandfathers.
There is a tremendous romance here and one would dare not begin
to tell this kind of story at this late hour. The only point is that the
historic commitment is clear and concise and meaningful. It is per-
haps providential that we meet here in 1972, one century to the year,
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after the Methodist Church officially adopted the Freedmen's Aid
Society as a benevolent institution, as the General Conference of 1872
began to support the Freedmen's Aid Society which had come into
existence six years earlier, when those ministers and laymen, a volun-
tary group of Methodists, a caucus if you will, met in Trinity
Church, Cincinnati, and there formed the Freedmen's Aid Society.
One hundred years hence and since that time we have been support-
ing these colleges. We have done well but never enough to get over
the hump. And it is a historic hump about which we speak now.
Second, I would like to speak very briefly about where these colleges
are in their life and in their history.
In 1968 another General Conference committed itself to making this
a high priority. In 1970 this became the Negro College Advance. This
is 1972; we bring you a report which comes from your commission.
The study of the black college is thoroughly documented in every
detail. Now just one or two words about the recommendations that
you will find here. Knowing now that the business of financing edu-
cation is more serious than it has ever been before, we would underline
recommendation three and recommendation five. The other seven
recommendations are highly important, but these must be understood.
I do not agree with the college president who felt that every
problem he had could be cured by $20 million. They could not be. You
could not cure that simplistic answer, for example. Money can't cure
everything, but it goes a long way toward providing the atmosphere in
which quality education can take place; and these twelve institutions,
now all accredited, come to place befoi'e this General Conference the
plea to do what has never been done in history — to make them ade-
quate in terms of the times, in terms of educational standards and
in terms of accreditation.
Also among the recommendations, in order to be very fair with the
church and understanding of the church's position, we will be asking
at the appropriate time for a continuing commission, to be sure that
the stewardship here exercised can be a valid stewardship on our
part. Anything less than that would not be worthy of us. The time
will not permit me to go further. We were challenged by Bishbp
Wicke to ask for and expect a miracle. We do. We expect the miracle
that this General Conference, understanding the weight of the cen-
tury upon these institutions, will accept and support the request for
$6 million a year and will subsequently pay that amount, that these
institutions might release that army of people into the world to
make a mighty difference in the quality of our culture. I know what
it means personally to go to one of these institutions, to become an
economic burden upon that institution because there was not money
to pay for it. There is not time for a personal testimony, but I must
say that were it not for these institutions and were it not for the
Crusade Scholarship Fund, I as one person would not find it possible
to be here.
And so, Mr. Chairman and members of the General Conference,
this is not nearly all that should be said; it is possibly all that ought
to be said under these circumstances. We are perfectly willing to leave
this in the hands of the General Conference remembering the tremen-
dous responsibility and the opportunity for investment which we
have that every dollar — removing all of the sentimental and human
considerations from the picture — every dollar invested in this amount
will multiply itself five times over as the foundations and others
who see the good intentions of the Methodist Church will respond as
they have not in the past century to the needs of these colleges.
Now, Mr. Chairman, President John King will have just a word in
support of this statement.
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Bishop Wertz: Thank you, Bishop Thomas.
John T. King (Southwest Texas) : Bishop Wertz and members of the
General Conference. I think it is sufficient for me to say that these
colleges are depending upon you. You created us. You nurtured us.
To some extent across the years you have sustained us. But now is
the time for you to come to our aid as you have never done before.
Now is the time for you to join us in making possible the future
which can be ours together. The hundreds of thousands of young
people who are yet to walk across the campuses of these and other
institutions are depending vipon us and the decisions which we make
at this place, at this time.
So, Bishop Wertz, and members of the General Conference, the
Plan of Organization of this General Conference provides that reports
from special study committees ought to be referred automatically to
the appropriate legislative committees for study. I do not believe that
a motion of reference is necessary. However, in order that there be
no mistake, I move that the report of the Commission on the Black
Colleges of The United Methodist Church be referred to the Committee
on Reference for referral to the appropriate legislative committees
and such other General Conference committees as will be appropriate.
Bishop Wertz: The motion is regularly before you. It is a motion
of reference. Are you ready? All who will support it will show the
hand. Opposed. And it is done. Thank you very much. We express
our very sincere appreciation.
Closing
Announcements were made by the Secretary-Designate,
J. B. Holt. Bishop Richard C. Raines, Retired, dismissed
the Conference with a prayer.
SIXTH DAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening — Bishop Reuben H. Mueller
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the morning session
of the sixth day, Friday, April 21, 1972, at 8 :30 a.m. in
the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop Reuben H.
Mueller, Indiana Area, presiding.
Devotions
Choral music was presented by the McMurry College
Chanters, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, under the
direction of Bernhardt Tiede. The Conference sang the
hymn, "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" ; the hymn was
followed by a unison prayer and a litany from "Choruses
from the Rock" by T. S. Eliot. The hymn "Blow Ye the
Trumpet, Blow" was sung, followed by the reading of Luke
4:18-19 and Romans 8:2-14. Bishop Charles F. Golden,
San Francisco Area, spoke on the subject, "The Church
Liberated-! For What-?" (see page 741). The liturgist was
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada).
General Conference Business Manager
The Chair recognized Norman L. Conard, General Con-
ference Business Manager, for a statement. Mr. Conard
explained that due to an unexpectedly large crowd at the
preaching service the previous afternoon, it had been neces-
sary to move that service to the Civic Center. He asked
that persons who were unable to locate material left on their
desks notify a page, and every effort would be made to
find or replace such material.
Committee on Journal
George R. Akers (Wyoming) reported that the journal for
April 20 had been received and approved by the Committee.
Committee on Agenda
Douglas F. Verdin (New York) reported on behalf of
the Committee on Agenda that the plan for Saturday, April
21, was to have plenary sessions both in the morning and
afternoon for the purpose of hearing reports and considering
calendar items. Mr. Verdin moved the adoption of the agenda
for Friday, including this session and afternoon and
evening sessions of legislative committees, as printed in the
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Daily Christian Advocate. The agenda was adopted. Mr.
Verdin noted that a report from the Judicial Council was
scheduled as a part of the report of the Committee on Cre-
dentials. He also called attention to the special music and
preaching service scheduled for the afternoon at First
United Methodist Church.
Committee on Credentials
W. T. Handy, Jr. (Louisiana) reported that the Commit-
tee had met and examined the changes in the seating of
delegates reported by the chairpersons of annual conference
delegations, and that the changes would appear in the
proper form in the journal. He moved the adoption of the
report, and it was adopted.
Judicial Council Decision No. 354
Murray H. Leiffer, president of the Judicial Council, called
attention to Decision No. 354 as printed in the Daily Chris-
tian Advocate (see Journal, page 688).
Melvin G. Talbert (Southern California-Arizona) moved
that, in Hght of the Judicial Council Decision, the 1972
General Conference seat those persons affected by the
decision with their respective delegations without vote and
with their expenses paid. The motion was adopted.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) announced that the
presiding officers for Saturday's session would be Bishop
H. Ellis Finger, Jr., Nashville Area, for the morning session,
and Bishop A. James Armstrong, Dakota Area, for the
afternoon session.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) stated that the
Committee was recommending Conference consideration of
three matters of privilege at this session. She asked that
Benedict A. Galloway (Louisiana) be recognized. Mr. Gallo-
way announced that it had been necessary for Robert F.
Harrington (Louisiana) to leave the Conference due to the
death of his mother, and moved that the Conference send
a message of condolence. The motion was adopted.
Mrs. Little requested that William H. Ruff (North
Georgia) be recognized for a matter of privilege. Mr. Ruff
moved that the Conference ask the Agenda Committee to
establish an order of the day for fifteen minutes in the
Saturday session to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. The motion was adopted.
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Mrs. Little asked that William L. Bates, Jr. (Seminarian
Delegation) and Bevel Jones (North Georgia) be recognized
for a matter of privilege. Mr. Bates expressed concern
regarding the large quantity of paper waste generated by
the Conference and stated that he had asked Mr. Jones
whether some appropriate action could be taken.
Bevel Jones (North Georgia) : Mr. Bates has talked with us about
this. We share his concern. We appreciate his, and his colleagues',
spirit of stewardship. Therefore, I move, and we are prepared to
implement this, that the Conference commend and honor the concern
of the seminarians, and that we carefully and responsibly arrange all
printed matter, not to be kept by delegates and visitors, so that it
can be systematically collected by the Local Committee on Arrange-
ments and prepared for recycling, and that the money derived there-
from be given to the Fund for Reconciliation.
The motion was adopted.
Committee on Review (see page 1916)
The Chair recognized Roy J. Grogan (Central Texas),
chairman of the Committee on Review, for the presentation
of the report. Mr. Grogan called attention to the printed
report of the Committee, noting particularly that portion
of the report in which the Committee recommended that
certain of its functions be assigned to other agencies and
that the Committee be discontinued. He stated that legisla-
tion to accomplish this purpose had been presented to the
General Conference.
Regarding Committee Report No. 2, Mr. Grogan said
that because the Committee did not seek its own continued
existence, it felt itself in a unique position to comment on
the issue of restructuring being considered by the Confer-
ence. Mr. Grogan summarized the material contained in
Committee Report No. 2 as printed.
Inasmuch as the report required no action, Mr. Grogan
moved that it be received, and that Report No. 2 be referred
to the appropriate legislative committees by the Committee
on Reference. The Chair stated that this did not require
Conference action and would be done under the rules of
the Conference.
Program Council (see page 1771)
The Chair recognized Bishop W. Ralph Ward (Syracuse
Area), president of the Program Council. Bishop Ward
introduced Paid V. Church, general secretary of the Pro-
gram Council, and Gerald L. Clapsaddle, Hoivard Greenivalt
and Harry C. Spencer, associate general secretaries. He
also expressed appreciation to Bishop R. Marvin Stuart
(Denver Area), Bishop Aubrey G. Walton (Louisiana
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Area), and Robert A. Uphoff, vice-presidents of the Pro-
gram Council. Bishop Ward then presented John B. War-
man (Western Pennsylvania), Paid V. Church, and Theo-
dore C. Mayer (East Ohio), who would assist in the pres-
entation of the report.
Mr. Warman presented those portions of the printed
Program Council report contained in Part I, Proposed
Legislation, item 1 (Paragraphs 801-821) and item 2 (Para-
graphs 822-836 and 1392-1397). He explained the stated
purpose of each of the proposed legislative changes.
Paul v. Church presented the proposed legislation con-
tained in Part I, item 3, under the heading, "United Meth-
odist Council on Youth Ministry." He stated that since
this Council was administratively related to the Program
Council's Division of Coordination, the Program Council
was transmitting this legislation to the General Conference.
He proceeded with the presentation of Part I, item 4 (Para-
graphs 841.5 and 843) and item 5 (Paragraph 844). Mr.
Church explained the purpose of each of the proposed
legislative changes.
Bishop Ward presented proposed legislation contained
in Part I of the report, item 6 (Paragraph 869), explaining
that this would give the Program Council a voice in any
budgetary changes necessitated by emergencies or the chang-
ing of priorities between sessions of the General Conference.
Theodore C. Mayer (East Ohio) presented proposed
legislation for the Advance as contained in Part I, item 7
(Paragraphs 871-878), explaining the purpose of each of
the proposed changes.
Mr. Church presented the remaining items of proposed
legislation contained in Part I, item 8 (Paragraph 153),
item 9 (Paragraph 161.4) and item 10 (Paragraph 162.2),
explaining the purpose of each.
Mr. Church then referred the Conference to Part II of
the Program Council's printed report, dealing with Program
Council recommendations on matters referred to it by the
1968 and 1970 General Conferences. He noted that items 1,
2, and 3 had already been properly referred and that item 4
would be dealt with separately. He stated material contained
in Part III of the report, items 1-6, was related to Part II,
item 4, and would be presented with it.
Mr. Church called attention to Part III, items 7 and 8,
which he identified as resolutions related to the work of
TRAFCO. He then referred to Part IV, Decisions, calling
attention specifically to item 9, permission granted for the
holding of various national conferences in the next quad-
rennium.
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Mr. Church then presented Part V, Recommendations and
Responses, calling attention to item 5, dealing with priority-
issues, program plans and suggested resources as submitted
to the Program Council by the general program agencies.
Mr. Church: This is one of the most significant things, I believe,
that has happened in the entire quadrennium in the life of the Pro-
gi*am Council. The proposals that have been submitted are in relation
to the presentation that will come following the recess in the area
of Planning for Ministry — '73 and Beyond. The boards were asked
to submit their plans in the event that the General Conference adopted
these proposed priorities. I have spent a good many hours trying to
internalize the whole scope of those plans. I would covet for each of
you that type of an experience, to get something of a grasp of the
scope of the programs of general agencies of The United Methodist
Church as they seek to be in mission in the far corners of the earth,
throughout our homelands, and to discover the kind of plans that
are being made to help in resourcing annual conferences and local
churches for their mission. It is tremendous, and all that I can say
in regard to these 500 proposals is that there is very little overlap,
very little duplication in them. The real problem is that there are so
many holes, so many places where we ought to be in mission where
so very little is being proposed.
Report Received and Referred
Edward G. Carroll (Baltimore) moved that the report of
the Program Council be received and that the recommenda-
tion for the appointment of a commission to study the
jurisdictional system (Part II, item 1) and the resolutions
contained in Part III, items 7 and 8, be referred to the
Committee on Reference. The Chair ruled that this would
be done under the rules of the Conference and no motion
of referral was required.
Study Commission on the Participation of Women in The
United Methodist Church (see page 1732)
Bishop Thomas M. Pryor (Chicago Area) was recognized
for the presentation of the report. Bishop Pryor directed the
Conference's attention to the printed report which had been
distributed and to the resolutions and proposed legislative
changes included in it and also printed as Part III, items 1-6,
of the Program Council report. He introduced Donald B.
App, Robert B. Goodivin, Myrna Gum, Doris Handy, Ernes-
tine McKinney, Christine Modisher, Linda Patrick, Harvey
H. Sander and Robert A. Uphoff as members of the commis-
sion, and Gerald L. Clapsaddle and Ala^i K. Waltz as Pro-
gram Council staff consultants. He reviewed the purpose of
the Commission as stated in the report and presented Linda
Patrick to explain the recommendations and goals.
Mrs. Patrick: The issue of the participation of women in the life
and work of the denomination cannot be considered in isolation from
the entire issue of the role of women in society and in all of life.
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Part of the general genesis of the issue which is currently manifest
within the organizational patterns and structures of the church is
found in the lack of concern indicated by society in general and the
Christian community in particular for the enablement of all persons.
The affirmation of the personhood of the individual must be more
than just an affirmation. It must be translated into action. It is in
this context of affirmation as a prior condition to action that the
study commission gave considerable time and thought of a discussion
of goals for The United Methodist Church in the area of the enable-
ment of women as persons, in their involvement in the Christian
community, and in their participation in the organizational structures
of the denomination. The goals which were formulated are presented
so that a sense of concern, purpose, and direction can be developed
by the denomination. This statement of goals is to serve as the start-
ing point for rechanneling of attention, concern, energy and resources,
to enhance the God-given potential of each person regardless of sex.
Mrs. Patrick presented the specific recommendations
contained in the printed report of the study commission
under the heading "Recommendations for the Enhancement
of the Participation of Women."
Bishop Pryor presented the six resolutions and proposed
amendments to the Book of Discipline as proposed by the
study commission in its report. In connection with the
resolution regarding male-oriented and/or discriminatory
language in the Book of Discipline, Bishop Pryor cited
examples and stated that, if the resolution was approved by
the General Conference, a book enumerating the disciplinary
paragraphs needing change would be presented to the editors
of the Book of Discipline. He noted also that three of the
resolutions were in the form of constitutional amendments
which would change male-oriented language in the constitu-
tion of the church.
Bishop Pryor then presented Doris M. Handy (Western
Pennsylvania) for a statement and motion of reference.
Miss Handy: Mr. Chairman and Members of the Delegation: In con-
cluding the report of this study committee, I merely want to lift up
for you the privilege and the joy it has been to participate with a
committee so dedicated to its task. The committee has been wholly
committed and brings a unanimous report to you. All that you have
heard and all that is in your hands has not one dissenting vote.
The committee wants the General Conference of 1972 of The United
Methodist Church to realize and put into motion machinery that will
help all United Methodists understand and, yea, even beyond the
Methodist Church, that we know that the hands that rock the cradles
and serve the rolls and extend the courtesies are attached to warm
hearts, hearts that have been strangely warmed, and clear minds which
can make decisions and handle even the gavel effectively. We must
then become a church in which the potentials of all, male and female,
or, if you prefer, men and women, will be utilized to the fullest;
and, thus, we present this report to you today.
Mr. Chairman, I move that the Report of the Committee to Study
the Role and Participation of Women in the Program and Policy-
Making Channels of The United Methodist Church be referred to
the Committee on Reference for referral to the appropriate legislative
committees.
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The Chair stated that the report would be referred in
accordance with the rules of the Conference and that no
motion of referral was required.
Georgia Night
The Chair recognized Gene Carroll for a statement on
behalf of the Local Committee regarding a dramatic and
media presentation entitled "The Bridge," planned for
presentation on Saturday and Sunday evenings at Georgia
Night. Mr. Carroll introduced his associate Dave Abernathy,
who presented the song "A Man Named Wesley Passed This
Way," which was to be a part of the production.
Recess
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements,
and the Conference was in recess for fifteen minutes.
Following the recess the Conference was led in the singing
of the hymn "Joy to the World" by Carlton Young.
Recognition of Georgia Harkness
The Chair recognized Pauline Bobbitt (Southern Cali-
fornia-Arizona) for a matter of privilege.
Pauline Bobbitt: Bishop Mueller, this has been a very special day
for women attending this General Conference, and it is a special
day for one woman member of the Conference, and a Delegate of the
Southern California-Arizona Conference. Dr. Georgia Harkness has
long been a champion and advocate for the liberation of all men
and women. This is her birthday. We believe it would be fitting that
Dr. Harkness be recognized at this time.
Dr. Harkness was accorded a standing ovation by the
Conference.
Georgia Harkness (Southern California- Arizona) : This is a tribute
which moves me very deeply indeed. I can hardly find words to express
my gratitude, and it is perhaps unusual for me to fail to find words.
The General Conferences have been more than gracious to me, year
after year. This happens to be my sixth. It might be said I'm a "hardy
perennial." But above all the things that have come to me, you
touch my heart deeply. This is the greatest. And with the action taken
this morning in regard to the place of women in the church, I can
say that I believe the Kingdom is nearer than when we believed.
Thank you.
Bishop Mueller: Thank you very much. Dr. Harkness, we are honored
with your presence. We return to our agenda to pick up the report
of the Committee on the Advance, Bishop Ward.
The Advance (see page 1693)
Bishop W. Ralph Ward, Syracuse Area, directed the
attention of the Conference to the printed report of the
Advance Committee, entitled "The Advance: Partnership
in the Seventies." He introduced Dr. Thomas F. Guffin, a
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surgeon and member of The Peachtree Road United Meth-
odist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, for a statement regarding
the Advance.
Dr. Guffin: When I was asked to speak to you about Advance Specials
I spent some time talking to the members of our congregation, the
ministers and the local administrative leaders, in an attempt to give
you a very brief, concise, but yet honest, statement on what Advance
Special means to my local church, Peachtree Road United Methodist.
As one of the larger contributors to Advance Specials in Methodism,
I think the feeling is that we feel more than a duty, we feel an actual
need to participate in this that we call our second line of giving. Now
participation in Conference Benevolences are an integral and neces-
sary part of our mission thrust and represents our first line of giving
to missions, without which the entire mission endeavor would falter.
But we must recognize, in the local church, that these benevolences
passed down from a General Conference to a Jurisdictional Confer-
ence to an Annual Conference, to a local Charge Conference are often
far removed from the conscience and concerns of the average mem-
ber of a congregation.
Sometimes it is only through the efforts of the Women's Society of
Christian Service that we men are aware of them at all unless some
of us are actually involved in the administration of these funds.
So they are far removed from our consciences unless we dig down
to see what they are, but this Conference and the Board of Missions
has, in its wisdom, provided a second line of giving, the Advance
Special that allows for a more personal involvement and commitment
to missions. Generally, given a choice of mission thiaist, the average
person, class or church will receive a greater satisfaction from time
and money spent in giving to an Advance Special than from any
other benevolence; thus the total giving to missions is advanced
through giving through the Advance Special.
Now, in addition, there is a more prosaic reason for support of
Advance Specials. This is simply the fact that without this two-
pronged approach to missions the local administrative aspects of the
local ministry simply cannot be supported, cannot be financially sup-
ported. We as leaders of the local church recognize that there is a
need to share and that this need must be balanced against the local
administrative needs. One without the other ^vill falter.
The opportunities for selection of an Advance Special are limitless,
whether you choose missionary personnel, evangelism, community
development, emergency needs over the world, education through
schools and colleges, or any other of the opportunities for Christian
witness. Through participation in an Advance Special every member
of your congregation can answer in the affirmative the question of
our Lord when he said ". . . did you offer me shelter; when I was
naked did you clothe me, when I was hungry did you feed me?"
Thank you.
Bishop Ward stated that it had been the intention of the
Advance Committee to ask Stephen Brimigion, treasurer of
the Board of Missions, to make a statement about the mean-
ing of the Advance to the Board of Missions and UMCOR,
but that this statement was being omitted in the interest of
conserving time. He called attention to "A Living Litany of
Thanksgiving," which had been prepared for liturgical use
(see page 1696). He also noted the list of participants who
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had been scheduled to participate, expressing gratitude for
their presence.
Planning for Ministries — 1973 and Beyond
Bishop W. Ralph Ward, by way of introduction to this
portion of the Program Council's report, referred the Con-
ference to several printed materials which had been mailed
to delegates or placed on their desks : Listening to the
Church, by Virgil Sexton; Planning for Ministries — 1973
and Beijond; a Resource Booklet (for illustrative purposes
only) ; and a Summary Book, Planning for Ministries — 1973
and Beyond. Bishop Ward summarized the background and
the process, as contained in the printed report, which had
resulted in this recommendation for a program planning
process to be used at all levels of the church in the new
quadrennium. He then introduced Virgil W. Sexton, assistant
general secretary of the Section on Planning of the Program
Council.
Mr. Sexton summarized the method by which participa-
tion of local church and annual conference personnel in the
planning process was solicited and obtained. He noted some
of the results arising from the analysis of the data collected ;
he noted that much of the material had been summarized
in the book. Listening to the Church — A Realistic Profile
of Grassroots Opinion.
Mr. Sexton: Now what did we learn? Well, we learned a lot. For
one thing, we had to change some misconceptions that we had had.
We had expected to find apathy, instead we found not apathy but a
seeming feeling of hopelessness about how to influence Church
leadership to listen to what they felt needed to be done. We had
expected to find sectionalism; instead we found that all jurisdictions
were agreed on what the priorities ought to be. Differences of opinion
did appear of how we should go about doing something about the
priorities, but even that was not regionally; that was general through-
out the church.
We had expected to find a wave of Congregationalism sweeping
the denomination, demands to leave the local church alone, if you
please. Instead, we found connectionalism strongly reaffirmed by
United Methodists. They forcefully noted, however, that connec-
tionalism must be two-way. There must be provision for input up
from the local church, as well as output down from leadership. By
comparing response by age, sex, size of church and etc. we found
great agreement on the priorities by all, except for one age group
and one size of church.
The response from the age group 45 to 54 departed from the normal
response on every question except one. They agreed that more lay
participation in decision-making was at the highest priority among
the needs of the church. The size of the church whose responses
departed most sharply from those of others was not the small church,
as some would have supposed, but rather seemed to be the church
with 500 to 1000 members. That size of church seemed to be over-
preoccupied with getting more members to get more money to pay
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more debts. Perhaps they have over-extended their budget with build-
ing. But beyond these general observations there was high agreement
from participants on the priorities with which The United Methodist
Church must be in mission in three areas:
1. Trends of the time.
2. Sharp issues of the day.
3. Needs of the church, both that which needs to be strengthened
and that which may need eliminating.
General trends of the time which received the highest expression
of concern were: the continuing cries of persons to be allowed and to
be enabled to be fully human; the gaps between cultures and sub-
cultures in society; the increase in secularity; rapidly increasing
rates of change; and the trend for groups to organize intentionally
to bring change. Sharp issues of the day to which United Methodists
give high priority are minority group demands and the church's
response to them, world peace and the morality of war, living in the
time of possible total extinction of the human race, the cheapness
with which human life is held today and family life sex patterns
and life-styles.
Now, minor change in the expression on issues is noted as data
continues to come in to the Program Council. For the past eleven
months the intensity of expression on world peace and the morality
of war and the whole spectrum of violence in our society has exceeded
concern about minority group demand. Now this change is noted as
minor because these issues remain the two highest concerns.
The more churchly priorities, needs of the denomination we would
call them, which are the deepest concerns of our people are: the
need of more lay involvement at all levels of decision making, the
need for deeper commitment to God and resulting commitment to
service, the crisis in the professional ministry, clarifying communica-
tions channels in the denomination, and the need for more opportunity
to designate funds as a part of responsible involvement. These trends,
issues, and church needs of highest expressed concern received serious
consideration in the projection of priorities for the next quadrennium.
Before discussing the priorities which had emerged from
the data, Mr. Sexton noted two other matters. He said that
there was widely expressed concern that the possibility of
a sabbatical year for continuing education by professional
clergy be made a workable practicality. Secondly, he noted a
major change in the responses of youth and young adults
during the last eleven months, from a majority talking
about social action to a majority talking about commitment
to Jesus Christ.
Mr. Sexton asked that the General Conference give con-
tinuing endorsement to the process and that The United
Methodist Church be asked to engage in process planning at
all levels in a style which each unit finds most workable in
its own situation. He then summarized the three basic priori-
ties and the four ministry priorities; he noted that each
was developed more fully in the printed report.
In concluding his presentation Mr. Sexton reviewed the
section of the Suynmary Book headed, "Where Is the
Focus?" citing the Bishops' Call for Peace and the Self-
Development of Peoples as representing the style of ap-
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proach which was being recommended in Planning for Min-
istries. He then introduced three persons for presentation
of other possible points of focus in the planning process
being recommended: Joseph H. Yeakel, general secretary
of the Board of Evangelism; Bruce P. Blake, program
director of the Kansas West Conference ; and Fred Gruner,
a member of Mequon United Methodist Church in the
Wisconsin Conference.
Joseph Yeakel: As process planning has come into the life of the
Program Council of the church, then the question is, "How does an
agency of the church or general board relate to it?"
About the same time that we were beginning to isolate for our
concern the priorities of Commitment, Renewal, Nurture, etc., our
Concern for Persons, on the horizon was what has now become to be
known as Key '73. No doubt the broadest ecumenical venture of any
program or form on the North American continent. Key '73 is an
attempt to face very honestly the challenge which evangelism has
in the life of the church in this day. I do not intend to report on the
programmatic design that is in our report (and also we hope to have
some time on the agenda next week to share with you some of these
concerns), but we do believe it fits into the life-style of a general
agency in relationship to process planning.
Following the General Conference in 1970, since Key '73 was
already in its formative stages, a number of persons raised with us
the question, "Why did you not petition the General Conference that
Key '73 become a formal program of The United Methodist Church?"
It is exactly because we believe that this style of offering to the
church opportunities for its own programming is exactly the way a
general agency should respond.
The Discipline mandates us to participate in these areas of our
responsibilities, but it does not tell us the style of participation.
Therefore, we have chosen to represent you in the committees that
have been setting the plans and providing the resources, some of them
motivation. We have tried to represent you well and honestly, but
we did not wish to concretize that effort by making it a program
adopted by the General Conference.
Secondly, we have had the privilege of bringing together a national
advisory council. We have also met with the Continuing Coordinating
Committee so that the other agencies of the chui'ch would be informed
as to the progress of Key '73, and beyond that we have had many
bi-lateral and multi-lateral meetings with agencies to orient them
and to share together the resources that would be helpful for the entire
church. This is the attempt of an agency to affirm the process
planning style.
We affirm in the local church that the pastor has, indeed, a ministry
of enablement. Therefore, the general agencies of the church ought
to be engaged in a ministry which evokes in him and his congregation,
or evokes in her and her congregation, a response to the opportunities
that are available. Key '73 is such an opportunity.
My counterpart in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, as he
was thinking about the church's participation in Key '73 the other
day, said he was stopped at a race track where some mechanics were
tuning-up a very expensive racing car, but he had no real idea what
it cost, but after the mechanics had finished their work he said they
rolled it out on the track to give it a test run and to his surprise this
multi-thousand car was set into motion by an old junker. There is a
very real parallel here in that we have all of the mechanism necessary
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in the local churches in the denomination, indeed, on this continent,
to be about the evangelism ministry. Perhaps Key '73 can be that
"junker" that gets it moving. We do affirm the life-style of process
planning, and we find it quite compatible w^ith agency responsibility.
Bruce P. Blake (Kansas West) : During the last three years the
Kansas West Conference has been involved in process planning. We
share our experience with you of how it is working for us. To do
this, I simply want to raise three issues related to process planning,
some discoveries we've made about process planning related to these
issues, and, quite frankly, some "deaths" that we have experienced.
The first issue is planning. We have discovered through process
planning that the basic planning unit of The United Methodist
Church must be the local church, for that which is local is felt,
whether it be pain and hurt or ministry to alleviate that pain and
that hurt. We are convinced that until we become effective locally,
we will not become effective in ministry to persons. This simply
means that plans, if they are to be carried out locally, must be made
locally. Therefore, the Annual Conference found that we must help
local churches plan instead of planning for them. This implies a
death — the death of a parental attitude of the Annual Conference
towards the local church — the idea that we really know best. That
death has been painful, for when the Annual Conference has found
meaning in being a parent, it is tough to be childless.
The second issue is participation, for we have discovered that
persons will participate, both lay and clergy. In our Annual Con-
ference we have found broad participation in writing the purpose
and the objectives of the Annual Conference. The local church did
this in about ninety listening events in local churches. And we have
found that this participation is a humanizing experience, allowing
local churches and persons at the local level to be involved in the
decisions that affect them. But this implies a death — the death of
dialogue and discussion within the bureaucracy — the bureaucracy
talking to itself. This dies as grass roots participation increases.
The third issue is a theological one, for we have discovered a new
sense of hope resulting from a future orientation of our faith that
I think is a meaning of the kingdom of God for our day, the sense
that the decisions that we are making today have an impact on the
future and are indeed forming the future. Through process planning
we have discovered a new sense of hope for new ways for new days.
But, along with this hope, there is another death — the death of those
seven last words of the church — "It has never been done this
way before."
Finally, in summary, I would just mention that this process implies
failure. Our experience sometimes has been like that young flanker
back in high school who on the last play of the ball game as the clock
ran out, caught a pass on the forty yard line and streaked toward
the opponent's goal line. He was at least ten yards, I'm sure, ahead
of any other opponent when his own knee came up and hit the ball
out of his hand. He fumbled, the opponent fell on the ball, and sure
victory was turned into defeat by that fumble. The game was over.
The crowd, the home crowd, stood in hushed silence as the coach
rushed out to that boy on the field. The crowd expected him to
chastise that player, but, instead, he threw his arms around that boy
and said, "That's all right, son, you were headed in the right direction."
Possibly this is a new criterion for our ministry as we commit
ourselves to process planning — not the criterion of success, but the
criterion of being headed in the right direction, the right direction
of local church planning, broad participation and decision making,
and a sense of hope about the future of the church.
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Fred Gruner: Bishop Mueller, members of the conference. Our jour-
ney began fifteen months ago when the Milwaukee District of the
Wisconsin Conference chose Mequon United Methodist Church as
an experiment for developing suburban local church renewal. The
interboard MUST-II team was to work with us as a resource group
along with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Minister, who was adept at
group process planning. At that time we were typical of many
suburban churches of five hundred members, financially solvent with
good physical facilities, but with a leadership and participation limited
to a handful.
Our planning then consisted of dealing with the routine everyday
needs, but with no long range goals, particularly in the key area of
spirit life and humanism. As a key renewal strategy it was decided
that we would experiment with the congregation participating in a
workshop on a three year plan. Our minister, our Council on Ministries
and outside research personnel would act only to enable the planning.
We named our experiment Genesis 70's, anticipating a new birth.
We chose four key areas: worship, study. Christian care and mission.
In each the congregation was to determine the need, set the goal,
decide on the strategy, assign priorities with target dates. The
planning was done in what we chose to call a Saturday Council — a
typical Council involved approximately eighty members of our congre-
gation. They consisted of providing study input and worshipping in
the initial chosen areas of worship, study and Christian care. Laymen
from our congregation were trained to lead the workshop, which was
structured for all to participate and with all decisions made on a
consensus basis. Three all-day councils held on consecutive months
completed the initial phase of our long range planning.
I could spend considerable time in describing our goals and their
implementations resulting in ten neighborhood groups, meeting regu-
larly, involving 20% of our congregation, dealing with person-to-per-
son care, our youth program and the worship course which we created,
which recaptures the traditional meaning of Christian worship. In
addition to our church this worship course has been taught in three
neighboring churches, and out of the course have come thirty lay
liturgists who assist the minister in the Sunday morning worship
service as well as provide written worship materials related to the
various liturgical seasons. And now for the very first time we as a
congregation can sit down and begin to discuss our role in missions,
even in controversial areas.
However, I would like to spend a few moments that I have with
you on how individuals have been impacted. As an example, a group
of approximately forty people involved in the process planning com-
mitted themselves to establish and enable the goal of ten geographical
caring groups.
They participate in a monthly gathering which is called a "house
church," starting with a communion meal, a service with the actual
breaking of bread for each other. In the monthly gathering we see
a spirit that we have not seen present before — like a family preparing
a Mexican meal and decor so that we can get a global vision as a
group, or a million-doUar-a-year life insurance salesman advising us
on how to make a telephone call so we can increase the congregation
participation, an advertising artist designing a symbolic grid of the
groups, the corporate body, as a whole, picking up and being con-
cerned for the cares of individuals. It has become evident that as
people are involved in the planning process and assume responsibility
for their goals, they are transformed. Before, they were apathetic;
now they are interested. Before, no sense of mission; now, a goal.
Before, passive; now, active. Before, being led; now they become
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leaders. Before, no sense of community; now, a sense of Christian
community.
After fifteen months on our journey, we believe that what we
finally accomplish will not be measured in how well we implement our
tactics or strategy, or even if we accomplish our initial goals. It will
be measured in the fact that we are now free, free to decide and act,
held together despite our differences by a developing sense of
Christian community in the word of Jesus Christ. It will be measured
in the fact that through a deepening of individual commitment an
involvement of vision is taking shape in the redemptive power of the
local church and its mission on behalf of all. Perhaps, perhaps renewal
of the local church is accomplished when that vision is glimpsed.
Process planning in the local church can help. Thank you. Grace and
Peace.
Virgil W. Sexton stated that other local churches, annual
conferences and general agencies could have been chosen
as examples of process planning. He called the Conference's
attention to the Resource Booklet which had been placed on
delegates' desks, noting that it represented only a small
sample of the catalogue of resources which would be de-
veloped if the Conference adopted the report.
Resolution Introduced
Mr. Sexton introduced Mrs. Lamar Wilson, a member
of the Division of Coordination, Research, and Planning,
who introduced a resolution regarding adoption and imple-
mentation of Planning for Ministries — 1973 and Beyond
as contained in the report. Bruce P. Blake (Kansas West)
moved to suspend the rules in order that the resolution
could be adopted. The motion was put to the vote and
received the required two-thirds majority. John B. Warman
(Western Pennsylvania) moved the adoption of the resolu-
tion.
C. LeGrafide Moody, Jr. (South Carolina-1785) moved
an amendment to the report. He referred to the chart con-
tained in the report and entitled, "Interrelationship of the
Priorities," and to the basic priority "Commitment, Renewal,
and Nurture" within that chart.
Mr. Moody: I move that it be changed from "Commitment to God
and commitment to service with all humanity," to the following,
"Commitment to God through commitment to Jesus Christ whom the
Father sent to make his true nature known to us, and commitment
to service with all humanity." If I get a second, I would like to
speak to it.
Bishop Mueller: Is it seconded? It is seconded.
Mr. Moody: In this report, where the priorities are listed, we have
the concern for persons, and I'm sure those who prepared this intend
this to be the whole person, including the soul. In this same document,
the call is to commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ and in the
next paragraph a call to the Christian ideal, but nowhere do I see
where there is call to the person of Jesus Christ.
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It seems to me that this needs to be in the basic priority, that we
make our commitment to God through Jesus Christ whom the Father
has sent to make his true nature known to us, and then commitment
to service with all humanity. Now this is not a "Jesus only" proposi-
tion; to do so would be to negate Jesus himself. It just seems to me
that a little additional space could be given to include this as a
top priority of our Church.
Bishop Ward accepted the amendment on behalf of the
Program Council,
Leroy C. Hodapp (South Indiana) asked a question about
the intended distribution of the resource booklet. Mr. Sexton
responded that the plan was to distribute the resource
booklet to district superintendents and annual conference
program staff persons who could then assist local churches
in their planning process.
Everett Jones (Baltimore) : If in adopting the Playining for Minis-
tries and the priorities, we will then adopt the nomenclature, is this
correct? That is, Concern for Justice and Human Development is my
basic question. Does this mean that we have two parallels: a Call
for Peace and Self-Development of Peoples and a priority that's
called Concern for Justice and Human Development? Bishop, I'd
like a clarification. Could these be both called a "Call for Peace and
Self-Development of Peoples?"
Mr. Sexton accepted the suggestion. The motion to approve
the report was put to a vote, and the motion was adopted.
Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal
Standards (see page 1988)
Albert C. Outler (North Texas), chairman of the study
commission, was recognized for the presentation of the
report to the Conference for final action.
Dr. Outler: Mr. Chairman, members of the Conference, under the
rules on page 226 of the Handbook and your vote on Tuesday morn-
ing, we come now to the formal consideration of the report of your
Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards. You have the report
in your possession.
You have heard our presentation and you have had at least some
time to consider it in the relentless pressures and processes of this
Conference. We ask you now to act, as we know you will, in the full
awareness of the profound seriousness of the issue at hand, and, yet,
the challenging issues that are involved . . . the challenging possi-
bilities that are involved in it. To get this matter properly before
us, we offer a motion in three parts as follows.
First, that the report of the Theological Study Commission on
Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards as perfected become Part II of the
new Book of Discipline. Number two, that it be referred to the annual
conferences for special consideration, looking toward its study and
use throughout the churches. Three, that the final ballot on this matter
be a written, recorded one.
Dr. Outler introduced Robert W. Thornburg (Central
Illinois), secretary of the study commission.
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Mr. Thornhurg: Bishop Mueller, fellow delegates and friends, the
report of the study commission started out to sound like mutual
admiration societies where everybody loved everyone else, and all
went with perfect peace and harmony. I should report to you that
such was not the case in the beginning of the Theological Study
Commission. Its very diversity of membership and the able, exciting
and very exhilarating chairmanship of Dr. Outler made sure that
nothing ever went absolutely straight and clean. We are happy to
report that what we have before you is the unanimous vote of the
study commission. In recommending the document become Part II of
the Discipline we hope to accomplish three things.
First, that our heritage, in doctrine, be set into the most valuable
perspective. Second, that we provide a method for United Methodist
Christians to do theology. Third, that we establish standards and
norms by which we may judge these efforts and our disputes in them.
By this process we believe that we may come to an understanding of
our heritage in the midst of these times, we may identify who we
are and who we might be to fellow Christians, and most important
that as pastors and teachers we may aid people, in the words of the
document, who seek the understanding of their faith, authentic wor-
ship and celebration, effective evangelical persuasion open to God's
concern for the world's agonies and turmoils, infusion of that faith
in life and work, and courageous ministries in support of justice
and love.
With that statement, Bishop, we are ready to entertain discussion
and questions and for the vote on the document.
Questions on Study Commission Report
Dean A. Lanning (Northern New Jersey) : I would like to ask if the
committee would accept a reference to the Resolution of Intent that
was approved by the General Conference in 1970? Now this Resolution
of Intent made reference— specific reference to the Articles of Religion
relating to our understanding of Roman Catholicism at that time.
But the Resolution of Intent is also a part of our history now and
some such reference ought to be made.
Mr. Thornburg: Thank you very much, Mr. Lanning. The discussion
on this particular issue was very long and very detailed in our com-
mission. It was our understanding that this sort of footnote, referring
to where we are at this time and place, should be a part of the
Book of Resolutions attached to our ecumenical article, and the point
is well taken and we have considered it ought to be included in that
latter portion rather than in this portion of the report.
Mr. Lanning: Could I ask a question then about whether it would be
possible, if this report is accepted and where it is printed outside of
the Discipline for study, if either direct reference could be made or
else that the Resolution of Intent be printed in full in relation to
the article?
Mr. Thornburg: Yes. That is both true, as a footnote in this article
and in all other outside printings it would be a very valuable and
important suggestion, yes, thank you, sir.
Victor C. Vinluan (Northwest Philippines) asked a ques-
tion regarding the study commission's understanding of
the word "landmark," whether a "landmark document" was
to be regarded as no longer binding.
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Mr. Thornhurg: The problem I think turns on the understanding of
the word "landmark." It is not something of the past but a genuine
guide. We feel that these documents are to be understood in exactly
the way that Wesley understood them orginally as part of the larger
heritage. They are to be understood historically but not simply dis-
carded into the past. The questions of the Discipline that you state,
I think, would be very relevant, but rather they slip into the larger
context of both elements of the Restrictive Rule No. 1, the Articles,
the Confession and the General Rules; and the present established
and existing standards of doctrine which have to do with all of those
other parts of our heritage beside the Articles and the Confession.
Bishop Mueller: Thank you very much; anyone have a question?
Yes, sir.
Harold M. Karls (Detroit) : Because of the restrictive rule on the
general rules, I am concerned that the church at large and those
who are looking at this doctrinal statement may gain the impression
that rules are sort of set aside or put into limbo and I am concerned
that this will be given more importance and more attention than the
rules. How do we preserve the rules alongside of the doctrinal state-
ment?
Mr. Thornhurg: This was precisely the question that we raised with
the Judicial Council. The first restrictive rule has two very distinctive
parts. First it says the General Conference shall do nothing to revoke,
alter or change our Articles of Religion or our Confession or it shall
add no new doctrine contrary.
Now the second is quite separate from the first. It shall add no
new doctrine contrary to our present established and existing standards
of doctrine. What we are proposing here is a method of interpretation
which takes our heritage with full seriousness and tries to move out
with an understanding of our heritage into the world in which we
live. It is our feeling that we have not added any doctrines that are
contrary, and obviously we have not altered, revoked or changed the
text. So we are not in violation of the other restrictive rule we
think at all.
Bishop Mueller: Thank you, Dr. Thornhurg. Dr. Harkness.
Georgia Harkness (Southern California-Arizona) : My first question
is whether in the study of this document through the annual confer-
ences it is to be published separately as a brochure or to be widely
distributed? I assume from something said a moment ago that the
answer is affirmative, and I hope it is affirmative.
Mr. Thornhurg: The answer, Miss Harkness, is yes. This is our
strong anticipation, and it is available to be done immediately.
Dr. Harkness: Now, my more important question is whether it is to
be integrated with the Planning for Ministries under the caption of
"A Basic Priority — A Relevant Living Theology." Again, I hope the
answer is in the affirmative, because this is a very valuable document
which could have an immense helpfulness in meeting the problem of
United Methodist people whose .understanding of theology is alto-
gether too vague. I have put the question too clumsily but, in brief,
will it be a part of the Planning for Ministries which has been so
splendidly set before us?
Mr. Thornhurg: Your kind words are very helpful, Miss Harkness.
It is our very great intention and hope that it may be. The two have
not yet been correlated, since both Planning for Ministry and the
Theological Study Report have been done separately. I think it would
be inconceivable that they would not be merged.
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Previous Question
Don W. Hotter (Kansas East) moved the previous ques-
tion on all before the Conference. The motion was adopted.
Dr. Outler reminded the Conference that the study commis-
sion had asked for a recorded ballot on the report. The
Chair stated that the Conference then needed to decide
whether to follow the commission's recommendation on the
type of ballot to be cast.
William B. Grove (Western Pennsylvania) asked for an
explanation of the effect of Judicial Council Memorandum
No. 353 (see page 688) on the issue of whether the report
of the study commission would have to be voted on by the
annual conferences.
Dr. Outler: The memorandum from the Judicial Council removes
the decision of the Judicial Council from the status it had before this
Conference took possession of the document. That, in effect, put the
document before us as the legislative enactment.
We are not asking that it should go to the annual conferences as
a constitutional amendment. We have stipulated in our presentation
that we do not regard it as in violation of the First, Second or Fifth
Restrictive Rules. This is a point to our motion that it be referred
to the annual conferences not as a constitutional amendment for vote;
but rather for consideration as to how it might be used for optimum
study and use throughout the churches.
Mr. Grove: Might the Judicial Council later rule that it is in fact a
constitutional amendment, or must be?
Dr. Outler: The answer to that, sir, is that if this Conference so
directs it may renew the petition to the Judicial Council for declaratory
judgment. If the Conference does not direct, then the question will
have to be raised by some other process, if it is thought necessary.
We do not now think, under the circumstances, that it is necessary.
Method of Voting
Walter W. Muller (Central Illinois) moved that the vote
on the study commission report be by ballot. The motion
carried. J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) gave instructions for
taking the ballot. A question was raised as to whether the
ballots should be signed. The Chair ruled that under Con-
ference Rule No. 11 the ballots must be signed.
John R. Van Sickle (Northern Illinois) moved that the
vote be by secret ballot. The motion was defeated. Woodrow
Seals (Texas) moved that the ballots be preserved in the
historical archives of the church. The motion was defeated.
Judicial Council Decision Request
William B. Grove (Western Pennsylvania) moved that the
Conference ask the Judicial Council for a declaratory deci-
sion as to whether the adoption of the report required a
constitutional amendment. He spoke on behalf of his motion.
The motion carried.
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Study Guide Requested
Calvin R. Myers (East Ohio) moved that the General
Conference request that the document be published with a
leader's study guide for use in the local church. He spoke
on behalf of his motion. Ewart G. Watts (Kansas East)
asked who was to prepare the leader's guide and requested
that it be referred to the Program Curriculum Committee
of the Board of Education for implementation. Mr. Myers
accepted the suggestion as a part of his motion. Robert W.
Thornburg (Central Illinois) moved to table the motion.
He sought to explain his motion to table; George L. Poor
(Pacific Northwest) raised a point of order that a motion
to table was not debatable. The Chair ruled that the point
of order was well taken. The motion to table was put to a
vote, and the Chair ruled that it prevailed. Mr. Thornburg
stated that it was the intent of the study commission to
request the appointment of an Editorial Committee if the
report was adopted, and that the study guide could be pre-
pared by the Editorial Committee.
Earth Week Resolution
John B. Howes (Central Pennsylvania) presented a reso-
lution regarding Earth Week.
Mr. Howes: Whereas, We are meeting here during Earth Week, and
Whereas, We seek constantly to express our concerns as stewards
of the material resources with which our world has been blessed,
Be It Resolved that this General Conference of The United Methodist
Church reaffirm our dedication to the care of God's holy earth, together
with the air that surrounds us and the waters of our streams and
seas that all life, human and nonhuman, be nourished by its riches.
I move the adoption of this report. If I can have a second, I would
like to speak only one-half minute in explanation of my purpose.
Bishop Mueller: It is seconded.
Mr. Howes: Earth Week came into being under rather meager
sponsorship but has come to be a time when people of all parts of
our society are attempting to make a hopeful expression of our
concern. I wanted to say that our basic concern is not new. You may
have noticed that I used the term, "the Holy Earth." Dr. Liberty
Hyde Bailey, the great dean of Cornell University School of Agricul-
ture, and the Chairman of the first great Roosevelt Country Life
Commission, gave utterance to this in his book written 60 years ago,
the book The Holy Earth.
Some of us have been working away at this ever since. Our con-
servation forces have been doing a great service. But it has only been
in the last three years that our whole nation and the world has turned
its attention to our concern about our environment. Therefore, it
seemed to me that we could not let Earth Week come to an end
without our having expressed ourselves, our concern about this matter.
I hope you will adopt the report.
The resolution was adopted.
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Election of Board of Governors,
Wesley Theological Seminary
John L. Knight, president of Wesley Theological Semi-
nary, was recognized to present the names of persons
nominated for election to the seminary Board of Governors.
Dr. Knight: By way of introduction (and I should state that there
are forty-four members of the board) the slate of nominees I now will
read contains twenty-two new names, or exactly one-half of the
Board. Eleven of the Board, or one-fourth of its membership, are
alumni. There are six black members, five women, and three bishops.
In its membership are representatives of ten annual conferences of
The United Methodist Church. All nominees are members in good
standing of The United Methodist Church and twenty are delegates
to this Conference. The names are as follows: clergy members:
David H. Andrews, Edward G. Carroll, R. Jervis Cooke, John H.
Dawson, Merrill W. Drennan, John Bayley Jones, Paul E. McCoy,
Billee S. Mick, Paul E. Myers, William H. Revelle, Jr., Roland P.
Riddick, Carl J. Sanders, Charles A. Sayre, Robert K. Smyth, Roy H.
Stetler, Jr., Forrest C. Stith, Prince A. Taylor, F. Norman Van Brunt,
Fred Wagner, W. Ralph Ward, Raymon E. White, Frank L. Williams.
Lay Members: Herminia H. Aiken, Marie C. Allnutt, W. Carroll
Beatty, Larry A. Carr, W. Lloyd Fisher, Doris M. Handy, John H.
Hessey, Wilma Hollis, Preston T. Holmes, James G. Law, Raymond
M. Lynch, William C. McElwee, Theodore R. McKeldin, W. Gibbs
McKenney, Jr., Karl F. Mech, Bradshaw Mintener, A. W. Moore, Jr.,
Thomas C, Roe, Gilbert S. Scarborough, Jr., Daniel Vaughn, Helen
Wicklein, A. F. Wurzbacher.
We also have a list of honorary members approved by the board of
those who have retired or rotated from the board but all who have
served twelve years with distinction. These honorary members are:
Hurst R. Anderson, Renah F. Camalier, George P. Chandler, George
W. Culberson, Bishop Fred G. Holloway, William A. Keese, Edward G.
Latch, Bishop John Wesley Lord, Bishop Edgar A. Love, Frank L.
Shaffer, Albert P. Shirkey, Bishop James H. Straughn, J, Vincent
Watchorn.
Thurman L. Dodson (Baltimore) moved the election of
those nominated. Richard O. Johnson (California-Nevada)
asked how many of those nominated were seminary students.
Dr. Knight replied that the seminary constitution provided
that the student body president and the chairman of the
faculty caucus attend all full meetings of the Board of
Governors, but that it did not provide for student members
of the Board. Mr. Johnson moved that the motion to elect
be laid on the table until the nominations could be printed
in the Daily Christian Advocate. The motion to lay on the
table was defeated. The nominees were elected.
Recycling of Printed Material
Bevel Jones (North Georgia) made an announcement
regarding the placement of receptacles for printed material
to be recycled.
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Methodists Associated Representing Concerns
of Hispanic Americans
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) asked that the
Conference grant the privilege of the floor to Josafat Curti,
chairman of MARCHA, for a brief statement.
Mr. Curti: Understanding is never easy, and history tells only part
of the story. To know how a man feels, we must sit where he sits,
we must see life through his eyes; during our journey, we must talk
with people here and there and ask, "What is it like?" ...
The great brown giant is awakening . . . Actually it is not as
sudden as it looks. Its first manifestations began in the period follow-
ing the Second World War. Hispanic-Americans emerged from that
conflict with a new determination to make their sacrifice count. No
ethnic group had received a larger proportion of decorations, and
few had sustained as large a share of casualties. These veterans
challenged in and out of court the blatant legacy of discrimination
still prevailing in the United States, not so much now with glaring
signs or the brutal words "No Mexicans allowed." It is not the dis-
crimination of hatred, of overt nature that is so dangerous. However,
the discrimination the Hispanic-American feels is the systematic, the
inadvertent, one that is not based on malice, but one that is based
on a system, systematic discrimination.
It has been said that discrimination is based on four reasons:
1. The majority culture makes the policies which affect the minority.
2. The majority culture assumes that the problems are the fault
of the minority.
3. The majority culture assumes that there is no problem until
it affects the majority peoples.
4. The majority culture assumes that their way is a superior and
only way because it is the majority way.
Politically, economically, educationally and even ecclesiastically
these are the reasons that have excluded minorities from the oppor-
tunity and self-determination. Let us just apply these things to the
church. The church is not different than a political system, an educa-
tional system. It is sociologically human, and capable of reflecting the
same feelings of other human institutions that have failed Hispanic-
Americans for the same reasons. There is no need in proving the
church's failure to meet the needs of the Hispanic-American.
Four fairly recent events have combined to transform the invisi-
bility of twelve million Hispanic-Americans in this country into a
growing, concrete and problematic presence. One has been the large
and gallant participation of Hispanic-Americans in this country's
three latest wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The Hispanic-
American being 5% of the national population, he is representative
of 21<;c of the casualties in Vietnam. If life is precious enough to be
sacrificed in war, it is precious enough to be respected in peace.
The second event was the trauma of Fidel Castro in 1959. Suddenly
Spanish America was rediscovered, not only south, but also north of
the Rio Bravo or Rio Grande. Overnight, Spanish once again became
a prestige language, and being bilingual somehow was no longer
un-American. Then it was realized right away that the credibility of
a new U. S. policy toward Latin America would be tested to a consider-
able degree by the treatment accorded the Spanish-speaking in the
United States.
The third event was the explosion of the civil rights struggle. To be
sure, it has been from the beginning focused almost exclusively on
the black, but its beneficent radiation fall-out contaminated the minds
of many Hispanic-Americans. We, too, in the manner of Don Quixote,
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our distinguished ancestor, began once again to dream similar impossi-
ble dreams.
The fourth event is Delano, California. A rural Mexican-American
charismatic, Cesar Chavez, has emerged as the undisputed leader,
a simple and very human being. Delano has triggered off a phenomenal
movement of solidarity among rural and urban Spanish-speaking
citizens, especially in the Southwest. The growing visibility of all
the Hispanic-American peoples has forced us to realize that "civil
rights" is something far larger than the tragic struggle of black vs.
white. For the first time studies are bringing to light what the
Hispanic-Americans have known and endured all along. More than
ever the Hispanic-American minority refuses to suffer the stigma of
underdevelopment and marginality, and asserts its right to participate
in terms of equality within the mainstream of U. S. society, without
surrendering its ancestral language or its distinctive social values.
Brothers and sisters, we must narrow the gap between what we
profess and what we do. Our community life is largely determined
by those who exercise power. Hispanic-Americans and other minorities
are underrepresented in those circles, while often suffering unduly
from the consequences of decisions taken by the powerful. Without
paternalism, churchmen, and I am referring to you. United Methodist
laymen and laywomen, who are in the power structures could build
bridges so that the voiceless may be heard in the decision-making
process.
In many communities with large concentrations of Hispanic-Ameri-
cans the most influential executives, employers, educators, govern-
mental officers, and authorities in general are in some way related to
the Protestant sector. It is remarkable to discover how many are the
churchgoing kind. One wonders what credibility may accrue to the
efforts of their respective congregations on behalf of Hispanic-
Americans when in your communities preferential treatment for
Anglos continues to be obvious in jobs, promotions, housing, law
enforcement and educational opportunities. It is a sad sign of the
times when in order to motivate the new Israel, as had to be done
with the old Israel, whose ears, dulled by the din of prosperity and
merriment . . .
Let me just finish by saying that a large group of Hispanic-
American visitors have attended this General Conference. And some
of us are ready to leave. Some have left already because of financial
situations. But for the first time in history some Annual Conferences
have elected a few Hispanic-American delegates. Before this Confer-
ence, before 1972, only Puerto Rico and the Rio Grande Conference
sent delegates. We Hispanic-Americans have a tremendous great
expectation from this Conference. We have presented our plight
to the Council of Bishops last week here in Atlanta. For a long time
we have been requesting to the church different things that are needed
for more efficient ministry for Hispanic-American populations. It
is imperative for the general boards and agencies of the church to
have Hispanic-American representation in all levels, especially where
decisions are made.
There is not one Hispanic-American superintendent outside of the
Rio Grande and Puerto Rico Conferences. There are thousands of
United Methodist Hispanic-Americans in the continental United States
and in Puerto Rico, and still there is not any Hispanic-American
bishop. A good number of you have said to us privately that these
requests are honest and right. But, brethren, the time of sympathy
and promises is past. Do something about it.
Many of you will be going to Jurisdictional Conferences. Many of
you are delegates to those Conferences. It will be up to you to elect
the new bishops. Maybe some of you will commit your vote to a
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favorite son in your conference or your jurisdiction. Brothers and
sisters, the Methodist Church cannot afford any more to be run
and guided only by favorite sons. You do have other commitments,
and especially the South Central Jurisdiction. The South Central
Jurisdiction has a tremendous moral responsibility. You can make
history in July of 1972. Millions of Hispanic-Americans in the U. S.
and in Latin America will be looking upon you in July.
There are three of our Hispanic-American members as qualified
as any other of the candidates. And these three, I want to be blunt
to you, they are running. They want to be bishops. They qualify to
be bishops. And two of these Hispanic-Americans are in the South
Central Jurisdiction, and the other candidate is a member of the
Southeastern Jurisdiction.
MARCHA, our group, has gone on record, requesting Hispanic-
American representation in the Council of Bishops. We believe that the
time has come to elect persons who represent our concerns and persons
that will save our cultural background and heritage. We do not believe
in a separated "Spanish-speaking Area" with one Hispanic-American
bishop in charge. We affirm that a bishop is a bishop, to serve all
the people, wherever he may be assigned, like any other bishop. We
believe in pluralism, but we also believe in inclusiveness, and we
believe in coalitions.
This is where I finish. The year for you to decide — in July of 1972 —
this is the year for you to decide about many issues, in April 1972.
I do not have any doubt in my mind that in this great church of ours,
we need each other. In the strict sense of reality and in the last
analysis, YOU need us the most. Thank you very much.
Results of Ballot
The Chair announced the results of the ballot on the
report of the Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and
Doctrinal Standards: Total votes cast, 946; invalid ballots,
4 ; affirmative ballots, 925 ; negative ballots, 17. He declared
the report adopted.
Benediction
Bishop W. Maynard Sparks, Seattle Area, pronounced
the benediction.
SEVENTH DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening — Bishop H. Ellis Finger
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the morning session
of the seventh day, Saturday, April 22, 1972, at 8:30 a.m.
in the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop H. Ellis
Finger, Nashville Area, presiding.
Memorial Service
The Conference joined in the singing of the hymn, "For
All the Saints," followed by a period of silent remembrance
for the bishops who had died since the 1968 General Con-
ference :
Raymond L. Archer, July 4, 1970
James C. Baker, September 26, 1969
Newell S. Booth, May 17, 1968
W. Y. Chen, November 7, 1968
Matthew W. Clair, Jr., July 10, 1968
George Edward Epp, May 6, 1970
Juan E. Gattinoni, January 7, 1970
Benjamin I. Gaunsing, June 3, 1968
Walter C. Gum, May 31, 1969
Odd Hagan, January 28, 1970
Wilbur E. Hammaker, August 11, 1968
Costen J. Harrell, November 29, 1971
J. Ralph Magee, December 19, 1970
Everett W. Palmer, January 5, 1971
Glenn R. Phillips, October 6, 1970
Raymond J. Wade, January 23, 1970
Herbert Welch, April 4, 1969
Following a "Litany of Commemoration," there was a read-
ing from Ecclesiasticus 44 and the reading of the New
Testament lesson from Hebrews 11:32 — 12:1. Bishop W.
Kenneth Pope spoke on the subject, "A Cloud of Witnesses"
(see page 746). The hymn, "How Firm a Foundation" was
sung.
Choral selections were presented by the choir of Emory
and Henry College, Emory, Virginia, under the direction of
Charles R. Davis. The liturgist was Zan W. Holmes, Jr.
(North Texas).
Committee on Journal
George R. Akers (Wyoming) reported that the committee
had reviewed the journal of April 21 and found it in good
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order. The report was received. Samuel T. Roberts (Li-
beria) asked that a correction be made in the reporting of
a delegate seating change for the Liberia Conference in the
journal. The Chair asked that the correction be reported to
the chairman of the Credentials Committee.
Committee on Agenda
/. Otis Young, chairman of the committee, referred the
Conference to the agenda as printed in the Daily Christian
Advocate. Edward L. Tullis (Kentucky), vice-chairman of
the committee, moved to amend the agenda as printed to
provide for sessions of the legislative committees at 2:30
p.m. instead of a plenary session. He explained that the
Calendar Committee and the chairpersons of the legislative
committees were in agreement on the need for this change.
The amendment was adopted. Mr. Young moved adoption
of the agenda as amended, and it was approved.
Committee on Credentials
W. T. Handy, Jr. (Louisiana) reported that the commit-
tee had met and examined the changes in delegate seating
as reported by the chairpersons of annual conference dele-
gations, and that those approved for the April 21 session
would appear in proper form in the journal. The report was
received. Mr. Handy reminded delegation chairpersons that
reserve delegates to the jurisdictional conferences could not
be seated officially in the General Conference; he also re-
quested that changes be certified for at least one full plenary
Committee on Presiding Officers
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) announced that the
presiding officers for the Monday plenary sessions would
be Bishop W. Kenneth Pope, Dallas-Ft. Worth Area, morn-
ing session; Bishop 0. Eugene Slater, San Antonio Area,
afternoon session; and Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke, New York
Area, evening session.
Committee on Reference
Jerry G. Bray (Virginia), chairman of the committee,
reported that fourteen petitions received by the General
Conference had been received in identical form from about
1,200 petitioners each. Under the rules of the Conference,
all 1,200 names would have to be printed in the Daily Chris-
tian Advocate for each of these fourteen petitions, for a
total of approximately 14,000 names, addresses and church
aflfiliations. He noted that the Daily Christian Advocate for
the day contained the listing for one of these petitions. He
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asked that Robert G. Mayfield (Kentucky) be granted the
floor for a statement.
Mr. Mayfield: We have made inquiries from the General Conference
Secretary's office, and we find that in listing the names and addresses
of the petitioners, on the first group of petitions the cost amounted
to over $1300 to list these names and addresses and took ten pages
in the Daily Christian Advocate. Now in the interest of expediting
the business of the Conference and in the purpose of saving money
of this General Conference we are asking Judge Bray to make a
motion to suspend the rules in regard to the printing of the names
of the petitioners on the remaining thirteen groups of petitions. This
will effect a saving of more than $17,000 for this General Conference,
and so we urge you to listen to this motion.
Bishop Finger: Jerry Bray.
Mr. Bray: If I may make a motion, I move that the rules be
suspended and that the editor of the Daily Christian Advocate be
authorized to omit the printing of the names and addresses of the
signers of the petitions designated B-2500, N-1, D-1, C-1, C-2500,
D-1400, E-1400, D-3200, L-1, D-7001, J-1.
The motion was put to a vote, and the rules were
suspended.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) moved that an
expression of concern be sent to Robin P. Hood (Western
North Carolina), whose mother had died. The motion was
adopted.
Mrs. Little announced that greetings had been received
from Leon T. Moore, former secretary of the General Con-
ference and moved that the General Conference send its
greetings to Mr. Moore. The motion was adopted.
Mrs. Little asked that the privilege of the floor be granted
to Kathleen L. Haining (Minnesota). Mrs. Haining noted
that in debate and discussion on the floor of the Conference,
many delegates were referring to "The Methodist Church."
She asked that, out of courtesy to former Evangelical
United Brethren members, delegates refer instead to "The
United Methodist Church."
The report of the committee was received.
Nominations to The Judicial Council — Bishop Roy H. Short
Bishop Roy H. Short: Mr. Chairman, Members of the Conference.
The Council of Bishops is required by the Discipline to submit to
the General Conference nominations for three times the number of
persons due to be elected to the Judicial Council. The list must
represent all jurisdictions, plus that part of the church overseas
from the United States. The terms of four present members of the
Judicial Council expire this year. The names appear on page 13 of
the Handbook. The Council of Bishops is presenting, therefore, the
names of twelve persons, as follows :
Lay persons:
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Samuel W. Witwer, North Central Jurisdiction
Francis Hughes, North Central Jurisdiction
Warren K. Urbom, South Central Jurisdiction
Floyd Coffman, South Central Jurisdiction
Mrs. Florence Edwards, Northeastern Jurisdiction
Franklin C. Stark, Western Jurisdiction
Ministers :
Murray Leiffer, Western Jurisdiction
Hoover Rupert, North Central Jurisdiction
J. Duncan Hunter, Southeastern Jurisdiction
Arnold Madsen, Overseas
Truman W. Potter, Northeastern Jurisdiction
R. Bruce Weaver, South Central Jurisdiction
The Chair asked if there were nominations from the floor.
George W. Cooke (Western New York) nominated Mrs.
Betty Gundlach (Western New York) .
Nominations Postponed
Curt Danforth (Youth Delegation) moved that nomina-
tions be postponed until the Conference had acted on Peti-
tion No. M-5005 relative to the deletion of the age require-
ment for the Judicial Council. Mr. Danforth spoke on be-
half of his motion. Eivart G. Watts (Kansas East) asked
the Chair to rule on the eligibility of Mr. Danforth to make
a motion inasmuch as he was seated with voice but without
vote. The Chair ruled that Mr. Danforth did not have the
right to make a motion. Melvin G. Talbert (Southern
California-Arizona) offered the motion that Mr. Danforth
had attempted to make. The motion was adopted.
Robert W. Moon (California-Nevada) asked if it would
be possible to suspend the rules and consider the calendar
item at this time. Elias G. Galvan (Southern California-
Arizona), chairman of Legislative Committee No. 12, stated
that the committee had acted on the calendar item, and that
it should be printed in Monday's Daily Christian Advocate.
Mr. Moon moved that the rules be suspended so that the
report of the legislative committee could be heard and con-
sidered at this time. The motion was put to a vote, and the
Chair ruled that it did not receive the required two-thirds
majority.
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) moved that an order of
the day be set as early as possible on Monday for considera-
tion of the calendar item. He spoke on behalf of the motion,
and it was adopted.
Committee on Reference
The Chair noted that he had failed to put the approval of
the Committee on Reference's report to a vote. The report
was voted and approved.
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Commission on the Structure of Methodism Outside the
United States (see page 1934)
Bishop Prince A. Taylor (New Jersey Area), chairman
of the commission, called attention to the commission's
printed report in the Daily Christian Advocate; he noted
also that the commission's assignment had been reviewed
in the Quadrennial Reports. Bishop Taylor explained that
section II, A was simply a renewal of privileges granted
to various Central Conferences by previous General Con-
ferences, and that COSMOS unanimously recommended
their renewal. Victor C. Vinluan (Northwest Philippines)
attempted to move an amendment to section II, B, 1 of the
report ; the Chair ruled him out of order, inasmuch as that
section of the report had not yet come before the Conference
for action. Section II, A of the report was put to a vote and
approved.
Bishop Taylor presented the commission's recommenda-
tion (Section II, B, 1) that Costa Rica, Panama Provisional,
Philippines Central, Sierra Leone, and Taiwan Conferences
be granted permission to become autonomous. He empha-
sized that approval of the recommendation would not make
autonomy mandatory but would only authorize the Con-
ferences to become autonomous. He stated that if the dele-
gates from the Philippines wished the recommendation re-
garding the Philippines Central Conference withdrawn,
COSMOS would withdraw it.
Victor C. Vinluan (Northwest Philippines) asked to
speak in behalf of the motion he had attempted to offer
earlier; the Chair stated that the motion would now be in
order and that it should be introduced again at this time.
Bishop Taylor stated that COSMOS was willing to with-
draw the recommendation as it related to the Philippines
Central Conference. Mr. Vinluan stated that several of the
delegates from the Philippines wished to have a hearing
with COSMOS before the recommendation was considered.
The Chair stated that Bishop Taylor, on behalf of COSMOS,
had withdrawn the recommendation as it related to the
Philippines Central Conference, and that the report as it
was now before the Conference made no reference to auton-
omy for the Philippines.
Ignacio P. Bautista (Philippines) : May I here, sir, make these
remarks in connection with the desire of COSMOS to withdraw the
recommendation permitting the Philippines Central Conference to
look toward the perfection of autonomy for the Philippines Central
Conference.
May I say this, Mr. Chairman, that the several Annual Conferences
in the Philippines, consisting of six, have voted individually on the
question of autonomy. Three of the Annual Conferences — the Philip-
pines Annual Conference to which I belong, the Southwest Philippines
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Annual Conference and the Middle Philippines Annual Conference
— the three biggest Annual Conferences in the Philippines Central
Conference, voted unanimously for autonomy. Two other Annual
Conferences, the Mindanao Annual Conference and the Northern
Philippines Annual Conference voted against autonomy but with a
difference of two or three votes. The Northwest Philippines Annual
Conference, where Brother Vinluan belongs, voted for what they call
Modified Central Conference.
I believe, Mr. Chairman, and members of the Conference, that we
pick out individual votes of the several Annual Conferences. The
Philippines Central Conference voted overwhelmingly in favor of
autonomy.
George L. Poor (Pacific Northwest) raised a point of
order that the motion Mr. Vinluan had attempted to intro-
duce was a motion of reference and did not call for the with-
drawal of any section of the report. The Chair ruled that
the recommendation regarding autonomy for the Philip-
pines had been withdrawn by Bishop Taylor, acting on
behalf of COSMOS. Richard O. Truitt (Wisconsin) raised
a point of order that when Mr. Vinluan was recognized the
second time his motion was in order and was properly
before the Conference. The Chair ruled that it was not, in-
asmuch as the chairman of COSMOS had withdrawn this
portion of the report.
Abdon Mendigorin (Philippines) asked for clarification
as to whether the chairman of COSMOS was authorized to
withdraw the recommendation related to the Philippines.
The Chair stated that it was his understanding that the
recommendation was being withdrawn at this time, but that
a recommendation relating to the Philippines would be pre-
sented to the Conference at a later time. Mr. Mendigorin
contended that Mr. Vinluan had not presented a valid mo-
tion related to the question, and that it was therefore in-
cumbent upon the Conference to vote on the recommenda-
tion as originally presented by COSMOS. The Chair ruled
that he was out of order and that the recommendation re-
lating to the Philippines was not before the Conference.
Robert F. Lundij (Holston) moved adoption of the recom-
mendation of COSMOS as contained in their report. Section
II, B, 1, as it related to the Costa Rica, Panama Provision-
al, Sierra Leone, and Taiwan Conferences. The motion was
adopted. The Chair expressed the hope that there would be
conversations between COSMOS and the delegates from the
Philippines so that an appropriate recommendation could
be considered by the Conference at a later time.
Bishop Taylor presented the commission recommenda-
tion as contained in Section II, B, 2 of the report. The
recommendation was approved.
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Legislative Recommendations — Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke
Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke, New York Area, presented legis-
lative recommendations as printed in the COSMOS report,
section II, B, 3-15, explaining the purpose of the recom-
mendations.
Bishop Wicke: We are requesting that COSMOS, as we have
known it, shall be wound up. Its earlier duties shall be cared for by
a new structure, and that structure is carefully spelled out. It is a
structure which involves equal representation from each of the Ju-
risdictions and each of the Central Conferences. This body will meet
at the seat and time of the General Conference.
The interim body, with authority rather limited, will be found in a
Committee of the Council of Bishops. The arrangements for the ar-
rival at agreements between Autonomous Churches, United Churches
and the like, these are then spelled out with considerable care. This
would include the type of concorded relationship which we are now
enjoying with our British friends and brethren.
The position of the Board of Missions, then, is spelled out again
with a degree of clarity. I believe this provides the main items of
these agreements. Many of them have been before you at an earlier
date, you find them here restated in this renewed or new structure.
Abdon Mendigorin (Philippines) : I am referring to paragraph 9 of
the report, subparagraph C, which reads as follows: "Such a church
having more than 70,000 full members shall be entitled to two addi-
tional delegates, at least one of whom shall be a woman with the
same rights and privileges." And then the other one also provides the
same provision in paragraph 13. I would like to have a point of
clarification regarding this, because I believe that this will be giving
a new advantage in favor of women delegates from overseas.
Bishop Finger: Bishop Wicke?
Bishop Wicke: Mr. Chairman, this is precisely the legislation that
obtained before, that is at the earlier date and with the general
COSMOS arrangement.
Mr. Mendigorin: Mr. Chairman, can we not introduce an amend-
ment to this in order to delete these provisions?
Bishop Finger: Yes, do you wish to amend by deleting . . .?
Mr. Mendigorin: If the Chair wants to send a motion to this
effect, I so move that we delete the provision regarding ". . . at
least one of whom shall be a woman . . ." from the provisions just
read.
Mr. Mendigorin spoke on behalf of his motion. The mo-
tion was defeated.
Bishop Wicke drew attention to the recommendation con-
tained in section II, B, 3 of the report, which provided that
the Conference of Bishops be discontinued.
John R. Van Sickle (Northern Illinois) moved that the
report of COSMOS be adopted.
Carroll Long (Holston) : The conference wishes your opinion on
item 7, in the first paragraph of 234. Was it considered inappropriate
or was it an oversight that that paragraph relating to the Judicial
Court did not make provision that members of the Judicial Court
should not hold other office in the Central Conference?
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Bishop Wicke: No, this is identical legislation to what we've had
during prior years. There is an exception from the mandate to the
possibility, from "may" to "shall" in the mandating of the Court.
Mr. Long: A further question — as I understand it, a person on the
Judicial Court of the Central Conference could hold other office,
thereby could possibly be prejudiced.
Bishop Wicke: To my knowledge, sir, that has never been brought
in question, I take it was taken for granted.
Mr. Long: It is true, is it not, that in the Central Conference of the
Methodist Church in Southern Asia, this does pertain considerable
question in the minds of the people in this particular Central Con-
ference as to whether or not the members of the Judicial Court
could act without prejudice.
Bishop Wicke: It would be my understanding, sir, that this would
fall within their power, in the writing of their own Discipline.
Mr. Long: Thank you, sir.
Victor C. Vinluan (Northwest Philippines) sought to
introduce a motion to amend the recommendation contained
in section II, B, 7 of the report, to provide that decisions of
the Judicial Court in the Central Conferences be final. The
Chair ruled that the motion was out of order, inasmuch as
under the Constitution appeals to the Judicial Council must
be permitted.
Theophil H. Gsell (Switzerland-M) asked whether the
recommendation to discontinue the Conference of Bishops
meant that overseas bishops would become more and more
isolated. Bishop Wicke replied that they would not.
Gilbert H. Caldivell, Jr. (Southern New England) asked
as a matter of privilege that Mr. Vinluan be permitted to
make a statement regarding the amendment he had at-
tempted to introduce.
Mr. Vinluan: What I am trying to say, Mr. Chairman, is that we
are now living in the age of the giving of more autonomy or self-
determination to peoples of the world. And that is what I am trying
to drive home, brethren, that all decisions that will be made by our
Judicial Court be final without appealing to the Judicial Council
— without right of appeal to the Judicial Council, to give more
autonomy to Central Conferences. That's what I am appealing for
the body.
We exist under different situations, different atmospheres from
what is existing here in America, and so why don't you give us
final say, final decisions in matters of law without appealing, by
giving us the right to appeal to the Judicial Council here in America?
Bishop Finger: Bishop Taylor.
Bishop Taylor: Now, Mr. Chairman, the provision for an affiliated
autonomous church or an affiliated United Methodist Church is made
just for that purpose. The autonomous . . . the Central Conferences
now have all of the autonomy in this regard they can possibly have
and still be an organic part of The United Methodist Church. This
can be obtained by becoming an Affiliated Autonomous Church or an
Affiliated United Church.
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George E. Naff (Holston) asked a question regarding
the recommended legislation in section II, B, 14 (d) and
(e) of the report. Bishop Taylor responded on behalf of
COSMOS.
The motion to adopt the report was put to a vote and
approved.
COSMOS Report No. 2 (see page 1941)
Bishop Wicke asked if the Conference v^ould be willing
to suspend the rules to permit action on COSMOS Report
No. 2, which had not been printed and before the Conference
for the required period of time. There was a motion to
suspend the rules, and it was approved. Report No. 2 was
adopted.
Bishop Taylor introduced J. Robert Martin, staff secre-
tary of COSMOS, to the Conference.
Time Extended
The Chair stated that the time for a recess had arrived
and asked whether the Conference would extend the time
to hear a statement from Bishop Muzorewa. The time was
extended.
Bishop Abel T. Muzorewa
Bishop Muzorewa was introduced by Tracey K. Jones,
Jr., general secretary of the Board of Missions.
Mr. Jones: Mr. Chairman, prior to the convening of this General
Conference, the Council of Bishops and the Board of Missions, through
separate channels, recommended to the Program Committee that Bish-
op Muzorewa have a chance to speak to this General Conference on
what he is doing in Rhodesia today and the issues that that country
is facing.
When he was elected Bishop in 1968 he never dreamed that within
three years his voice would be one of the most important voices on
the continent of Africa. In December of last year, the African
National Council, a coalition of groups that wanted to provide a
platform for black Rhodesian African opinions to be presented to
the British government in their negotiations with the Ian Smith
government, they asked Bishop Muzorewa if he would be the presi-
dent. He is a man of strong evangelical faith. He spent three weeks
in prayer and reflection on whether or not he should accept. He was
fully aware of the precarious nature of the issues that had to be
faced and the personal risk that would be involved. He made the
decision late in December that he would assume this leadership.
In February he flew to London and on behalf of black Rhodesians
spoke to the House of Commons. A few days later he was in New
York, and the Security Council (y£ the United Nations was called
into special session to hear him, and they heard him for two hours.
He is in direct communication with the prime ministers of all the
nations of the British Commonwealth, trying to interpret to them
the attitude of black Rhodesians. Bishop Muzorewa was . . . both
his undergraduate and graduate training was in the United States.
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He and Mrs. Muzorewa have five children. The oldest is 19, the
youngest is 4 years of age. And he returns to Rhodesia following
this General Conference to continue the leadership of black Rho-
desians — five million people — in terms of the issues of dealing with
the British government and the Ian Smith government. And the
future and destiny, in a sense, of both black and whites in Rhodesia
today, to no small degree, rests with the leadership of Bishop
Muzorewa. So it is a real privilege to present him to you as he
speaks on the issues in Rhodesia and what it means to be a Christian
Bishop involved in these issues at this time. Bishop Muzorewa.
Bishop Abel T. Muzorewa: Bishop Finger and the General Con-
ference. First of all, I want to apologize for the confusion which I
caused my brothers today, but I want to assure you that I was not
fast asleep ; I was chatting with the typists at the back.
I read in one of the newspapers recently where I found myself
having been referred to as an African Nationalist, and I was quite
touched by that and I wondered what had happened to me. I started
asking why an African Nationalist? What have I done this time?
Who is and what is an African Nationalist? And I found out that
the definition of an African Nationalist is a human being, a child
of God, who needs liberation.
Africa is a wonderful land. Rhodesia is a beautiful country. At
least the tourists tell us so. Whenever I hear this, I am reminded of
the beautiful gate of the temple, described in the Book of Acts,
through which many people passed without seeing the cripple lying
nearby. These travelers fail to see a crippled nation of 5% million
Africans who live in misery in the land of their birth. Only a few,
like Peter and John, see the suffering through Christian eyes and
see the need for liberation in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Rhodesia was enslaved as soon as she was colonized, and her
oppression was accelerated by the Unilateral Declaration of Inde-
pendence from Great Britain in 1965. Since that time black Rhode-
sians have been victims of violence, both bloody and bloodless.
The Rhodesian government proclaims to the world that it is "pre-
serving civilized standards." It compares its declaration of indepen-
dence in 1965 to that of the American Colonies in 1776. But we all
know that the difference is that America was seeking for freedom,
but over there the intention was to enslave the Africans. What are
the "civilized standards" which are being preserved in Rhodesia
today? Here they are:
— The 5% of the population which is white maintains political
control over the 95% of the population which is black.
— Whites elect 50 members of Parliament while Africans elect 8
under a highly restrictive franchise, and the other 8 are elected
by chiefs.
— Every African opposition party formed in the last 14 years has
been banned.
^Hundreds of Africans have been arrested, placed in detention
centers indefinitely under laws that allow for no trial, no statement
of charges, and no appeal.
— Thousands have been imprisoned under a wide range of vague
laws that are interpreted to cover almost any kind of behavior.
For example, Section 24 of the Law and Order Maintenance Act
of 1962 states that any person who "behaves in a manner which
is likely to make some other person apprehensive as to what might
happen . . ." can be imprisoned for up to ten years.
— A person is presumed guilty unless he can prove his innocence
under these laws. But there is never time, usually, to prove one-
self innocent.
— Half the land, 45 million acres, is reserved for the use of a small
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number of white farmers, while Africans are assigned to the other
half, located in dry or mountainous areas.
— During the seven-month dry season when no rain falls, hunger,
malnutrition and disease are widespread.
— In urban areas, blacks must live in overcrowded townships where
often 2 or 3 families must share one room.
— Thousands of unemployed compete for jobs that provide only a
bare subsistence averaging $26 a month while whites average $300
a month.
— The government spends an average of $30 a year for African
education while it is spending $300 for white children, per child
a year.
— Rhodesia's segregation and discrimination legislation form 95%
prescription of apartheid. They do not have to form new laws to
have perfect apartheid. All they need is money to implement it.
But the greatest tragedy of all is the crippling of human dignity
by a system that constantly denies the sacred value of the individual.
I ask you, are these the kinds of "civilized standards" that Christ
calls us to preserve?
The Christian Church in Rhodesia faced this question early this
year. In January the British government began considering the recog-
nition of Rhodesian independence. At this crucial hour, in the absence
of African political parties, the Church became the channel of expres-
sion for the voiceless wounded silent majority. Calling for no inde-
pendence without firm guarantees of freedom and justice for all,
the Christian Council of Rhodesia met and looked at the Anglo-
Rhodesian settlement proposal "with a Christian eye," and we all
agreed that the proposals were not just.
It was then that some clergymen made up their minds to reject
that immorality. The five Roman Catholic Bishops, the United Church
of Christ, and the United Methodist Annual Conference spoke with
conviction, and rejected them. The British Methodist Church did not
either reject them nor accept them. The will of the people became
crystallized in the formation of the new African National Council,
a grass-roots organization which I serve as President. It united
people of all organizations, including the formerly banned parties of
Zapu and Zanu. We are determined to achieve the rule of justice
through non-violence, negotiation, and reason.
But the restraint of the people who look to us for leadership has
its limits. Time is running out. Rhodesia is on a collision course with
disaster. As a Christian, I ask myself, is there any way to avoid the
slaughter of hundreds of Rhodesians, black and white? To whom
can we turn for help?
I appeal to you, the members of this General Conference, from
the developing and industrialized nations, to call upon your govern-
ments for renewed support for United Nations economic sanctions
against Rhodesia as the strongest and last alternative to bloodshed.
We are particularly concerned about the violations of these sanctions
by West Germany, France, Italy and Japan. We know that these
countries are trading with Rhodesia because of the presence there
of large numbers of automobiles and electronic equipment that
originate in these areas. We are especially hurt by the vital moral
and economic support that the United States is giving the Rhodesian
government through its purchase of chrome ore. I wonder if my
American friends are aware of the implication of this in terms of
our grave need of freedom, relationship present and in future.
This is the plea of an oppressed and crippled people in the midst
of a "beautiful Rhodesia." Can you see and hear what we say before
it is too late? Would you please join us in building a Rhodesia
commanded to rise up in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,
where freedom and justice can rule?
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The church should be complimented for the freedom which has
come to other parts of Africa. Although some peope give credit to
communism we should be giving to Christ and His church. We know
that 90% of educated people in Africa and its leadership are products
of the church, and we understand that by the end of the century
about two-thirds of the African population south of Sahara will be
Christian. We need you, the world church, to surround us with your
all.
Our own United Methodist Church in Rhodesia is thriving under
those oppressive conditions, in particular, beginning with deportation
of Bishop Dodge and other missionaries from their sacrificial and
effective witness. The church is growing rapidly in membership, in
ministerial training; stewardship and evangelism are strong. Rela-
tionships between missionaries and nationalists is maturing. The
church is very vital — alive !
Are you going to help us to continue to command Rhodesia to rise
up in the name of Christ? I know you will, for in spite of all of the
weaknesses and criticisms that are leveled at us or against us of the
church, we are the best half of Christ on earth today. I love the
church, I love you all ! Thank you very much.
Bishop Muzorewa was accorded a standing ovation by
the Conference. The presentation was concluded with sing-
ing by a group of Rhodesian delegates.
Resolution of Support
Ralph L. Stephens (Northern New Jersey) : In view of the presen-
tation that has been given before this assembly this morning by
Bishop Muzorewa, a stalwart of the Church, I move that this General
Conference convey to the governments of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) and
Great Britain the full support of The United Methodist Church of
the struggles of the peoples of Rhodesia and the African Nationalist
Council, under the able leadership of Bishop Abel Muzorewa,
Further, that we request that the Senate Foreign Relations Com-
mittee's repeal of the Byrd amendment be fully supported by this
government; that repeal would discontinue the importation of chrome
into this country. And I would like to have Dr. Isaac Bivens, of the
African Office of the World Division to speak to this concern, if I
receive a second.
Isaac Bivens: Bishop, and ladies and gentlemen, the basis for the
Byrd Amendment, which had the effect of removing sanction from
the purchase of chrome, had two basic reasons or rationale. One
rationale was that this country should not purchase strategic military
materials from any country which was in the Communist bloc, in
other words, from a so-called free nation. It is rather ironical that
in this terminology Rhodesia is determined as a free nation.
The other basis of this action was that chrome itself was a strategic
material. The irony of this action was that at a time that the Byrd
Amendment was going through the Senate, there was a concomitant
action on the part of the House to remove chrome from the strategic
list and to grant permission to sell 1.3 million tons of chrome on the
market. The other thing we want to be aware of is the fact that the
United States in the United Nations three times has exerted its
moral leadership in support of sanctions against Rhodesia. This action
of the Byrd Amendment was a telling blow to the significant and
stalwart efforts of Bishop Muzorewa and the black Africans.
Mr. Chairman, and ladies and gentlemen, two times I myself and
two other persons have had conferences with Mr. Perry Wilson, who
is the chairman of the Board of Directors of Union Carbide, the
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chief owner and purchaser of chrome from Rhodesia. Just this past
week we arranged a conference with Mr, Perry Wilson, the chairman
of that Board, and with Bishop Muzorewa in New York. We are
asking that company to voluntarily, on the basis of morality, on
the basis of international law and order, to refuse to purchase
chrome from Rhodesia. If this action is supported, which is before
you, it will be acted upon favorably because you will understand
that we're asking The United Methodist Church to place the weight
of its moral persuasion and commitment behind Bishop Muzorewa
(ANC), the precept of international law and order, and in support
of this church's historic declaration in support of universal freedom.
Bishop Finger: Thank you. The motion is before you. If you will
support it, will you lift a hand? Thank you. Those opposed? And
it is supported.
Order of the Day
J. Otis Young, chairman of the Committee on Agenda,
stated that the committee recommended that an order of the
day be set for the service in memory of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. immediately upon return from the recess period.
The recommendation was approved.
The Chair recognized that there were a large number of
United Methodist youth visiting the Conference for the
weekend. The Conference was in recess for fifteen minutes.
Following the recess Carlton Yoimg led the Conference
in the singing of "Lord, I Want To Be a Christian."
Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A. C. Epps (North Georgia) introduced Gordon G.
Thompson, Jr., who offered a prayer. Mr. Epps asked Wil-
liam H. Ruff (North Georgia) to present Paul Webb, Jr.
(North Georgia).
Mr. Webb: Mr. Chairman and members of the Conference, it
is my privilege now to present one who is close to the man that we
are here to honor this morning. "As the twig is bent, so shall the
tree grow." We all admired the leadership of Dr. King, Jr. It has
been my privilege to be a personal friend of his father for some 25
years.
We have stood in the trenches together, we have fought the battles
and I have observed this man. There is no question but that a son
who grew up in this home would have achieved the eminence that
his son did achieve. It is my pleasure now to present to you a minister
of the gospel who was called by his church 41 years ago. These are
not Methodists. They don't have to take the pastor sent by the
Bishop and council; but for 41 years this man has served his flock
on Auburn Avenue at Ebenezer Church, and I present Dr. Martin
Luther King, Sr., my friend.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr. was accorded a standing
ovation by the General Conference.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr.: Thank you very much, I did not
know that I would be presented and I'm sorry that we didn't get
clear connections on last evening. I was told that we would be here
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at 10:30, and I was here. I'm sorry about the delay and the mis-
understanding.
Mr. Chairman and bishops of the Church, delegates in attendance
on this Conference, I am delighted to see you and be privileged to
greet you briefly and to give you a sense of welcome to Atlanta
where I have been for many years in the part of the growth of this
city.
But let me rush to say to you briefly I am not bitter; I do not hate
any man. I think that if anyone could, certainly I would be one of
those who could carry ill will in my heart. I refuse to do this. I am
on record of being every man's brother no matter the color of your
skin, the texture of your hair, or where you live or what you know,
or whether you are high and mighty or just simply the least of these,
I am every man's brother.
Now I do not debate this with any man whether or not he accepts
me as his brother. I do not have time to debate this nor dialogue
about it. I have a job to do every day I live and never get through
with any job that I must do within that one day. I do not have the
time to debate this with anybody; I'm going on with my job every
day, going on being every man's brother. I love you, everyone of
you. I hope you love me.
Yes, I'm stunned. Yes, I feel it deeply — the loss of my sons. I only
had two sons, you know, one who was assassinated and the other
one in less than two years was drowned. But I'm going on and see
what the end is gonna be. I've been preaching, soon it will be . . . and
pastoring, 56 years, and I haven't retired yet. I've tried three times
and it seems the Lord doesn't want it, so I'm going on a little longer.
It's good to see you, it's good to be with you these brief moments.
I'd like for you to see Martin Luther King, III. Next to Scott King,
also, the second son. They are glad to be here. Martin, you tell them
"Hello" and then we are going to be out of the way. Mrs. Coretta King
had a rush call to New York yesterday and is in Washington today;
thus she was unable to attend. My wife moves as she feels, and I
have learned that I must live with that lady; I've been with her 46
years, and I can't be without her now.
Martin Luther King, III: I would just like to say "hello" for all
of my family and I'm glad to be here today.
Mr. Epps presented Bishop Noah W. Moore, Jr., Ne-
braska Area, who delivered the memorial meditation for the
service of commemoration (see page 754) .
Carlton Young led the Conference in the singing of "We
Shall Overcome."
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
committee, presented the other two members of the com-
mittee, Mrs. Paul Braun (Iowa) and Wayne Calbert (Mis-
sissippi-FCJ). He called for reports on calendar items
from the Legislative Committee on Christian Social Con-
Motion — Reporting of Non-concurrence Items
Lester L. Moore (Iowa) moved that non-concurrence
items from legislative section calendars be reported by the
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legislative committee chairpersons as they are prepared
rather than waiting for an all-inclusive non-concurrence
motion at the end of the Conference. He spoke in behalf of
his motion. John T. King (Southv^^est Texas) spoke in op-
position to the motion. The motion was defeated.
Committee on Christian Social Concerns — Report No. 2 —
Calendar No. 58
Edsel A. Ammons (Northern Illinois) presented the re-
port. Richard D. Tholin (Northern Illinois) spoke on be-
half of the report.
Mr. Tholin: Bishop Finger, fellow Christians, the United Methodist
Church has begun to take seriously the lordship of Jesus Christ over
all of its actions, including its investments. In 1970 the General
Conference called upon all institutions, all boards of The United
Methodist Church to look at their investments and to make those
investments w^ork positively toward the realization of the goals in
the Social Principles. Two days ago this General Conference, as a
part of the Bishops' Call to Peace, asked that we examine and use
our investments to make a specific contribution to the ending of war
on the face of the globe. When we make such general commitments,
our Lord has a way of beginning to confront us with specific decisions.
We are now faced with specific decisions, that arise out of that
general commitment. We will become specific just as we were an
hour or so ago in regard to Rhodesia.
Why this issue? During this week there has been a slideshow
presented which we hope most of you have been able to see. It has
portrayed graphically probably the most inhumane and unjust aspect
of an already tragic and unjust war in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
— the use of Western technology in such a way that it can make no
distinction between men, women, children and soldiers; sensors which
detect persons moving day and night; high level bombing over large
pattern areas; antipersonnel weapons which spray whole territories
with pellets; or even worse, plastic darts which cannot be detected
by x-ray; leaf bombs that drop over areas, that anyone walking
there, for months to come will have a foot blown off", will not be
killed necessarily, but will be maimed; bombs which will not even
blow out a tire of a truck passing over them, anti-personnel bombs.
This is part of a weapon system that is able to destroy man, the
sacred traditions of people, the fabrics of their society, and move
populations over the earth and never, ever see a human face while
doing it. And why these companies? There has been extensive research
done by many agencies, and it is quite clear that these are major
corporations, not small companies, and that these four major corpora-
tions provide basic systems for the military.
They are not the only ones; they are primary ones. And they have
extensive investments from The United Methodist Church boards.
These companies put together the basic components of the auto-
mated air-war system. Standard Oil of New Jersey provides the
fuel and some of the research on antipersonnel weapons. IT&T pro-
vides the sensors in communications. GE provides the plans and the
gunships, and Honeywell provides anti-personnel bombs and com-
puters and weapons. And why these companies? Because there are
others among religious people who met together in ecumenical witness
in January across the religious community who decided that we must
begin somewhere, not that these are the only companies, but we can
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begin here where the weapons are clearly wrong, and we can make
a Christian witness to these companies.
It makes no difference what percentage of their products these are;
if they are wrong we should not be a part of them unless we register
our protest and seek to change those companies' policies. What is
being asked in this proposal is not immediate divestment, not simply
walking away so that we can be pure, but it is to enter into an
extended struggle of at least a year with these companies in public
witness and negotiation along with others across the religious com-
munity to help them come to the decision that they can no longer
make such weapon systems.
And we do this out of our own desire to witness to the love of
God for all people everywhere. It is for this reason that this is
before you.
Tom Reavley (Southwest Texas) : Mr, Chairman and members of
the Conference, I am the vice-chairman of the Committee which is
now reporting and they . . . yesterday a minority report was signed
by the requisite number of the members of the Committee on this
matter, and I had hoped that we could handle it as a Minority Report
under the rules, but that is no matter, let me just speak against
concurrence.
Let me say this; this is the first issue on the calendar, first resolu-
tion or action of any controversy, I suppose. As we begin it, I would
say that if the General Conference and the general church is to
maintain respect among the congregations of United Methodism, we
must frame our pronouncements with very great care, and as we
vote, each of us must exercise great care. Now, this resolution names
four corporations. It calls upon them to stop supplying the armed
forces with materials, computers, gasoline and so forth used in the
air war.
Our bishops, our general secretaries are to appear at stockholders
meetings and demand this in the name of The United Methodist
Church, and then all United Methodists and bodies of the Church are
called upon to protest to the corporations and persuade them to stop
production. There is no discrimination, no exception. All of this be-
cause material, any material, is sold to the United States Armed
Forces. I am not prepared to condemn anyone for this reason without
more showing than that and, nor would I single out and name a few
companies out of thousands and give them this adverse publicity.
I think it's unfair and unjustified and I'll vote against the motion.
Harold A. Bosley (New York) : I think we ought to have clearly
in mind two things. The first is the more important. We are re-
sponsible for where our money goes. We in this General Conference
are responsible for what our money buys. We have a moral respon-
sibility, wherever we are able to do so, to follow that money with
whatever judgments we are capable of bringing to bear upon it. I
should suppose that this principle is not really open to debate. I
should suppose that we would accept this almost without discussion.
The second point I want to make is this, as ought to be a matter of
common knowledge in this body, there is a sense of aroused con-
science among other churches and educational institutions on this
matter. The bishops of the Episcopal Church have had representa-
tives at the stockholders' meeting of several large corporations of
late. Their protest against certain policies of these corporations has
been duly reported in the public press. To be sure, they got canned
by some of the people back home. I am not sure all of the people
back home deserve to be put in one category. There is enough division
among us on this point for an honest debate to ensue.
Also you may have seen where the Board of Trustees or Overseers
of Yale University have decided, as of the last two months, to see to
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it that there is a committee to investigate the portfolio of their
university and to follow that portfolio from point of view of the
conscience of humanity. The man who made the motion that this
be done was the dean of the Law School at Yale University, and
he is the chairman of the committee to see that it is carried out.
The point I want to make, members of this General Conference, is
that we are beginning to turn a corner on the point of moral responsi-
bility for what we are, what we say and what we do, and this
represents a good beginning. If we are doing an injustice to these
four companies, let them get out of the armament business. One
other point, if our study is incomplete, let us complete it. Thank you.
The Chair noted that if consideration of this report were
to continue, the time would have to be extended. The Con-
ference voted to extend the time. Wilham A. Meadows
(Florida) spoke in opposition to the report.
Mr. Meadows: Mr. Chairman, my fellow delegates, I speak in op-
position to concurrence. I join in the argument of Judge Reavley and
say in addition to that that if we are in this Conference to continue
for the next few days, to consider matters that we have already voted
upon, then I say that we will not complete the business of the Con-
ference. We voted, and I voted yesterday with the rest of you, in
favor of the Bishops' Call for Peace, and in that call and in that
decision yesterday, we voted on the very matters which are now
before us and I submit to you that this . . . there is nothing to be
gained by us to continue to consider this matter.
Further, in opposition to the motion, I say, that it is very difficult
for me to make a decision on a petition such as this without having
much more expert information. And I say that the motion . . . the
decision that we made yesterday adequately expresses the view-
point of this Conference. I say to you, my fellow delegates, that by
voting against this motion to concur that you in no way, and I submit
to you, in no way does this mean that you are opposed to peace.
I agree that peace is a number one issue, but if we are to deal
with peace, then I suggest we need to concentrate our efforts in
prayer for the governmental leaders of this world that Christ's
spirit might prevail. Thank you.
Paul J. Beeman (Pacific Northwest) moved to amend
the report by deleting the names of the specific companies
listed in it. He spoke on behalf of his amendment. W. Jene
Miller (Oklahoma) spoke in opposition to it. Arthur S. Mer-
row (Western New York) spoke in favor of the amend-
ment. John V. Moore (California-Nevada) argued against
the amendment.
John R. Van Sickle (Northern Illinois) moved the previ-
ous question on all before the Conference. The motion was
approved.
The Chair called for the vote on Mr. Beeman's amend-
ment. James S. McCartt (Holston) asked a question regard-
ing the exact wording of the amendment. Leroij C. Hodapp
(South Indiana) asked for clarification as to how the dele-
tion of the names of specific corporations would affect item
2 in the report. Mr. McCartt asked if it would be possible
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for the Conference to have the specific wording of all sec-
tions of the report that would be affected by the amend-
ment. Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-West Florida) desired
to offer an amendment to Mr. Beeman's amendment but
was ruled out of order. Mr. Cooper again raised the ques-
tion of the effect of the amendment on item 2 of the report.
Mr. Beeman stated that it was his intention in offering the
amendment to remove both the references to specific com-
panies and the references to a specific number of companies
so that the entire report would read in more general terms.
Mr. Cooper addressed a question to Mr. Beeman, and Mr.
Beeman responded. The Chair recognized a representative
of the legislative committee for a concluding statement.
William L. Sharp (North Mississippi) raised a point of
order that the previous question had been voted and that no
further debate was permitted. The Chair stated that under
the rules the committee presenting the report had the privi-
lege of making a statement before the vote was taken.
Mr. Tholin: I would remind again this General Conference that
in the debate over this matter, that no one denied the effect of these
weapon systems upon men, women and children in the land of South-
east Asia. No one denied that these companies produced such wea-
ponry; no one denied that we have extensive investment in those
corporations. In General Electric our general board has more than
$8,000,000 of investments, in Honeywell over a $1,500,000, in Stan-
dard Oil of New Jersey almost $2,500,000, in IT&T almost a $1,500,-
000, using the latest published figures which were available from our
board.
What is at issue is should we name specific companies? And there
is no way for us to witness in general; there is no way to be re-
conciled in general. One witnesses to specific actions and specific per-
sons, or it becomes a vague effort at self -justification but not a real
witness, and no possibility of real reconciliation is possible unless we
deal with real people.
The whole problem with the automated air war is that we are
dealing through abstractions but killing people, and we are saying in
this motion that it is time that we speak to real people who run real
corporations with names and that we speak to them with our convic-
tions, not to destroy their companies — we will not destroy their
companies — but to help them make their companies what they in their
hearts know they ought to be and to bear that Christian witness
where it will count, for the decisions are made at their annual meet-
ings.
If we name these companies and if we negotiate with them and
there is change, there will be other companies, and we may begin to
make a dent in the system which destroys us and many people, and
we can go one by one, but we do it specifically to real people. I would
urge you to vote down the amendment, to vote the original motion.
The amendment offered by Mr. Beeman was put to a vote,
and the Chair ruled that the amendment was defeated.
Torrey A. Kaatz (West Ohio) asked whether the legis-
lative committee would be bringing another report dealing
with the war in Indochina. Mr. Tholin stated that there
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were omnibus resolutions on Southeast Asia, amnesty, and
ministry to war prisoners.
Thomas Bryant (South Indiana) desired to make a com-
ment but was ruled out of order by the Chair.
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) requested a count vote on
Mr. Beeman's amendment. The request was supported by a
vote of the Conference. J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) gave
instructions for the taking of the ballot. Don J. Hand
(Southwest Texas) asked whether the ballots should be
signed. The Chair stated that they could be either signed or
unsigned. James S. McCartt asked for clarification as to
whether this was a ballot on the amendment, and the Chair
stated that that was correct. Robert E. Knupp (Central
Pennsylvania) asked whether it would be possible to hear
the Order of the Day scheduled for 12 noon while the ballot
was being completed ; the Chair stated that the ballot must
first be completed. Richard Pittenger (South Dakota) asked
a question. J, Wesley Hole (Secretary) made announce-
ments. Kenneth W. Hunt (West Ohio) made a statement
regarding attendance at legislative committee sessions. Cal-
vin R. Myers (East Ohio) asked a question.
The Chair announced the results of the count vote on
Mr. Beeman's amendment : total vote cast, 953 ; voting yes,
558; voting no, 395. The amendment was adopted. The re-
port as amended was put to the vote, and it was adopted
(seepage 1040).
Commission on Ecumenical Affairs
Bishop Paul A. Washburn (Minnesota Area), president
of the commission, presented the report.
Bishop Paul Washburn: Mr. Chairman and delegates, may I read
a letter which we received from the National Conference of Catholic
Bishops, while the friends are coming to the platform. This letter is
signed by Joseph L. Bernadine, the general secretary of the National
Conference of Catholic Bishops :
"It is my pleasure to forward to you the enclosed copy of a resolu-
tion adopted unanimously by the National Conference of Catholic
Bishops meeting in Atlanta on April 11." And I want to read the
resolution.
"WHEREAS, The Council of Bishops of the United Methodist
Church is meeting on St. Simons Island as we meet in Atlanta and,
"WHEREAS, The General Conference of the United Methodist
Church will open its meeting in this city as ours closes and,
"WHEREAS, The crossing of our paths at this time happily
reminds us the many gracious contacts that have multiplied and
grown between our communities in recent times,
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the National Conference of Catholic
Bishops take this occasion to send brotherly greetings in the name
of the Lord to the assemblies of The United Methodist Church
expressing our best wishes for the success of their deliberations
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in behalf of the Christian people and our common efforts in the
service of the Gospel."
I think it would be appropriate, Mr. Chairman, if there would be
some provision for a response to this resolution.
Bishop Finger: Without objection, we will ask the Secretary of the
General Conference to respond to this very gracious communication.
Bishop Washburn called attention to three petitions
which were a part of the commission's report and noted that
they had been considered by legislative committees and
would be reported by those committees. He presented Robert
W. Huston, general secretary of the commission, to the Con-
ference.
Mr. Huston introduced the delegates and reserve dele-
gates to the Conference who had been designated by the
commission as ecumenical associates: Richard W. Cain
(Southern California-Arizona), Robert W. Thornburg
(Central Illinois), /. Robert Nelson (East Ohio), and Paid
M. Mi7ius, Jr. (West Ohio). He then asked the bishops,
members of the Council of Secretaries, delegates and re-
serve delegates who were members of the commission to
stand and be recognized.
Bishop Washburn introduced Dr. Cynthia Wedel, presi-
dent of the National Council of Churches, to the Conference.
Dr. Wedel: Thank you very much, my dearly beloved Methodist
friends. I have a perfectly marvelous 45-minute speech on the virtues
of the National Council of Churches which I'm not going to give.
You can read about it, you can read all about the National Council
and how fine it is and many of the things that we do together in the
May issue of The Interpreter, and many of you know anyway.
All I'd like to do very briefly, because I have deep sympathy for
your presiding officer, being often in this spot myself, is to say very
quickly that I trust you realize as firmly and as strongly as I do, as
most of the member churches in the National Council do, as our
friends in the Roman Catholic Church are beginning to recognize
very clearly, that in the kind of a world in which you and I live and
in a day such as this, it is absolutely impossible to fulfill our Chris-
tian commitment alone, either alone individually or alone as a
denomination.
To me, the Christian commitment is, first of all, obedience to God;
secondly, witnessing to Jesus Christ; and, thirdly, serving our fellow-
men. It seems perfectly clear to anyone who is reading the signs of
the times that from the early days of this century and with in-
creasing force, God has been calling his church together. The 1937
Edinburgh Faith and Order Conference had as its theme, "God Wills
Unity," and I believe redemptive Christians around the world are all
clear that God and his Holy Spirit are moving among us in this day
to carry out the will of God, that his church may be one that the
world may believe.
I am convinced that we cannot be obedient to God without being
involved in ecumenical concerns, ecumenical action, working together.
We know, increasingly, that we cannot witness to Jesus Christ in
this kind of a large, highly organized, technological world if we
try to witness as fragments of the Body of Christ, even very large
fragments like The United Methodist Church.
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I was thinking this morning, as you took your action about
Rhodesia and as you were taking the kinds of action you've just been
debating, that when the great United Methodist Church, which is, of
course, by far the largest church in the National Council of Churches,
takes an action like this, there will be some notice in the papers, it
will be known by some of your own members, but I don't think it's
going to cause very much of a stir.
But, if in June, at the next meeting of the General Board of the
National Council, your Methodist delegates bring in some of these
actions to be, in a sense, acted upon jointly by all of the churches,
and this frequently happens, if the National Council of Churches,
the churches represented there, vote, I'd be willing to bet we'll get
some headlines and lots of flak. While it's painful to be criticized and
objected to for the things we do, as the National Council and the
World Council frequently are, more and more we are realizing we
only get this kind of complaint and criticism when the church is
being really eff"ective in its witness. And, therefore, we're glad to take
it because we're proud of the reason for it. And I hope you feel this
way too.
And, thirdly, if we're going to serve our fellowmen in this kind
of a world — those in need, those who are suffering, in all parts of
the world — again, not one of us as a church has the resources or the
manpower or the ingenuity to know how it should best be done. As
a glorious record of the churches working together through the World
Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches in our
tremendous programs of overseas ministry and relief are something
of which every single one of us can be proud, it is for these reasons
that I call upon you as United Methodists to continue in the path in
which you have been going, giving the kind of leadership you can
give, to the ecumenical movement in this country.
These are very exciting days for the ecumenical movement, as they
are exciting days for the church. There's a tremendous upsurge of
interest in religion in this country. It's seen in many things that are
happening across the land. The only place it isn't clear yet is within
the church, because many of the people who are so excited about
Christianity, about religion today, are not at all sure the church is the
place where they can exercise this. You and I who are in the Church,
who love the Church, have the responsibility of helping the in-
creasingly religious people of our time understand that the Christian
Church really and truly is doing God's will in the world. You, as
United Methodists, can't do this alone; neither can we as Episcopali-
ans, neither can Roman Catholics. It is the united witness of the
Church of Jesus Christ that is going to win the people of our day.
Now the National Council of Churches is not the ultimate, perfect
instrument for this. I'm sure God wants something far beyond and
far better than this, but it is what we have at the moment. It is our
obedience to God right now, and I hope you will join me in working
in it until God brings us to the next stage of His great church.
Thank you.
Motion of Reference — William M. James
William M. James (New York) moved that the issue of
suspending the rules to permit youth and seminarian dele-
gates the right to make motions but not to vote in the 1972
General Conference be referred to the Rules Committee.
The motion to refer was adopted.
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Motion — R. Benjamin Garrison
R. Benjamin Garrison (Central Illinois) moved that
Tracey Jones' introduction of Bishop Muzorewa, Bishop
Muzorewa's address, Isaac Bivens' statement about the im-
portance of sanctions against Rhodesia, and the resulting
Conference resolution be printed in pamphlet form and be
made available to local churches. The motion was adopted.
Motion — Calvin R. Myers
Calvin R. Myers (East Ohio) desired to make a motion
related to the action on Calendar No. 58 ; the Chair stated
that an implementing motion would be offered later by the
committee and that Mr. Myers' motion would be more ap-
propriate at that time.
Benediction
Bishop John V. Samuels, Church of Pakistan, pronounced
the benediction.
EIGHTH DAY, MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening — Bishop W. Kenneth Pope
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the morning session
of the eighth day, Monday, April 24, 1972, at 8:30 a.m. in
the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop W. Kenneth
Pope, Dallas-Ft. Worth Area, presiding.
Devotions
The Conference joined in the singing of the hymn, "When
Morning Gilds the Skies." Bishop Ole E. Borgen, Northern
Europe Central Conference, brought the devotional address
on the subject, "Whole" (see page 750). The hymn, "Christ,
From Whom All Blessings Flow," was sung.
Choral music was presented by the Brevard College
Choir, Brevard, North Carolina, under the direction of
Harvey Miller.
Committee on Journal
George R. Akers (Wyoming) reported that the journal
for Saturday, April 22, had been examined and found to be
in order. John Chittum (East Ohio) called attention to a
parenthetical statement in the Daily Christian Advocate
record of Saturday's proceedings and asked that it be cor-
rected. The Chair explained that this was not the journal
and that the correction could be duly noted for the journal.
Committee on Agenda
/. Otis Young, chairman of the committee, called on Tom
Reavley (Southwest Texas) for a statement. Mr. Reavley
asked that the agenda as printed in the Daily Christian
Advocate be amended to provide for legislative committee
meetings at 2 p.m. instead of the afternoon plenary ses-
sion ; he stated that this came at the request of the Com-
mittee on Calendar and all of the legislative committee
chairpersons.
Thomas Bryant (South Indiana) moved that the printed
agenda, as amended, be adopted as the agenda for the day.
John R. Van Sickle (Northern Illinois) moved to suspend
the rules and amend the agenda to make Calendar No. 343
an Order of the Day at 11:15 a.m. in this session. Mr. Van
Sickle spoke on behalf of his amendment. Robert E. Good-
rich, Jr. (North Texas) spoke in opposition to the amend-
ment, explaining that the Committee on Calendar intended
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that this item be the first order of business at the evening
session. The amendment was defeated. The agenda, as
amended by Mr. Reavley, was adopted.
Norman L. Conard (Business Manager) made an an-
nouncement regarding meeting places for legislative com-
mittees.
Committee on Credentials
W. T. Hajidy, Jr. (Louisiana) reported that the com-
mittee had examined the changes made in the seating of
delegates by the chairpersons of annual conference delega-
tions ; he stated that the change referred to the committee
Saturday relative to the Liberian delegation had also been
considered, and that the approved changes for the plenary
session of April 22 would appear in the proper form in the
journal. The report was adopted.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) announced that the
presiding officers for Tuesday's plenary sessions would be
Bishop W. Ralph Ward, Syracuse Area, morning session;
Bishop Ralph T. Alton, Wisconsin Area, afternoon session;
and Bishop James S. Thomas, Iowa Area, evening session.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) announced that
word had been received of the death of Mrs. Annie Dennis,
wife of Bishop Fred Dennis of the former Evangelical
United Brethren Church.
Mrs. Little called on Ignacio P. Bautista (Philippines)
to introduce four bishops of the United Church of Christ in
the Philippines; Mr. Bautista announced that the bishops
were not able to be present at this session.
Mrs. Little presented a resolution of appreciation for
John Dressier, organist for the Conference, and Carlton
Young, song leader. Mr. Dressier and Dr. Young were pre-
sented to the Conference.
Committee on Judicial Administration, Enabling Acts and
Legal Forms— Report No. 9— Calendar No. 199
Elias G. Galvan (Southern California-Arizona) pre-
sented the report and moved its adoption. The Chair noted
that the report had not been printed the required length of
time and that the rules would have to be suspended to per-
mit consideration of it. Mr. Galvan stated that the Con-
ference had voted to suspend the rules Saturday when it
ordered the item placed on the agenda. The Secretary stated
that the Conference had voted to place the item on the
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agenda for this session, but not to suspend the rules. A mo-
tion to suspend the rules was introduced and adopted. Mr.
Galvan re-introduced his motion to adopt the report, and it
was adopted (see page 1634) .
Report No. 10— Calendar No. 200
Mr. Galvan noted that this report was also related to the
nomination and election of the Judicial Council and asked
that it be considered at this time. He presented the report,
pointing out that the committee recommended non-concur-
rence and moved that the committee recommendation be
adopted. The motion was adopted (see page 1635).
Nominations to the Judicial Council
Bishop Roy H. Short, Secretary of the Council of Bishops,
presented nominations for the Judicial Council on behalf
of the Council of Bishops.
Bishop Short: Mr. Chaii-man, the law provides that the nomina-
tions must be made at the same session at which the nominations are
given from the Council of Bishops, and that is why the secretary has
suggested the re-reading of these nominations :
Lay Persons: Samuel W. Witwer, North Central Jurisdiction,
Francis Hughes, North Central Jurisdiction, Warren K Urbom, South
Central Jurisdiction, Floyd Coffman, South Central Jurisdiction, Mrs.
Florence Edwards, Northeastern Jurisdiction, Franklin C. Stark,
Western Jurisdiction. Ministers: Murray Leiffer, Western Jurisdic-
tion, Hoover Rupert, North Central Jurisdiction, J. Duncan Hunter,
Southeastern Jurisdiction, Arnold Madsen, Overseas, Truman W.
Potter, Northeastern Jurisdiction, R. Bruce Weaver, South Central
Jurisdiction.
Donald A. Waterfield (Troy) nominated Frederick K.
Kirchner (Troy). George W. Cooke (Western New York)
nominated Elizabeth B. Gundlach (Western New York).
Benjamin R. Oliphint (Louisiana) nominated Thomas H.
Matheny (Louisiana). Allan H. L. Randolph (Louisville)
nominated Felix J. Sanders (Louisville). John T. King
(Southwest Texas) nominated Tom Reavley (Southwest
Texas). Abdon Mendigorin (Philippines) nominated Criso-
lito S. Pascual (Philippines). Melvin G. Talbert (Southern
California- Arizona) nominated Will M. Hildebrand (South-
ern California-Arizona). Melvin M. Finkbeiner (Pacific
Northwest) nominated James Dolliver (Pacific Northwest).
David W. Brooks (North Georgia) nominated James Mac-
Kay (North Georgia) .
Herbert L. Gwyer (Western Pennsylvania) moved that
the nominations be closed. The motion was adopted. James
S. McCartt (Holston) asked if it would be possible to permit
an additional nomination for an overseas member of the
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Judicial Council. It was agreed that an additional overseas
nomination could be made, but none was offered.
The Chair stated that the names of all persons nominated
and a brief biographical sketch of each would be printed in
Tuesday's Daily Christian Advocate and that balloting
would begin at the Tuesday morning session. The Secretary
noted that Paragraph 1701 of the Book of Discipline re-
quired that nominations be printed one day in advance of
voting, and the Chair stated that accordingly balloting
would begin at the Wednesday morning session.
Quadrennial Emphasis Committee (see page 1799)
Bishop James K. Mathews (Boston Area), president of
the Committee, called attention to the printed reports of the
committee which had been distributed to delegates. Bishop
Mathews reviewed the General Conference action establish-
ing the program and introduced the committee's two staff
members, Raoid C. Calkins and DePriest W. Whye. He
emphasized the participation of minorities and youth in
policy decision. Noting that one-half of the funds received
had remained in the annual conferences for use in local
projects, he asked that all persons who had served on con-
ference or area Quadrennial Emphasis Committees stand
to be recognized.
Raoid C. Calkins (West Ohio), executive secretary of
the committee, summarized the Biblical study projects
which had occurred as part of the quadrennial emphasis
program. DePriest W. Whye (Committee Staff) reported
on the reconciliatory projects which had been created and
established through the annual conference portion of the
Fund for Reconciliation. He called attention to the section
in the printed report which described the types of projects
supported in the annual conferences. He then referred to
the portion of the report which listed the approved national-
ly funded projects.
Bishop W. Ralph Ward, Syracuse Area, presented the
printed financial report, listing receipts for the national
portion of the fund by jurisdictions and episcopal areas.
He reported that present estimates indicated that $131/2
million would have been contributed to the Fund for Recon-
cihation by December 31, 1972. Bishop Ward expressed
appreciation for the leadership of Bishop Mathews as the
committee's president.
Harry Haines (Executive Secretary, UMCOR) reported
on projects funded by the portion of the Fund for Reconcili-
ation designated for Vietnam rehabilitation.
Rayidle B. Deiv (Staff, Board of Missions) reported on
United Methodist Voluntary Service. He asked that any
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persons who had been or were related to this program stand
to be recognized. He presented Raymond G. Baines, chair-
man of the American Indian Task Force, Ethel Johnson,
chairwoman of the Black Task Force, Leo D. Nieto, chair-
man of the Spanish-speaking Task Force, and M. Leo Rippy,
Jr., Coordinator of Training. Mr. Dew emphasized the ap-
peal of the UMVS program to young persons whom he
characterized as increasingly alienated from established
religion.
Negail R. Riley (Staff, Board of Missions) reported on
the Black Community Development Program. He stated
that the program had been operational in sixty churches in-
volving sixty Black Community Developers. He referred to
the printed report which summarized the areas of involve-
ment. Noting that several of the developers had made a
commitment to enter the full-time pastoral ministry, he
asked John Coleman, administrator of the program, to pre-
sent some of those persons to the Conference. The following
were introduced: Marcus Matthews, Robert Floyd, Ronald
Swisher, Bernard Horsey, Ralph Hughley, Bill Kirtdoll,
Frank Smith, Steve Acrey, Mrs. Frances Turner, Hank
Crawford, Walt Bremon, and Henry Masters. Lorenzo Nim-
mons, who was unable to be present, was also recognized.
Mrs. A. B. Pfeiffer (Northern Illinois), a vice-president
of the committee, paid tribute to the fact that the program
had focused on the needs of persons and that it had enabled
persons at the local level to be involved in it.
Bishop Mathews made a closing statement.
Bishop Mathews: Well, there it is, although it's scattered every-
where across our country as I have said. Someday it is going to dawn
upon us United Methodists the magnitude of the undertaking in this
quadrennial emphasis, A Neiv Church for a New World. It has put us
in a people-to-people relationship with the kind of people that Jesus
particularly seems to have loved. There are those, of course, who say,
the program has not succeeded, but surely this is a misreading of the
situation, for God has acted mightily and we believe that this pro-
gram has been well pleasing to him. It has been a voluntary emphasis;
it was launched well before things heated up as the saying goes.
$13^/^ million is no mean accomplishment. There are those who say
that we did not reach the goal, but you have in your hands figures
that would indicate that these funds have been used for leverage to
generate $29 million besides and millions of hours of voluntary
service; so we are really talking about a $45 million accomplishment
as of this moment — more than twice the goal that we set for our-
selves.
Meanwhile, it stimulated similar programs, particularly among our
Roman Catholic brethren, for they took as a model page by page this
program, and in one offering the largest offering they ever received
of $8 million; and let me claim this, we are beginning to turn around
as a Church and this has been part of it. We've started to make an
impact upon the virus of racism.
"There have been in my view and in my immediate observation,
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evangelical conversions stimulated by this emphasis. We have con-
tributed, we believe, to the changed climate which is evident in this
very General Conference. We have examined ourselves, and progress
has been made in the participation of ethnic minorities in the deci-
sions the church makes. We have made a beginning of the realign-
ment of our priorities as a people. We have learned to listen just a
little better. The magnitude of the change required in our society
is such that, of such broad scope, that there must be a correlation of
all forces of goodwill and governmental help of tremendous magni-
tude to suffice.
We believe that the Church of Jesus Christ and specifically The
United Methodist Church has gained through these four years a
new credibility, a new right to speak in this respect. I repeat that
only a beginning has been made, a start and not a finish. May we not
stop here or become weary in well-doing, for we must continue until
we possess the land, until the last vestige of alienation is removed,
for Jesus Christ has broken down the little wall of partition, and he
has authorized a new humanity.
So the story is not finished; it is to be continued in the Commission
on Religion and Race, which I trust you will re-authorize; in the
black colleges program, in meeting the legitimate requirements put
before this General Conference from the Indians, from Hispanic
and Asian-Americans; in the Bishops' Call for Peace and Self-
Development of Peoples; in numerous conference programs which
ought to be continued; in the continuing changes of attitudes and
commitment to community change, so that the hope generated in the
hearts of the dispossessed shall not die. Let us therefore get on
with the task.
Committee on Correlation and Editorial Revision
E7nory S. Bucke, chairman of the committee, stated that
authorization would again be asked to produce The Book
of Resolutions and asked that those responsible for prepar-
ing reports remember that The Book of Discipline was
essentially a book of law.
Noting that one of the changes which had been requested
in The Book of Discipline (for the purpose of eliminating
male-oriented language) was in the preamble to the Consti-
tution, he expressed the hope that the Conference would
request a ruling from the Judicial Council as to whether
this required a constitutional amendment. Mr. Bucke also
cautioned the Conference to be on guard against passing
conflicting legislation ; he observed that the committee had
only editorial power and did not have the authority to re-
solve conflicts in legislation.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) reminded those
persons who were nominees for the Judicial Council to sub-
mit the required biographical sketches.
Privilege Matter — Kermit Burrous
Kermit Burrous (North Indiana) called attention to the
Constitutional provision for proportional representation of
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members of the former Evangelical United Brethren
Church and asked delegates to keep this provision in mind
in voting for members of the Judicial Council, J. Wesley
Hole (Secretary) noted that the Book of Discipline outlines
hoM^ this representation is to be maintained during the three
quadrenniums following union.
Announcements
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Judicial Council Excused
The Chair stated that he had received a request from the
Judicial Council that they be excused from the remainder
of this session. The request was granted by a vote of the
Conference.
Recess
The Conference was in recess for fifteen minutes.
Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) reported on behalf of
the committee regarding the matter of whether persons
seated in the Conference without vote have the right to
make or second motions. Mr. Cromwell moved that the rules
be suspended to permit consideration of the committee rec-
ommendation. The recommendation was that a new Rule
42 be added, which would read as follows : "A person seated
in the Conference with the right to speak, but without vote,
does not have the right to make a motion or second mo-
tions." He moved the adoption of the report.
The motion to suspend the rules was put to a vote and
adopted. The motion to adopt the report was approved.
Key '73
Joseph H. Yeakel (General Secretary, General Board of
Evangelism) called attention to the report on Key '73
printed in the Quadrennial Reports and to material con-
tained in an issue of Street 'n' Steeple which had been
distributed to delegates. Mr. Yeakel introduced those per-
sons who would participate in the presentation of the re-
port: George H. Outen (Staff, General Board of Evange-
lism), /. Iriuin Trotter (Southern Cahfornia- Arizona),
F. Herbert Skeete (Pastor, Salem United Methodist Church,
New York), Charlotte Gurtner (Central Illinois), and
Robert F. Lundy (Holston).
Mr. Outen referred the Conference to the five objectives
of Key '73, noting that they had been agreed upon by the
more than one hundred denominations and organizations
participating. He commented on each of these objectives.
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It was stressed that the emphasis in Key '73 was on the
local church and that there was no packaged program that
would be forced upon local congregations. With respect to
resources which would be developed for use in connection
with Key '73, Mr. Outen emphasized that participating
churches would be free to consider, adopt, adapt, or reject
such resources, and that it would afford United Methodists
the opportunity to use materials produced by other partici-
pating groups as well as those produced by United Method-
ist agencies.
Commenting on the fact that one of the objectives was
to apply the message and meaning of Jesus Christ to the
issues shaping man and his society, Mr. Outen stressed that
evangelism was deeply concerned with matters such as
war, hunger, alienation, injustice, oppression, pollution of
the environment, racism and dehumanization, that there
was concern for systemic change and institutional salva-
tion as well as with personal decision and commitment.
Referring to the objective of using every means and meth-
od of communication, he contrasted this with the narrow
preconceptions many persons have of the methods of
evangelism.
Finally, he called attention to the first objective of Key
'73, "to confront every person in North America more fully
and more forcefully with the Gospel of Jesus Christ ;" Mr.
Outen stated that this was in contrast to the fact that
churches are often very selective about who is invited into
their membership and to Christ.
J. Irwin Trotter (Southern California- Arizona) stated
three reasons why he as a district superintendent was
enthusiastic about Key '73.
Mr. Trotter: First, it places the initiative locally. It trusts the
power of the Holy Spirit to bring enthusiasm and new life in the
local situation. And I hope, as a superintendent, that it will encourage
our churches to take a new look at the people in their neighborhoods
and in their part of the country and of the city. For I suspect that
many of us have gone on year after year evangelizing the same
people over and over again, without taking a fresh look at the people
that are about us and who are in need of the Good News.
My second reason for feeling enthused about this effort is that it
encourages innovation in methods of evangelism. Unfortunately, in
the last decades evangelism has been synonymous with a deadly lock-
step or with a hackneyed and routinized effort in terms of the work
of the church. But there is a great effort to make new resources and
new ideas available and, more than that, to free the local unit to
innovate, and as a superintendent, I take that to mean, to risk failure.
We're going to have to be willing to allow some failures to take place
in the honest efforts made to innovate and to try new methods, and,
particularly, I am encouraged by the emphasis upon the great com-
munications skills and tools which are available to us in this century.
Finally, I am encouraged in this campaign because, unlike many
evangelistic campaigns in the past, this campaign is welcoming issue
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confrontation, as George has just noted. For it has to apply the
message and the meaning of Jesus Christ to the issues shaping man.
As an urban superintendent, I am convinced that most of us need
the conviction of sin, not in terms of personal morality today, but
in terms of issues that are social and impersonal, in terms of the
great demonic forces to which we comply and to which we have
capitulated. And to be convicted of sin at that point is to, I think,
discover the gospel afresh and the liberation that can come with it.
Herbert Skeete commented on Key '73 from the point of
view of an urban pastor,
Mr. Skeete: Many of us, as has been mentioned before, are turned
off by the stereotype that we have built up as pastors and laymen
and women about evangelism. For too long we have been fragmented
by our different religious hang-ups. We seldom agree on how it should
be done, even though we may agree on what should be done. And
at the same time many of our people in our communities in which
we live have enjoyed one religious sedative after another and are
gasping for some dynamic spiritual thrust. I believe that Key '73
can be that answer, if we are willing to be God's instruments in our
time.
As a pastor in Harlem and New York City I have worked with
many different groups in our communities, and they cover the spec-
trum from left to right. But recently, I have noticed a dramatic
cooperative change among all the groups in the community for the
sake of our community. Groups that never spoke to each other before
are beginning to work together now. Perhaps, the black caucus in
Gary is a new illustration of the kind of things that can happen,
because this would have been an impossible dream only five years
ago. And if the social forces can begin to get their things together,
why can't we? We the members of the body of Christ can no longer
afford to allow our differences to sap our spiritual potentials, and
Key '73 offers us a uniting way.
As a pastor, I appreciate Key '73's approach because it does not
dictate to us from the local level, what and how we should do; rather
it challenges us to do. I believe that this is a spiritual opportunity
in our time. Let it not pass by as we sit idly by on the sidelines with
our excuses and our criticisms. My Christian brothers and sisters,
let us seriously ask God to guide us in this evangelistic commitment
that he may use each one of us in our local churches across this
continent in the program of Key '73.
Charlotte Gurtner (Central Illinois) spoke about Key '73
from the viewpoint of an annual conference program staff
member.
Charlotte Gurtner: "Key '73, what's that? It is the key that opens
the door to an abundant life by the grace of God to thousands of
persons from all denominations in 1973." So spoke a minister to his
Council on Ministries as they began their preparation for Key '73.
The task of the conference program staff, as we see it, is to make
local churches aware of the possibilities of Key '73 and to provide
the resources which the churches need in order to accomplish their
task.
Since this emphasis has its base in the churches of the community,
we do not think of it as a conference promotional program. However,
it is a strong priority as a cooperative effort to win persons to
Christ. Our goal, then, is to make each minister aware of Key '73
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and of practical ways of working with the other ministers in his
community in order that this task can be accomplished, to provide
the resources necessary to support the task and to provide counsel
and guidance to community groups requesting it in planning, im-
plementation and evaluation. In order to do this, a task force com-
posed of representatives from the Conference Boards of Evangelism,
Education, Christian Social Concerns, the Laity, the Women's Society
of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Service Guild and from the
age-level ministries is being trained to work with community groups
along with task groups from other denominations.
Our Conference, then, enables and resources other churches in
order that they may be in mission in their community through Key '73.
"What is Key '73?" as the minister said. It is the key that can
open the door to an abundant life by the grace of God and nurture
it in a united approach through study, cultivation and community
support.
Robert F. Lundy (Holston), Executive Secretary of the
Southeastern Jurisdiction, called Key '73 a fresh new ap-
proach to ecumenism and spoke enthusiastically of the op-
portunities it opened to the conferences and churches of his
jurisdiction. He outlined the plans and resources which
would be made available at the jurisdictional level in the
Southeastern Jurisdiction.
Mr. Yeakel concluded the report by paying tribute to
Joe Hale (Staff, General Board of Evangelism) and Ron
Kerr (Editor, Street 'n' Steeple) for their efforts in behalf
of Key '73.
Motion — Emerson S. Colaw
Emerson S. Colaw (West Ohio) : Mr. Chairman, I move that we
commend the General Board of Evangelism and its staff for its
efforts to provide resources and leadership for our participation in
Key '73.
Mr. Colaw spoke on behalf of his motion.
Richard Pittenger (South Dakota): There are many implications
of the proposed Key '73 program which I totally and enthusiastically
support. For too long our concerns for social relevance have gone
off by themselves without adequate Biblical or theological grounding.
And I believe some of us have been guilty as Bishop Alton suggested
Tuesday morning of basing our preaching more on all the news
that's fit to print than the good news of Jesus Christ.
But the truth of that statement makes it more difficult to make
the statement I want to make now as clear and incisive as I would
like it to be. I want to underscore the importance of some comments
made by our black brother who introduced the Key '73 program. In
this program of Key '73 we are entering into a program of evangelism
in consort of one kind or another with millions of Christians who
normally have nothing to do with United Methodism because of our
commitment to what our beloved bishop calls "the full Gospel of
Jesus Christ."
Our too rare demands as a church that we live up to the clear
teachings of Jesus in such areas as war, racism and other dehu-
manizing arenas have led us to be charged with apostasies of one
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brand or another. I am not opposed to this kind of cooperation, but
I call upon our general boards, this General Conference, every Annual
Conference and every local church that we enter into this program
without closing our eyes to the real differences that exist. Nearly
every pastor and many laymen in this great church know very well
how often we are expected to enter into various evangelistic programs
in local communities which actually end up embarrassing us and
our people. Especially, and I am not talking about the kind of em-
barrassment that the gospel itself affords, especially is this true
when these experiences are led by itinerant evangelists of various
kinds and sensitivity who often blast either openly or by inference
those who insist on the validity of Christ's clear teachings.
Many of our people support in a massive way the ministries of TV
preachers who preach a par-tial gospel. One of those who wields vast
influence with people in high places, who has become a kind of high
priest of a new kind of American folk religion, has on at least two
occasions in my hearing made this comment about pending legislation
relating to rat control in our ghettos :
"We had rats when I was a boy, and we got rid of those rats
ourselves; we didn't ask the Federal Government to come in and do
it for us." His comments evoked resounding applause from his audi-
ences. I wonder if that speaker would have made the same speech
to those who share in ministry to those who have seen babies die as
the result of rat bites suffered in ghetto tenements.
Now, Billy Graham was raised on a farm as I was raised on a
farm, and there is a great deal of difference between getting rid
of rats from barns and granaries than getting them out of the walls
of tenements from which they skulk to feed on the helpless young.
And I have waited in vain for anyone in The United Methodist
Church, either from the Board of Evangelism or the Council of
Bishops in any public forum to disavow that kind of radical indif-
ference to burning human need, and I wanted to do it here that we
might do that out of respect to the full gospel of Jesus Christ.
I want to endorse Key '73, but I want this emphasis clearly
delineated in materials provided the local church and not limited to
a homiletical introduction on the floor of this General Conference.
Mr. Colaiu's motion was adopted.
Procedure Motion — Jerry G. Bray
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called on Jerry G. Bray (Virginia)
for a procedure motion.
Mr. Bray (Virginia) : Mr. Chairman, I would like to make this
motion and if I have a second, I would like to speak to it. I move
that the Committee on Calendar be requested to bring to the Con-
ference floor simultaneously the reports on structure of the legislative
committees where the same matter was referred to more than one
legislative committee; that the Committee on Calendar also be re-
quested to move the suspension of the rules in order that (1) each
legislative committee which is reporting on a structure matter re-
ferred to more than one committee may be granted ten minutes to
state the position of the committee and an additional ten minutes
to state a minority report position, if any; (2) action on all proposals
shall then be suspended until the Conference without debate can
vote on its preference as to which proposal shall be taken up for
debate and action. If I have a second, I'd make a brief explanation.
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Bishop Pope: Is there a second? I hear a second. Proceed.
Mr. Bray: We have no problem when the report from Conferences
comes in on the Council on Ministries; that was referred simply
to one legislative committee. We do begin to get into some problems
when, for example, the area of Discipleship appears, because that
went to some three committees, maybe four, and then Global Min-
istries presents some problem also. There may be some others.
Now, there are some advantages in the parliamentary situation
as to which report comes first before you. For example, if you have
three, you say, "Well, let's substitute," if you have a different view
on the matter; but only one substitute is allowed until you have
disposed of that. In some instances there may be as much as four
or five reports on the same subject, so by this method the Conference
would choose its starting point — the Conference would — on this brief
presentation, decide where it wanted to start on this matter. Then
the usual rules would apply. You could at that point do what you
wish. You could substitute, amend, and do all of the things that are
usually done by this body.
I would not wish you to decide on my motion at this moment. I
would hope that someone would make a motion to lay this on the
table until the committee reports tomorrow morning. By that time
this brief outline of a course of action could be printed in the
Daily Christian Advocate. You'd have a chance to study it, and I
suppose some several hundred other proposals would then be Ijrought
forward as to how we can save time by taking time, but, anyway,
you'll have an opportunity to look at it; and so I hope somebody
else would move to lay my own motion on the table until tomorrow
morning when the committees report.
/. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) moved to lay Mr.
Bray's motion on the table until it could be printed. The
motion to lay on the table was adopted.
Mr. Goodrich called on the Legislative Committee on
Pensions.
Committee on Pensions — Report No. 37 — Calendar No. 169
Paid D. Martin, Jr. (Virginia), chairman of the commit-
tee, referred the Conference to Section III of the report of
the Board of Pensions as printed in the Daily Christian
Advocate. He read the recommendation of the legislative
committee as contained in Calendar No. 169, Mr. Martin
stated that, according to estimates by the Board of Pensions,
approximately $25,000 per year would be required to meet
a total pension requirement of approximately $520,000 for
these refugee pastors and their widows. He moved adop-
tion of the report, and Calendar No. 169 was adopted (see
page 1554).
Report No. 21— Calendar No. 80
Mr. Martin explained the provisions of the recommenda-
tions contained in the report, having to do with the vesting
of rights in the pension program of the church. He moved
concurrence. Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) asked a
question as to when a minister would actually be eligible
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to receive benefits under the provisions of the proposal. Mr.
Martin stated that pension payments would begin at the
time of the annual conference following the minister's sixty-
fifth birthday,
Mr. Brawn moved an amendment that the vested interest
of a minister upon discontinuance of valid active service be
established at the annual rate pertaining at the time of his
discontinuance. Mr. Brawn spoke on behalf of his amend-
ment.
Mr. Brawn: We have before us, if this is approved now, this
would tie his vested rates to whatever the annual rate was at the
time that he discontinued active service. We see the tip of a large
iceberg coming in the area of pension funds. In our book of reports,
the figure was something like 20 or 25 percent of our retirement
requirements funded at the present time. This means 75 percent is
unfunded. I believe it is unwise for a minister who discontinues
service to the church to be allowed to ... to allow this annual rate
to increase when he is no longer performing any valid function for
the church, and that's the purpose of the motion.
Edgar F. Singer (Wyoming) spoke in opposition to the
amendment. Mr. Martin stated that the legislative com-
mittee had considered a proposal such as was provided in
the amendment but had rejected it. Emerson S. Colaw
(West Ohio) moved to amend Mr. Brawn's amendment by
inserting the phrase, "as long as that rate is not higher than
the existing level current in that annual conference." He
spoke on behalf of his amendment. Mr. Colaw's amendment
was put to a vote, and it was adopted. Mr. Brawn's amend-
ment, as amended, was put to a vote, and it was defeated.
Calendar No. 80 was adopted (see page 1549) .
Report No. 1— Calendar No. 60
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1541) .
Report No. 2— Calendar No. 61
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1541) .
Report No. 3— Calendar No. 62
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1542) .
Report No. 4— Calendar No. 63
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
the report was adopted (see page 1542) .
Report No. 5 — Calendar No. 64
Mr. Martin explained the committee recommendation and
moved concurrence. William R. Keeffe (New Hampshire)
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asked a question, and Mr. Martin responded. Calendar No.
64 was adopted (see page 1543) .
Report No. 6 — Calendar No. 65
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
the report was adopted (see page 1543) .
Report No. 7 — Calendar No. 66
Mr. Martin explained the provisions contained in the com-
mittee recommendation dealing with pension credit for per-
sons appointed to attend school; he moved concurrence.
Calendar No. 66 was adopted (see page 1544) .
Report No. 8— Calendar No. 67
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1544) .
Report No. 9— Calendar No. 68
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1545) .
Report No. 10— Calendar No. 69
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1545) .
Report No. 11— Calendar No. 70
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1545) .
Report No. 12— Calendar No. 71
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1546) .
Report No. 13— Calendar No. 72
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1546) .
Report No. 14— Calendar No. 73
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1546) .
Report No. 15— Calendar No. 74
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1546).
Report No. 16— Calendar No. 75
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1547) .
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Report No. 17— Calendar No. 76
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1547) .
Report No. 18— Calendar No. 77
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1548) .
Report No. 19— Calendar No. 78
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1548) .
Report No. 20— Calendar No. 79
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1548).
Report No. 22— Calendar No. 129
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1549).
Report No. 23— Calendar No. 130
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1550).
Report No. 24— Calendar No. 131
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence ;
it was adopted (see page 1551).
Report No. 25— Calendar No. 132
Mr. Martin presented the report and moved concurrence.
Marvin Boyd (Northwest Texas) : I have a question concerning
132 as it relates to 133. My question is this. If a minister and his
wife are both appointed to serve charges, as I understand this
deletion, it makes both of them eligible to receive annuity credit for
that year; my question is, in view of 133 which comes next. For
instance, if a minister outlives his wife, she precedes him in death,
does he then receive not only his pension credit for that year, but
70% of what his wife would be entitled to for that year?
Mr. Martin: This is a matter that is dealt with in the manual of
The Board of Pensions and is not in the Discipline, but if a pastor
or two pastors are married to each other, serving full time, they
receive only one year of pension credit for any given year they serve.
Paul Chiles (West Ohio) : I'm wondering if the statement made
"that when they serve full time — each one of them — they get only
one pension." It is my understanding that each one of them drew
the pension if they were employed full time.
Mr. Martin: Bishop, may we have permission for a representative
of the Board of Pensions to speak?
The Chair stated that a representative of the Board of
Pensions had responded that each would receive a pension
when quahfied to do so.
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Truman Potter (West Virginia) : I would like to ask the presenter
of the report, what does he mean — each one will receive a pension?
Do they receive pensions as full ministers if they are receiving —
serving in two charges?
L. A. Weed (Staff, Board of Pensions) : Each person will receive
a pension regardless of the other person, if they have met the
qualifications to receive such a pension.
Abdon Mendigorin (Philippines) asked if the report of
the Quadrennial Emphasis Committee had been accepted
without debate. The Chair ruled that the question was out
of order.
John Humphrey, Sr. (North Mississippi) : Mr. Chairman, I'd like
to . . . the representative of the Committee to give an answer to Dr.
Boyd's question that was raised a moment ago. I do not believe it
has been answered satisfactorily.
We would like to know if one of the pastors married to the other
predeceases, what about the 70 percent. Do they get their own pen-
sion, plus the 70 percent? That was not answered.
Mr. Martin: It was my understanding that the person would get
his or her own pension for the years that they served concurrently.
The surviving spouse would receive 70 percent for the years that they
served only as a spouse.
David Duck (South Georgia) : Mr. Chairman, I want to direct a
question. You answered that he would draw his pension and her
pension. I am thinking about getting my wife ordained and getting
assigned as my associate pastor. We'll get along much better, but
does he draw his pension and 70 percent of her pension at the same
time?
Mr. Martin: No, sir. Only one pension for the years that they
served concurrently. You would receive a pension upon your retire-
ment based upon your years of service, but if you served as the
spouse only of a minister then you would receive 70 percent of the
pension rate for the years that you served as a spouse.
Report No. 26— Calendar No. 133
Mr. Martin noted that the discussion was related to this
calendar item and moved concurrence; it was adopted (see
page 1551).
Announcements
J. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Report No. 25— Calendar No. 132
The Chair stated that the Secretary had called to his
attention that Calendar No. 132 had not been put to a vote.
Mr. Martin moved concurrence, and it was adopted (see
page 1551).
Benediction
Bishop Nolan B. Harmon, Retired, pronounced the bene-
diction.
EIGHTH DAY, MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1972
EVENING SESSION
Opening — Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the evening session
of the eighth day, Monday, April 24, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. in
the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop Lloyd C.
Wicke, 'New York Area, presiding.
Carlton Young led the Conference in the singing of the
hymn, "God of Grace and God of Glory."
Privilege Matter — Robert E. Knupp
Robert E. Knupp (Central Pennsylvania) presented Sam-
uel W. Witwer, President of the Board of Trustees of Dick-
inson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Mr. Witv^er made a
statement regarding the observance of the 200th anniver-
sary of the college in 1973.
Privilege Matter — Harry M. Gordon
Harry M. Gordon (Wyoming) : At this morning's Conference ses-
sion, speaking in behalf of Key '73, a delegate castigated Billy
Graham by name for a statement Dr. Graham made in one of his
sermons. I do not feel it is in the spirit of Key '73, nor is it in the
spirit or sentiment of this great Conference, to castigate or condemn
Dr. Graham for his wonderful ministry. Therefore, Mr. Chairman,
I move that portion of the delegate's remarks that refer to Dr.
Graham be stricken from the record and further that this Conference
send Christian greetings to Dr. Graham, our Christian love and
affection for him and our prayers that God may continue to bless
him as he provides such a needed and effective ministry to our time.
The motion was defeated.
Committee on Agenda
Tom Reavley (Southwest Texas) reported that there was
no change in the agenda as printed and moved its adoption.
The motion was adopted.
Paul E. Myers (Central Pennsylvania) : I move. Sir, that the
Agenda Committee and others responsible for the placement of calen-
dar items in the DCA give serious consideration to the inclusion of
all the approved reports of the Legislative Committee of the Local
Church in the Tuesday and Wednesday editions of the DCA. If I
can have a second to that motion I would like to make three very
quick observations.
Mr. Myers spoke on behalf of his motion. Edivard L.
Duncan objected to consideration of the motion on the
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grounds that an Order of the Day had been set for this
session. The Chair stated his understanding of the motion
that it was in the nature of a suggestion rather than a
mandate. The motion was put to a vote and was adopted.
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr., (North Texas), chairman of the
committee, moved that the rules be suspended to permit con-
sideration of calendar items that had been printed in Mon-
day's Daily Christian Advocate. The rules were suspended.
Mr. Goodrich called on Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio),
chairman of the Legislative Committee on Conferences, for
presentation of a report.
Committee on Conferences — Leonard D. Slutz
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) made an introductory
statement explaining why the Committee on Conferences
had chosen the legislation for the proposed Council on
Ministries as its starting point in considering the report of
the Structure Study Commission.
Report No. 14— Calendar No. 343
Mr. Slutz presented the report to the Conference (see
page 1157), stating that the legislative committee had
worked from three basic papers ; namely, the existing legis-
lation for the Program Council, the report of the Structure
Study Commission on tiie Council on Ministries, and the
legislative recommendations submitted by the Program
Council to this General Conference. He introduced Paul
Webb, Jr. (North Georgia) for the detailed presentation of
the legislative committee recommendations.
Mr. Webb presented the specific recommendations as to
the aims and functions of the proposed Council on Min-
istries as set forth in the calendar report.
Mr. Slutz suggested that the Conference consider each
section of the report individually before taking final action
on the entire report. The paragraph stating the proposed
name of the new council was presented.
William D. White (Northern Illinois) : Mr. Chairman, I have a
short resolution to propose: Whereas the Council on Ministries con-
cept, as proposed for the national level, describes a completely dif-
ferent set of functions than the Council of Ministries at the local
level, uncertainty and confusion will prevail among lay persons and
pastors in the local churches because the same term will be used to
connote two different things, it is resolved that to preserve the gains
made in local churches during the 1968-1972 quadrennium with the
Council on Ministries concept, some title other than Council on Minis-
tries be used at the national level to designate the general program
coordinating agency, and, further, that the title Council on Coordina-
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tion of Ministries be used to designate the general program co-
ordinating agency at the national level.
Mr. White spoke on behalf of his resolution. Mr. Sliitz
moved tentative approval of Paragraph 825 of the report,
subject to final approval of the entire report. Edgar F.
Singer (Wyoming) moved to amend Mr. White's substitute
to provide that the name would be "Council on Coordina-
tion" ; Mr. Singer'^ motion failed for lack of a second. Mr.
Slutz spoke on behalf of the committee recommendation.
Charles B. Purdham (Minnesota) spoke on behalf of Mr.
White's proposal; Harry J. Fisher (Western Pennsylvania)
spoke against it.
William A. Meadows (Florida) moved that Mr. White's
substitute be tabled until it had been determined whether
the Council on Ministries concept would be approved and in
what form. George L. Poor (Pacific Northwest) pointed out
that a vote to table would carry everything with it; the
motion to table was defeated. Merlyn W. Noi^thfelt (North-
ern Illinois) spoke in favor of the substitute.
Ted I. Richardson (Southwest Texas) moved the previ-
ous question ; the motion was approved. Mr. White's substi-
tute was put to the vote and was defeated. Paragraph 825
of the committee report was approved.
Mr. Slutz moved tentative adoption of Paragraph 826
of the committee report, and it was adopted. He moved
tentative adoption of Paragraph 827, and it was adopted.
Council on Ministries Aims
Mr. Slutz moved tentative adoption of Paragraph 828 of
the committze report, which defined the aims of the pro-
posed Council on Ministries. Gloster C. Current (New
York) attempted to offer an amendment to Paragraph 830,
but the Chair ruled that that was not yet before the Con-
ference. Harold A. Bosley (New York) asked for informa-
tion about the need for the authority implied in Paragraph
828a. Mr. Slutz asked Dow Kirkpatrick, chairman of the
Structure Study Commission, to respond.
Dow Kirkpatrick (Northern Illinois) : The first thing I would say
in answer to Dr. Bosley's question is that as Mr. Slutz has said,
we are thinking in the future more than the past. The future is
changing ever rapidly, and we will undoubtedly face the acceleration
of change. In our commission, for example. Bishop Short reminded
us that the space age developed in the years between the General
Conference, but Dr. Bosley's question is fair. As far as a specific
instance, we recall that Mr. Foreman confronted one of the agencies
of the church with the issue of Black Economic Development and
the responsibility of the church as an organization to respond. That
board did respond, but that is one, at least, instance in the recent
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past when we feel that the church would have liked to have had a
body more representative of the total pluralities of the Church.
Bishop Wicke: Thank you. Yes, sir. Microphone 6.
Walter Muelder (Southern New England) : I would like to follow
through a bit further on Dr. Bosley's point. If I read the provisions
under 828, it is the aim of the proposal once they get the power to
determine the priorities of the church. How does one relate, for ex-
ample, a decision in the General Conference for a quadrennial pro-
gram or the kind of action which was taken this morning to this aim?
What will eventually be the powers that we will be asked to give
them? Can they in six months or twelve months change the priorities
of the General Conference? According to what criteria will these
priorities be determined? 828 does not give us any standards ac-
cording to which they will review priorities: they have an aim and
almost extended power to do this if the powers are allowed. So, it
seems to me, they've become a tremendous planning, research, aiming
priority-giving agency.
J. Jeffrey Hoover (Iowa) expressed the view that there
were sufficient checks written into the proposal to guard
against abuses. Douglas F. Verdin (New York) objected to
the manner in which the report was being considered by-
sections, expressing the fear that this method would rule
out the possibility of considering other kinds of approaches
to the same issues. John B. Howes (Central Pennsylvania)
expressed the view that the representative character of the
proposed Council on Ministries would help to ensure that
it would be responsive to those it represented.
Eugene L. Smith (Northern New Jersey) : We have been asked
for illustrations, Mr. Chairman, of times when there was real need
to readjust the budget in the middle of a quadrennium. There was a
painful need in the early 1960's in the period of the civil rights
struggle.
An appeal after appeal went to the Council on World Service and
Finance, and it could only say that in its recommendations to the
1960 General Conference it had set aside a certain contingency fund
which had been entirely absorbed by the end of the General Con-
ference. The tragic fact is that this church. The Methodist Church,
contributed less to the emergency needs and civil rights on the
national scale than most of the major churches of this nation because
our budget was tied up so tight that there was no flexibility at all.
Appeal after appeal after appeal for money to help minority groups
and civil rights, and we could only say we didn't have the money.
You can look at the facts — this was a time when we very much
needed this kind of flexibility. I think, Mr. Chairman, another illustra-
tion was in 1970 when this church courageously readjusted its
priorities two years ago. It is for that reason that I desperately
hope that we go to a biennial General Conference. But if we should
not, this flexibility is desperately needed on a four year scale in a
changing world.
John H. Rixse, Jr. (Virginia) moved to amend Paragraph
828a by deleting the words, "to determine priorities and to
adjust emphases between sessions of the (General Confer-
ence." Mr. Rixse spoke in favor of his amendment. Kermit
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Burrous (North Indiana) opposed it. Edward L. Duncan
(Detroit) attempted to speak against the amendment;
Harold H. Fink (Virginia) raised a point of order that this
would constitute two consecutive speeches on the same side
of the issue. The Chair upheld the point of order. N. Robert
Kesler (Southern California- Arizona) spoke against the
amendment. Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) spoke against the
amendment. Wallace T. Shook (Texas) spoke in favor of it.
Herbert L. Gvi^er (Western Pennsylvania) moved the
previous question; it was adopted. Mr. Slutz made a final
statement on behalf of the committee recommendation. Mr.
Rixse's amendment was defeated. Paragraph 828 of the
committee report was tentatively adopted in accordance
with Mr. Slutz's motion.
Questions Regarding Procedure
Robert E. Cushman (North Carolina) objected to the
method by which the report was being considered and sug-
gested that Mr. Slutz present all of Report Nos. 14 and 15
before asking for action on individual sections. Don W.
Holier (Kansas East) asked whether, under the procedure
proposed by Jerry Bray (Virginia), other alternatives
would be before the Conference before final action on this
proposal was taken. Mr. Slutz responded that Mr. Bray's
proposal was only in effect when one section of the Struc-
ture Study Commission's report had been referred to more
than one legislative committee ; in the case of the proposed
Council on Ministries, the report from the Committee on
Conferences was the only report on this item.
Mr. Holter moved that the report on the Council on Min-
istries not be finally voted until all other alternatives had
been considered. The Chair asked Mr. Slutz to explain what
he had meant by moving tentative adoption of those sec-
tions of the report already considered; Mr. Slutz replied
that no section of the report was being finally adopted until
the entire report was adopted. Robert H. Courtney (East
Ohio) objected to Mr. Holter' s motion on the grounds that
there were no other alternatives to be considered. Merrill
W. Drennan (Baltimore) spoke in favor of Mr. Holter' s
motion. Donald L. Lowe (Southern Illinois) stated that
other plans which might have been considered alternatives
had also been referred to the Committee on Conferences
and had been a part of that committee's deliberations in
arriving at their recommendations. Mrs. Olin H. Troy (Hol-
ston) attempted to offer a motion but was ruled out of order.
Raoul C. Calkins (West Ohio) spoke against Mr. Holter' s
motion ; John E. Stumbo (Kansas East) spoke for it. The
motion was defeated.
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Council on Ministries Powers, Functions, and Authority
Robert W. Moon (California-Nevada) moved an amend-
ment to Paragraph 830.2 of the committee report, to substi-
tute the words "between General Conferences" for "within
a quadrennium." Mr. Slutz accepted the amendment on be-
half of the committee.
Mr. Moon moved to amend Paragraph 830.2 of the com-
mittee report by deleting the phrase "a two-thirds vote of"
as it related to the required vote of the Council on Finance
and Administration. He spoke in favor of his amendment.
Melvin M. Finkheiner (Pacific Northwest) moved to
amend the committee report by substituting the word
"three-fourths" for "two-thirds" as it related to the re-
quired vote of the Council on Finance and Administration.
Gloster C. Current (New York) moved as a substitute
to the amendment to delete Paragraph 830.2 in its entirety ;
Mr. Current spoke in favor of his substitute. G. Lemuel
Fenn (Oklahoma) spoke against the substitute. James L.
Stovall (Louisiana) moved the previous question; the Chair
ruled that the motion was not in order. Richard E. Hamilton
(South Indiana) spoke against Mr. Current's substitute.
Donald L. Carver (Iowa) asked a question regarding the
parliamentary situation; the Chair responded. Truman W.
Potter (West Virginia) raised a parliamentary inquiry;
Mr. Slutz responded. Paul E. Myers (Central Pennsylvania)
raised a parliamentary inquiry ; the Chair responded.
/. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) spoke in favor of
Mr. Finkbeiner's amendment. Richard O. Truitt (Wiscon-
sin) spoke against Mr. Current's motion to delete. Mrs.
A. B. Pfeiffer (Northern Illinois) asked whether the power
referred to in Paragraph 830.2 was to be exercised by the
Council on Ministries as a whole or by an executive com-
mittee of the Council. Mr. Slutz responded that it would be
by the entire Council. John C. Espie (Minnesota) spoke in
favor of Paragraph 830.2 as recommended by the com-
mittee.
Herbert L. D. Doggett (Baltimore) moved the previous
question ; it was adopted. Mr. Slutz made a final statement
in behalf of the committee report. Mr. Current's motion to
delete Paragraph 830.2 was put to a vote and was defeated.
Mr. Finkbeine7''s amendment was put to a vote and was
defeated. Mr. Moon's amendment was put to a vote and was
defeated. Paragraph 830.1-.2 as recommended in the com-
mittee report was put to a vote and was tentatively adopted.
Joe G. Emerson (South Indiana) called attention to the
fact that Mr. Finkbeiner had also attempted to introduce a
second amendment; the Secretary confirmed this, and the
Chair asked if the Conference was willing for the amend-
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ment to be introduced. Mr. Finkbeiner moved to amend
Paragraph 830.2 by inserting the words, "Upon a three-
fourths vote of the Council," at the beginning of the para-
graph ; he spoke in favor of his amendment. In response to
a request for clarification from Paul J. Meuschke (Western
Pennsylvania), Mr. Fmkheiner stated that the required
majority should be three-fourths of the Council present and
voting. Wendell P. Taylor (Mississippi-FCJ) opposed the
amendment. Joe G. Emerson (South Indiana) spoke in favor
of it. William C. Vaughan (Virginia) supported it. Lav^ton
W. Shroyer (Eastern Pennsylvania) moved to amend Mr.
Finkbeiner's amendment by changing the fraction to two-
thirds; he spoke on behalf of his amendment. Clarence J.
Borger (Kansas West) inquired about the total membership
of the proposed Council on Ministries ; Mr. Slutz responded.
Ernest T. Dixon (Southwest Texas) opposed the amend-
ment.
Lloyd M. Bertholf (Central Illinois) moved the previous
question on the amendment to the amendment; it was
adopted. Mr. Shroyer's amendment to the amendment was
adopted. Mr. Finkbeiner'^ amendment as amended was put
to a vote and was adopted. Mr. Slutz moved tentative ap-
proval of Paragraph 830. 1-. 2 as amended, and the motion
was adopted.
Budget Recommendation Procedure
Mr. Slutz presented Paragraph 830.3-.4-.5 as recom-
mended by Committee on Conferences Report No. 14 and
moved their adoption. Jane Arterburn (Louisville) moved
to amend the report by deleting Paragraph 830.5 of the
report in its entirety; she spoke in behalf of her amend-
ment. Edivard L. Duncari (Detroit) spoke against it. Mrs.
Arterburn's amendment was defeated. Mr. Slutz's motion
was put to a vote and was adopted.
Time Extended
The Chair noted that the scheduled adjournment time
was at hand and asked the will of the Conference. /. Ken-
neth Forbes (South Indiana) moved to extend the time un-
til 10 :30 p.m., and the motion was adopted.
Mr. Slutz presented Paragraph 830.6-.7-.8-.9-.10-.11-.12-
.13-. 14 and moved their tentative adoption.
Will M. Hildebrand (Southern California- Arizona) : I would like
to give tentative approval to this, but I want to speak with real
deliberation here in terms of style that this group eventually may
have. I'm sure it was just an accident that "to give leadership"
was repeated twice, but I must confess I think there needs to come
a time in this Church when we move with mutual trust, and I have
been dismayed at the criticism which has come from the Structure
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Committee concerning other boards and agencies in order to get
this done.
Now, I believe the boards and agencies do need review, and I am
well ready to go with their work. But if the style of this group
becomes a kind of super-group that is going to really look at every-
thing very carefully and some mistrust in it which is kind of built
into this, it is not going to help us. But if it becomes a group which
is a real coordinating group moving with some appreciation for
what we have in this church in our boards and agencies, a pluralistic
group, a group dealing with many different issues from many dif-
ferent perspectives and get underneath them and see them and move
with them, I believe it will work. But the style, it seems to me, is
more important than the words and so I've got it off my mind.
Douglas F. Verdin (New York) asked whether Para-
graph 830.14 of the committee report, if adopted, could
have any effect on the magazine Engage. Mr. Slutz replied
that the paragraph only applied to publications not already
being published.
William A. Meadows (Florida) asked a question about
the meaning of Paragraph 830.9 ; Mr. Slutz responded.
Paid J. Meuschke (Western Pennsylvania) moved to
amend the first sentence of Paragraph 830.14 to read, "... a
new promotional periodical." Mr. Slutz accepted the amend-
ment on behalf of the committee.
Paragraph 830. 6-. 14 inclusive was put to a vote and tenta-
tively adopted.
Mr. Slutz presented Paragraph 830.15-.22 inclusive of
the committee report. Victor C. Viiduan (Northwest Philip-
pines) asked that delegates speak more distinctly for the
benefit of overseas delegates.
Robert G. Mayfield (Kentucky) moved to amend Para-
graph 830.17 by deleting the word "bishops" from the list
of those for whom training opportunities were to be pro-
vided; he spoke in favor of his amendment. Robert J. Mc-
Cune (Central New York) moved a substitute for Para-
graph 830.17 of the report :
Mr. McCune: My substitute is to substitute for number 17, the
one under consideration, the following words: "To provide training
opportunities for conference program directors and to cooperate with
the Council of Bishops as they provide training opportunities for
bishops and district superintendents."
Mr. McCune spoke in behalf of his substitute. Mr. May-
field accepted Mr. McCune's substitute. Raoul C. Calkins
(West Ohio) asked Bishop R. Marvin Stuart, Denver Area,
to make a statement regarding plans for a program for the
training of the persons mentioned in the report. Bishop
Stuart responded. Alvi7i J. Lindgren (Wisconsin) spoke
against Mr. McCune'^ substitute; Jack M. Tuell (Pacific
Northwest) spoke for it. Ernest T. Dixon (Southwest
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Texas) asked about the possibility of including new staff
members of general program agencies in the training pro-
gram ; Mr. Slutz responded.
William C. Hitchock (Detroit) moved the previous ques-
tion, and it was adopted. Mr. Slutz made a final statement
in opposition to Mr. McCune's substitute. The substitute
was defeated. Mr. Slutz's motion for tentative adoption of
Paragraph 830.15-.22 inclusive was put to a vote and
adopted.
Robert W. Burtner (Oregon-Idaho) stated that for the
remainder of the presentation it would be helpful if the
committee chairman would indicate the major differences
between the committee report and the Structure Study-
Commission report.
Mr. Slutz presented Paragraph 830.23-.26 inclusive of
the committee report.
Mr. Slutz: "(23.) To consider, in cooperation with the Council on
Finance and Administration, the plans of any general program agency
proposing to acquire real estate, etc." And it goes on and says that
if either the Council on Ministries or the Council on Finance and
Administration disapproves, the project shall be delayed until it can
be considered by the next General Conference. And that's the present
legislation except in 1970 an amendment was added to paragraph
836.3 of the present Discipline to say that this section did not apply
to the Board of Publication.
It was the feeling of our Committee that this was a good procedure.
It had worked for other agencies, and we saw no good reason why it
should not apply to all of them. We didn't see why the Board of
Publication would have to be excepted from that which is applicable
to every other board, so we present it to you in this form.
24 is to relate to the Annual Conference Program Councils, and
incidentally we have other legislation coming to you where we propose
to change the name to the Council on Ministries in the Annual
Conference. So this name will have to be changed. "To relate to
Annual Conference," it says here, "Program Councils." Well, with
the consent of the House, I'll propose amending that right now to
"To relate to Annual Conference Councils on Ministries and their
committees, to receive program recommendations from them and to
coordinate program recommendations to them.
"25. To report to the General Conference for its approval a sum-
mary of all decisions and recommendations made dealing with pro-
gram changes and structure overlap."
We always feel that whatever the Council on Ministries does, it
should report to the General Conference, it should secure ratification
and approval of any changes that it may have made during the time
between General Conferences.
"26, The Council on Ministries shall cooperate with the Council on
Finance and Administration in implementing the centralization of
all treasury functions, including the payroll, purchasing, accounting
and budget controls in the interest of efficiency and economy."
The Council on World Service and Finance has developed quite
an elaborate program of simplifying payroll records and payroll
procedures which we're told has saved us a great deal of money in
the last two or three years. They have high hopes that they can
continue to make progress in this direction, and this directs the
Council on Ministries to cooperate and consult with the Council on
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Finance and Administration in that work. I move tentative approval
of 23, 24, 25, and 26.
Jane Arterburn (Louisville) : Am I correct in assuming that 23
does not apply to the program responsibilities of the Board of Mis-
sions? Mr. Slutz, I think you will find that there is a difference at
this point in what the Structure Study Commission has to say and
what is here. The Council on Finance and Administration was given
this responsibility with a clear designation that this did not apply
to program responsibilities, but to headquarters and buildings of this
nature. I am asking the question, am I right in assuming this does
not apply to program responsibilities?
Mr. Slutz: Well, as it is written I would have to say that it does
apply to the acquisition of any real estate or sale, transfer or ex-
change. I think that's what it says and I think that's what the present
Discipline says.
Mrs. Arterburn attempted to offer a motion, but was ruled
out of order inasmuch as she had already made a statement.
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) moved to amend Para-
graph 830.26 as presented by Mr. Slutz by changing the
word "treasury" to "accounting."
Mr. Moore: Mr. Chairman, to many of us, the description of a trea-
sury function includes that also of a business manager which is
much more than merely an accounting function. It is our feeling
that in order to be a business manager, one must be intimately
knowledgeable regarding the policies of a board whose figures it is
helping to handle, that it must know the trends of the program that
the people who comprise the board and its executive committee and
its various committees are trying to go in, and this takes it quite a
bit beyond an accounting function. We have no problem whatsoever
with accounting function, but we feel treasury function is too in-
timate a function to be carried on at long range.
H. James Jenkins (Oregon-Idaho) asked a question re-
garding Paragraph 830.23 as presented by Mr. Slutz; Mr.
Slutz responded. The Chair stated that no motion related to
that section was before the Conference and asked that de-
bate be confined to the motion before the house. Kenneth
Cooper (Alabama-West Florida) asked a question about
Paragraph 830.26 as presented by Mr. Slutz; Mr. Slutz
responded. Mr. Slutz made a final statement in behalf of
the committee recommendation.
Mr. Slutz: We believe that the word "treasury" is broader because
it does include payroll and there are many payroll methods that are
not methods of accounting that would save a great deal of money.
It also includes purchasing and we have found that there are methods
of purchasing that can save a great deal of money. We would prefer
retaining the word "treasury."
Mr. Moore's amendment was put to a vote and was de-
feated.
Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-West Florida) : My question to Mr. Slutz
was now, they say they will cooperate but in case of a dispute as
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between the Council on Ministries and the Council on Finance, who
. . . which one of these committees is going to have the final say?
Mr. Slutz: We were trying to work out a system of checks and
balances, and there are many places here where we have said that the
two have to work together. If they don't, nothing gets done. Neither
one can take action without the consent of the other.
Real Estate and Property Transactions
Eugene L. Smith (Northern New Jersey) moved to
amend Paragraph 830.23 as presented by Mr. Slutz by in-
serting, immediately following the phrase "enter into a
lease in the continental United States," the words "for
headquarters purposes." Mrs. A. B. Pfeiffer (Northern Il-
linois) spoke in favor of the amendment. Tho7nas L. Crom-
well (East Ohio) asked if Mr. Smith would be willing to
accept a further addition, adding the phrase, "but not to
apply to properties which are a part of the program re-
sponsibilities of the Board of Global Ministries," immediate-
ly after his proposed amendment. Mr. Smith and the person
who seconded the amendment indicated their willingness
to accept Mr. Cromwell's addition.
Jervis Cooke (Peninsula) : Bishop, I would like to ask the ques-
tion of the ones who have just made this motion how this would
affect another aspect of property that would relate to the Board of
Global Ministries and also I am sure to a number of the other
boards. From time to time property is left to these boards as a part
of the will of someone deceased or is given as a direct gift. Often
there are persons waiting to purchase this land which has been
given or this property which has been given. Would this be con-
strued as programmatic?
Mr. Smith asked if it was permissible for him to rescind
his acceptance of Mr. Cromwell's addition to his amend-
ment ; the Chair said it was not.
Mr. Cromwell: Mr. Chairman, let me try to answer the question.
Property that is willed to somebody is certainly not program material,
programmed for programming; therefore, I see nothing to hold any-
body up from selling property that has been willed or given to a
board or agency. This is talking about property that is being pur-
chased for some kind of use by the church.
Mr. Cooke: Mr. Chairman, that does create a problem, however,
because when he speaks of property being purchased, etc. it does
not touch this other kind of grant or gift. I was rising to support
Dr. Smith's original motion; I am a little hesitant to support this one
because I feel it leaves us somewhere out in left field.
Robert W. Moon (California-Nevada) moved to substi-
tute Mr. Smith's original amendment for the amended ver-
sion offered by Mr. Cromiuell. John R, Van Sickle (North-
ern Illinois) spoke in favor of Mr. Moon's substitute.
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Richard Gantz (Central Illinois) : I would like to ask a question
of the Structure Committee. Having served on the Board of Missions
on the Investments Committee and in our program of the Board of
Missions, we are dealing in real estate and properties all the time
as a regular programmatic feature. Now I would like to ask the ques-
tion there of Mr. Slutz or the supporting committee, how would you
handle all of these details under the present legislation?
Mr. Slutz: I would give you my personal opinion, but I don't think
that's quite proper. I think I would put some kind of dollar limitation
and if there is a transaction involving $100,000 of financial obligation
or more, it would have to be referred to this board for consideration
before it could go ahead. But I say that is only my personal opinion.
Mr. Gantz asked if he would be in order to make a mo-
tion ; the Chair ruled that he would not be in order at this
time. Mr. Slutz made a final statement in behalf of the
committee recommendation.
Mr. Slutz: Bishop, may I have a word? I'm sorry; I didn't want
to say anything, but I do feel we must oppose a limitation just to
headquarters buildings. I could point out to you that even within
what you call program responsibility (especially if the proposed
legislation is adopted so that the old Board of Hospitals and Homes
is part of the Board of Global Ministries), there could conceivably
be a plan for an investment of many hundreds of thousand dollars.
There could be a proposed purchase of a home for the aged or of
a hospital or a building at the United Nations on 10 9o down, and a
mortgage for 90% which would involve hundreds of thousands of
dollars or millions of dollars for which the church would be respon-
sible. Now if there had been some kind of a dollar limitation so
that we were not concerned with these little matters of temporary
leasing or renting, or renting for a few months or a year or two or
something of that sort, that would make sense. But when you say
"nothing but headquarters buildings" you open the door to some
very major financial responsibilities without this opportunity, just
the opportunity for the same check and balance that we have pro-
vided for elsewhere.
Mr. Moon's substitute was put to a vote and was defeated.
Marvin H. Carr (West Virginia) argued that some limita-
tion on the authority in the proposed Paragraph 830.23
was needed. R. Jervis Cooke (Peninsula) moved that action
on sub-paragraph 23 be deferred until the Tuesday morning
session; he spoke in favor of his motion. Robert H. Court-
ney (East Ohio) spoke in favor of the motion to defer. The
motion was adopted.
Mr. Slutz moved the adoption of Committee on Confer-
ences Report No. 14 as amended, with the exception of
proposed Paragi'aph 830.23. Marvin L. Boyd (Northwest
Texas) spoke in opposition to the motion. John K. Ber gland
(West Ohio) moved that final action on the report be post-
poned until Report No 15, Calendar No. 344 had been con-
sidered. The motion to postpone was adopted.
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Request to Agenda Committee
Wilbur C. Ziegler (Southern New England) moved that
reports of the Legislative Committee on Christian Social
Concerns be given priority at the Tuesday morning ses-
sion. The motion was defeated.
Closing
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Bishop Wicke pronounced the benediction.
NINTH DAY, TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening — Bishop W. Ralph Ward
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the morning session
of the ninth day, Tuesday, April 25, 1972, at 8:30 a.m. in
the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop W. Ralph
Ward, Syracuse Area, presiding.
Devotions
The Conference joined in the singing of the hymn, "Come,
Christians, Join to Sing," followed by a Responsive Prayer
of Thanksgiving, Confession, and Intercession for the
Church. The lesson from the epistle was Ephesians 3:7-
10a, 20-21. The hymn, "They'll Know We Are Christians
by Our Love," was sung, and the lesson from the gospel
was read (Matthew 5:13-16; 10:16; 28:11-20). Bishop
Lance Webb, Illinois Area, spoke on the subject, "The
Church Demanded Not Discredited" (see page 758). The
hymn of dedication was, "A Place to Stand."
The liturgist was E. Paul Unger (Central Illinois).
Choral music was presented by the Chancel Choir of the
Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, under the direction of John G. Beiswenger.
Committee on Journal
Frede Johansen (Denmark) reported that the committee
had reviewed the journal of April 24 and found it to be in
good order.
Committee on Agenda
David W. Brooks (North Georgia) called attention to the
agenda as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate; he
stated that the committee recommended that the item car-
ried over from the Monday evening session be made an
order of the day at 10 :55 a.m. He moved the adoption of the
agenda with the change recommended by the committee.
Frederick K. Kirchner (Troy) : I move that before we consider
any further calendar items pertaining to structure, and especially
those items pertaining to the Council on Ministries, that this Con-
ference determine whether it shall meet biennially, triennially or as
we have been, once every four years. If I have a second, I'd like to
speak to this briefly.
Mr. Kirchner spoke in behalf of his motion. The motion
was adopted as an amendment to the agenda. The agenda
as amended was adopted.
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Melvin S. Rising er (West Virginia) asked a question re-
garding the anticipated time of adjournment; J. Otis
Young (Chairman, Agenda Committee) responded.
Committee on Credentials
Mrs. George V. Metzel (Oklahoma) reported that the
committee had met and examined the changes made in the
seating of delegates as reported by chairpersons of annual
conference delegations, as well as other items properly re-
lated to the seating of delegates, and that the approved
changes for the plenary sessions of April 24 would appear
in proper form in the journal. The report was adopted.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) announced that the
presiding officers for Wednesday's plenary sessions would
be Bishop 0. Eugene Slater, San Antonio Area, for the
morning session; Bishop Edward J. Pendergrass, Jackson
Area, for the afternoon session ; and Bishop Paul A. Wash-
burn, Minnesota Area, for the evening session.
Nomination
Bishop Roy H. Short (Secretary, Council of Bishops)
stated that a member of the Committee on Presiding Offi-
cers, J. Chess Lovern (Oklahoma), had found it necessary
to leave the Conference and that the Council of Bishops was
nominating R. Jack Featherston (Oklahoma) to replace
him as a member of the committee. He was elected.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) asked that Bishop 0.
Eugene Slater, San Antonio Area, he recognized for a mat-
ter of privilege.
Bishop O. Eugene Slater: Mr. Chairman and members of the
Conference, I have a resolution which I offer on behalf of the Council
of Bishops. Following the reading of the resolution, I would ask our
chairman, Bishop Ward, to recognize Dr. Edward TuUis of the Ken-
tucky Conference to move the adoption of the resolution :
WHEREAS, Bishop Roy H. Short will be retiring at the forth-
coming Jurisdictional Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction,
in accordance with Paragraph 395.1 of the 1968 Discipline of The
United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Short has served for sixteen years as Secretary
of the Council of Bishops ; and
WHEREAS, He has been exceedingly faithful and unusually ef-
ficient in keeping the records of the Council, taken initiative in
preparing the agenda for the Council's meetings, and carried on a
voluminous correspondence in fulfillment of his duties as the Council's
Secretary;
THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, that the General Conference of
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The United Methodist Church, meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on April
25, 1972, express its warm and genuine appreciation of Bishop Short;
and be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be placed
in the minutes of the General Conference and that a copy be given
Bishop Short.
Bishop Ward: Dr. Tullis, microphone 7.
E. L. Tullis (Kentucky) : Mr. Chairman, members of the Confer-
ence, on behalf of the delegates of the Louisville Area, comprising the
Louisville Conference, the Kentucky Conference, the Red Bird Mission
Conference, over which our beloved Bishop Short presides, and on
behalf of all the delegates of this General Conference, I move that
the resolution of the Council of Bishops in appreciation for the ser-
vices of Bishop Roy H. Short be the action of this body.
The resolution was adopted. Bishop Short thanked the
Conference for its action. The Chair asked that the Con-
ference express its appreciation to Mrs. Short also.
Mrs. Little asked that William H. Veale (New York)
be recognized for a matter of privilege.
William H. Veale (New York) : Mr. Chairman, words of apprecia-
tion from the press: "As for all Methodist General Conferences of
our experience, the members of the news media, press, television,
and radio express their sincere appreciation for the careful planning
of United Methodist Information for assisting us in our task of
reporting the General Conference. Materials, typewriters, telephones,
telegraph, and the like were here in abundance for us. And the
thoughtful and gracious supply of cookies and doughnuts and sand-
wiches, even cake and coffee is deeply appreciated. More, the wealth
of assistance and counsel provided for us continue to make re-
porting of the United Methodist General Conference a pleasant task
and a rewarding experience."
And I might add, I believe the Methodist General Conferences have
more coverage or as many from the news media as any religious
conference in the nation. And if I had pasted more paper on the
bottom we would have had more signatures.
The Chair recognized Bishop R. Marvin Stuart, Denver
Area, for a matter of privilege. Bishop Stuart reported that
word had been received that the condition of Bishop Gerald
H. Kennedy, Los Angeles Area, was improved and that he
had returned to his home.
Phil M. Jones (South Carolina-1785) made a statement
regarding the Conference action Monday evening on the
sending of greetings to Billy Graham. He urged that in the
future a count vote be taken on such significant issues.
Youth Delegation Presentation
Annette Hutchins (Youth Delegation) addressed the Con-
ference, raising issues of significance to members of the
Youth Delegation and outlining difficulties experienced by
the Youth Delegation in presenting their points of view to
the Conference. Wanda Walls (Youth Delegation) also ad-
dressed the Conference, presenting specific matters of con-
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cern to the youth delegation. She stated that the Conference
was being dominated by issues of structure while ignoring
the missional priorities of the church. She also expressed
the view that many delegates believed youth empowerment
was something that had been achieved, whereas youth rep-
resentation in the proposed structure was far below the
actual proportion of young persons in the church. She con-
cluded by presenting two demands on behalf of the Youth
Delegation.
Wanda Walls: Our concerns are manifested in two demands: (1)
specific issues in terms of missional priorities that are the thrust of
this church be dealt with immediately; and (2) following that im-
mediately the moral and ethical principles undergirding the social
statements and the actions of the church be dealt with. Because we
are dealing with the How of what we do, when we have not yet dealt
with the Why or the Whats. Due to my inability to make a motion
in this direction as a part of our presentation, I'd like to introduce
Mr. Cain Felder, who is Executive Director of the Black Methodists
for Church Renewal.
Cain Felder (Southern New England) : Mr. Chairman, I would like
to move that the World Service dollar for the 1972 — 1976 quadren-
nium be established at the level of 25.5 millions of dollars for each
year, in order to assure the continuance of the vital steps forward
made by the 1968 and the 1970 General Conferences in the areas of
undergirding self-determination and meeting human need. If I could
get a second, I'd like to speak briefly to this motion.
Mr. Felder spoke on behalf of his motion and indicated
the effect of his proposal on the World Service budget.
Mr. Felder: According to my calculations, by increasing the World
Service dollar to $25.5 million per year we would have adequate
funds to provide the following :
$2 million a year for the Self-Determination Fund for the Com-
mission on Religion and Race.
$250,000 a year for the sorely needed education and training pro-
gram of the native Americans — so-called the American Indians.
$125,000 for the badly needed Commission for Women of the
Church.
$250,000 a year for the Voluntary Service program.
$340,000 a year for the Black Community Developers Program.
And, $35,000 a year for the Police Community Relations Project.
Has not the time come, Mr. Chairman, when the hurt of the world
must be spread amongst us? By including these projects within the
World Service dollar we emphasize the priority nature of these pro-
grams, but we do something more than that. We make a commitment
despite a certain amount of risk. We place these projects on an
equal footing with the general boards and agencies of the church
and force ourselves to adopt a sacrificial theology of real sharing.
Mr. Chairman and fellow delegates, why, why must the poor, the
downtrodden, the exploited always take all of the hurt when you
readjust downwards your priorities and commitments? If World Ser-
vice does not raise the full amount, then let each program of the
general church experience this same amount of proportional suffering.
Although, with energetic and resourceful leadership, I for one believe
that the $25.5 million a year in World Service can be raised. To
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do so, however, we must together lift both our commitment to people
and our vision of the real potential of ushering in the spirit of Jesus
Christ in the world.
Charles A. Sayre (Southern New Jersey) expressed con-
cern about the effect such an action would have on the pro-
posed Black College Fund. John B. War man (Western
Pennsylvania) asked a question about whether the black
college presidents had wanted the request for funds for
black colleges to be included in World Service. John T.
King (Southwest Texas) responded.
John T. King (Southwest Texas) : Mr. Chairman, I had hoped
that we would not get into this controversy. I hoped that we would
wait until the report from the Committee on Education is presented,
so that we could present it in the light of the desire of that body,
as well as the desire of the Council of Black College Presidents.
Initially, it was the hope of the Council of Black College Presidents
that this $6 million would be put into the World Service Fund. We
weighed this very carefully and very prayerfully across many
months.
The Commission on the Black Colleges gave three options to this
General Conference. One, that it would be placed in the World Service
Fund; two, that a special appropriation, or apportionment rather,
would be created for the black colleges; third, a combination of the
two.
The Council on World Service and Finance deliberated over this,
as I understand, and that Council recommended to this General Con-
ference that a special Black College Fund as a special apportionment
be provided. We called a special meeting of the twelve black presidents
at this General Conference, and we deliberated, we anguished, we
argued, we indicated hurt; and it was the opinion of that body that
the best interests of the colleges would be served if $6 million could
be placed as a special apportionment recommended by World Service.
Now this was not unanimous. We agreed that we would be bound
by the majority vote of those men.
My personal opinion is not relevant here. It was the consensus of
the group that the $6 million be left as the Council on World Service
has recommended. Of course, this body is able to do whatever it
wants to do. The only thing we request is that — don't kill these
colleges. You almost killed us in 1970, and please do not repeat 1970
in 1972.
John B. Howes (Central Pennsylvania) moved that Mr.
Felder's motion be referred to the Council on World Service
and Finance. Katherine A. Shindel (Seminarian Delega-
tion) spoke in opposition to the motion to refer. Edsel A.
Anmions (Northern Illinois) called attention to the action
of the Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns,
Report No. 6, Calendar No. 185, as it related to Mr. Felder's
motion. The motion to refer was adopted.
Annette Hutchins (Youth Delegation) expressed disap-
pointment at the reception given by the Conference to Mr.
Felder's statement and motion. Gilbert H. Caldwell, Jr.
(Southern New England) expressed the hope that it would
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be possible to continue the discussion of this matter. The
Chair ruled that it had been referred.
Woodie W. White (Detroit) moved that the Conference
consider Calendar No. 185 at this time; the motion was de-
feated.
Richard D. Tholin (Northern Illinois) moved that the
rules be suspended in order to add Wanda Walls and An-
nette Hutchins to the membership of the Committee on
Agenda. He spoke on behalf of his motion. The motion was
put to a vote, and the Chair ruled that it did not receive the
two-thirds majority required to suspend the rules.
C. L. Henderson (North Georgia) : While we are in a deluge here
of several motions that have come before the house and some of
these have not been met with great favor, I simply rise to offer my
personal genuine appreciation to these our youth for their keen in-
sights, deep sincerity, provocative presentations and would like to
go on record that we receive these presentations and support with
all of our vigor the basic issues herein involved. And that as we do
this we not only represent The United Methodist Church but the
true Church of Jesus Christ and that we rededicate ourselves to
these basic principles of these high priority items and concerns
brought to us by these beautiful, multi-racial young people.
The resolution was adopted.
Study Committee on The Methodist Publishing House
Bishop Eugene M. Frank, Missouri Area, referred the
Conference to the report of the committee as printed in the
Daily Christian Advocate. He introduced Virgil V. Bjork
(North Indiana), secretary of the committee, and William
M. James (New York) , a member of the committee.
Bishop Frank reviewed the background of the commit-
tee's work and the purpose for which it had been estab-
lished. He summarized the findings of the committee as
presented in the printed report and introduced Mr. Bjork
for a statement and motions related to the report. Mr. Bjork
presented the conclusions and recommendations contained
in the printed report. He moved that the report be received
and that the committee be permitted to go out of existence
at this session of the General Conference. The motion was
adopted (see page 1706) .
Judicial Council Decisions
Murray H. Leiffer (President, Judicial Council) pre-
sented Decision No. 357 (see page 708). He stated that it
along with Decisions No. 355 and 356 would be printed in
the Daily Christian Advocate.
Recess
The Conference was in recess for fifteen minutes.
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Time of Adjournment
/. Otis Young (Chairman, Committee on Agenda) pre-
sented Norman L. Coriard (Business Manager), who made
a statement regarding the period of time for which use of
the meeting facilities had been contracted.
Motion — Douglas F. Verdin
Douglas F. Verdin (New York) : Mr. Chairman, I would like to
move that in conformity with Rule 40 the Plan of Organization of
the General Conference be amended to enlarge the Committee on
Agenda to twelve and the Committee for Presentation of the Reports
to the General Conference to five. If I have a second I would like
to speak to this.
Mr. Verdiyi spoke on behalf of his motion ; it was adopted
and referred to the Committee on Plan of Organization and
Rules of Order as provided in Rule 40.
Time of Adjournment
Lijle T. Christianso7i (Minnesota) asked if he would be in
order to offer a motion ; the Chair ruled that he would not.
Robert W. Preusch (New York) moved that the adjourn-
ment of the General Conference be set for 10 p.m. Friday,
April 28. Mr. Preusch spoke on behalf of his motion. J. Jeff-
rey Hoover (Iowa) opposed it. The motion was adopted.
Judicial Council Excused
The Chair stated that the Judicial Council had asked per-
mission to be excused ; permission was granted.
Committee on Conferences, Report No. 18, Calendar No. 365
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio), chairman of the Legisla-
tive Committee on Conferences, presented the report (see
page 1165) . He explained that the report was in the form of
a proposed constitutional amendment which would make it
possible for the General Conference to meet biennially in-
stead of quadrennially. He explained that the committee
would be presenting another report which would call a spe-
cial session of the General Conference for limited purposes
for 1974, but that that report had not yet been printed and
thus could not be presented for Conference action at this
time. Mr. Slutz moved adoption of Calendar No. 365.
Leon T. McKenzie (Southern California- Arizona) op-
posed the report, explaining that in his view the additional
time that would have to be spent would make it more diffi-
cult to have effective lay participation. Eugene L. Smith
(Northern New Jersey) spoke on behalf of the report.
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Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) : I would like to move an amendment
to this and if there is a second, speak to it. The General Conference
shall meet in the month of April or May once in two years at such
time and place as shall be determined by the General Conference or
its duly authorized committees.
Mr. Duncan spoke on behalf of his amendment. Robert W.
Moon (California-Nevada) asked a question regarding the
committee's rationale for allowing each Annual Conference
to decide whether to elect delegates biennially or quadren-
nially. Mr. Slutz responded.
H. James Jenkins (Oregon-Idaho) spoke in opposition to
the amendment and the report. Thurman L. Dodson (Balti-
more) spoke in opposition to the amendment and the report,
expressing the view that reform in the procedures of the
General Conference would enable the (Conference to ac-
complish more. William M. James (New York) spoke in
favor of the report. William D. Cotton (Louisiana) spoke
against the report and the amendment.
Franklin Blackstone, Jr. (Western Pennsylvania) offered
a substitute.
Mr. Blackstone: I would like to offer a substitute motion, please.
I would like to offer a motion which would substitute for Article
1, section 12 in the Discipline which now reads, "The General
Conference shall be composed of no less than 600 nor more than 1000
delegates." I'd like to change those numbers to 500 and 800.
Bishop Ward: Now I believe, Sir, that we are dealing with this
matter that has . . .
Mr. Blackstone: I understand, Sir, would you let me finish and
then you may rule? I believe my motion to substitute will be in order
if you will let me finish. Thank you, Sir. Article 2 would be the
substitute . . . would be the original motion which was suggested
by the subcommittee on Conferences as it appears in calendar item
365. There would be an additional non-constitutional paragraph that
would be added to the motion that would read as follows, "It is the
sense of this General Conference that future sessions of the General
Conference :
a) be limited to six days
b) promotional and formal matters be severely curtailed.
Bishop Ward: Now, Sir, this is a substitute for all that is before
us, is that what you are saying?
Mr. Blackstone: Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Blackstone spoke on behalf of his substitute. Glenn
0. Booth (California-Nevada) spoke in opposition to the
original report, the amendment, and the substitute.
Lawrence R. Taylor (West Michigan) moved the previous
question on all before the Conference. The previous ques-
tion was voted. Marshall C. Hjelte (Pacific Northwest)
raised a point of order that there had not been the required
number of speeches for and against the substitute motion.
The Chair asked if anyone wished to speak on the substitute.
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Ralph B. Huston (Florida) asked a question about the
existing method of calHng special sessions of the General
Conference ; Mr. Slutz responded. Mr. Huston asked a ques-
ton regarding the proposed report ; Mr. Slutz responded.
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) raised a point of
order, requesting the Chair to rule on the question of
whether the substitute was in order inasmuch as it con-
tained both constitutional and non-constitutional matters;
the Chair ruled that the substitute was in order.
Harold A. Bosley (New York) spoke in favor of Mr.
Blackwell's substitute. Raoid C. Calkins (West Ohio) spoke
in opposition to the legislative committee report, the amend-
ment, and the substitute.
Robert E. Bearden (Little Rock) asked that the Confer-
ence hear from the Commission on Entertainment and Pro-
gram regarding the proposals ; no one from the Commission
asked to speak.
A. C. Epps (North Georgia) raised a point of order that
the required number of speeches had been exhausted and
that the Conference was now under the order of the previ-
ous question. The Chair stated that according to his records
the requisite number of speeches had not been exhausted.
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) moved the
previous question on all before the Conference. The previous
question was voted. Mr. Slutz made a final statement on
behalf of the original report of the legislative committee.
Mr. Blackstone's substitute was put to a vote and was de-
feated. Mr. Duncan's amendment was put to a vote and was
defeated. Calendar No. 365 was put to a vote, and the
Chair ruled that it received the two-thirds vote required for
approval of a constitutional amendment.
Local Committee on Arrangements
Marion R. Walker (Southern California- Arizona) pre-
sented Bishop John Owen Smith, Atlanta Area, for the pur-
pose of introducing members of the local committee. Bish-
op Smith presented Gene Carroll, chairman of the local com-
mittee ; Mr. Carroll made a statement and presented mem-
bers of the local committee.
Procedure for Considering Calendar Items Related to Struc-
ture
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) noted that the
procedural motion which had been presented by Jerry G.
Bray (Virginia) on Monday and tabled until it could be
printed was now printed in the Daily Christian Advocate.
He asked that it be taken from the table and that Mr. Bray
be permitted to make a statement clarifying his proposal.
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The Conference voted to take up the motion for considera-
tion.
Mr. Bray stated his motion as follows : "I move that the
Committee on Calendar bring to the Conference floor simul-
taneously the reports on structure of the legislative com-
mittees where the same matter was referred to more than
one legislative committee; that the rules be suspended in
order that (1) each legislative committee reporting on a
structure matter referred to more than one committee may
be granted ten minutes to state the position of the commit-
tee and an additional ten minutes to state a minority report
position, if any; (2) when any proposal receives a majority
of the votes cast, it shall become the main motion and sub-
ject to the usual rules of the Conference. On any ballot
when no proposal receives a majority of the votes cast, the
proposal receiving the fewest votes shall be dropped. Voting
shall continue until one proposal receives a majority of the
votes cast."
Mr. Bray made an explanatory statement in favor of his
motion. The Chair stated that consideration of the motion
would require the suspension of the rules; the suspension
of the rules was voted by the required two-thirds majority,
and the Chair stated that the motion was now properly
before the Conference.
John B. Warman (Western Pennsylvania) : I would move a sub-
stitute. I move that a committee be named to study and reconcile any
conflicts that may exist among several majority reports of the
legislative committees dealing with structure and that the resulting
reconciled report be accepted as the action of this General Con-
ference so that we may be free immediately to deal with missional
matters. If there is a second, I would like to say a word.
Mr. Warman spoke on behalf of his substitute. Robert E.
Cushman (North Carolina) spoke in favor of the substitute.
John T. King (Southwest Texas) asked how minority re-
ports would be dealt with under Mr. Warman' s substitute ;
Mr. Warman stated that if the Conference did not have
time to consider them after completing other business, they
would not receive consideration. Thomas L. Cromwell (East
Ohio) asked for clarification regarding the substitute; Mr.
Way^man responded. Mr. Cromwell offered an amendment to
the substitute that the proposed committee report its actions
back to this General Conference for consideration ; Mr. War-
man accepted the amendment.
John H. Rixse, Jr. (Virginia) moved to amend the sub-
stitute by directing that the proposed committee consider
minority reports of legislative committees. Carlos C. Page
(West Michigan) spoke in opposition to the substitute and
the amendment to it.
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Calvin R. Myers (East Ohio) moved to amend the substi-
tute to provide that the proposed committee be composed
of the chairpersons of the legislative committees. /. Kenneth
Forbes (South Indiana) spoke in favor of Mr. Bray's orig-
inal motion.
Mr. Myers' amendment was put to the vote and was
adopted. Mr. Rixse's amendment was put to a vote and was
adopted. Mr. Warman's substitute, as amended, was put to
a vote and was defeated. Mr. Bray's original motion was
put to a vote and was adopted.
Motion — Merlyn W. Northf elt
Merlyn W. Northf elt (Northern Illinois) moved that Cal-
endar Nos. 185, 340, and 220 be set as an Order of the Day
for the 2 :30 p.m. session, and that Calendar No. 444 be set
as the first item of business for the Wednesday morning
session. Mr. Northf elt spoke in favor of his motion. William
A. Meadows (Florida) spoke in opposition to it. Zan W.
Holmes, Jr. (North Texas) spoke in support of the motion.
William B. Lewis (Southern Illinois) attempted to offer
a substitute; the Chair ruled that the substitute was out of
order inasmuch as the defeat of Mr. Northf elt's motion
would accomplish the same purpose as the substitute. Ed-
ward L. Tidlis (Kentucky) noted that the matter should
be directed to the Committee on Calendar. Mr. Northf elt's
motion was put to a vote and was adopted.
Adjournment
Robert W. Moon (California-Nevada) moved that the
morning session be adjourned. The motion was adopted.
Dean A. Lanning (Northern New Jersey) moved that the
afternoon session be set for 2 p.m. The motion was de-
feated.
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Bishop Ward dismissed the Conference with a prayer.
NINTH DAY, TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1972
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opening — Bishop Ralph T. Alton
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the afternoon session
of the ninth day, Tuesday, April 25, 1972, at 2:30 p.m. in
the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, v^^ith Bishop Ralph T.
Alton, Wisconsin Area, presiding.
Carlton Young led the Conference in the singing of a
hymn.
Limitation of Debate
Truman W. Potter (West Virginia) moved that under
the rules of the Conference speeches be limited to five min-
utes in length. The motion was adopted.
/. Clay Madison (Western North Carolina) moved that
debate be limited to two speeches on each side of each issue.
Erwin H. Schwiebert (Oregon-Idaho) spoke against the
motion. The motion was defeated.
Committee on Agenda
Frank Webber (California- Nevada) moved that the agen-
da for the afternoon session as printed in the Daily Chris-
tian Advocate be approved. It was adopted.
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) stated that the
two members of the Youth Delegation who had spoken at
the morning session had been invited to meet with the
committee pending the outcome of the proposal for changes
in the rules that would permit additional full members of
the committee. He stated also that at every meeting of the
committee, chairpersons of all legislative committees had
participated with the regular members of the committee.
Mr. Goodrich called on Edsel A. Ammons (Northern Illi-
nois) for reports from the Legislative Committee on Chris-
tian Social Concerns.
Committee on Christian Social Concerns, Report No. 6,
Calendar No. 185
Mr. Ammons presented the committee report (see page
1042) and presented E. McKinnon White (Southern New
England) for an introductory statement on behalf of the
committee. Mr. White outlined the anticipated effect of the
proposal and moved referral of the report to the Council
on World Service and Finance.
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G. Ross Freeman (South Georgia) asked if Bishop Good-
son, president of the Commission on Religion and Race,
would indicate to the Conference the original request which
had been made to the Council on World Service and Finance.
Bishop Goodson stated that the Commission's request for
funds for the Minority Group Self -Determination Fund had
been in the amount of $1,000,000.
Carroll H. Long (Holston) asked if it would be in order
to perfect the report before referral. The Chair stated that
inasmuch as the motion was for referral, only matters rele-
vant to the process of referral were in order. Richard D.
Tholin (Northern Illinois) stated that it was his under-
standing that the motion was for concurrence and referral.
The Chair asked for clarification, and Mr. Ammons stated
that the committee was asking for concurrence and referral.
Mr. Long moved to amend the committee report by sub-
stituting the words "Black College Fund" for "World Ser-
vice Fund" in the last sentence of the report. Mr. Long
spoke on behalf of his amendment. Ralph L. Stephens
(Northern New Jersey) spoke against it. Donald L. Loive
(Southern Illinois) spoke for the amendment and ques-
tioned whether the legislative committee proposal was work-
able. Mary Hampton (Missouri West) spoke against the
amendment. C. LeGrande Moody, Jr. (South Carolina-1785)
spoke in favor of the amendment. Leroy C. Hodapp (South
Indiana) spoke against the amendment.
Henry H. Nichols (Eastern Pennsylvania) moved to
amend the committee report by deleting the last sentence of
the report (item #2 of the resolution) . Mr. Nichols spoke
on behalf of his motion. John N. Doggett, Jr. (Missouri
East) spoke against Mr. Nichols' motion to delete.
Franklin Blackstone, Jr. (Western Pennsylvania) at-
tempted to offer a substitute, but the Chair asked that it
be held until Mr. Nichols' motion to delete was acted upon.
Harold Fag an (Texas) moved that paragraph #1 of the
recommendation be considered separately, and that con-
sideration of paragraph #2 be deferred until action on para-
graph #1 was completed. The motion was adopted.
A. Sterling Ward (Missouri West) moved to amend para-
graph #1 of the recommendation by substituting the words
"Human Relations Day Offering" for "The World Service
Fund."
Franklin Blackstone, Jr. stated as a matter of privilege
that he thought the Chair had agreed to entertain his sub-
stitute. The Chair recognized him for the purpose of offer-
ing his substitute.
Mr. Blackstone: My motion to substitute would be as follows: To
paragraph 1 would be amended to read that one-half of the support
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for these projects for the next quadrennium be from the World
Service Fund on the following annual basis as they are presently
listed without an increase in the total World Service Fund.
2, That the offerings received on Human Relations Day be applied
to the balance of the askings as specified. If it is seconded, I would
like to speak to it.
Mr. Blackstone spoke on behalf of his substitute. /.
Robert Nelson (East Ohio) spoke against the substitute.
Hamilton T. Boswell (California-Nevada) raised a parlia-
mentary inquiry; the Chair responded. Mr. Boswell spoke
against the substitute.
Mr. Ammons made a final statement on behalf of the
committee report. Mr. Blackstone's substitute was put to a
vote and was defeated.
A. Sterling Ward (Missouri West) offered the amend-
ment he had attempted to offer immediately before Mr.
Blackstone's substitute. He spoke in favor of his amend-
ment. Willie B. Clay (Northern Illinois) spoke against the
amendment. Wilbur C. Ziegler (Southern New England)
spoke in opposition to the amendment. Marvin H. Carr
(West Virginia) spoke in favor of the amendment. Jesse
R. DeWitt (Detroit) asked a question for information; the
Chair responded.
Carroll Long (Holston) : Did I understand Bishop Goodson to say
that the Commission on Religion and Race had requested $1 million
per year? And if that is true how do we find ourselves in a position
with this $2 million, is this a typographical error?
Bishop Alton: Does the committee want to speak to that?
E. McKinnon White (Southern New England) : I thought I had
made that clear when I presented this. I reminded you that in the
original proposal the figure $1 million was included, and on the floor
of the Conference it was recommended that that figure be raised to
$2 million; and under this particular petition it is noted that whereas
during the years 1971 and 1972 the Commission on Religion and
Race has been allocated to minority projects $2 million per year on
ratio from World Service and so forth, so that actually the $2 million
is keeping the $2 million within the World Service program.
Mrs. Henry Henderson (West Ohio) spoke in favor of
the committee recommendation.
John T. King (Southwest Texas) asked, as a point of
privilege, that speakers refrain from attempting to connect
the issue before the Conference with the proposed Black
College Fund. He expressed the hope that the Black Col-
lege Fund could be considered at the proper time on its own
merits, separately from any other proposal that might come
before the Conference.
Thomas Roughface (Oklahoma Indian Mission) spoke on
behalf of the committee recommendation, stating that it
better represented the concerns of the Indian-American.
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Walter G. Muelder (Southern New England) moved the
previous question on all before the Conference. The motion
was adopted. Mr. Amnions asked that Bishop Mathews be
heard at this time on behalf of the committee. Bishop
Mathews made a statement on behalf of the report, indicat-
ing that the continuation of the four projects mentioned in
the report was of great concern to the Quadrennial Em-
phasis Committee.
John C. Espie (Minnesota) asked as a matter of informa-
tion whether the adoption of the report would mean that the
total amount of the World Service budget would be in-
creased by the $1,685,000 necessary to cover the additional
amounts recommended. E. McKinnon White (Southern New
England) responded on behalf of the committee that this
was correct, although the final total of the World Service
budget would depend on final General Conference action.
Alva H. Clark (Nebraska) asked a question regarding
the proposed date for the observance of Human Relations
Day. Mr. Ammons responded. G. Lemuel Fenn (Oklahoma)
asked whether the action of the Conference, if it approved
the report, would be binding on the Council on World Ser-
vice and Finance. The Chair responded. William B. Grove
(Western Pennsylvania) raised a parliamentary question;
the Chair responded. Marvin L. Boyd (Northwest Texas)
asked whether the figure cited by Mr. Espie in his question
was correct. Robert W. Preusch (New York) responded on
behalf of the Council on World Service and Finance that the
committee report would represent an addition of $2,685,000
to the World Service budget; he also noted that under the
rules of the Conference the Council on World Service and
Finance would make budget recommendations to the Con-
ference, and the Conference had the right to make adjust-
ments at the time those recommendations were presented
for final approval.
Mr. Ward's amendment was put to a vote and was de-
feated. Paragraph #1 of the committee's recommendation
was put to a vote and was approved. The motion to delete
paragraph #2 of the committee's recommendation was put
to a vote and was defeated.
Donald L. Lowe (Southern Illinois) raised a point of
order that paragraph #2 was in conflict with Paragraph
902 of the Book of Discipline. Mr. White responded on be-
half of the committee ; Mr. Loive stated that his response did
not resolve the conflict. The Chair stated that if a conflict
existed, the Council on World Service and Finance would
have to deal with it when they presented their report.
Mr. Long's amendment was put to a vote and was de-
feated. Paragraph #2 of the committee recommendation
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was put to a vote and was approved. The motion to concur
and refer Calendar No. 185 to the Council on World Service
and Finance was adopted.
Report No. 12, Calendar No. 340
Mr. Amnions presented the report and made a statement
on behalf of its adoption; the report was adopted (see
page 1051).
Report No. 9, Calendar No. 220
Mr. Amnions introduced the report and called attention
to the fact that there was also a minority report which
would be presented. Richard D. Tholin (Northern Illinois)
outlined the contents of the majority report (see page
1044). Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-West Florida) presented
the minority report (see page 1046) and the reasons those
who signed it could not subscribe to the majority report; he
moved that the minority report be substituted for the ma-
jority report.
The Chair explained the procedure that would be fol-
lowed in perfecting the majority and minority reports and
in considering the motion to substitute.
Robert T. Young (Western North Carolina) : Mr. Chairman, I
move to amend Calendar Item 220, Petitions A-5125 and following
in the following manner: Amend Paragraph 1 to read: "We call
upon the President of the United States to cease immediately all
bombing in Indo-China." Delete Paragraph 2 and the new paragraph
2 would read: "We plead with the governmental leaders of Hanoi
and the United States to agree immediately for the release of all
prisoners of war at the earliest specified date, no later than December
31, 1972."
Delete paragraph 3. A new paragraph 3 would read: "We call
upon the President of the United States to proceed with the with-
drawal of all U.S. military forces from Vietnam, no later than
December 31, 1972."
Insert a new paragraph No. 4 which would read: "We call upon
the Congress of the United States to cease providing any funds for
the support of military activities in Vietnam no later than December
31, 1972." Then re-number paragraph 4 as number 5, and 5 as No. 6,
and if I had a second, Mr. Chairman, I'd like to speak to these
amendments.
Bishop Alton: It's seconded. Go ahead.
Mr. Young: Mr. Chairman, undoubtedly, I think all of us would
agree that the most crucial issue confronting us as United Methodists,
as Christians, and as human beings is the issue now on our agenda.
No other cause has disturbed and torn asunder the world and this
nation since World War II as has the Vietnam war. No other situa-
tion has been as dehumanizing, demoralizing, and debilitating of
human, natural, physical and spiritual resources as has the Vietnam
war.
I am pleased, Mr. Chairman, that we are now ready to address
ourselves and to take a stand on this crucial and tragic war that's
still ravaging the lives of Americans, South Vietnamese, North
Vietnamese, and others in Southeast Asia. It is good, I believe, that
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we should now state our position as a church. Whether we, as a
General Conference, are for or against the continuation of the war,
I say let us take our stand; let us end our silence and make our
position known in the Spirit and in the name of Jesus Christ. We've
heard for years now that the end of the war is near at hand, that the
South Vietnamese are developing the ability to defend and sustain
themselves, that the war is "winding down," that "the war in South-
east Asia will not be a political issue in the presidential race this
year because the war will soon be over," that "Vietnamization is
taking hold," and other such statements, implying that the war will
soon be over. And, yet, the war goes on and on and on and is now
and has been for at least two years the longest war our nation has
ever fought.
Let us, therefore, request strongly the President and Congress to
bring our participation, our participation in that war to an end.
Mr. Chairman, we as fellow human beings are concerned about the
prisoners of war and this amendment addresses this heart-breaking
and disturbing situation. But we're also concerned about all prisoners
of wars, for ours and the enemies'. So, let us therefore plead with
those responsible — our leaders and the leaders of the Hanoi govern-
ment— to set the date immediately, a date by which all prisoners
of war shall be released.
We are concerned about the continued prolongation of the military
holocaust in Southeast Asia, and it must be apparent that this war
will continue unless the President and Congress do agree to the date
to withdraw totally from Vietnam, A date deadline of December 31
gives us ample time to protect our forces as we withdraw. But such
action may well mean certain things, Mr. Chairman. It may mean
that we will not win with honor in Vietnam; instead, we may well
simply be withdrawing with dignity with the interest of our own
nation's well-being and to prevent further desolation being reaped
on North and South Vietnamese. It may also mean that as individuals,
as a church, and as a nation we may well have to repent — certainly
admit that we failed by getting involved initially in the military
activities of these people — repent, beg forgiveness of God and of the
Vietnamese peoples, and seek to restore broken people to wholeness
once again.
It may mean that we will simply have to say we were wrong,
wrong to have been a party to the loss of thousands of lives of
Vietnamese, Americans and others — wrong to have been a party to
the ecological desolation. But in God's name, when did we as United
Methodists or Christians or Americans ever get too big to admit
that we were wrong. Blessed are the peacemakers, our Lord said.
Let us therefore actively, energetically and enthusiastically move this
day to be peacemakers, and let us affirm our willingness to be obedient
to the Prince of Peace who tells us to love even our enemy. Let us
affirm our concern for all peoples, let us affirm our willingness to
support, and that is what these amendments in this petition suggests
— our support for the President and the Congress of the United
States as they lead us to a decisive, deliberate and definite cessation
of U. S. military involvement in the war in Vietnam. Thank you, Sir.
Ellen Rosser (Tennessee) spoke against Mr. Young' ^
amendment. Charles B. Purdham (Minnesota) spoke in
favor of it. Harold A. Bosley asked a question about the
wording of the amendment; the Secretary responded. Mr.
Bosley moved an amendment to the paragraph #4 of Mr.
Young's amendment, to substitute the words "Southeast
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Asia" for "Vietnam." Mr. Young accepted the change as
part of his original amendment.
Harry R. Kent (South CaroHna-1785) attempted to in-
troduce an amendment, but the Chair ruled that unless it
was related to Mr. Young's amendment it was not in order.
Torrey A. Kaatz (West Ohio) asked a question about the
amendment; Mr. Young responded. Harold H. Fink (Vir-
ginia) asked a question about the wording of the amend-
ment; the Secretary responded.
/. Robert Nelson (East Ohio) moved an amendment to
the amendment, to change the phrase, "We have since then
invaded Cambodia . . ." to "The United States Armed
Forces have . . . ," and to change the phrase, "As delegates
to the 1972 General Conference . . ." to "We who are Ameri-
can delegates . . ." Mr. Nelson spoke on behalf of his amend-
ment ; Mr. Young accepted it as part of his amendment.
Glenn O. Booth (California-Nevada) : I would like to ask if the
maker of the original amendment would accept this addition as an
item number 7, "That this resolution and the Bishop's Call for Peace
be taken directly to Washington, D.C. by a committee of Bishops
headed by James A. Armstrong, and every effort be made to present
it directly to President Nixon."
Bishop Alton: I appreciate, sir, the force of your motion, but we
just sent Bishop Armstrong off to Chile to represent us there and
hence I don't think he could leave immediately for Washington.
Mr. Booth: I would be happy to delete that part and leave the
discretion to the Council of Bishops.
Mr. Young accepted the addition as part of his original
amendment.
Albert Robinson (East Ohio) attempted to offer an
amendment, but the Chair ruled that his amendment was
not in order.
Wilham C. Vaughan (Virginia) spoke against Mr.
Young's amendment. Parker Evatt (South Carolina-1785)
moved the previous question on the amendment. The pre-
vious question was adopted. Mr. Tholin made a final state-
ment for the committee on behalf of the original report.
Mr. Young's amendment was put to a vote and was adopted.
John C. Satterfield (Mississippi) moved the previous
question on the perfection of the majority report. The mo-
tion was adopted. Mr. Satterfield attempted to speak on
behalf of the minority report; Richard 0. Johnson (Cali-
fornia-Nevada) raised a point of order that Mr. Satterfield
was not in order to speak in favor of the minority report
until it had been perfected. The Chair ruled that Mr. John-
son's point of order was correct.
Parker Evatt (South Carolina-1785) objected that insuf-
ficient opportunity had been given for perfecting the ma-
jority report; the Chair noted that the previous question
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had been moved and voted by more than the required ma-
jority of the Conference.
Lawton W. Shroyer (Eastern Pennsylvania) moved to
amend the minority report by inserting the following sen-
tence immediately before the last paragraph: "We call on
all nations — Russia, China, the United States and any other
government that is involved — to stop supplying arms and
weapons to either side in the Vietnam war." The amend-
ment was adopted.
George L. Poor (Pacific Northwest) moved to amend the
minority report by deleting the entire second paragraph.
Kenneth Cooper (Alabama- West Florida) spoke in opposi-
tion to the amendment. Robert W. Moon (California-Neva-
da) attempted to move to table the minority report, but the
Chair ruled that a motion to table would carry both the
minority and majority reports with it.
Clifford S. Broke (California-Nevada) moved the pre-
vious question on the perfecting of the minority report. The
motion was adopted. Paul Chaffee (Western Pennsylvania)
stated, as a matter of privilege, that a delegate from the
Philippines had attempted to get the floor and that the
Conference might be interested in hearing him. The Chair
stated that he would recognize the delegate when the ques-
tion of substituting the minority report for the majority
report was being debated.
Mr. Poofs amendment was put to a vote and was de-
John C. Satterfield (Mississippi) spoke in favor of the
minority report. F. Leivis W alley (Eastern Pennsylvania)
asked a question regarding the disposition of Mr. Shroyer's
amendment; the Chair responded. Mrs. E. Moore Decker
(Texas) spoke in favor of the majority report. Victor C.
Vinhian (Northwest Philippines) spoke in support of the
minority report. Georgia Harkness (Southern California-
Arizona) spoke in favor of the majority report. Carl Judy
(Korean Methodist Church) spoke on behalf of the dele-
gates from Korea in support of the minority report.
Ronald W. Gilbert (Oklahoma) moved the previous ques-
tion on all before the Conference. The motion was adopted.
Mr. Cooper and Mr. Tholin presented final statements on
behalf of the minority and majority reports, respectively.
Mr. Cooper: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I especially
want to thank every delegate here who has listened intently to this
debate. And I particularly want to thank you for having voted
him down, a while ago, that motion to take the guts out of the
resolution which the minority report gave. To me that indicated
that you wanted one thing — you wanted to hear both sides of this
question, and I salute you for fairness in permitting the minority
report to stand as it is printed in your Daily Advocate.
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Yes, this is a serious question. I, for one, do not believe that it is
your sentiment to indict a President and the leaders of our gi-eat
nation as war criminals for the efforts that they have been making
to bring your sons, my sons, and all of our people back home. Yes,
I submit to you, our President is exerting every effort possible to
bring cessation of hostilities to an end in an honorable peace. Let
us not be carried away by emotions this evening. Let us remember
that we have a great nation. In this minority report I call your
attention to the second — to the last column on the right. We don't
attempt to put the blame on anybody, but we call upon all sides to
cease hostilities — to do it on honorable terms.
And I would plead with you in closing that you vote a vote of
confidence to our nation and to the many thousands of Americans
and Vietnamese and all people involved who have given their lives
for a cause — yes, I know there are many of you who are going to
say, "Cooper is nuts", but I say to you, this has been a very fair
debate. It has been open. There have been no holds barred, and I,
for one, am glad that I am a Methodist, and I am going to stay a
Methodist, regardless of which way you vote on this issue. And I
might say that I'm a little prejudiced because I served some time
in military service, both World War II and the Korean War. There
were some things then that I didn't think was just right, but I was
proud of my nation. And one of the things this evening, that I'm
sorry of, that I'm not a young man 21 years old. Because if I did,
I'd be in Vietnam today. Thank you very much.
Mr. Tholin: I want to say a word to Brother Cooper for
appreciation as a fellow Christian working through these terribly
difficult problems. We've worked together for many days. And I
must totally agree with him in his estimate that we are brothers in
Jesus Christ.
I would like to respond to those who say the majority report is
concerned only with North Vietnamese. Nowhere does it say this.
It says, that there are Asian civilians, it says that there are only
people in Southeast Asia who are being destroyed. And we are
concerned about all peoples, and I think it has been very clear and
becoming increasingly clear in all the data before us that more South
Vietnamese have been killed by American bombs than North Viet-
namese. Cambodians, Laotians; that we, because of our overwhelming
technological power have chosen to use those tools of mass destruction
to get originally at guerillas, enemies who are in a sea of civilian
peoples.
And we shifted and moved and destroyed whole populations to our
technology. It is that sort of thing — that kind of use of the weapons
we have — those kind of inhuman weapons — those things which we
are called to repent. I would only repeat what Georgia Harkness
said and remind you of it; this statement calls us to begin by confess-
ing our sins, each of us in this room, whether we are "hawks or
doves" — whatever institution we represent — whatever political party
— all of us have shared to one degree or another in the ways that
are outlined here and the tragedy — either through the things we
have done or the things we have not done. There is none without
sin — not one. And it is to that which we call this body to repentance
and confession.
This is a great nation. I can feel something of what Kenneth
Cooper said about how one felt after World War II — I had a father
who at 42 volunteered and spent the whole war overseas. And when
he came home I felt proud, but times changed and national policies
changed, and the things we do as a nation changed; and if we do
not recognize facts for what they are, we will have no health in this
nation. Vietnam is not World War II. And only a great nation
knows when it is time to confess. We must turn around in this
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country. It is time to turn around with our demons amongst us,
and they are loose, and they can not be exorcised by any easy
repentance, any easy statements of mistakes — they can only be
exorcised by genuine, deep, thorough repentance and fruits of re-
pentance.
And who can do this? Who can repent? Only in this sense, not
only, but who most of all can repent? Who should be able to lead
in that repentance? Those who know the gi-eat and forgiving love
of Jesus Christ, who know that it is possible to acknowledge one's
sins and not be destroyed, but that one can begin life anew in him.
We are the ones who ought to be able to first in this country
acknowledge our repentance and turn around and start walking in
a new way because we know Jesus Christ as one who is Lord and
Savior of our lives and the whole world, and he holds history in his
hands. We are the ones who should be able to do this. And that is
an evangelical task and calling at this moment, to repent and to
help a nation to repent and to build anew and not to walk away
from Southeast Asia, not to withdraw into some new kind of isola-
tionism, but to stop raining bombs on Southeast Asia and to begin
to heal and to build again. And that is what the majority resolution
calls us to do as Christian people.
C. LeGrande Moody, Jr. (South Carolina-1785) moved
for a count vote ; he spoke in favor of his motion. The mo-
tion was adopted.
R. Herman Nicholson (Western North Carolina) asked
a question about the meaning of the majority report; the
Chair ruled that the question was argumentative.
Don J. Hand (Southwest Texas) raised a point of order
regarding the method of taking the count vote; the Chair
ruled that his point was well taken. Raoid C. CalJdns (West
Ohio) moved that the count vote be taken by means of the
ballot cards; the motion was adopted. Robert T. Young
(Western North Carolina) asked a question of information
about the voting procedure ; the Chair responded.
Marshall C. Hjelte (Pacific Northwest) moved that the
vote be by orders. Having ascertained that Mr. Hjelte was
a layman, the Chair put the motion to a vote of the lay
delegates of the Conference, and it was not adopted.
Joseph N. Togba (Liberia) asked a question about the
vote, and the Chair responded. Don J. Hand (Southwest
Texas) raised a point of order regarding the method of tak-
ing the ballot ; the Chair ruled that he was not in order. Mr.
Hand moved that the vote be by a signed ballot ; the motion
was defeated. Loiven V. Kruse (Nebraska) moved that
the Conference action to take a count vote be reconsidered ;
the motion to reconsider was defeated.
Instructions for the taking of the ballot were given by
the Secretary and the Chair. The Chair noted that the hour
for adjournment had passed; there was a motion to extend
the time for the completion of this item, and it was adopted.
Dight W. Crain (Southern New England), as a matter of
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privilege, sought to introduce a resolution on a property
matter ; the Chair ruled that he was out of order.
John T. King (Southwest Texas), as a matter of privi-
lege, suggested that overseas delegates be given the option
of being recorded as not voting in the Journal ; by action of
the Conference it was so ordered.
Walter W. Muller (Central Illinois) asked if it would be
possible, depending on the outcome of the vote, for dele-
gates to have their names recorded as voting against the
majority report. Jerry G. Bray (Virginia) spoke in support
of the request. By action of the Conference it was ordered
that any delegate desiring to have his name recorded indi-
cating the side on which he voted could do so.
John V. Moore (California-Nevada) attempted to offer a
motion but was ruled out of order. D. W. Brooks (North
Georgia) made a statement, as a matter of privilege, on
behalf of total disarmament.
The Chair reported the vote : votes cast, 939 ; in favor of
substituting the minority report, 405 ; against substituting
the minority report, 534. The Chair stated that the majori-
ty report was thereby confirmed as the report of the com-
mittee. The motion to concur in the report of the committee
was put to a vote and was adopted.
Motion — John V. Moore
John V. Moore (California-Nevada) moved that the port-
folio of the bishops' committee appointed to call on the
White House be enlarged to include the resolutions of the
Conference on Rhodesia and South Africa. The motion was
adopted.
Privilege Matter — Raoul C. Calkins
Raoul Calkins (West Ohio) : It seems most appropriate that at
this moment, I announce to this body that by the action of the Quad-
rennial Emphasis Executive Committee this week we have appropri-
ated an additional $165,000 for four rehabilitation projects in South
Vietnam and that if we do as we ought to do before Dec. 31 of '72
we will have met in full our commitment of $2,000,000 for rehabilita-
tion in Vietnam, which shows something of our sympathy for those
people.
Closing
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Harry L. Johnson, II (Southern New England) asked to
express appreciation on behalf of the Conference to Bishop
Alton for his competence and sensitivity in chairing the
session. The Conference was dismissed with a prayer by
Bishop Roy H. Short, Louisville Area.
NINTH DAY, TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1972
EVENING SESSION
Opening — Bishop James S. Thomas
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the evening session
of the ninth day, Tuesday, April 25, 1972, at 7 :30 p.m. in
the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop James S.
Thomas, Iowa Area, presiding.
The Conference joined in the singing of the hymn, "The
Church's One Foundation," after which it was led in prayer
by Bishop Edwin E. Voigt, Retired.
Committee on Agenda
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) moved the adoption of the
agenda as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate. The
motion was adopted.
Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order
Mrs. Norma Eby (Pacific Northwest) moved, on behalf
of the committee, that the Plan of Organization be amended
to enlarge the Committee on Agenda to twelve members and
the Committee on Calendar to four members.
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) moved a sub-
stitute, that the membership of the two committees be thir-
teen and five respectively. He spoke in favor of his sub-
stitute. Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) spoke against it.
Edgar F. Singer (Wyoming) asked if this would then per-
mit the addition of one delegate from the Youth Delegation
to each committee; Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) replied
that this would permit the Council of Bishops to add one
person to each committee and that presumably it would be
a young person. Mr. Singer spoke in favor of the amend-
ment. Mr. Johnson's amendment was defeated. The com-
mittee recommendation was adopted.
Matter of Privilege — J. Robert Nelson
/. Robert Nelson (East Ohio) noted that during the after-
noon debate he had apologized to the overseas delegates for
the strictly American concern of the debate on Indochina.
He asked for permission for Andre J. Pieters (Protestant
Church of Belgium) to make a short statement.
Andre Pieters: Mr. Chairman and dear friends of this General
Conference. Never have I felt so deep a regret to belong to an
autonomous Church as I did this afternoon. Because very much I
desired to make a motion which I am unable to do, and which I'm
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surely not planning to do tonight. But if I could just be allowed one
or two minutes on this question. I would like to say that I feel that
the whole debate on Indo-China this afternoon was conducted on two
assumptions which I very seriously question. The fact that the whole
debate was really a debate indicating that the war in Vietnam was
an American affair to which only Americans and American delegates
of this house were, as it were, invited to speak, is to me an expression
of the old assumption that people do not mix in other nations'
domestic affairs. Now, I don't think that the war in Indo-China is a
domestic U. S. affair. As a matter of fact, on whatever subject
President Nixon may make a statement, it is clearly to be seen
that when he sneezes, at least fifty national leaders of other countries
catch a cold. I would plead with all my friends overseas, whether
you are autonomous, or not autonomous, just on the basis of being
Christians, that they should not simply say, "Not being Americans,
this is none of our concern."
There is, and this is my second assumption, in this Conference as a
worldwide fellowship more than just the American delegates speaking
eventually, successfully, I hope with the Administration of this
country.
I think that all delegates wherever they come from have to see
what their Christian responsibility is over the issue wherever they
live and whatever may be the means which they have at their disposal.
I do say out of my heart, out of my own convictions and my experi-
ence, that it is my duty as a citizen from Belgium to do with my
government what you as Americans this afternoon have been planning
in approaching your government. And I don't feel that it is a Christian
way of living, that it is a sharing of Christian responsibility as a
worldwide association here this afternoon and tonight to, just as an
unamerican, say, "Well, O.K., let the Americans do it, I leave it to
them."
I am pleading with delegates from Europe; I am pleading with
delegates from all over the world, what is the thing you can do about
this whole issue? My two minute speech, Mr. Chairman and dear
friends of these delegations, if my speech may bring us to do at
least the little thing which we can do wherever we are, I think that
neither I nor this Conference will have lost its time. I thank you.
Matter of Privilege — Bishop Pagura
The Chair asked that privilege be granted Bishop Federico
Pagura for a brief statement.
Bishop Federico Pagura (Costa Rica) : Dear members of the
Conference, I have been asked to present to this Conference a word
of explanation about the meaning and importance of Bishops Arm-
strong and Valenzuela presence at the third United Nations Con-
ference on Trade and Development that is meeting in Santiago, Chile,
for a five-week long debate on global development issues.
This third conference meets in a very critical moment when every
country, but particularly the third world nations, are suffering the
impact of the present international monetary situation. Trade prefer-
ences, commodity agreements, insurance on export earnings, reduction
of shipping cost, and other measures that could increase and stabilize
the income that the dependent countries get from selling their goods
on the world market will be discussed extensively in that world
conference.
Everybody knows that the two previous conferences celebrated in
Geneva in 1964 and New Delhi in 1968 ended in general failure and
disappointment. Everybody knows that the so-called development dec-
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ade has really been for the poor nations of the earth, that this is the
disillusionment decade, and we are suddenly and bitterly discovering
that even under the mirage of technological development in some of
our poor countries, because of the international and national struc-
tural and systemic injustices, the gap between rich and poor nations,
rich and poor classes is increasing. As a Latin American sociologist
has expressed, our third world conference should be better described
as in a process of developing underdevelopment. For all these reasons
we are not only pleased with the honest, direct and deep content of
the Bishops' Call on Self-Development, but we are grateful for the
decision taken by the Council of Bishops in answer to the Central
Conference Bishops' plea to send Bishop Armstrong to present per-
sonally the Bishops' document to the entire assembly. We are sure
his presence and message will represent, with the Catholic present,
a witness to the relevance of the Gospel to the modern world issues
and a clear act of understanding and solidarity with the oppressed
nations of the earth. We are sure your presence, our presence repre-
sented by Bishop Armstrong, will underline in the midst of the entire
meeting the great truth that has been insistently proclaimed in our
day. If we want peace, we should work for justice. Thank you very
much.
Matter of Privilege — Carl Judy
Carl Judy (Korean Methodist Church) asked for permis-
sion to read a statement on behalf of the Korean delegation.
Mr. Judy: After the vote and the loss of the minority vote today,
the Korean delegation walked out in protest, and they asked that I
make this statement for them and I would like to read it if I may.
"To the General Conference of The United Methodist Church,
Atlanta, Georgia. We Koreans, through the Korean War, when the
North Korean Communist army invaded the Republic of Korea, know
how terrible war is. If the United Nations forces did not help our
nation during the Korean War, there could not be Christians and
the Christian Churches and freedom for all in the Republic of Korea.
"We Koreans do not like war; indeed we like peace, and we want
to have peace of the whole world. Like one of our former Presidents
said after forty years of domination by a foreign force, 'War is
terrible, but you do not know how terrible peace can be.' We feel
when you adopted the majority report you slapped the Korean people
and the people of the Far East in the face as well as the people of
the United States. Our men are dying there too, and we want them
to come home just like you. But our country's safety is involved as
well as South Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and all of East Asia.
"We feel we and the United States must stay there until South
Vietnam can take care of itself. It is most important for you to
know that the North Korean Communists made the Korean War,
and that the North Vietnam Communists are making the war in
Vietnam. If the North Vietnamese did not invade South Vietnam
and other adjoining countries, there would be no war in Southeast
Asia. You gave us the right to abstain in voting, but abstention is
not a vote. We walk out today as our vote against the action you
took against South Vietnam and the belittling of the Republic of
Korea. Bishop Chang Duk Yun, Mrs. Sun Hi Lee Po, Reverend
Chong Chul Choi, Dui Sun Lim, M.D."
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) asked the Secre-
tary to recall for the Conference a motion made the previous
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evening. Charles D. White (Western North Carolina) , As-
sistant Secretary, stated that it had been moved that action
on Calendar No. 343 be postponed until action on Calendar
No. 344 was completed.
Committee on Conferences, Report No. 15, Calendar No.
344
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio), chairman of the Legis-
lative Committee on Conferences, noted that there was a
minority report and that both he and the vice-chairman of
the committee supported the minority report; he therefore
introduced John B. Warmayi (Western Pennsylvania) for
the presentation of the majority report.
Mr. Warman summarized the provisions of the majority
report (see page 1161) regarding the membership of the
proposed Council on Ministries and presented arguments
supporting the majority report. Mr. Slutz summarized the
provisions of the minority report (see page 1163) which
differed from those of the majority report on the question
of the size of the membership of the proposed Council on
Ministries. He presented arguments supporting the minor-
ity report. Mr. Slutz moved that the portion of the minority
report dealing with the size of the proposed Council on
Ministries be substituted for Paragraph 831.1a, except that
the provision in the majority report for episcopal member-
ship and representation from program agencies would be
retained in the minority report.
The Chair stated the procedure for perfecting the major-
ity and minority reports; he called for the perfecting of
the majority report.
G. Ross Freeman (South Georgia) moved to amend the
provision in the majority report for representation from
boards and commissions to read as follows : "One non-staff,
non-episcopal representative selected by each of the program
boards and commissions." Mr. Slutz stated that both he and
Mr. Warman would accept the amendment in the majority
and minority reports.
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) moved to amend
the provision of the majority report relating to at-large
membership.
Richard O. Johnson (California-Nevada) : Mr. Chairman, I move
to amend paragraph 831.1a in the majority report. The amendment
would be as follows: change "fifteen members at large" to "twenty-
five members at large" and add the following as a new paragraph,
following the last paragraph on that page: "Insofar as possible, the
total voting membership of the Council shall include: at least one-
third women; at least one-fourth persons from ethnic minority
groups; and at least twenty persons under thirty-one at time of
election, of whom at least ten shall be under nineteen at time of
election." If there is a second, I'd like to speak to it.
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Mr. Johnson spoke on behalf of his amendment. The
amendment was put to a vote and was defeated.
John R. Van Sickle (Northern Illinois) moved to amend
Paragraph 831.1a of the majority report by deleting the
sentence beginning with the words, "The nominations from
the Annual Conference. . . ." Mr. Van Sickle spoke in favor
of his amendment. Mr. Warman spoke against the amend-
ment. William B. Lewis (Southern Illinois) spoke for the
amendment. The amendment was defeated.
John H. Rixse, Jr. (Virginia) moved to amend the first
sentence of Paragraph 831.1a of the majority report, im-
mediately following the words, ". . . within the United
States," by adding the following: "except that Annual Con-
ferences with 200,000 or more members shall have two
members . . ." Mr. Rixse spoke in favor of his amendment.
The amendment was defeated,
Heinz P. Fischer (South Germany) moved to amend the
provision for representation from Central Conferences in
the majority report by substituting the following: "One
person from each Central Conference elected by their
respective Central Conference from its General Conference
delegates." Mr. Fischer spoke for his amendment. Mr. War-
man spoke against it. Victor C. Vinluan (Northwest Phil-
ippines) spoke in support of the amendment. Franklin
Blackstone, Jr. (Western Pennsylvania) moved the previous
question on the amendment and the perfection of the ma-
jority report. The motion was adopted. The amendment was
defeated.
The Chair called for the perfecting of the minority
report. Hermann Sticker (South Germany) asked a ques-
tion about the provision for representation of Central Con-
ferences in the minority report; Mr. Slutz responded.
Charles A. Say re (Southern New Jersey) moved to amend
the minority report, the last phrase of the first paragraph
of the proposed substitute, to read as follows : "divided as
evenly as possible between lay persons and clergy." Mr.
Sayre noted that the formula providing representation in
the ratio one-third lay women, one-third laymen, and one-
third ministers was a departure from a tradition of long
standing, and that he felt the Conference should have the
opportunity to debate and make a specific decision on it.
Glenn 0. Booth (California-Nevada) spoke against the
amendment. Sharon Mielke (Wisconsin) spoke against it.
Carroll H. Long (Holston) spoke in favor of it. J. Jeffrey
Hoover (Iowa) spoke against it. Robert E. Knupp asked a
question regarding the anticipated proportion of representa-
tion under the provisions of the majority and minority
reports ; Mr. Slutz and Mr. Warman responded.
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John T. King (Southwest Texas) moved the previous
question on all before the Conference. It was adopted.
Lloyd M. Bertholf (Central Illinois) asked a question
about the extent of the proposed substitution; Mr. Slutz
responded. Richard 0. Truitt asked a parliamentary ques-
tion; Mr. Slutz explained that the effect of the motion
before the Conference would be to amend the portion of
the majority report to which he had referred by substitut-
ing for it a portion of the minority report.
Mr. Sayre's amendment was put to a vote and was
defeated.
Mr. Slutz and Mr. Warman made concluding statements
in support of the positions of their respective reports. Mr.
Slutz's motion to amend the majority report by substituting
for it a portion of the minority report was put to a vote
and was defeated.
The Chair called for the vote on Paragraph 831 as con-
tained in the majority report; Mr. Slutz objected that there
was another portion of the minority report which had not
been presented or considered. Thomas L. Cro^nwell (East
Ohio) objected that the previous question had been voted
on all before the Conference. Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-
West Florida) moved that the previous question be recon-
sidered to permit consideration of the remainder of the
minority report. The motion to reconsider was approved.
Paul Webb, Jr. (North Georgia) presented the section
of the minority report which was being proposed as a sub-
stitute for the provision of the majority report related
to at-large membership and for Paragraph 831.1c-d. Mr.
Webb presented arguments in behalf of the minority report
position.
The Chair stated that the report had been reconsidered
only to allow the presentation of this position and a state-
ment by Mr. Warman in behalf of the majority report
position. Richard Pittenger (South Dakota) raised a point
of order that discussion on this portion of the minority
report should be permitted under the action to reconsider.
The Chair ruled that the point of order was well taken.
Lester L. Moore (Iowa) spoke in opposition to the minor-
ity report. Gloster C. Current (New York) asked a question
regarding the parliamentary situation. The Chair responded.
Mr. Current moved to amend the minority report substitute
by adding to it the first sentence of Paragraph 831.1c of the
majority report. He spoke in favor of his amendment.
Wendell P. C. Taylor (Mississippi-FCJ) attempted to
offer an amendment, but the Chair ruled that the amend-
ment before the Conference must first be acted upon.
Ralph L. Stephens (Northern New Jersey) asked a
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question; Mr, Webb responded. The Chair responded fur-
ther to the question, and Walter G. Muelder (Southern
New England) cited a provision of the Constitution from
the Book of Discipline in further response to the question.
Richard S. Parker (New York) spoke in favor of Mr.
Current's amendment. Waipie E. Shoemaker (Iowa) spoke
against the minority report. Joseph W. Fichter (West Ohio)
made a statement regarding the absence of a provision
guaranteeing representation for persons over sixty-five
years of age.
John N. Doggett, Jr. (Missouri East) spoke against the
amendment. John R. Van Sickle (Northern Illinois) moved
the previous question on all before the Conference. It was
adopted. Paid J. Meuschke (Western Pennsylvania) raised
a point of order that Wendell C. Taylor (Mississippi-FCJ)
had attempted to offer an amendment. The Chair stated
that he was correct, but that the Conference had now
ordered the previous question. Mr. Current's amendment
was put to a vote and was defeated.
Mr. Webb made a concluding statement in favor of the
minority substitute which he had presented. John H. Mik-
kelsen (Nebraska) raised a parliamentary inquiry; the
Chair responded. Mr. Warman made a statement in behalf
of the position represented in the majority report. The
motion to substitute the minority report for the majority
report was defeated.
The majority report was put to a vote and was adopted.
Robert T. Young (Western North Carolina) expressed
regret at the manner in which the minority report had
been presented ; Mr. Slutz responded. Mrs. Barbara Thomp-
son (Baltimore) asked a question; Mr. Slutz responded.
Time Extended
The Chair noted that it was nearly time for adjournment.
William B. Letvis (Southern Illinois) moved that the time
be extended to complete action on Calendar No. 343, but
not later than 10 :15 p.m. The motion was adopted.
Committee on Conferences, Report No. 14, Calendar No. 343
John K. Ber gland (West Ohio) asked a question regard-
ing the parliamentary situation ; Mr. Slutz responded.
At the request of the Chair, the Secretary stated that
the motion before the Conference at the time of adjourn-
ment Monday evening was for the adoption of Report No.
14 with the exception of Paragraph 830.23.
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) moved to amend the
report by deleting Paragraph 830.26 ; he stated that a report
would be coming from the Committee on Lay Activities
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and Church Finance dealing with the same material and
that they were partly in conflict. The amendment was
adopted.
Merrill W. Drennan (Baltimore) asked if an alternate
wording for Paragraph 830.23 had been developed for
presentation to the Conference; Mr. Slutz stated that it
had not.
Franklin Blackstone, Jr. (Western Pennsylvania) moved
the previous question. It was adopted. Walter G. Muelder
(Southern New England) raised a parliamentary inquiry;
at the request of the Chair the Secretary responded. Robert
E. Cushman (North Carolina) asked questions regarding
the parliamentary situation; the Chair and Mr. Slutz
responded. Mr. Cushman read from Paragraph 52 of the
Book of Discipline and asked for a ruling from the Chair
as to whether any portion of the proposed legislation was in
conflict with this provision of the Constitution. The Chair
stated that in his opinion there was no conflict. Mrs. Eliza-
beth Watson (Oregon-Idaho) raised a parliamentary
inquiry; the Chair responded. John R. Van Sickle (Northern
Illinois) asked a question; the Secretary responded. Mr.
Van Sickle asked an additional question; Mr. Slutz
responded.
The motion to approve Calendar No. 343, Report No. 14,
with the exception of Paragraph 830.23 was put to a vote
and was adopted.
Ernest T. Dixon (Southwest Texas) asked a question;
Mr. Slutz responded.
Closing
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Bishop 0. Eugene Slater, San Antonio Area, pronounced
the benediction.
TENTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening — Bishop O. Eugene Slater
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the morning session
of the tenth day, Wednesday, April 26, 1972, at 8 :30 a.m.
in the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop 0. Eugene
Slater, San Antonio Area, presiding.
Devotions
The Conference joined in the singing of the hymn,
"0 For a Thousand Tongues to Sing." Bishop Thomas M.
Pryor brought the devotional address, entitled "A Time for
Proclamation" (see page 765). The Conference joined in the
reading of Psalm 145 as a Celebration Affirmation; the
hymn, "Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him," was
sung.
The liturgist was Willia7n D. White (Northern Hlinois) ;
special music was presented by the Claflin University
Choir, Orangeburg, South Carolina, under the direction of
P. L. Felder, II.
Committee on Journal
David F. Knecht (North Dakota) reported that the Jour-
nal for April 25 had been examined and found to be in
order.
The report was received.
Committee on Agenda
J. Otis Young called attention to the agenda as printed
in the Daily Christian Advocate; he asked that a hymn and
prayer on behalf of world peace be inserted immediately
following the recess period. The agenda was adopted as
presented. M7\ Young outlined the anticipated agenda for
the remainder of the week for the information of delegates.
Committee on Credentials
Kazuo Saito (Southern California-Arizona) reported that
the committee had examined the changes made in the seating
of delegates as reported by the chairpersons of annual con-
ference delegations and that the approved changes for the
plenary sessions of April 25 would appear in proper form in
the journal. The report was adopted.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) announced that the
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presiding officers for Thursday's plenary sessions would
be Kenneth W. Copeland, Houston Area, for the morning
session; L. Scott Allen, Holston Area, for the afternoon
session ; and Dwight E. Loder, Detroit Area, for the evening
session.
Korean Delegation
The Chair reported that the Korean delegation had
returned and resumed their seats in the Conference.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Wilbur W. Choy (California-Nevada) called on Marion
Walker (Southern California- Arizona) for presentation of
Eiving T. Way land, editor of the Daily Christian Advocate;
Mr. Wayland was not present.
Mr. Choy stated that the committee recommended that
privilege be extended to Carlton Young at the beginning of
the afternoon session for a presentation; privilege was
granted by vote of the Conference.
Mr. Choy stated that the committee recommended that
privilege be granted Dight W. Crain (Southern New En-
gland) ; privilege was granted by vote of the Conference.
Dight Crain (Southern New England): I would like to present a
resolution regarding a property matter from the Conference Board
of Trustees of the Southern New England Conference.
"WHEREAS, The Church of Our Saviour located at 89 Elm Street,
South Boston, Mass., within the bounds of the Southern New England
Conference of The United Methodist Church voted on October 8, 1971
to cease to exist as a church of The United Methodist Church, and
further voted to abandon its property, pursuant to the Discipline,
paragraph 1550, and
"WHEREAS, The will of Lucy E. Bishop, filed on April 9, 1912,
in an order probated by the Probate Court of Suffolk County, Mass.,
the parsonage serving the said Church of our Saviour, was bequested
to said Church, subject to the condition that if The Church of Our
Saviour should cease to exist as a Protestant Church, that said
parsonage would go to The General Conference of the Methodist
Religion, and
"Whereas, That provisions of paragraph 1550, section 4, have
been met, the Trustees of the Southern New England Conference of
The United Methodist Church have taken control of the property and
have entered into a purchase and sale agreement with a purchaser
for the sale of the premises of the sum of $5,500 and
"Whereas, In the opinion of the attorney for the buyer a title defect
exists requiring clarification from this body,
"Be It Resolved, That the General Conference of The United Meth-
odist Church herewith waives all interest arising out of the will of
said Lucy E. Bishop or otherwise and designates the Trustees of the
Southern New England Conference of The United Methodist Church
to receive any and all interest which might otherwise in equity or at
law in any manner accrue to or vest in the said General Conference
as a result of the will of said Lucy E. Bishop; and
"Be It Further Resolved, That the General Conference of the
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United Methodist Church herewith authorizes the Trustees of the
Southern New England Conference of the United Methodist Church
to execute, file, and prosecute any petition in equity concerning the
said parsonage and to sell and convey the said parsonage premises
located at 538 Dorchester Street, South Boston, Massachusetts, pur-
suant to order of the court or otherwise free of trust to any pur-
chaser as selected by said Trustees at their sole discretion, and for
a price to be determined by the Trustees at their sole discretion, the
proceeds from such sale after payment of all incumbrances and ex-
penses and fees to be used as directed by the Southern New England
Annual Conference." I so move.
(Editor's note: Mr. Grain's resolution has been printed
at this point in the proceedings in its entirety; in actual
fact the presentation of it was interrupted by the appear-
ance and remarks of the governor of Georgia) .
Following the presentation of the resolution, it was
adopted by action of the Gonference.
Order of the Day — Hon. Jimmy Carter, Governor of Georgia
The Chair recognized David W. Brooks (North Georgia)
who introduced Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia to the
Conference.
Jimmy Carter (Governor of Georgia) : Thank you very much, my
good friend, D. W. Brooks. Bishop Slater, Bishop Smith, Chairman
Carroll, distinguished delegates from all over the world who have
very kindly chosen to meet here in our own Capital City of Atlanta.
As the Governor, I want first of all to extend our deepest appreciation
for your choice of our city and our state and the heartiest welcome
that I could possibly give you from the bottom of my heart. I realize
you have been here several days, and I hope you have observed at
first hand that the Georgia people's hearts and arms are opened to you.
When I came in, Dr. Jones and D. W. said, "How does it feel as a
Baptist to be in the minority?" I told him, "I was that way all the
time; both my mother and my wife are Methodists."
I want to say this morning that a Baptist doesn't have this op-
portunity very often to judge his fellow Christians who happen to
be of a different denomination, and I think every speaker when he
has this rostrum and has such an audience as this is inclined to want
to judge the audience or to lay down some general expressions of his
own about what is right and what is wrong, what's good and what's
bad.
I have to admit that I have this tendency and I have had it ever
since I was four or five years old. Although my graduate work was
in nuclear physics, my father before me and I, now, am a peanut
farmer, and during the late years of the depression the family income
and cash money was very low. My mother is a registered nurse and
she used to be paid $4.00 a day for a 20 hour a day duty, and I used
to supplement the family income during the summer when peanuts
were ripe by going out into my father's fields. I'd pull the peanuts
up out of the ground in the afternoon, had a little cart that I could
pull, and I'd bring them back to our yard and sit out in the back-
yard by the pump and pick those peanuts off the vine. They grow in
the ground if you didn't know, and I would wash them several times
to get the dirt off. The next morning my mother and I would get
up very early and boil those peanuts and put them in little paper
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bags, about twenty of them, and I would walk down the railroad
track about two miles to Plains, Georgia, the nearest city, to sell
about a dollar's worth of peanuts. Then I would come back home.
I very quickly was able to judge in that (what to me was a great,
metropolitan center — it has a population still of almost 600 people)
— but I was very quick to judge on the streets, even at that early age,
who the good people were and who the bad ones were. The good
people were the ones who bought boiled peanuts from me, and the
bad ones were the ones that didn't. I don't think I have progressed
any further since then in my ability to judge other people; so I am
not here to make a judgment.
I am a peanut farmer and a Christian. I am a father, and I am
a Christian. I am a business man and a Christian. I am a politician
and a Christian. I never have detected any substantive obstacle or
division among these commitments of my life. The most single im-
portant factor in my own life is Jesus Christ, and I have a very
deep feeling of inadequacy as Governor responsible for the vision
and inspiration, the problems, the hopes, the dreams, the doubts,
the fears, the prejudices of 4.5 million people. That my own life,
in its Christian ministry, has reached perhaps a new importance in
its effect on other's lives.
I think all men in public office realize the aspersions, sneers, and
sometimes the animosities and hatreds that exist as they make difficult
decisions. Controversy surrounds difficult decisions and I have always
looked for a definition of politics with which I could live with
equanimity. I have heard a lot of them that I pushed away and
tried to forget.
One of those that I like most came from a theologian whom I have
really cared for in my life who died last year, Dr. Reinhold Niebuhr.
He was quite intrigued with the interrelationship between politics and
Christianity. One of the definitions that Dr. Niebuhr gave that I
particularly like is that the purpose of politics is to establish justice
in a sinful world. This is a definition which draws a very distinct
parallel between the life of a Christian layman or minister and the
life of a politician who is in public service.
We all have such tremendous opportunities for serving our fellow-
men, and politics gives us an example or an opportunity to magnify
whatever talent God might have given us, and, also, I realize to mag-
nify the influence that we have, either beneficial or otherwise. We
have had in Georgia, for instance, one of the worst systems of
offender rehabilitation of prisoners in the entire country. But we
have reached a point, in the last year or so, where Georgians have
assumed the commitment of having within the next two or three
years the best system of offender rehabilitation. This is requiring a
profound change in the attitude toward criminals, those who have
been arrested and convicted.
One of the things, one of the factors that made me change my mind
and my own attitude — I have always been a very conservative man
in my attitudes — has been to visit many of the prisons in Georgia,
One of the common factors which I find among them, whether it be
a center for youthful offenders or otherwise, is that they have been
arrested, been convicted, been sentenced. But the other factor that
they hold in common is that almost invariably they are poor, and
socially and economically, the politically without influence, I doubt
that they are worse than their more rich, more powerful, more
influential friends. To bring the Georgia people into a realization
that a man who has sinned against the law is worthy of love and
compassion and understanding and retraining, that he deserves a
chance for rehabilitation, that he hungers, as we do, for an amount
of human dignity, is a worthwhile change and worthwhile goal.
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Just a short year ago, I think I can honestly say, that the standard,
certainly not unanimous, but standard attitude toward a drug addict
was one of punishment, and the young people (and we have almost
8,000 in our metropolitan area here) had a feeling that the state
which represented the public would never receive them with an open
heart and with an inclination to forgive them and to give them
another chance; but that to use heroin or other drugs was a sin
punishable by incarceration in prison. We have initiated one of the
finest drug treatment programs in our country, and there has been
a profound change not only in the state government, but in the hearts
of Georgia people to reach out a helping hand for those who suffer
from a drug addiction problem, whether it be heroin, marijuana or
alcohol; and this is a great change. Our system of justice, where we
attempt to mete out equal dispensation within our court system,
within our police system, is changing rapidly, and I hope that the
time will come when a person's background or race or influence or
wealth will not be a factor at all in the equal dispensation of justice.
I also recognize that for many years, I and other Southerners,
other Americans, other men have been and still are struggling with
the problem concerning race relationships. Throughout at least this
part of the nation, there has been a great change in the last two
or three years. I though it was unique to Georgians, but I looked at
the results of elections in other states throughout the South a year
or so ago, in Florida, in South Carolina, in Tennessee, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, and I think I accurately spoke
for the feeling of my people not to change them, but to tell the
world how they actually feel, when in my inaugural address, I pointed
out that the time for racial discrimination was over.
This is not an innovative statement to make. It was not made to
change the attitudes of Georgians, but I hope, and I honestly believe,
to express accurately their feelings. I am particularly proud that
Georgia, as early as 1736 when John and Charles Wesley first came
to Savannah and at St. Simon's, has been a state permeated by a
feeling of searching for proper human relationships by turning to
Christ.
Whenever I go to St. Simon's area or whenever I am down there
on Sunday mornings, I still visit the Church on the site where the
Wesleys preached in 1736 and 1737. This is a matter of great pride
to all Georgians, Baptists, Presbyterians, Methodists, Episcopals,
whatever. And I know that still I, and other Christians throughout
the world, are searching for the proper relationship among people.
We had recently in my state, a Governor's Prayer Breakfast with
two speakers there, including myself. One of them was a man called
Levi Tevadez from Sao Paulo, Brazil, who came to give us a message
in Portuguese about what Christ meant to him. He is an evangelist
down there, a Pentecostal, he calls himself a Pentecostal Methodist,
and he made a profound impression on the audience, quite different
from us. Last week I was in Sao Paulo to meet with Levi Tevadez,
and it is almost impossible for us to realize who haven't been there,
how great those people are and how deep their commitment is to the
future. He is a pastor of a church which seats 23,000 people and he
bears a ministry there which would be an inspiration to any of us
who live in a Christian community which might be older or more
widely publicized. The other speaker was Dr. Billy Graham, who
has had a great impression and impact on my own life.
In 1966, I ran for Governor, and I was defeated; and that Fall I
was asked to head up a mission program in my home county, the
county seat of which is Americus. We had had a lot of racial problems
in Americus, and I was a little bit reluctant to do it. The effort
was one with which you are familiar — the use of a movie film The
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Restless Ones. I saw the film and really wasn't impressed by it.
But we organized thoroughly in accordance with the standard proce-
dures under Billy Graham's movement and we had that film for one
week. It happened to have been the first interracial religious effort
in the history of our county. We had 565 people who came forward
to express their commitment to Christ: 137 of them accepted Christ
for the first time.
This encouraged me to realize that our own efforts cannot be
controlled by a simple film, which is really not of so much moment,
or my own faltering efforts, but that the Holy Spirit was there and
people were changed. Subsequent to that I went to Massachusetts to
work with the Puerto Rican people as a missionary from my church
to establish a new church there in Springfield, Massachusetts. I can
speak a little Spanish and they asked me to do it because of that, and
I studied my Spanish in the Navy, and it was not exactly their right
vocabulary. But with the help of a fine, dedicated, Christian Cuban
refugee, named Elo Cruz, we had some remarkably impressive experi-
ences on our knees in the very poor homes, the kitchens, the bath-
rooms, front porches of these people who were displaced from their
own homes; and I learned a new dimension of personal witnessing
which I had never known before.
I was impressed with Elo Cruz, who in my mind was the finest
Christian I have ever met. He was asked several times by these
people searching for the truth, "Explain the complications of Chris-
tianity to me." And Elo Cruz's standard answer was, "You have to
have two loves in your heart, one for Jesus Christ, and the other
one for whatever person happens to be in front of you at any
particular time."
This really was a new thought to me, because I had always thought
about mission work as your next door neighbor who drives his
Cadillac to church or that some remote African native to whom we
sent mission dollars. But I felt a much tighter restraint on my own
life since that time by realizing that I have to love Christ and what-
ever person happens to be before me at a particular time. The last
day I was with him, we had a profound experience with the young
man whose wife had recently died and who tried to murder his baby.
I came out of that encounter after the young man became a Christian
with tears in my eyes of which I was somewhat ashamed, and I
asked Elo Cruz how it was he could touch these people's hearts in
his ministry.
I mostly sat and listened or perhaps read the Bible while he gave
the message about Christ. Elo Cruz thought I was a much greater
man than he because I had a nice car and pretty clothes, etc., and
he finally fumbled out in Spanish his concept of what a strong dy-
namic, courageous, vital Christian had to remember. He said to me,
"Nuestro Salvador", which means "Our Savior", "tiene los manos",
has hands, "que son niuy suaves", that are very soft or gentle, "y el
no puedo mucho", and he cannot do much, "con un hombre", with a
man, "que es duro" who is hard.
I think we have a tendency, I know I do, to develop a toughness or
a manhood or a pride for self-reliance or an independence that tends
to make us "duro" or hard. And I know that as a public official who
is also a Christian, I have to continue to search my own heart for
a corrective attitude toward my natural inclinations. I don't know
the answers, I don't know the relationships between me as Governor,
the prisoner in a Georgia jail, Billy Graham, Levi Tevadez, Bishop
Smith, Elo Cruz, but I know we are bound together with a common
belief and a common need to continually search our own hearts.
Dr. Paul Tillich said that religion is a search for the truth about
man's existence and his relationship to God. I don't know if that is
a good definition or not; I am not a theologian, but the thing I get
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out of it is, at the time that we quit searching and think we know
the answers, when we think we are self-reliant, perhaps at that
moment we lose part of our religion.
Well, I hope that we can all keep on searching. I hope that you
will pray for those who occupy positions of public office, including
me, and I hope that we can keep an open heart regardless of our
differences, our origins, our racial background, economic status, our
homes, our language, even our denomination, in our common com-
mitment to a love for Christ and a love for the man who happens
to be in front of us at any time. Thank you very much.
Governor Carter was accorded a standing ovation by the
Conference. The Chair expressed gratitude on behalf of
the Conference to him for his welcome and his remarks.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Wilhur W. Choy (California-Nevada) asked that privilege
be granted to John N. Doggett, Jr. (Missouri East). Mr.
Doggett stated that Homer Morris, a district superintendent
in the Missouri East Conference, and his wife had been
involved in an automobile accident; he asked that Bishop
Eugene M. Frank, Missouri Area, lead the Conference in
prayer. Bishop Frank offered a prayer in behalf of Mr.
and Mrs. Morris.
Mr. Choy asked that privilege be granted the Southeast
Africa delegation for a statement; the privilege was
granted.
Chadregue J. Mujongue (Southeast Africa) : Mr. Chairman, mem-
bers of the Conference. On behalf of the delegation of the South-
east Africa Conference and Angola, I make the following statement.
As we note certain changes in administration, education, social and
religious liberty in the Portugese overseas provinces, we disassociate
ourselves from the resolution on Southern Africa approved and
carried by this body yesterday afternoon. However, we pledge our-
selves with your continuous support to vigorous programs of training
of all people within our reach towards a full understanding of the
obligations of the whole Christian gospel in the Angola and
Mozambique situation. Thank you.
Mr. Choy reported that the seminary delegates had
requested to give a liturgical benediction at the time of dis-
missal for dinner on Thursday, April 26 ; he moved the
request be granted. The motion was adopted.
Mr. Choy presented the wives of the bishops to the Con-
ference; the Chair expressed appreciation for the presen-
tation and the greeting of the Conference.
Limitation on Debate
Charles H. Hildreth (Alabama-West Florida) moved that
debate be limited to five minutes per speaker and two speak-
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ers on each side of an issue. He spoke in favor of his motion.
The motion was adopted.
Privilege Matter
Abdon Mendigorin (Philippines) called attention to mis-
spelling of the name of the nominee to the Judicial Coun-
cil from the Philippines in the Daily Christian Advocate.
First Ballot for Judicial Council Members
J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) gave instructions for the
taking of the first ballot for members of the Judicial Coun-
cil. Ezekias G. Gacutan (Northwest Philippines), as a
matter of privilege, asked delegates to seriously consider
the election of a person from outside the United States to
the Judicial Council. John V. Moore (California-Nevada)
asked a question about the listing of a nominee's name on
the ballot; the Secretary responded. Kenneth Cooper (Ala-
bama-West Florida) made a suggestion regarding the taking
of the ballot. Benjamin R. Oliphint (Louisiana) noted that
the ballot carried an incorrect jurisdiction designation for
Thomas H. Matheny (Louisiana).
Matter of Privilege
Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest) announced that a
member of the Youth Council from the Central New York
Conference, Bobbie Spears, had become ill and was hos-
pitalized, and that the Youth Council requested the prayers
of the Conference.
Report on Church and State
Bishop D. Frederick Wertz, West Virginia Area, stated
that, at the request of the Council of Bishops, the Com-
mittee on Agenda had made time available for the presen-
tation of a report on the issue of church-state relations,
but that due to the Conference's crowded agenda, the time
allotted was being returned to the Conference. He asked
that the Conference give careful consideration to the report
on the issue of church and state that would be coming from
a legislative committee.
Matter of Privilege
Ellen Rosser (Tennessee) moved that the wives of the
bishops come to the front of the auditorium to be greeted
by the Conference; the motion was defeated. It was noted
by the Chair that he was certain the motion was defeated
in the interest of conserving time.
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Nominations — Council of Bishops
Bishop Roy Short: Mr. Chairman, in line with the action taken
yesterday providing for enlarging the Agenda Committee and the
Calendar Committee, the Council of Bishops nominates the following
young persons: to the Agenda Committee, Annette Hutchins; to the
Calendar Committee, Wanda Walls.
Bishop Slater: If you will elect these two young persons to the
respective committees to which they are nominated, you will lift the
hand ; those opposed. And they are elected.
Recess
The Conference was in recess for fifteen minutes.
Following the recess Carlton Young led the Conference
in the singing of a hymn. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Mattie
Henderson (West Ohio) .
Matter of Privilege
R. Wallace Brownlee (United Church of Christ, Japan) : Mr. Chair-
man, thank you for this privilege of making a brief statement on
behalf of the United Church of Christ in Japan's delegation.
As an affiliated autonomous church, the delegates of the United
Church of Christ of Japan are grateful for the opportunity to partic-
ipate in this 1972 General Conference.
However, as nonvoting delegates, we regret we were not able to
register our support of the majority report on Indochina approved
by this body yesterday.
It was our intention to voice support of the majority report on
Indochina, but debate was closed before we were able to do so. First,
in all sincerity, we express the hope that our support of this majority
report will not be considered as a slap in the face by sister churches
in Asia or by any one whose position on this matter differs from ours.
This is not our intention or desire. We value our relationship with
these persons in other churches most highly.
The churches of Asia and throughout the world will remember,
we trust, that the United Church of Christ in Japan on Easter
Sunday, 1967, promulgated a Confession on our church's responsibility
in World War II. This was sent to the churches of Asia and to
other overseas churches.
And as a result, God has led us to be reconciled to a number of
sister churches, both in Asia and in other nations, and we are most
thankful for these renewed relationships.
We do not want to endanger these meaningful relationships in
any way. Nevertheless, we must state our position in good conscience,
trusting that those who hold differing opinions will accept and love
us in spite of our differences.
Secondly, we know that the nation of Japan has prospered greatly
because of U. S. participation in Asian Wars. This was true in the
Korean War and is true now in the Indochina conflict. It is common
knowledge that the Japanese government lends indirect support, for
profit, to the war in Indochina.
We know it is now impossible, but if it were possible, as delegates
from outside the United States, we would not wish our name stricken
from the majority report.
Rather, remembering our church's confession on responsibility in
World War II, and pained by our nation's indirect involvement in
the Indochina War, we join with the U. S. delegates who voted for
the majority report in confessing our complicity in this violence, for
we share in their guilt.
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This is signed by the four members of the United Church of Christ
in Japan delegation. Thank you.
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) noted that by-
action of the Conference Calendar No. 444 had been set as
an order of the day; he called on Eclsel A. Ammons (North-
ern Illinois), chairman of the Legislative Committee on
Christian Social Concerns, for presentation of the report.
Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns Report
No. 14, Calendar No. 444
Mr. Ammons introduced the report to the Conference
(see page 1055), explaining that it was the result of the
legislative committee's work on the report of the Social
Principles Study Commission.
Mr. Ammons: This statement, coming at a most opportune time in
the history of our United Methodist Church and of our troubled
world, expresses the earnest desire of the church to speak with a
clear and a direct voice to those issues which command the attention
of all of us and which impinge with increasing gravity upon our
common life. It signals an important and necessary reaffirmation of
United Methodism's sense of its call to servant ministries amidst the
pains and the fears and the injustices which confound and oppress
all conditions of the human family.
Needless to say the details of this document as it is presented to
you at this time do not satisfy in full everyone who contributed
mightily to its development, but whatever are its weaknesses in con-
tent, they do not detract significantly from the quality of its intent.
Its weaknesses, however apparent, will not limit its impact upon the
communities which are served by The United Methodist Church. Let
no one here discount the importance of what we say here about
ourselves, whether in this document as it is presently constituted
or as it may be perfected by this body, what we shall say concerning
our perceptions of the nature of Christian ministry in the decade
of the '70's and of our participation in that ministry.
Let us not forget that the collective voice of Christians, when
raised in behalf of justice in society and peace in the world, issues
in redemptive concern and response in high and low places across
the expanse of the nations of the earth. It does indeed matter what we
say and do here at this hour, or, conversely, what we do not say or fail
to do. Therefore, its limitations notwithstanding, this Statement of
Social Principles does suggest the strong conviction among us that
the church is most faithful when it incarnates the Spirit of its Lord,
not by the brassy sounds of its much speaking, but by its labors
among the oppressed of every social stripe and color, the imprisoned
and outcast, the hungry and the poor, and the not-so-poor. So may
the Spirit of the Lord to whom this church belongs be upon us and
anoint us for the task which we now take upon ourselves.
Mr. Ammons introduced Robert W. Moon (California-
Nevada), the chairman of the sub-committee which had
worked on the report in the legislative committee. Mr. Moon
introduced two additional members of the Social Principles
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Study Commission who had not been introduced previously,
Dorothy R. Gridley (Minnesota) and Nicholas W. Grant
(North CaroHna). He expressed appreciation to other per-
sons who had made contributions to the work of the sub-
committee in its consideration of the report. Mr. Moon
suggested that the report be considered by sections and
presented the Preamble to the Conference for consideration.
William B. Grove (Western Pennsylvania) moved to sub-
stitute the Preamble as contained in the original study com-
mission report for the Preamble in the legislative commit-
tee report. He spoke in favor of his motion. Albert C.
Outler (North Texas) spoke against the substitute. Morris
Floyd spoke in favor of the substitute. Harold A. Bosley
(New York) spoke against it. Mr. Moon made a final state-
ment on behalf of the committee. The substitute was
defeated.
Mr. Moon presented the section of the committee report
headed, "I. The Natural World." Leo L. Baker (North
Texas) moved to amend the second sentence by changing
the word "maintained" to "conserved," he spoke on behalf
of his amendment. Mr. Moon accepted the amendment on
behalf of the committee. The section was approved as
amended.
Mr. Moon presented the section of the report headed, "II.
The Nurturing Community." J. Robert Nelson (East Ohio)
asked a question concerning the wording of the last sentence
of the first paragraph under "D) Birth and Death." Mr.
Moon accepted a suggestion that the sentence should be
amended to read, "A decision concerning abortion should be
made after thorough and thoughtful consideration by the
parties involved, with medical and pastoral counsel." Louise
Branscomb (North Alabama) moved to amend the same
paragraph by inserting a new sentence immediately before
the sentence just cited ; the new sentence would read, "We
support the removal of abortion from the criminal code,
placing it instead under the law relating to other procedures
of standard medical practice." Dr. Branscomb spoke in
favor of her amendment. Heinz P. Fischer (South Ger-
many) spoke against it. John E. Stumbo (Kansas East)
spoke in support of it. Gerald Downie (Central Illinois)
opposed it. Mr. Moon stated that the committee would be
willing to accept Dr. Branscomb's amendment, but felt that
it was important that the Conference have the opportunity
to debate and act on it. The amendment was adopted.
Russell Kibler (South Indiana) : I want to ask a question, and I
may want to make an amendment. At the top of the page, having to
do with homosexuals, we have a statement there at the close of that
paragraph, "Further we insist that homosexuals are entitled to have
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their human and civil rights insured." My question is, what do we
mean by this?
Bishop Slater: Dr. Moon.
Mr. Moon: Members of the Conference, this was an attempt to
affirm our concern that some homosexuals are not allowed to keep
their positions, once it is discovered that they are homosexuals. They
lose the right to employment in some places. This seems unjust and
a violation of a natural right that is theirs.
Russell Kibler: I think I'll make a motion. I move you, sir, that
we delete that sentence, "Further we insist that homosexuals are
entitled to have their human and civil rights insured." If I get a
second, I'll tell you why.
Mr. Kibler spoke in favor of his motion to delete.
Carlton S. Dodge (Eastern Pennsylvania) moved to
amend Mr. Kibler's motion by providing that the last two
sentences of the section headed, "II. C) Human Sexuality,"
be deleted. Mr. Dodge spoke in favor of his amendment.
E. McKinnon White (Southern New England) spoke against
both amendments. Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-West Florida)
spoke in favor of Mr, Dodge's amendment. Katherine W.
Wilcox (West Michigan) opposed the amendment.
The Chair stated that under the rules adopted by the
Conference the amendments should be put to a vote. As a
matter of privilege Marshall C. Hjelte (Pacific Northwest)
asked that persons refrain from applauding statements
made in debate.
Marvin L. Boyd (Northwest Texas) moved, as a substi-
tute for both proposed amendments, that the words "all
persons" be substituted for the word "homosexuals" in the
last sentence of section IIC. Allan H. L. Randolph (Louis-
ville) asked as a matter of privilege that a member of the
Louisville delegation who was a physician be allowed to
make a statement for information. C. Kenneth Peters
(Louisville) was recognized for the statement. Richard 0.
Johnson ((California-Nevada) raised a point of order that
the statement was argumentative rather than informa-
tional; the Chair ruled that Dr. Peters could continue.
James W. Bristah (Detroit) asked the Chair to rule on
whether the statement was argumentative. The Chair ruled
that Dr. Peters' statement should not be continued. Leigh
Roberts (Wisconsin) spoke in opposition to Mr. Boyd's
substitute and in favor of the committee report. C. W. Han-
cock (South Georgia) asked a question,
Mr. Hancock (South Georgia): My question is directed to the
committee. I would like to know if it is the interpretive mind of the
committee that in this report as they have presented it to us, that
they are saying that homosexuality is a normal and acceptable ex-
pression of sexuality in our society?
Bishop Slater: Dr. Moon.
Robert W. Moon (California-Nevada) : I have a feeling that the
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General Conference itself would not want to say that. If you are
going to say that what is normal is what is practiced by a majority
of people, then you read Dr. Kinsey's book and you realize that many
things are described as normal which you and I would be unwilling
to support. So I think that we were not trying to answer that question
at all by the statement.
Mr. Hancock: Are you saying that the answer is "no"?
Mr. Moon: We are not trying to answer the question as to the
normality of homosexuality. We did not produce that kind of a
document.
Mr. Hancock: Then we are to assume that this is addressing itself
to a real relevant point in our society then from this committee.
Mr. Moon : That's right.
Jerry G. Bray (Virginia) raised a parliamentary inquiry;
the Chair responded. /. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana)
moved the previous question on all before the Conference;
the motion was adopted. Mr. Moon made a final statement
on behalf of the committee.
Mr. Moon: Yes, I would like to respond in part to some of
the comments that were made. We, too, are concerned about the
kidnapping of young boys and the kidnapping of a 14-year-old and
things like this, but I want to remind the Conference that things
like this are really not before us now. We know that girls, young girls
are kidnapped by heterosexual males, and the evidence suggests that
violent sexual crimes are excessive in proportion among heterosexual,
between heterosexuals and homosexuals, even in proportion to the
numbers that there are in our midst.
One of those who spoke in favor of the amendments was greatly
concerned about illegitimate children; it would be a very rare thing
if there was an illegitimate child as a result of a homosexual contact.
We think that this General Conference has come a long way and so
has our society in recent years in understanding the nature of
sexuality in ourselves and in others. It seems to us as we have
surveyed the situation that this is exactly the kind of a statement
that the General Conference ought to be making at this time.
We did not develop this, as one of the speakers suggested, as a
result of hearing a homosexual speak to us. There were homosexuals
with us this week, as you know, but the framework for this statement
was shaped by the committee that studied the Social Principles over
several years. It is not anything that comes to us hurriedly or as a
result of plea made by a homosexual himself. It represents the honest
concern of well informed people.
Victor C. Vinluan (Northwest Philippines) asked to be
recognized ; the Chair ruled that the Conference was bound
by the previous question. Mr. Boyd's substitute was put to
a vote and was adopted.
Mr. Vinluan asked a question; Mr. Moon responded. Mr.
Vinluan attempted to offer an amendment; Richard 0. John-
son (California-Nevada) raised a point of order that the
Conference was under the previous question. The Chair
stated that Mr. Johnson's point of order was well taken, and
that Mr. Vinluan's motion was not in order.
Donald L. Carver (Iowa) raised a parliamentary inquiry;
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the Chair responded. Robert T. Young (Western North
Carolina) stated that he had voted for the previous question
v^ithout understanding that it applied to all of Section II ;
he moved that the vote on the previous question be recon-
sidered. The motion to reconsider was adopted.
Abdon Mendigorin (Phihppines) attempted to offer an
amendment. Ezekias Gacutan (Northwest Philippines)
raised a point of order that the Chair had recognized Mr.
Vinluan for an amendment, John H. Rixse, Jr. (Virginia)
raised a parliamentary inquiry ; the Chair responded.
Mr. Vinluan introduced the amendment he had attempted
to offer earlier; the amendment was to insert a new third
sentence in section IIB, which would read, "We do not rec-
ommend marriage between two persons of the same sex."
Mr. Vinluan spoke in favor of his amendment.
Walter Muelder (Southern New England): This proposed amend-
ment is one aspect of the homosexual question which we have been
discussing, and it comes down very emphatically on one part of it
and one side of it, one aspect of it. I think it is very plain that
homosexuality is a very emotional question in this Conference. The
various things that have been said on all sides of this question, both
during the period when we v^rere working on the study document and
in the debate here indicates that our church as a whole has not yet
matured its thought on this very complex question. Under those
circumstances, it would seem to be very wise to leave the plea for
compassion and justice, which is in the section of this whole
document, standing, and not to make prejudged or final issues or
judgments on any one aspect of it which would prejudge all future
thinking and reflection in our chui'ch on its social principles. For
those reasons, I strongly urge that we do not adopt this amendment.
Wendell P. C. Taylor (Mississippi-FCJ) raised a parlia-
mentary inquiry ; the Chair responded. William C. Vaughan
(Virginia) spoke in favor of Mr. Vinluan' s amendment.
J. Jeffrey Hoover (Iowa) spoke against the amendment. The
amendment was put to a vote, and the Chair stated that
it carried.
The Conference was interrupted by the efforts of an
unidentified person to make a statement to the Conference.
Clarence J. Borger (Kansas West) moved to amend the
portion of section IIC which read, ". . . spiritual and emo-
tional support of a fellowship . . ." by substituting the
word "care" for "support." Lyman Firestone (Missouri
West) raised a point of order that section IIC had already
been voted; the Chair stated that the amendment was in
order.
Leigh Roberts (Wisconsin) called for a count vote on Mr.
Vinluan' s amendment ; the call for a count vote was put to
a vote and was not supported.
Mr. Borger spoke in favor of his amendment. Mr. Moon
accepted the amendment on behalf of the committee.
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Don J. Hand (Southwest Texas) moved to amend sec-
tion lie by adding the following language :"..., though we
do not condone the practice of homosexuality and consider
this practice incompatible with Christian doctrine." Mr.
Hand spoke in support of his amendment.
Time Extended
The Chair noted that the time for adjournment was at
hand; the time was extended by action of the Conference.
Calendar No. 444
Hammell P. Shipps (Southern New Jersey) offered a sub-
stitute for Mr. Hand's amendment.
Mr. Shipps: It will be in the form of a resolution. We, The United
Methodist Church, resolve first, to stand firm in the belief that the
Bible condemns the practice of homosexuality and gives no basis for
approving it as an acceptable way of life. Second, to extend the
healing ministries of our churches to the homosexual in his desperate
need of God's love. And third, to call upon all appropriate agencies
within the church and Christian community to expand the study
relating to the cause and cure of homosexuality. If I have a second,
I'll speak to it.
Mr. Shipps spoke in favor of his substitute. David B.
Miller (Youth Delegation) asked a question regarding the
present wording of section KC as amended ; Charles D.
White (Assistant Secretary) responded. Paul Davis (Cen-
tral Hlinois) asked the Chair to rule as to whether Mr.
Shipps' substitute was a proper substitute; the Chair ruled
that it was,
Jesse R. DeWitt (Detroit) raised a parliamentary
inquiry; the Chair responded. Mr. DeWitt moved the pre-
vious question on section II. The motion was adopted. Mr.
Moon made a final statement on behalf of the committee.
Mr. Shipps' substitute was put to a vote and was defeated.
Mr. Hand's amendment was put to a vote and was adopted.
Section II, 'The Nurturing Community," as amended, was
put to a vote and was adopted.
Abdon Mendigorin (Philippines) attempted to offer an
amendment, but was ruled out of order. Mr. Mendigorin
appealed to the Conference as a matter of privilege and was
granted the right to speak. Mr. Mendigorin stated that he
wished to offer an amendment to Section IIB ; the Chair
stated that the Conference would have to vote to reconsider
its approval of the section. A motion to reconsider was intro-
duced and adopted. John T. King (Southwest Texas) asked
a question ; the Chair responded.
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Closing
John K. Ber gland (West Ohio) moved that the Confer-
ence be in recess until 2:30 p.m. The motion was adopted.
J. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Bishop Chang Duk Yun, Korean Methodist Church, pro-
nounced the benediction.
TENTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1972
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opening^Bishop Edward J. Pendergrass
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the afternoon ses-
sion of the tenth day, Wednesday, April 26, 1972, at 2 :30
p.m. in the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop
Edward J. Pendergrass, Jackson Area, presiding.
Carlton Young led the Conference in the singing of the
hymn, "Amazing Grace." Bishop William R. Cannon,
Raleigh Area, offered a prayer.
Matter of Privilege
Carlton Young introduced Roy D. Barton (Rio Grande) ,
a member of the editorial board whose responsibility it
was to perfect the material which would go into the Spanish
edition hymnal. Mr. Barton made a statement about the
work which had gone into the development of this hymnal,
which he described as a joint project of the Rio Grande
Conference and The United Methodist Publishing House.
He expressed appreciation to the publishing house for
their willingness to assist in the project and to make the
hymnal available at a price Spanish-speaking congregations
could afford to pay. He stated that the hymnal should be
available in early 1973. He led the Conference in the singing
of one of the hymns, "Sublima Gracia."
Committee on Agenda
Edward L. Tullis (Kentucky) : Bishop Pendergrass, you will find
the agenda for this afternoon printed on the front page of this
morning's Daily Christian Advocate. I move that the agenda for this
afternoon be amended to provide for the second ballot on election to
membership for the Judicial Council and that the ballot be counted
immediately and reported back to the Conference and proceedings
interrupted with the hope that additional ballots can be taken during
this afternoon session if necessary.
The amendment to the agenda was adopted. Mr. Tullis
moved the adoption of the agenda as amended; it was
adopted.
The Chair read a prepared statement regarding the
interruption of the morning session.
Report of First Ballot for Judicial Council Members
J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) expressed appreciation to
Joe B. Dekle (North Georgia) for assistance in arranging
a procedure for preparation of ballots. He also thanked
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the delegates who were serving as tellers in counting the
ballots.
Mr. Hole reported the results of the first ballot: number
of ballots cast, 989 ; defective ballots, none ; needed to elect,
495 ; there was no election. He read the results of the
ballot as follows :
Mr. Hole: The votes cast for the ministerial nominees are as fol-
lows: Truman Potter — 439, Hoover Rupert — 399, Murray LeiflPer—
361, Will Hildebrand— 304, J. Duncan Hunter— 201, R. Bruce Weaver
—143, Arnold Madsen— 101.
For the lay nominees: Mrs. Florence Edwards — 290, Thomas H.
Matheny — 260, Crisolito Pascual — 257, Tom Reavley — 251, Samuel
Witwer— 177, Mrs. Elizabeth Gundlach— 170, Floyd Coffman— 163,
James A. Mackay — 95, James Dolliver — 85, Francis Hughes — 56,
Warren Urbom — 49, Frederick Kirchner — 34, Felix Sanders — 33,
Franklin Stark— 20.
Second Ballot for Judicial Council Members
The Secretary gave instructions for the taking of the
ballot. Robert E. Knupp (Central Pennsylvania) asked if
it would be in order to ask a question not related to the
ballot; the Chair stated it would not. The ballot was closed.
Parliamentary Inquiry
Mr. Knupp raised a parliamentary inquiry regarding
the consideration of Calendar No. 444, section II, in the
morning session. The Secretary responded ; the Chair stated
that the procedure had been in order. Erwin H. Schwiebert
(Oregon-Idaho) made a statement regarding the parliamen-
tary situation.
Procedural Motion
Robert E. Ciishman (North Carolina) moved that, for
the remainder of the consideration of Calendar No. 444, the
General Conference receive and perfect successively the
subsections of the report, and thereafter, each main section
as a whole, and thereafter, that on motion, the report be
voted as a whole to complete the action. Reid Tombaugh
(Central Hlinois) asked a question for clarification; Mr.
Cush7nan responded.
Donald E. Holbrook (West Michigan) raised a point
of order, that at the time of the adjournment, a delegate
had been attempting to introduce an amendment, and the
Chair had stated that he would be granted the floor at
the beginning of the afternoon session. The Chair stated
that the point was well taken.
Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns, Report
No. 14, Calendar No. 344 — Consideration Resumed
Abdon Mendigorin (Philippines) introduced the amend-
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ment he had attempted to offer at the end of the morning
session; the amendment would add to the statement re-
garding divorce in section IIB the following :"..., except
in countries where divorce is not allowed." Mr. Mendigorin
spoke in behalf of his amendment. Eugene L. Smith (North-
ern New Jersey) spoke against it. Frank E. Dement (Mis-
sissippi) spoke in support of the amendment. George A.
Foster (Florida) opposed it, Victor C. Vinluan (Northwest
Philippines) spoke in favor of it. Don W. Hotter (Kansas
East) asked if Paragraph 631.9 of the 1968 Book of
Discipline did not make provision for the type of situation
which prompted the amendment; the Chair stated that
it did.
The amendment was defeated.
Procedural Motions
Robert E. Cushman (North Carolina) re-introduced the
procedural motion he had offered before Mr. Holbrook's
point of order. The motion was adopted.
Edivard L. Duncan (Detroit) moved that, for the re-
mainder of the consideration of Calendar No. 444, debate
be limited to two minutes per speaker. The motion was
adopted.
Report No. 14, Calendar No. 444 — Consideration Resumed
Donald L. Carver (Iowa) moved to amend section IIB
by adding a phrase to the sentence dealing with divorce;
the addition would read, ". . . and express our concerns
for the needs of the children of such unions." Robert W.
Moon (California-Nevada) accepted the amendment on
behalf of the legislative committee.
Mr. Moon asked the permission of the Conference to
change the last word of Mr. Hand's amendment, which
had been adopted at the morning session, from "doctrine"
to "teaching." The change was accepted by action of the
Conference. Mr. Moon moved adoption of sub-sections IIA
and B ; the motion was adopted.
Richard W. Harrington (Western New York) attempted
to ask a question regarding sub-section IIC; the Chair
stated that he was out of order because IIC had been
adopted. Mr. Harrington stated that it had not been in-
cluded in Mr. Moon's motion. Charles D. White (Assistant
Secretary) reported on the action of the Conference at
the morning session on section IIC. Mr. Har7-ington asked
a question regarding the intent of Mr. Cushman's procedur-
al motion; Mr. Cushman responded that he had intended
his motion only as a procedure for guiding the work of
the Conference from that point on, not as a means of
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re-opening sections of the report which had been completed.
Mr. Harrington asked permission to make a statement as
a matter of privilege ; permission was granted.
Mr. Harrington: Mr. Chairman, we in The United Methodist
Church and our predecessor churches have always gotten a rather
exacting stand on pre-marital sex, and I would inform the Conference
that in adopting Section II this morning, we adopted a statement
at the beginning of paragraph II, which is very permissive at this
point.
Mr. Moon presented the introductory statement to section
III. Harold Totten (Kansas West) attempted to offer an
amendment to subsection III, J; the Chair stated that
that subsection was not yet before the Conference.
There being no discussion of the introductory statement,
Mr. Moon presented subsection III, A. Gene E. Robbins
(North Indiana) asked a question about the meaning of
the reference to ". . . compensatory programs that redress
longstanding systematic social deprivation of ethnic mi-
norities." Mr. Moon responded. Mr. Robbins moved to amend
the sentence by deleting the word "compensatory." He
spoke in behalf of his amendment. Kenneth Cooper (Ala-
bama-West Florida) moved a substitute for Mr. Robbins'
amendment, to delete the entire sentence to which Mr.
Robbins had referred. Mr. Cooper spoke in favor of his
substitute. Barbara Thompson (Baltimore) spoke against
the amendment and the substitute.
Mr. Cooper's substitute was put to a vote and was
defeated. Mr. Robbins' amendment was put to a vote and
was defeated. Subsection III, A was put to a vote and
was adopted.
Mr. Moon presented subsections III, B, C, D, and E
successively, and each was adopted without discussion or
amendment.
Subsection III, F was presented. Mrs. E. Moore Decker
moved to amend the first two sentences of the subsection
to read as follows: "Both church and society have long
assumed that men hold power as a matter of right. We
affirm women and men to be equal in every aspect of our
common life." Mr. Moon accepted the amendment on behalf
of the committee. Subsection III, F was adopted as amended.
Mr. Moon presented subsection III, G.
John R. Allison (Tennessee) : I would like to amend this paragraph
by numbering it H, having inserted before it paragraph G, entitled
"Retarded Persons." "We recognize the responsibility of the Church
to serve and to receive the services of retarded persons. Realizing
that many of these persons are unable to articulate their own needs
and aspirations, we commit ourselves to work with them to articulate
and realize these needs and aspirations. We further urge support of
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programs, services and legislation that will enable them to enjoy
their human rights, especially in matters of education, employment,
and place of residence."
Mr. Moon accepted the addition on behalf of the com-
mittee. H. James Jenkins (Oregon-Idaho) asked if the title,
"Retarded and Handicapped," could be accepted for the new
subsection ; it was accepted. Subsection III, G was adopted.
Frede Johansen (Denmark) made a statement about
the pronouncement in the report regarding contraceptive
information and devices as it related to the pronouncement
regarding abortion. Paul Davis (Central Illinois) asked
if Mr. Johansen had made a motion; the Chair responded
that he had not. Gerald Downie (Central Illinois) made
a statement about abortion.
L. Carroll Yingling (Baltimore) moved to amend the
first sentence of subsection III, H by inserting, after the
word "world," the words, "in the developed and in the
developing nations." Mr. Yingling spoke in support of his
amendment, Mr. Moon accepted it on behalf of the com-
mittee.
Phil Kerber (Iowa) moved to amend subsection III, H
by adding a new phrase at the end of the last sentence;
the addition would read, ". . . and support those who
elect for voluntary sterilization." Mr. Moon accepted the
amendment on behalf of the committee.
Leo L. Baker (North Texas) : I would like to make just a state-
ment. It is not my intent to try to amend the paragraph at this point.
I do want to point out to the committee that drafted all of this that
many of the social problems which we are endeavoring to make
statements about here this afternoon are the result of the population
explosion.
It seems to me that with one short paragraph we have not really
explored and stated our position on the population explosion. It also
seems to me there has been a misstatement about the facts of what
populations do. We are all polluters. I am a polluter, everyone of us
in this room is a polluter, and no one is more of a polluter than
another person. We are all polluters. We are all involved in this.
I feel like that we have made an understatement of the population
position.
Bishop Pendergrass: Thank you very much for that statement.
Mr. Moon: May I respond to that. Bishop. There is a rather full
and more detailed paper coming before us dealing with population.
We are just dealing with setting forth some general principles in
this document. Thank you.
Lawton W. Shroyer (Eastern Pennsylvania) made a
statement regarding subsection III, H. William C. Hitchock
(Detroit) moved the previous question; it was adopted.
Subsection III, H was put to a vote and was adopted.
Mr. Moon presented subsections III, I-J successively;
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each was adopted without amendment. Subsection III, K
was presented.
Harold Totten (Kansas West) : I wish to amend this paragraph
by deleting the last sentence and substitute the following sentence:
"Therefore we support government programs designed to subsidize
the consumer and support the family-farm concept; further we af-
firm our support for programs that encourage industry to locate in
nonurban areas." If I have a second, I would like to speak to it.
Mr. Totten spoke in support of his amendment. Joseph
W. Fichter (West Ohio) asked to have the amendment
read; it was read. Mr. Fichter spoke in opposition to the
amendment. Charles Codding, Jr. (Oklahoma) spoke in
favor of the amendment. John B. Howes (Central Pennsyl-
vania) moved a substitute for the amendment which would
restore the original language of the committee and insert
after the word "governmental" the words "and private."
Mr. Hoiues spoke in support of his substitute. Mr. Moon
expressed the willingness of the committee to accept Mr.
Howes' substitute, but noted that since it was offered as
a substitute to an amendment, it would have to be put to
a vote. Mr. Howes' substitute was put to a vote and was
approved, thus becoming the amendment; Mr. Moon ac-
cepted it on behalf of the committee. Subsection III, K
was adopted.
Trevor Baskerville (Iowa) moved that the remainder of
Calendar No. 444 be accepted without debate or amend-
ment; the Chair stated that the Conference was bound by
the procedural motion.
Mr. Moon presented subsection III, L. William 0. Byrd
(Rocky Mountain) moved to amend subsection III, L, by
adding a new sentence after the sentence ending, ". . . open
to persons of all races, ages and income levels." The new
sentence would read as follows : "We affirm the efforts of
all developers who place human values at the heart of
their planning." Mr. Moon accepted the amendment on
behalf of the committee.
Subsection III, L was adopted as amended. Mr. Moon
presented the introductory paragraph to section IV. Major
J. Jones (Holston) moved to amend the last sentence of
the paragraph by inserting the words, "to eliminate," im-
mediately before the words, "governmental support pro-
grams ..." Mr. Moon accepted the amendment on behalf
of the committee.
Charles Codding, Jr. (Oklahoma) moved to amend the
paragraph by deleting the last two sentences of it. He
spoke in support of his amendment. The amendment was
defeated. The paragraph was put to a vote and was adopted.
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Mr. Moon presented subsection IV, A. William C. Vaughan
(Virginia) spoke in opposition to the paragraph in its
entirety. Harry M. Gordon (Wyoming) spoke against the
paragraph. Morris Floyd spoke in favor of the paragraph.
Avery Mays (North Texas) moved to amend the paragraph
by deleting two sentences beginning with the words, "We
believe access to the use of property . . ." Mr. Mays spoke
in favor of his amendment. Hamilton T. Bosivell (Cali-
fornia-Nevada) spoke against the amendment. William B.
Letvis spoke in support of the amendment. John C. Satter-
field (Mississippi) spoke against the amendment. Mr. Mays'
amendment was put to a vote and was defeated. Subsection
IV, A was put to a vote and was adopted.
Mr. Moon asked that the heading of subsection III, G
be changed to read, "The Retarded or the Handicapped."
Mr. Moon presented subsection IV, B. William A.
Meadows (Florida) moved to amend the paragraph by
deleting the word "public" from the first sentence ; he spoke
in support of his amendment. R. Benjamin Garrison (Cen-
tral Illinois) asked Mr. Meadows whether he intended public
school teachers to be included as "public"; Mr. Meadows
stated that he did. Mr. Garrison stated that he opposed the
amendment. William C. Vaughan (Virginia) spoke in favor
of the amendment. Harold A. Bosley (New York) spoke
in opposition to the amendment. Don J. Hand (Southwest
Texas) stated that in order to be complete, the amendment
would have to delete the words, "public and," and the word
"government." The amendment was put to a vote and was
defeated ; subsection IV, B was adopted.
Mr. Moo7i presented subsections IV, C and D successively ;
each was adopted without discussion. Mr. Moon presented
subsection IV, E. Harold Fagan (Texas) moved to amend
the fourth sentence by inserting the word "all" between
the words "hold" and "poor." Mr. Moon accepted the amend-
ment on behalf of the committee. Subsection IV, E was
adopted.
Mr. Moon presented subsection IV, F. W. D. Lester
(Southwest) moved to amend the last sentence of the
section by inserting the words, "and the employers," im-
mediately after the word "government." Mr. Moon sug-
gested the wording, "and all employers" and accepted
the amendment on behalf of the committee. John B. Hoives
(Central Pennsylvania) moved to amend the subsection
by adding an additional sentence to it; the new sentence
would read as follows: "We call upon churches to seek
to develop programs of service to such migrant people
as come within their parish." Mr. Moon accepted the amend-
ment on behalf of the committee. Ralph Scott (Missouri
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West) moved to amend the sentence immediately prior
to Mr. Howes' addition by inserting the word "educational" ;
the sentence would then conclude with the words, ". . . the
same economic, educational and social benefits enjoyed by
other citizens." Mr. Moon accepted the amendment on behalf
of the committee. Subsection IV, F was adopted as amended.
Katherine A. Shindel (Seminarian Delegation) asked if
the report would be edited to remove sexist language;
Mr. Moon stated that it would.
Mr. Moon presented subsection IV, G. A. Sterling Ward
(Missouri West) moved to amend the paragraph by deleting
the first word, so that the first sentence would begin,
"Gambling is a menace. . ." Mr. Moon spoke against the
amendment. Frank L. Williams (Baltimore) asked if the
paragraph as written opposed charitable insitutions that
carried on gambling; Mr. Moon stated that it did. William
C. Vaughan (Virginia) asked for clarification; Mr. Moon
responded. Forrest G. Nees (East Ohio) sought to introduce
an amendment that would add the words "or government"
to the end of the paragraph. The Chair stated that the
amendment was not in order since their was another amend-
ment which had not been acted upon. Mr. Ward's amend-
ment was put to a vote and was defeated. Mr. Moon
accepted Mr. Nees's amendment on behalf of the committee.
James Dolliver (Pacific Northwest) moved to amend the
third sentence of the paragraph by inserting, immediately
after the word "gambling," the phrase, "including public
lotteries." Mr. Dolliver spoke on behalf of his amendment.
Mr. Moon accepted it on behalf of the committee. Subsection
IV, G was put to a vote and was adopted as amended.
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) asked that con-
sideration of Calendar No. 444 be interrupted to allow
consideration of another calendar item which had to be
referred to the Council on World Service and Finance.
Legislative Committee on Conferences, Report No. 12,
Calendar No. 256
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) introduced the report,
dealing with the proposed Commission on the Status and
Role of Women (see page 1154). Mr. Goodrich stated that
the Committee on Christian Social Concerns also had a
report on this subject.
Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns, Report
No. 15, Calendar No. 445
Edsel A. Amnions (Northern IlKnois) introduced the
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report (see page 1067) and stated that the only difference
between it and Calendar No. 256 was that Calendar No.
445 recommended a budget of $125,000, whereas Calendar
No. 256 recommended a budget of $110,000.
Commission on Status and Role of Women — Legislative
Committee Reports Considered
Mr. Slutz expressed willingness for both amounts to be
referred to the Council on World Service and Finance.
Mrs. A. B. Pfeiffer (Northern Illinois) raised a parlia-
mentary inquiry ; the Chair responded. Mrs. Pfeiffer moved
that the matter be referred to the Council on World Service
and Finance with concurrent action on the $125,000 figure.
Mr. Slutz stated that he would accept that figure on behalf
of the Committee on Conferences.
John V. Moore (California-Nevada) asked that privilege
of the floor be granted to Doris M. Handy (Western Penn-
sylvania) , a member of the study commission.
/. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) raised a point of
order that the procedure outline in Jerry Bray's procedural
motion was not being followed. Mr. Bray responded. Mr.
Slutz stated that since there was no disagreement between
the two reports, that procedure did not apply.
Thomas L. Cromivell (East Ohio) stated that he did
not believe the Conference was proceeding correctly under
the terms of Mr. Bray's motion. E. McKinnon White
(Southern New England) explained that while there were
additional matters included in Calendar No. 445, the rec-
ommendation for the creation of the new commission was
identical with that found in Calendar No. 256.
Mrs. Monroe Cooke (East Ohio) asked a question; the
Chair responded. Doris M. Handy (Western Pennsylvania)
spoke in favor of the report. Mrs. Norris McMillan (South-
west Texas) moved to amend Calendar No. 256 by deleting
the reference to the 1972-1976 quadrennium in the introduc-
tory paragraph, and by substituting the words "General
Conference" for "Jurisdictional Conferences" in section
A. Mrs. McMillan spoke in favor of her amendment. George
A. Wright (South Georgia) spoke against the amendment.
Norma Eby (Pacific Northwest) spoke in opposition to the
amendment. James W. Turner (Virginia) asked whether
the United Methodist Women's Caucus was an official
church body ; the Chair stated that it was not. Mrs. William
Sonnenday (Missouri East) spoke in favor of Mrs. McMil-
lan's amendment.
Leroy C. Hodapp (South Indiana) questioned whether
the two reports were really identical as stated by the
committee chairmen; Mr. Ammons responded. Mr. Hodapp
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moved that the report of the Committee on Christian Social
Concerns be before the Conference for its consideration and
action. The motion was defeated.
Torrey A. Kaatz (West Ohio) asked a question regarding
the method by which groups other than the United Meth-
odist Women's Caucus get nominations for membership on
the proposed commission to be considered; Mr. Slutz re-
sponded that the legislation did not limit nominations
which would be considered to those coming from the Caucus.
Donald L. Lowe (Southern Illinois) made a statement
regarding procedure. Jerry G. Bray (Virginia) explained
the conditions under which the procedure he had proposed
would be applicable to the consideration of these reports.
William C. Vaughan (Virginia) raised a parliamentary
inquiry; the Chair responded. Charles H. Mercer (North
Carolina) attempted to offer a substitute for the amend-
ment; the Chair ruled that it was not a proper substitute
for the amendment which was before the Conference. John
C. Satterfield (Mississippi) asked for a division of Mrs.
McMillan's amendment, inasmuch as it contained two un-
related amendments; the division was voted. Mr. Slutz
stated that both legislative committees would oppose both
amendments. M erly 7i W. Northfelt (Northern Illinois) at-
tempted to speak ; the Chair stated that under the rules the
opportunity for debate had been exhausted.
The portion of Mrs. McMillan's amendment which would
delete reference to the 1972-76 quadrennium was put to a
vote and was defeated. The portion which would substitute
the General Conference for the Jurisdictional Conferences
as the body that would elect members to the proposed
commission was put to a vote and was defeated.
Robert P. Parker (Virginia) moved to amend Calendar
No. 256 by deleting the words, ". . . after consultation with
the United Methodist Women's Caucus . . ." from Para-
graph 1414A of the report. Mr. Parker spoke in support
of his amendment. N. Robert Kesler (Southern California-
Arizona) spoke in opposition to the amendment. Franklin
Blackstone, Jr. (Western Pennsylvania) moved a substitute
for the amendment that would substitute the following for
the reference to the United Methodist Women's Caucus:
". . . after consultation with the United Methodist Women's
Caucus and the Women's Society of Christian Service (or
what other name it may bear)." Mr. Blackstone spoke in
support of his substitute. Jane Arterburn (Louisville)
spoke in opposition to the substitute.
Jane Arterburn (Louisville) : Mr. Chairman, I wish to speak in
opposition to this last amendment and also in ... I guess that's
the only one I'm in order, is that correct — in opposition to the last
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amendment that adds to Women's Society of Christian Service. The
Women's Society of Christian Service and Wesleyan Service Guild
are missional in nature and related to the Board of Missions; they
have their representation in this way. This is an entirely different
group of women who are, we hope, in a Commission not of study
but of advocacy, carrying on in a particular and individual style
something that has been of interest to women who have been organized
for mission, something that women who are organized for mission
in societies and guilds can support, but something in which they
do not need a part in the nominating process. This caucus is repre-
sentative of women who are members of this United Methodist
Church. You are adequately protected in the fact that it is after
consultation with . . . that is, its nomination by the College of
Bishops and elected by the Jurisdiction. You have all the power in
the world.
Douglas F. Verdin (New York) moved the previous
question on all before the Conference. Torrey A. Kaatz
(West Ohio) raised a point of order that the number of
speeches specified under the rules had not been exhausted;
the Chair ruled that the point of order was well taken.
Mr. Kaatz spoke in favor of Mr. Blackstone's substitute.
Marvin A. Schilling (Wisconsin) moved the previous ques-
tion. The previous question was voted. William D. Cotton
(Louisiana) raised a parliamentary inquiry; the Chair
responded. Pat Myers made a statement explaining that
the United Methodist Women's Caucus worked in coopera-
tion with the Women's Division. Mr. Blackstone's substitute
was put to a vote and was adopted.
Time extended
The Chair noted that the time for adjournment was at
hand. Mr. Slutz stated that the report as a whole had not
been voted. William C. Vaughan (Virginia) moved that the
time be extended for fifteen minutes. The motion was
adopted.
Commission on Role and Status of Women — Consideration
of Legislative Committee Reports Resumed
Calendar No. 256 was put to a vote and was adopted.
A motion to refer the report to the Council on World
Service and Finance was put to a vote and was adopted.
Procedural Motion
Warren K. Urbom (Nebraska) offered a motion relating
to the procedure to be followed in considering the remain-
ing reports dealing with structure. Harvey H. Potthoff
(Rocky Mountain) offered a substitute. William A. Mead-
ows (Florida) asked a quesion. The Chair stated that
he could not entertain the motions inasmuch as the time
had been extended only for the completion of the previous
report.
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Report of Second Ballot for Judicial Council Members
The Chair stated that a report on the results of the ballot
was ready and asked if the Conference would hear the
report at this time. It was voted to hear the report.
J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) reported the results of the
ballot as follows: total ballots cast, 907; defective, none;
needed to elect, 454. Truman Potter (West Virginia) re-
ceived 514 ballots and was elected. He read the remainder
of the report as follows :
Mr. Hole: Hoover Rupert, 421; Murray Leiflfer, 297; Will Hil-
debrand, 261; J. Duncan Hunter, 163; R. Bruce Weaver, 93; Arnold
Madsen, 68. The lay ballot, there is no election. Mrs. Florence Ed-
vs^ards, 391; Thomas Matheny, 289, Crisolito Pascual, 258; Tom
Reavley, 255; Samuel Witvirer, 136, Mrs. Elizabeth Gundlach, 129;
Floyd Coffman, 117; James A. Mackay, 79, James Dolliver, 76, Francis
Hughes, 29; Warren Urbom, 29; Felix Sanders, 25, Frederick Kirch-
ner, 20; Franklin Stark, 10.
Third Ballot for Judicial Council Members
Mr. Hole gave instructions for the taking of the ballot.
The ballot was taken.
Matter of Privilege
D. W. Brooks (North Georgia) asked that Richard Pit-
tenger (South Dakota) be recognized for a statement re-
garding his earlier statement on Billy Graham.
Mr. Pittenger: Since Dr. Billy Graham has publicly retracted his
comment concerning people being responsible for their own rats, I
wanted to clear the record of this General Conference which contains
the accurate quote of what he said earlier. It is unfortunate that a
motion to strike my comments which were and are my personal
feelings, that that motion was tied to laudatory comments about
him in a single motion in such a way that this General Conference
was forced to make a decision which has been widely interpreted as
repudiating the total ministry of Dr. Graham. You know and I know
that this body did not intend that. I know that many of you have
agonized over this as I have. I cannot retract my words, which
were addressed to a valid demand for an evangelistic stance which
clearly recognizes Christ's preeminent concerns for feeding the
hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, setting
at liberty those who are oppressed, being peacemakers and all of
those other moral imperatives that Jesus made clear.
But whatever my personal feelings, I feel the weight of millions
of United Methodists, some smaller number of whom I represent, who
may or may not agree with my personal feelings, some of whom
were brought to Christ through the leadership of the Billy Graham
organization.
Now, I have been advised by some to remain silent, to say nothing.
I have been advised by others to say more than my own integrity
will allow; but to say nothing would be hurtful to the church I
love. It is to say more than my integrity will allow, is more than
I can say. But this much of a clarifying statement I must make
because we all know it to be the truth, that this Conference has
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not made any judgment concerning the validity nor the desirability
of the continuing ministry of Dr. Billy Graham and his organization
or any other itinerant evangelistic program, and I hope you will not
put that to a vote.
Judicial Council Ballot Closed
The Chair declared the third ballot for Judicial Council
members closed.
Matter of Privilege
Foy Campbell (Alabama-West Florida) attempted to
introduce a statement as a matter of privilege; the Chair
ruled that he was out of order.
Closing
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Bishop Earl G. Hunt, Jr. (Charlotte Area) offered the
benediction.
TENTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1972
EVENING SESSION
Opening — Bishop Paul A. Washburn
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of
The United Methodist Church convened in the evening
session of the tenth day, Wednesday, April 26, 1972, at
7:30 p.m. in the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop
Paul A. Washburn, Minnesota Area, presiding,
Carlton Young led the Conference in the singing of the
hymn, "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise." Mrs. Paul
Granadosin sang "Let There Be Peace on Earth."
Committee on Agenda
Alva H. Clark (Nebraska) presented the report; he
moved that the agenda as printed in the Daily Christian
Advocate be amended to allov^ for additional ballots for
Judicial Council members and that the time for adjourn-
ment be set as 10 p.m. The motion was adopted.
Report of Third Ballot for Judicial Council Members
J, Wesley Hole (Secretary) reported the results of the
third ballot for Judicial Council members as f ollov^s : total
ballots cast, 919; defective ballots, 36; valid ballots, 883;
necessary to elect, 442, He stated that Mrs, Florence
Edwards had received 464 votes and was elected. The re-
mainder of the votes cast were reported as follows :
Mr. Hole: These are the ministerial ballots: Hoover Rupert, 379;
Will Hildebrand, 215; Murray Leiffer, 146; J, Duncan Hunter, 95;
R. Bruce Weaver, 28; Arnold Madsen, 16. The lay ballots: Thomas
Matheny, 338; Crisolito Pascual, 268; Tom Reavley, 252; Samuel
Witwer, 119; Mrs. Elizabeth Gundlach, 84; Floyd Coffman, 73; James
Mackay, 70; James M. Dolliver, 33; Felix J. Sanders, 19; Warren
Urbom, 18; Francis Hughes, 13; Frederick Kirchner, 9; Franklin
Stark, 6.
Fourth Ballot for Judicial Council Members
Mr. Hole gave instructions for the taking of the ballot.
Tom Reavley (Southwest Texas) asked that he no longer
be considered for membership on the Judicial Council in
the remaining ballots. Floyd H. Coffman (Kansas East)
and Warren K. Urbom (Nebraska) made similar requests.
The Chair declared the ballot closed.
Procedural Motion
William B, Grove (Western Pennsylvania) moved that,
after completion of action on Calendar No. 444, the Con-
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ference proceed to calendar items related to structure and
stay with those items until they have been completed.
John R, Van Sickle (Northern Illinois) raised a point of
order that there were two motions introduced at the end
of the afternoon session which had not been acted upon.
The Chair stated that Bishop Pendergrass had ruled those
motions out of order.
John B. Russell (Virginia) stated his understanding of
the parliamentary situation at the close of the afternoon
session ; the Chair stated that he was correct and that Mr.
Grove's motion was not in order.
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) explained the plan
of the Committee on Calendar for the items to be con-
sidered during this session.
Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns —
Report No. 14 — Calendar No. 444 — Consideration Re-
sumed
Robert W. Moon (California-Nevada) presented the un-
numbered paragraph under Section V, "The Political Com-
munity," for Conference consideration. It was adopted.
Mr. Moon presented subsection V, A. Erwin H. Schwie-
bert (Oregon-Idaho) moved to amend the first sentence of
the subsection by deleting that portion of the sentence after
the semi-colon and substituting the following for it:
". . . and to the opportunity for education and health care;
and to the guarantee of gainful employment for all who
are able to work and of adequate sustaining income for
those under working age, those retired and those unable
to work. Mr. Schwiebert spoke in support of his amend-
ment./o/i7i 5. i7o if es (Central Pennsylvania) spoke against
it. William C. Hitchock (Detroit) moved the previous ques-
tion on subsection A, but the Chair ruled that the motion
was not in order inasmuch as the number of speeches per-
mitted under the rules had not been made. Mr. Moon spoke
against the amendment. The amendment was defeated.
Paul W. Renich (Kansas West) moved to amend sub-
section V, A, the second sentence, by substituting the words
"public and private schools," for the phrase, "free public
schools." Mr. Renich spoke in support of his amendment.
The amendment was defeated. Subsection V, A was put to a
vote and was adopted.
Mr. Moon presented subsection V, B. William A. Meadows
(Florida) moved to amend the fifth sentence of the subsec-
tion by inserting, immediately after the word "violence,"
the following phrase: ". . . and from trespassing on the
property and personal rights of others." Mr. Meadows spoke
in favor of his amendment. Barbara Thompson (Baltimore)
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spoke against it. Robert E. Knupp (Central Pennsylvania)
moved a substitute for Mr. Meadows' amendment ; his sub-
stitute v^^ould delete the fourth and fifth sentences of the
subsection in their entirety. Mr. Knupp spoke in support of
his substitute. Dorothy R. Gridley (Minnesota) spoke
ag-ainst the substitute. Alfred B. Blackburn (Florida) spoke
in favor of the substitute. Charles H. Hildreth (Alabama-
West Florida) raised a parliamentary inquiry; the Chair
responded. Walter G. Muelder (Southern New England)
spoke in opposition to the substitute. Edsel A. Ammons
(Northern Illinois) made a final statement on behalf of the
committee in opposition to the substitute. Mr. Knupp's sub-
stitute was defeated.
Melvin G. Talbert (Southern California- Arizona) spoke in
opposition to Mr. Meadows' amendment. The amendment
was defeated.
John K. Ber gland (West Ohio) moved to amend subsec-
tion V, B, the fourth sentence, by deleting the words, "after
exhausting all legal recourse." Mr. Bergland spoke in sup-
port of his amendment. John B. Doggett, Jr. (Missouri
East) spoke against it. The amendment was defeated.
Don J. Hand (Southwest Texas) moved to amend sub-
section V, B, by deleting that portion of the last sentence
after the word "conscience." Mr. Hand spoke in support
of his amendment. James W. Bristah (Detroit) spoke
against it. The amendment was defeated.
Phil Kerber (Iowa) moved to amend subsection V, B by
inserting a new sentence after the fifth sentence; the new
sentence would read as follows : "We recognize the right of
individuals when acting under the restraint of conscience
to oppose a manifestly unjust government." Mr. Kerber
asked that William L. Bates (Seminarian Delegation) be
granted the floor; Mr. Bates spoke in favor of the amend-
ment. Erwin H. Schwiebert (Oregon-Idaho) spoke against
it. Richard 0. Truitt (Wisconsin) spoke in support of the
amendment. Harold A. Bosley (New York) spoke against
it. The amendment was defeated.
Marvin A. Schilling (Wisconsin) moved the previous
question on subsection V, B. The motion was adopted. The
subsection was put to a vote and was approved.
Mr. Moon presented subsection V, C. Donald Hawkins
(West Ohio) moved to amend the subsection by inserting a
new sentence immediately after the third sentence ; the new
sentence would read as follows : "We aflfirm that the solicita-
tion and contribution of personal funds for the defense
within our duly constituted judicial structures of persons
under indictment is consistent with Christian concern for
persons and supports the ideal of equal justice for all." Mr.
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Hawkins spoke in behalf of the amendment. Harold M.
Karls (Detroit) spoke against it. The amendment was
defeated. Subsection V, C was put to a vote and was adopted.
Mr. Moon presented subsection V, D.
Richard O. Johnson (California-Nevada) : Mr. Chairman, I move
an amendment, in paragraph D, in the last sentence, delete the
words ". . . . including those who conscientiously refuse to cooperate
with a selective service system," and add in the sentence immediately
preceding that the words, "for to conscientiously refuse to cooperate
with the selective service system. . . ." so that the last two sentences
will read, "We also support those persons who conscientiously choose
to serve in the armed forces, to accept alternate service, or to
conscientiously refuse to cooperate with the selective service system.
Pastors are called upon to be available for counseling with all youth
who face conscription. . . ." If there is a second I would like to speak
to it?
Bishop Washburn: Is it supported? It is, you may speak to it.
Mr. Johnson: Mr. Chairman, brothers and sisters, I stand before
you in what I think is a somewhat unique position in this General
Conference. I am one of those persons to have taken this latter
position, to conscientiously refuse to cooperate with the selective
service system. I was issued a mandatory work order last month,
and I refused to obey it ; and I do not ask you to endorse my position,
nor to take my position for your own. I could not ask anyone easily
and thoughtlessly to come to such a position without seriously and
prayerfully wrestling as I have done with the demands of my country
and the demands of the gospel of Jesus Christ. But I would ask,
and I am bold enough to expect, that my brothers and sisters in
Christ will stand with me as I make my witness, that they will uphold
me in their love and with their prayers, and that they will offer me
more than the pastoral counseling that the Committee calls for. I
gladly and proudly take full responsibility for my own decision, for
I believe that that decision was grounded in the Gospel. My brothers
and sisters, the Church which fails to stand by its members who strug-
gle to walk in the light in this world of darkness is a dead Church.
I ask you with all appropriate fear and trembling to support this
amendment and to offer to me and others who must, under God,
resist the evil of compulsory military service your support and your
prayers.
Torrey A. Kaatz (West Ohio) reminded delegates of the
request made at a previous session to refrain from applause.
Lawton W. Shroyer (Eastern Pennsylvania) moved a sub-
stitute.
Mr. Shroyer: I'd like to eliminate the complete paragraph as it
is written "Military Service" down to words "alternate service." I
would leave in about pastor's counseling, that whole sentence. My
paragraph is as follows :
"We look forward to the day that all people of this world can live
together with Christian love and concern towards each other without
the necessity of an enforced military service. We recognize that
military service is part of our responsibility to our beloved nation.
We wholeheartedly support those who serve in the armed forces. In
Christian belief, we recognize those individuals who conscientiously
oppose all war and refuse to serve in the armed forces. These con-
scientious objectors should have the right to fulfill their duty to
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their government in alternate and peaceful ways of service which
have been approved by their government."
Mr. Shroyer spoke in favor of his substitute. Richard
D. Tholin (Northern Illinois) spoke in favor of Mr. John-
son's amendment. Harold H. Fink (Virginia) spoke in sup-
port of Mr. Shroyer's substitute. Willie B. Clay (Northern
Illinois) spoke against the substitute. Mr. Shroyer's sub-
stitute was put to a vote and was defeated.
Joe A. Harding (Pacific Northwest), while expressing
personal support for Mr. Johnson, spoke against his amend-
ment. Richard W. Cain (Southern California-Arizona)
spoke in favor of the amendment. William B. Grove (West-
ern Pennsylvania) moved a substitute for Mr. Johnson's
amendment.
Mr. Grove: This is a substitute for all the material in the last
two sentences. "We offer the ministry of the church to those persons
who conscientiously choose to serve in the Armed Forces or to accept
alternative service or who conscientiously refuse to cooperate with
the selective service system." If there is a second, I will say a word.
Mr. Grove spoke in support of his substitute. John V.
Moore (California-Nevada) spoke in favor of Mr. Johnson's
original amendment. Joseph W. Fichter (West Ohio)
observed that the persons who had been debating this issue
were persons who would not be directly affected by it; he
stated that the young persons who would be directly affected
should have the dominant voice in the discussion.
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) raised a parliamentary
inquiry ; the Chair stated that the procedure being followed
was correct. Mr. Duncan attempted to move the previous
question. The Chair stated that the motion was not in order,
because the number of speeches specified in the rules
adopted by the Conference had not been given. Mr. Duncan
raised a point of order that the previous question could be
moved and voted and then the requisite number of speeches
be permitted before the final vote on the issue. The previous
question was put to a vote and was ordered ; the Chair
stated that additional speeches must still be permitted
before the vote.
Lyle T. Christianson (Minnesota) spoke in favor of Mr.
Johnson's amendment. Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest)
spoke in opposition to the substitute and in favor of Mr.
Johnson's amendment. Mr. Grove's substitute was put to a
vote and was defeated. Mr. Johnson's amendment was put
to a vote and was defeated.
The Chair stated that the original subsection V, D was
before the Conference; Mr. Moon raised a point of order
that Mr. Duncan's previous question motion applied to this
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entire subsection. Mr. Duncan confirmed that this was his
intention. Walter W. Muller (Central Illinois) attempted to
oif er an amendment, but the Chair ruled that the Conference
was under the order of the previous question. Subsection
V, D was adopted.
Mr. Moon presented the introductory paragraph to Sec-
tion VI, "The World Community." It was adopted. Subsec-
tion VI, A was presented. Melvin G. Talbert (Southern Cali-
fornia-Arizona) moved to substitute subsection VI, A,
entitled "Nations and Cultures," from the original study
commission report for the paragraph as it appeared in the
legislative committee report. The motion to substitute was
adopted. The paragraph as substituted was adopted,
Mr. Moon presented subsection VI, B. Lester L. Moore
(Iowa) moved to substitute VI, B from the original study
commission report for the paragraph as it appeared in the
legislative committee report. Mr. Moore spoke in support
of his substitute. The motion to substitute was adopted.
The paragraph as substituted was adopted.
Mr. Moon presented subsection VI, C. Carroll H. Long
(Holston) spoke in favor of adoption of the subsection, but
expressed disappointment that it stopped short of calling
for unilateral disarmament. The subsection was adopted.
Mr. Moon presented subsection VI, D. J. Jeffrey Hoover
(Iowa) moved to substitute the language of the subsection
VI, D in the original study commission report for that con-
tained in the legislative committee report. He spoke in sup-
port of the substitute. John C. Satterfield (Mississippi)
spoke in favor of the legislative committee language. The
motion to substitute was put to a vote and was defeated.
Don J. Hand (Southwest Texas) : Mr. Chairman, I would propose
,an amendment to this second paragraph of subdivision D, labeled
"Justice and Law," by changing the period after the word "law"
at the end of the first sentence to a comma and adding these words,
". . . at the same time affirming our need to defend our freedom." If
I have a second, I would like to speak to this?
Mr. Hand spoke in favor of his amendment. Harold A.
Bosley (New York) spoke in opposition to the amendment.
The amendment was defeated.
Phil Kerber (Iowa) moved to amend the second sentence
of the second paragraph of subsection VI, D to read as fol-
lows : "We commend the efforts of all people in all countries
who pursue world peace through law." Mr. Moon accepted
the amendment on behalf of the committee. James M. Law-
son (Memphis) moved to amend the fifth sentence of the
second paragraph of subsection VI, D by adding the fol-
lowing words: ". . . by developing binding third-party ar-
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bitration." Mr. Moon accepted the amendment on behalf of
the committee. John S. Hester (Memphis) moved the pre-
vious question ; the motion was adopted. Subsection VI, D
was adopted as amended.
Mr. Moon presented section VII, "Our Social Creed."
Mary Hampton (Missouri West) moved to amend the third
paragraph of the section by substituting the word "sexual-
ity" for "sex." Mr. Moon accepted the amendment on behalf
of the committee.
Lyle T. Christianson (Minnesota) moved to amend the
first sentence of section VII to read, "We believe in God,
Creator of the world ; and in Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of
creation." Mr. Christianson spoke in favor of his amend-
ment; the amendment was adopted. Section VII was put
to a vote and was adopted.
Mr. Moon moved that this Statement of Social Principles
be printed in the Discipline in place of Paragraphs 96 and
97. Leo L. Baker (North Texas) moved, under Rule 11, that
the vote be by a secret unsigned ballot. The motion was
defeated. Mr. Moon's motion was put to a vote and was
adopted.
Mr. Moon: Bishop, I might suggest also that we save in the
Discipline, properly amended, to bring it up-to-date, the little his-
torical statement that takes several paragraphs on the page, that's
in there now, before the two statements. I think it helps to set the
thing in context. I've already talked to Emory Bucke about doing
that.
Bishop Washburn: Is that supported? If you favor that, lift a
hand. If you oppose, lift a hand.
Mr. Moon: The last motion. I move that the Program Curriculum
Committee and the Division of Curriculum Resources in collaboration
with the Social Principles Study Commission prepare a Study Guide
and promote the study of this Statement of Social Principles through-
out the church.
Bishop Washburn: Is that supported? If you favor it, lift a hand.
If you oppose. That is done.
Mr. Moon: Bishop, tomorrow there will be on our desk two liturgical
ser^•ices that are framed around this new Statement of Social Princi-
ples. I hope you will discover that you can use them in your church.
I wish the Calendar Chairman would allow us time to have Bishop
Thomas come down here and lead us as we affirm the Social Creed
for the first time.
Bishop James S. Thomas, Iowa Area, chairman of the Social
Principles Study Commission, led the Conference in affirm-
ing the new Social Creed.
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) called on John T.
King (Southwest Texas) for the presentation of reports
of the Legislative Committee on Education.
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Legislative Committee on Education, Report No. 42, Cal-
endar No. 569
Mr. King, chairman of the legislative committee, pre-
sented the report. He presented EUas G. Galvan (Southern
California-Arizona) for a statement in support of the
report.
EUas G. Galvan (Southern California-Arizona) : Mr. Chairman
and fellow delegates, the Hispanic-American minority, now estimated
at twelve million, is the second largest in our nation. Yet the group
has been largely by-passed by the educational system of our country.
In recent studies made in the Southwest the drop-out rate from
high school among Hispanic-Americans has been reported at 80 per-
cent in Texas, 75 percent in Colorado, 70 percent in Arizona, and
even in the sophisticated educational system of the city of Los
Angeles, 50 percent of the Mexican Americans are dropping out of
high school before they graduate. Only a small percentage of these
who do graduate go on to college, but their inadequate training and
their lack of economic resources forces the majority of them to drop
out in the first year.
The United Methodist Church historically has been concerned with
the education of children and youth, both in this country and in the
missionary field; yet it has ignored, for the most part, the plight
of these minorities. There is only a small amount of money available
in our church budget for the education of the Hispanic-Americans,
and that which is available is restricted by so many requirements
that it becomes a frustrating and almost impossible task to obtain
it. By omission The United Methodist Church has contributed to the
present educational powerlessness of the Hispanic-Americans. This
omission is due to the fact that our church has internalized a stereo-
type which describes us, among other adjectives which I do not
care to mention, as Catholics. This may have prevailed in our society
even after a public statement was made a few years ago by the
Catholic Bishop claiming or affirming that only 15 percent of this
minority are communicant Catholics.
The National Council of Churches estimates that only 5 percent of
the Hispanic-Americans are Protestants, thus leaving 80 percent that
are not being served by any church. Catholic or Protestant.
Two years ago the General Conference, meeting in St. Louis,
granted us five minutes to present our case before them. At that time
we asked the General Conference to direct its boards and agencies to
take the ministry and mission to the Hispanic-Americans seriously
and to designate it as one of their priorities. Not much has happened
between St. Louis and Atlanta.
Today we have the opportunity to act in a way that begins to say
to the Hispanic-Americans that we as United Methodists are, also,
concerned with their struggle, with their needs, and with their dreams.
$250,000 may seem like a great amount of money to this General
Conference which is concerned with the way our giving is decreasing,
but $250,000 as seen in the light of the educational needs of Hispanics
is not much. It will not affect the drop-out rate significantly. It will
hardly affect the low position in the socio-economic scale of our
society, but it is a beginning, and we must begin. I urge you to support
this request.
Hector Navas (Florida) moved to amend the last sen-
tence of the report by deleting the words, "a goal of,"
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immediately before the reference to $250,000. Mr. Navas
spoke in support of his amendment. The amendment was
adopted. The report was adopted and referred to the Coun-
cil on World Service and Finance under the rules of the
Conference (see page 1272).
Report No. 36, Calendar No. 401
Mr. King presented the report, which dealt with the report
on black colleges.
Mr. King: Many hours, many days, much concern went into the
development of this report. This report has the wholehearted endorse-
ment and cooperation of all twelve of the black colleges related to
The United Methodist Ciiurch. We would respectfully request that
there be no attempt to associate this report with anything else, that
this report be considered on the merits of the report. I will proceed,
Mr. Chairman. The Committee concurs with the report of the Com-
mission on the Black Colleges of The United Methodist Church en-
titled "Black Colleges, the Call to Renew a Commitment," and we
make ten recommendations which I will not read. I will try to give
you the gist of the recommendations.
First is to reaffirm the commitment of the Church to the institutions
which it created for members of the black society. Second is to
create a fund $5,000,000 annually during the quadrennium, which
represents 25 percent of the budget for these institutions. Third is
to create an additional fund of $1,000,000 annually for capital im-
provements on these campuses. The fourth is to create a continuing
commission to do certain things. You can read this. No. 5 indicates
how the commission is to be constituted. No. 6 indicates how the
funds will be distributed; that is, the funds for current operations,
and then 7 indicates what it is hoped that the Colleges will do; also
does No. 8, also No. 9, and No. 10.
The vote is for concurrence, Mr. Chairman, 62 for and none against,
none not voting.
Harold A. Bosley (New York) asked a question regarding
recommendation 7; Mr. King responded. Gilbert H. Cald-
well, Jr. (Southern New England) spoke in favor of the
report, expressing the hope that the Conference would not
only concur but do so enthusiastically.
James L. Carraway (Western Pennsylvania) attempted to
offer a motion to defer action on a portion of the report;
the Chair stated that the motion was out of order, inas-
much as under the rules the report would have to be referred
to the Council on World Service and Finance for recom-
mendations on the financial aspects. The report was adopted
and referred to the Council on World Service and Finance
under the rules of the Conference (see page 1232).
Report No. 30, Calendar No. 323
Mr. King presented the report to the Conference ; it was
adopted (see page 1280).
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Report No. 17, Calendar No. 88; Report No. 37, Calendar
No. 411
Mr. King presented the committee reports, dealing with
the subject of Educational Opportunities for Indian
Pastors, He presented Ray^nond G. Barnes, an ombudsman
for American Indians, for a statement on behalf of the
report.
Mr. Baines: To share briefly with you one of the many dilemmas
that we as American Indians are involved in in this great democratic,
Christian society of ours, you might recall at the close of the after-
noon session the request came that all the Indian delegates meet
over in the corner. And I simply assumed that because there were
30 of us of American Indian ancestry here that we were going to
go and meet in the corner. I got over in the corner and found out
that there were a group of real Indians there and that I was simply
a "mistake." Even our name is a mistake. Good ol' Columbus when
he discovered us thought that we were Indians and so he so designated.
One of the things that I would like to share briefly with you is that
this program that is before you which we propose indicates a high
water mark. I would hope that you would visualize this as a historic
moment in United Methodism. Never before in our knowledge has
an American Indian taken the time with any kind of belief that any-
thing would happen if he did it to submit a proposal or a petition to
this General Conference. The other thing is that in this historic
moment we as American Indians have risen to speak in our own
behalf, instead of having someone always speak for us, and pass to
us the things that you have decided on this floor.
This is a historic moment for which we are grateful; the things
that have transpired have transpired because the church has been
interested and concerned. It has been painful; we have been a threat
to you because we are a caucus. We have been a threat because we
have been an unofficial, undesignated organization. But nevertheless
this process has given us a voice, this process has given us visibility,
this process has granted us the privilege, the opportunity of standing
before you tonight in our own behalf with that which we have
planned and organized for ourselves.
I would like to say briefly that the thing that would be different
from the reservation or the concentration camps of the Japanese-
Americans in World War II, which was a terrible atrocity against
a great people — the difi'erence between that and the concentration
camps that American Indians have had for 200 years, called reserva-
tions, is that ours has lasted for 200 years.
I have to disagree that we are proud to be alumni of the concentra-
tion camps called reservations, for they have been demeaning, they
have been demoralizing, they have been degrading, they have been
destructive of human personality, pride and dignity.
February 14-15, 1968, the church made it possible for us to have
our first National Indian Committee meeting at Farmington, New
Mexico, at Navajo Methodist Mission School. At that time, without
any real expectation on our part, the wheels began to roll that gave
us visibility and gave us power and gave us authority. The historic
thing about that meeting was that over 50 percent of the people
who gathered at Farmington, New Mexico, were American Indians
of The United Methodist Church. And in these short four years since
that great meeting strides have been made that we are proud of and
we hope which you are proud of. These advances would never have
been possible were it not for your concern, your love and your interest.
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We ask you now to take another step forward; we ask you to pass
favorably on our petition.
I close with a quotation that I used in an address to the Council
on Bishops in this city on April 8 of this year, a quotation made
memorable by the late Robert F. Kennedy when he said, "Some people
see things as they are and ask why; I dream of things that have
never been and I ask why not." By mandate you, our General Con-
ference, have it within your power to be the beginning of bringing
this dream that we have shared with you tonight to fruition. Thank
you.
In response to a request for clarification by the Chair,
Mr. King stated that the motion was for concurrence and
reference to the Division of Higher Education and the De-
partment of Ministry in consultation with the National
Division of the Board of Missions. The report was adopted
(seepage 1220).
Legislative Committee on Conferences, Report No. 16, Cal-
ender No. 363
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio), chairman of the legisla-
tive committee, presented the report and moved its adop-
tion. Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) asked a question about
the reference to an executive committee of the Council on
Ministries which was contained in the legislative commit-
tee's printed report. Mr. Slutz stated that the reference was
in error and should be deleted.
Mr. Duncan: Fine. I still have a question. Would this section on
internal structure allow you to form any type of executive committee
you like — if it's spelled out anywhere else?
Mr. Slutz: No. The provision is that the Commission (sic) may
form such committees as it may find necessary.
Alferd E. Wilken (Iowa) asked a question about the
number of staff persons envisaged under the report of the
legislative committee; Mr. Slutz responded that the report
proposed one staff person and that there would be no other
elective staff persons unless authorization was obtained
from the Council on Finance and Administration. Mr.
Wilken asked for further clarification; Mr. Slutz and the
Chair responded.
Time Extended
The Chair stated that the time for adjournment had arrived.
He asked if it was the will of the Conference to adjourn
after the completion of action on this item. It was agreed
to extend the time to allow action on Calendar No. 363 to
be completed.
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Report No. 16, Calendar No. 363, Consideration Resumed
Robert E. Cushman (North Carolina) made a statement
expressing the view that the provisions of the committee
report as they related to the role of the bishops in the pro-
posed Council on Ministries violated the provisions of the
Constitution of the church, Paragraph 52, regarding the
role of the Council of Bishops in the church. Robert T.
Young (Western North Carolina) moved to amend section
3 of the report by deleting the words, "none of whom
shall be a bishop." Mr. Young spoke in support of his
amendment. Mr. Slutz made a statement in behalf of the
committee report. The amendment was defeated.
Edmund A. Millet (Western New York) : I want to speak regarding
paragraph 4, and the question is whether it is implied in this para-
graph that one of the structures or committees into which the Council
can subdivide may be an executive committee.
Mr. Slutz: Since your action of the other day creating a Council
of 125 or 126 members, I believe it would be almost absolutely essential
that there would be an executive committee.
Bishop Washburn: Back there, microphone 4. Your question is
answered, isn't it? All right. Microphone 9.
Mr. Millet: The committee has not provided for it so it is . . .
there is nothing provided for in . . .
Mr. Slutz: Obviously an executive committee would have only
such powers as the Council on Ministries itself decided to delegate
to it.
Wallace T. Shook (Texas) moved to amend section 2 of
the report, the first sentence of the second paragraph, by
substituting the words, "two times," for the word, "once."
Mr. Shook spoke in favor of his amendment. Emerson S.
Colaiv (West Ohio) spoke against it. Thomas L. Crormvell
(East Ohio) spoke in support of the amendment. Raoul C.
Calkins (West Ohio) spoke against it. The amendment was
defeated.
Paid J. Meuschke (Western Pennsylvania) asked a ques-
tion about the report; Mr. Slutz responded. Walter G. Muel-
der (Southern New England) spoke in opposition to the
report in its entirety. Ralph C. Hook, Jr. (Southern Cali-
fornia-Arizona) moved the previous question, and it was
adopted. Report No. 16 was adopted (see page 1164) .
Closing
J. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Bishop Washburn led the Conference in the singing of the
hymn, "Joy to the World." The Conference was dismissed.
ELEVENTH DAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening — Bishop Kenneth W. Copeland
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the morning session
of the eleventh day, Thursday, April 27, 1972, at 8:30 a.m.
in the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop Kenneth
W. Copeland, Houston Area, presiding.
Devotions
The Conference joined in the singing of the hymn, "Love
Divine, All Loves Excelling." The Scripture Lesson was
Luke 10:25-37. Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson, Birmingham
Area, delivered the devotional address, which was entitled,
"The Jericho Road Runs 'Round the World" (see page 771).
The hymn, "0 Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done," was
sung.
Special music was presented by the Koinonia Singers.
The liturgist was Welton Gregory, director of United Meth-
odist Information for the Birmingham Area.
Committee on Journal
Ronald R. Hamilton (Rocky Mountain) reported that the
committee had examined the Journal and, with minor cor-
rections, found it to be in order.
Committee on Agenda
Douglas F. Verdin (New York) called attention to the
agenda as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate. He re-
ported that the committee was recommending that the
printed agenda be amended by providing for a report of the
Committee on Credentials following the report of the Com-
mittee on Courtesies and Privileges.
Tho7nas L. Cromivell (East Ohio) attempted to offer a
procedural motion ; the Chair asked that the motion be held
until the report of the Committee on Calendar was pre-
sented.
Mr. Verdin moved the adoption of the agenda. The motion
was approved.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Jack M. T'uell (Pacific Northwest) reported that the pre-
siding officers for Friday's sessions would be W. Kenneth
Goodson, Birmingham Area, for the morning session;
Charles F. Golden, San Francisco Area, for the afternoon
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session ; and Roy H. Short, Louisville Area, for the evening
session.
Mr. Titell stated that representation had been made to the
committee by the youth delegation concerning being recog-
nized by the presiding officer. He said that the committee
was aware of the problem and expressed confidence that the
presiding officers would make maximum effort to cover all
sections of the assembly hall.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Williatn R. Henry (Oklahoma) presented the report on
behalf of the committee. He asked that Marion R. Walker
of the Commission on Entertainment and Program be rec-
ognized for a matter of privilege.
Mr. Walker asked that the Conference express its appre-
ciation to the Secretary, J. Wesley Hole, and his staff. He
also expressed appreciation for the work of Eiving T. Way-
land, editor of the Daily Christian Advocate, and his staff.
Mr. Henry asked that John C. Satterfield (Mississippi)
be recognized for a courtesy statement. Mr. Satterfield ex-
pressed appreciation for the work of the Social Principles
Study Commission and the Legislative Committee on Chris-
tian Social Concerns for their work on the Statement of
Social Principles and the Social Creed. He asked that the
Conference join him in expressing appreciation; the two
groups were accorded a standing ovation by the Conference.
Mr. Henry stated that the Committee recommended that
Iris Martinez be recognized for a privilege matter.
Iris Martinez (Youth Delegation) : I am taking this moment of
high privilege to read to the Conference a telegram received from
Farm Labor Leader Cesar Chavez in California. The telegram reads:
"To the Secretary of the General Conference of The United Methodist
Church: Thank you for many years of strong support. Delano Clinic
completed with your help. Victories in grape, vegetable, and citrus
made possible by church involvement. Much work and sacrifice ahead.
97 percent of America's farm workers still unorganized and poverty-
stricken. All farm workers hope for continued presence and support
from men and women of The United Methodist Church, especially as
we enter long lettuce struggle. Please don't buy head lettuce unless
you are sure the workers who harvest it are protected by a United
Farm Workers Contract. Again, our gratitude for your commitment
to justice for the poor. Your Brother, Cesar Chavez, Director, United
Farm Workers."
Ms. Martinez made a statement in support of Mr,
Chavez's work and asked that the Conference take action
related to it; she asked that Ellas G. Galvan (Southern
California- Arizona) be recognized. The Chair stated that a
motion would not be in order at this time.
Mr. Henry stated that the committee recommended that a
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request from the Youth Council for permission for John V.
Moore (California-Nevada) to offer a prayer on Friday,
lifting up the concerns of youth, be granted. He also asked
that all matters of courtesy or privilege which might arise
during the remainder of the Conference be referred to the
committee before coming to the floor.
Committee on Credentials
Clair W. Black (Northern New Jersey) reported on
behalf of the committee that the changes made in the seat-
ing of delegates as reported by the chairpersons of annual
conference delegations had been examined, and that the
approved changes for the plenary sessions of April 26 would
appear in proper form in the Journal. He moved the adop-
tion of the report ; it was adopted.
Report of Fourth Ballot for Judicial Council Members
J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) reported the results of the
fourth ballot for members of the Judicial Council: total
ballots cast, 888 ; defective, 6 ; vahd ballots, 882 ; necessary
to elect, 442 ; there was no election. He reported the votes
cast as follows :
Mr. Hole: Hoover Rupert, 438; Will Hildebrand, 235; Murray
Leiffer, 99; J. Duncan Hunter, 87; Arnold Madsen, 17; R. Bruce
Weaver, 8. The lay ballot: Thomas H. Matheny, 407; Crisolito Pas-
cual, 245; Samuel Witwer, 76; James A. Mackay, 40; Mrs. Elizabeth
Gundlach, 32; Tom Reavley, 22; James Dolliver, 21; Francis Hughes,
11; Frederick Kirchner, 10; Floyd Coffman, 9; Felix Sanders, 6;
Franklin Stark, 5; and Warren Urbom, 1.
Fifth Ballot for Judicial Council Members
Mr. Hole gave instructions for the taking of the ballot.
The Chair declared the ballot closed.
Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal
Standards
Albert C. Outler (North Texas), chairman of the com-
mission, reminded the Conference that at an earlier session
Calvin R. Myers (East Ohio) had moved that a study guide
to the commission's report be prepared; at that time the
motion had been tabled to allow time for making proper
arrangements. Mr. Outler moved that Mr. Myers' motion
be lifted from the table ; the motion was adopted.
Dr. Outler: In that case we move as a substitute for that motion
something that covers the essential parts of it, that the General
Conference recommends church-wide study of the Report of the Com-
mission on Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards; that a Committee
composed of two members of the Commission be designated by its
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Executive Committee and one editor of the staff of the Division
of Curriculum and Resources be designated by the General Secretary
of the Division to prepare and submit to the May 16, 1972 meeting
of the Program Curriculum Committee a description of a guide for
leaders for use in local churches, with this report.
The motion to substitute was adopted, thereby becoming
the main motion. The motion as substituted was put to a
vote and was adopted.
Dr. Outler: The Commission recommends and moves the election
by this Conference, upon nomination by the Council of Bishops, of an
Editorial Committee on United Methodist Doctrine, that shall be
responsible for producing an anthology of appropriate doctrinal affir-
mations of various sorts and from various sources, old and new,
that may be deemed consistent with the Doctrinal Standards of The
United Methodist Church, as specified in Part II of the Discipline,
with the aim of providing stimulus and guidance for theological
study and cooperative worship throughout the church. This Com-
mittee shall consist of not more than twelve members chosen with
express consideration for both their representative character and,
also, their theological training and expertise. Second, the Council
of Bishops shall designate a place, a date and place for the first
organizational meeting of the Committee and shall appoint a convener.
Mr. Chairman, we move this.
The motion was adopted.
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) outlined the com-
mittee's proposed plans for dealing with the remaining
items of business in the time available. He moved the adop-
tion of the committee's proposal. TJwmas L. Cromwell (East
Ohio) moved to amend the committee proposal.
Mr. Cromwell: I move to amend that a committee composed of
the chairman and secretary of the following legislative committees:
Conferences, Education, Lay Activities, Membership and Evangelism,
Clergy, and Worship, with a Bishop named by the Council of Bishops
as chairman, shall prepare a chart which shall show the various
basic proposed structure divisions, etc. as prepared by these legisla-
tive committees when printed in the DCA. The chart shall be printed
and /or duplicated and made available to the delegates as soon as
possible. Then the Order of the Day as quickly as practical shall be
the consideration of this chart with each chairman allowed five min-
utes to interpret their proposal, after which we shall proceed accord-
ing to Judge Bray's motion.
Mr. Cromiuell spoke in support of his amendment. John
T. King (Southwest Texas) moved to amend Mr. Crom-
ivell's amendment by deleting the five-minute limitation on
presentations by committee chairpersons. He spoke in be-
half of his amendment.
Benjamin R. Oliphint (Louisiana) : Mr. Chairman, I move a sub-
stitute motion.
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Bishop Copeland: All right.
Mr. OUphint: I move that this Conference proceed to perfect the
basic structure of the Council on Ministries and the Council on
Finance and Administration, and that all of the legislative committee
reports dealing with structure of the general boards and agencies be
referred to the Council on Ministries for consideration and refine-
ment, and that the Council of Ministries make its report and recom-
mendations for the structure of the general boards and agencies to
the next session of the General Conference; and in order to assist
in the consideration of these reports the Council on Ministries be the
depository for all documents and records of the Structure Study-
Commission. The Council on Ministries shall complete its work and
submit its report to the church at least 60 days before the Annual
Conferences preceding the next General Conference, and shall mail
copies to the Program Councils of all Annual Conferences and make
other appropriate distributions.
Bishop Copeland: This is a substitute for all that's before us.
Mr. OUphint: Yes.
Mr. OUphint spoke in support of his substitute. Leonard
D. Slutz (West Ohio) spoke against Mr. Cromiv ell's amend-
ment, Mr. King's amendment and Mr. Oliphint's substitute.
Ray W. Goens (Texas) spoke in favor of Mr. Oliphmt's
substitute. Jesse R. DeWitt (Detroit) spoke against it. The
substitute was defeated.
Julian A. Lindsey (Western North Carolina) attempted
to offer a substitute which would have continued the Pro-
gram Council in existence and established a new study com-
mission composed of members from the old Structure Study
Commission and the Program Council. George A. Foster
(Florida) raised a point of order that the motion was not
in order since legislation establishing the new Council on
Ministries had already been adopted by the Conference. The
Chair ruled that the point of order was well taken. R. Jer-
vis Cooke (Peninsula) asked a question regarding Mr.
King's amendment ; the Chair ruled that that was not before
the Conference at this time. Robert T. Young (Western
North Carolina) raised a point of order that Mr. Foster's
substitute was in order, inasmuch as the General Conference
had not set a date for the implementation of its action on
the Council on Ministries. The Chair responded that actions
of the General Conference became effective at the time of
adjournment of the General Conference. Mr. Lindsey moved
to reconsider the previous actions of the Conference estab-
lishing the Council on Ministries; Winslow Wilson (Wis-
consin) asked for clarification as to which actions would be
affected, Mr. Lindsey responded. The motion to reconsider
was defeated. Frank A. Nichols (Iowa) moved the previous
question; it was ordered. Eivart G. Watts (Kansas East)
asked a question for clarification regarding Mr. King's
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amendment; Mr. King responded. Mr. King's amendment
was defeated. Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) made
a final statement on behalf of the recommendation of the
Committee on Calendar. Torrey A. Kaatz (West Ohio)
asked a question ; the chair responded. Mr. CromiveU's
amendment was put to a vote and was defeated.
Mr. Goodrich called for a report from the Legislative
Committee on Lay Activities and Church Finance.
Legislative Committee on Lay Activities and Church
Finance, Report No. 25, Calendar No. 473; Report No.
49, Calendar No. 524
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio), chairman of the legis-
lative committee, introduced the two reports dealing with
the legislation for the proposed Council on Finance and
Administration. He explained the changes being proposed
by the legislative committee as they related to the report
of the Structure Study Commission. Mr. Moore moved the
adoption of Calendar No. 473 and Calendar No. 524 (see
pages 1337, 1352).
Recess
The Chair noted that the time designated for the recess
period was at hand. Mr. Goodrich stated that certain items
would have to be completed before the report of the Coun-
cil on World Service and Finance, which was scheduled
immediately after recess. G. Lemuel Feiiri (Oklahoma)
moved that the Conference be in recess as scheduled and
that the agenda be amended to provide for the consideration
of the necessary calendar items after recess and before the
report of the Council on World Service and Finance. The
motion was adopted.
J. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
The chair stated that the Judicial Council requested per-
mission to be excused from the session following recess in
order to continue their work. Permission was granted by
action of the Conference. The Conference was in recess for
fifteen minutes.
Report of Fifth Ballot for Judicial Council Members
The chair reported the results of the fifth ballot for Judi-
cial Council members as follows: total Imllots cast, 962;
defective, 0; necessary to elect, 482. Hoover Rupert re-
ceived 585 votes and was elected; Thomas II. Matheny re-
ceived 554 votes and was elected.
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Procedure for Ballot for Alternate Members of the Judicial
Council
/. Wesley Hole (Secretary) : Bishop Copeland and members of
the Conference. In order to complete the elections related to the
Judicial Council, it is proposed:
1. That in accordance with Par. 1702, the names of nominees for
the Judicial Council remaining on the ballot shall be nominees for
alternates.
2. That the Council of Bishops present an additional lay nominee
for alternate from the former Evangelical United Brethren Church.
3. That one ballot be taken for three ministers and three laymen
for alternates for the class of 1980 and one minister and one layman
to fill vacancies in the class of 1976.
4. That the four ministers and four laymen receiving the highest
number of votes on the ballot be declared elected, the first three of
each group thus elected being assigned to the class of 1980 and the
others being assigned to the class of 1976. I'm not a member of the
Conference, but Dr. Sease will make the motion to adopt it.
Bishop Copeland: All right, we recognize you, sir. Name and con-
ference.
Gene E. Sease (Western Pennsylvania) : I so move.
Bishop Roy H. Short, secretary of the Council of Bishops,
presented the nomination of Paul G. Gilmore (Central
Pennsylvania), a layman of the former Evangelical United
Brethren Church, for lay alternate member of the Judicial
Council. The procedural motion was put to a vote and was
adopted. Mr. Hole announced that the ballot would be pre-
pared and that the vote for alternate members of the Judi-
cial Council would be taken as soon as possible.
Calendar No. 473, Calendar No. 524 — Consideration
Resumed
Harold Fagan (Texas) moved to amend the legislative
committee report by deleting from the provisions for mem-
bership of the Council the sentence regarding membership
of the General Secretaries in hearings of the Council. Mr.
Fagan spoke in support of his amendment. Harry M. Gor-
don (Wyoming) spoke against it. The amendment was de-
feated. Keith I. Pohl (West Michigan) moved to amend the
provisions for membership of the Council as found in Cal-
endar No. 473 by providing that the nomination of mem-
bers from the jurisdictions be by the Committee on Nomina-
tions of each jurisdiction rather than the bishops of the
jurisdiction.
Mr. Pohl spoke in support of his amendment. Jack M.
Tuell (Pacific Northwest) asked a question for clarification
of the amendment; Mr. Pohl responded. John R. Van Sickle
(Northern Illinois) pointed out that the procedure estab-
lished by Mr. Pohl's motion was not possible because the
jurisdictional committees did not meet in time for the Gen-
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eral Conference to be able to elect the Council members.
Wallace T. Shook attempted to offer a motion for clarifica-
tion of the amendment; the Chair ruled that the motion
was not needed. Will M. Hildebrand (Southern California-
Arizona) spoke in opposition to the amendment. The amend-
ment was defeated.
Ezekias Gacutan (Northwest Philippines) moved to
amend the provisions for membership of the Council as
contained in Calendar No, 473 by adding provision for
one layman and one minister from overseas Central Con-
ferences. Mr. Gacutan spoke in support of his amendment.
Eugene L. Smith (Northern New Jersey) spoke in op-
position to the amendment. Marvin A. Schilling (Wiscon-
sin) moved the previous question on all before the Con-
ference; Roy J. Grogan (Central Texas) attempted to
amend the motion for the previous question to apply only
to Mr. Gacutan's amendment. The Chair ruled that a motion
for the previous question was not subject to amendment.
Edgar F. Singer (Wyoming) asked if the prescribed num-
ber of speeches had been permitted; the Chair stated that
they had not. Mr. Grogan spoke in opposition to Mr. Gacu-
tan's amendment. Kenneth (hooper (Alabama- West Florida)
spoke in favor of it.
Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) raised a point of
order, citing a provision of Robert's Rules of Order as re-
lated to Mr. Grogan's attempt to amend the motion for the
previous question. The Chair stated that the rules of the
General Conference take precedence at this point. Robert E.
Cushman (North Carolina) asked a question concerning the
committee's report; Mr. Moore responded. Joseph R. Gra-
ham (West Ohio) raised a parliamentary inquiry; the
Chair responded. Robert W. Preusch (New York) asked
whether the prescribed number of speeches on the main
motion had been permitted; the Chair ascertained from
the Secretary that they had not. Mr. Preusch asked whether,
following the vote on Mr. Gacutan's amendment, he would
be in order to offer a substitute for the report as a whole;
the Chair stated that that would be in order, A. H, Woodall
(North Alabama) raised a point of order that the motion
on the previous question was out of order, inasmuch as
the prescribed number of speeches on the main motion had
not been permitted. The Chair stated that the point of order
was well taken, Mr, Gacutan's amendment was put to a vote
and was defeated,
Robert W. Preusch (New York) moved to substitute for
Calendar No, 473 and Calendar No, 524 the comparable
paragraphs in the Structure Study Commission report.
Leigh Roberts (Wisconsin) raised a point of order that
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nothing other than the four speeches prescribed under the
rules could come before the Conference prior to the vote on
the previous question. The Chair ruled that the point of
order was not well taken. Mr. Roberts appealed the ruling
of the Chair. The ruling of the Chair was sustained by
vote of the Conference. Mr. Preusch spoke in behalf of his
substitute. Ernest W. Lee (Southern New Jersey) asked
for clarification on Mr. Preusch's substitute; Mr. Preusch
responded. /. Robert Nelson (East Ohio) moved to amend
the substitute in Paragraph 845.1b of the Structure Study
Commission report, the third sentence, by changing the
word "recommend" to "determine." Mr. Nelson's amend-
ment was defeated. Roy Grogan (Central Texas) moved to
amend Mr. Preusch's substitute, in Paragraph 846 of the
Structure Study Commission report, by deleting the explan-
atory sentence immediately prior to Paragraph 846.2.
Mr. Grogan spoke in support of his amendment. Richard
Pittenger (South Dakota) expressed impatience at the slow
pace of the Conference's actions; the Chair stated that he
was out of order. Mr. Pittenger spoke in opposition to Mr.
Grogan's amendment. Edivard L. Duncan (Detroit) moved
the previous question on the amendment and all that was
before the Conference. The Chair stated that the motion
was not in order, inasmuch as the prescribed number of
speeches had not been permitted. Mr. Duncan objected that
under the rules the previous question could be ordered,
with the understanding that the prescribed number of
speeches would be permitted before final action was taken.
Jerry G. Bray (Virginia) asked a question about the intent
of Mr. Duncan's motion; Mr. Duncan responded. Mr.
Preusch asked if it would be in order for him to accept Mr.
Grogan's amendment to his substitute; the Chair stated
that the issue of whether the previous question was in order
needed to be resolved. Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada)
moved the previous question on the amendment and the
substitute. The Chair stated that the motion was not in
order, inasmuch as there was a motion for the previous
question on the floor. Mr. Brawn raised a point of order that
alternate or parallel motions for the previous question could
be offered, in which case the motion covering the largest
amount of material should be put to a vote first. The motion
for the previous question on all before the Conference was
put to a vote and was adopted. John C. Satterfield (Missis-
sippi) spoke in favor of Mr. Grogan's amendment. John
N. Doggett, Jr. (Missouri East) asked whether it was neces-
sary to vote on Mr. Grogan's amendment, inasmuch as Mr.
Preusch had expressed willingness to accept it. The Chair
stated that the amendment did not require further action
and was accepted as a part of Mr, Preusch's substitute. John
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C. Espie (Minnesota) asked for clarification as to the effect
of Mr. Preusch's substitute. The Secretary responded. Mer-
rill W. Dremmn (Baltimore) spoke in support of the sub-
stitute. Clifford S. Droke (California-Nevada) inquired as
to the effect of the acceptance of Mr. Grogan's amend-
ment in the substitute; the Chair responded. Mr. Droke
asked whether this should not also affect the reference to
the Methodist Corporation in Paragraph 842 of the Struc-
ture Study Commission report ; Mr. Grogan stated that that
reference should also be stricken. David A. Duck (South
Georgia) asked whether Mr. Preusch's substitute encom-
passed the Structure Study Commission report as presented
by the commission or as edited by Mr. Moore ; Mr. Preusch
stated that the substitute was the report as presented by
the Structure Study Commission. Robert H. Courtney (East
Ohio) spoke against the substitute.
John D. Humphrey (North Mississippi) : Mr. Chairman, I would
like to ask a question of definition of Mr. Preusch, with reference
as to how he would define the distinction between "treasury func-
tion" and "accounting and reporting function" (in the proposed Par.
845.3). I think the House is entitled to a very clear distinction as
to what they are proposing.
Bishop Copeland: All right, Mr. Preusch, can you answer this.
Mr. Preusch: If we refer to the word "treasury function" that
would be interpreted, I would say, be the collection and disbursement
of funds. The accounting would be accumulating data as to cost,
allocating it for interpretive purposes and giving out budgets in
line with the Council on Ministries actions and analyzing expenditures
against budgets of the Council on Ministries. And this is to keep it
in a uniform way and to cut down duplication of functions.
Bishop Copeland: All right, this answers your question. All right,
Dr. Fagan. We've had speeches against and for. We are now on
questions only.
Harold Fagan (Texas) : I would like to ask Mr. Preusch a ques-
tion (in Par. 845.1b) starting with the sentence, "Only after the
executive committee of these Councils agree upon the plan of dis-
tribution shall it be included in the total budget of the church,
which shall be presented to the General Conference by the Council
on Finance and Administration." My question is this: what if the
Council— the Executive Committee of these two bodies cannot agree
on the distribution of funds, where are we then?
Bishop Copeland: Mr. Preusch, will you answer the question?
Mr. Preusch : Yes. Should there be a disagreement, then the budgets
as determined by the Council on Ministries' Executive Committee and
that of the Council on Finance and Administration would both be
presented at the General Conference to this Body, and this Body,
and no one else, could make the determination.
William M. James (New York) asked whether an execu-
tive committee had been voted for the Council on Ministries ;
the Chair replied that it had not. John M. Meares (North
Carolina) attempted to ask a question; the Chair asked
that the question be held until opportunity was given for
questions on the report as a whole. Mr. Moore made a final
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statement on behalf of the legislative committee. Mr.
Preusch's substitute was defeated.
Lloyd M. Bertholf (Central Illinois) asked if the supple-
mental report of the Structure Study Commission had been
included in Mr. Moore's reading of what the Structure
Study Commission had presented; Mr. Moore replied that
it had not. Mr. Bertholf inquired whether this had been
adopted as part of the Structure Study Commission's re-
port ; the Chair replied that it had been referred.
Roy J. Grogan (Central Texas) asked if he would be in
order to offer the same amendment to the legislative com-
mittee report which he had previously offered in connec-
tion with the substitute. The Chair stated that the Confer-
ence was under the order of the previous question. Mr.
Grogan explained the importance of the amendment; Mr.
Moore stated that he would accept the amendment on be-
half of the legislative committee.
Joseph N. Togba (Liberia) asked a question regarding
the provision for representatives of ethnic minorities in the
membership of the Council; Mr. Moore responded. Mr.
Togba made a statement in opposition to this provision in
the report. The Chair stated that the Conference was under
the order of the previous question. Merrill W. Drennan
(Baltimore) asked a question regarding the supplemental
report of the Structure Study Commission ; Mr. Moore
responded.
Calendar Nos. 473 and 524 were put to a vote and were
adopted.
Report No. 9, Calendar No. 170
Mr. Moore presented the report of the legislative com-
mittee and moved its adoption; it was adopted (see page
1311).
Report No. 43, Calendar No. 513
Mr. Moore presented the report of the legislative com-
mittee and moved the continuation and the continued fund-
ing of the Commission on Religion and Race. The motion
was adopted (see page 1344) .
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) called on Leonard
D. Slutz (West Ohio) for the presentation of reports from
the Legislative Committee on Conferences,
Legislative Committee on Conferences, Report No. 65, Cal-
endar No. 439
Mr. Slutz presented the legislative committee report and
moved its adoption. Merrill W. Drennan (Baltimore) asked
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a question about the title of the Secretary of the commis-
sion ; Mr. Slutz stated that the legislation should be brought
into agreement with whatever general legislation regarding
the titles of staff was adopted. Mrs. Carlton Carruth (South
Georgia) asked whether the continuation of the commis-
sion was for one quadrennium only; Mr. Slutz stated that
the legislation was for a continuing commission.
The report was adopted (see page 1180) .
Report No. 88, Calendar No. 705
Mr. Slutz: It seems a bit strange that we come to such a very
important matter with just a few minutes for consideration. We are
here talking about ending the long, long process of the elimination of
racial structure from The United Methodist Church. And yet, it may
be just as well that we have only a few minutes, because this is
something that we have decided again and again and again and again.
We've made up our minds that we're going to do it, and we might
just as well get it done and over with. Item 705 is, essentially, word
for word from the decision of the Judicial Council that you heard
the other day, and it says that we now decide as a General Con-
ference that the transitional period for the elimination of racial
structure has come to an end. We direct the remaining racially struc-
tured Annual Conferences and the Conferences with which they over-
lap to merge. We direct them to begin that process with their session
this year. We direct them to complete that process not later than the
Annual Conference session of 1973. And then we go on and establish
a Board of Arbitration, and we tried to pick the most independent,
the most neutral, the best body that we possibly could as a Board
of Arbitration, and we have said that it should be composed of
the presidents of the five Colleges of Bishops.
This is about as neutral as anybody could be because we don't
have the faintest idea who those five presidents are going to be. We
think the president of the College of Bishops in each of the five juris-
dictions would make an excellent Board of Arbitration with binding
power to resolve any problems that the Conferences are unable to
agree upon between themselves.
I have just one final word — I had a long speech — it's been on my
mind and heart for twenty years, but I have just one final word. As
we complete the elimination of racial structure, let us forever re-
member that we have not created a completely adequately fully inclu-
sive church by this one act. We have taken a very important step,
but think how much we have yet to do, and let us press on. I move
the adoption of Calendar Item 705.
Time Extended
The Chair called attention to the need to extend the time.
Dight W. Crain (Southern New England) moved to extend
the time to allow completion of action on this item and the
taking of the ballot for alternate members of the Judicial
Council. David A. Duck (South Georgia) asked a question
about the ballot ; the Chair stated that the question was not
in order at this time.
John C. Satterfield (Mississippi) moved as a substitute
that Calendar No. 705 be set as a special order to be taken
up by the Conference at the beginning of the afternoon ses-
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sion. The substitute was defeated. The motion to extend
the time was adopted.
Calendar No. 705 — Consideration Resumed
Inasmuch as the calendar item had not been printed for
the period of time required under the rules, Robert F. Lundy
(Holston) moved that the rules be suspended to permit con-
sideration of the item. The Chair ruled that the motion to
suspend the rules received the required two-thirds majority
and was adopted.
Charles Codding, Jr. (Oklahoma) asked if it would be
possible to put the report to an immediate vote; the Chair
stated that this would not be in order.
John C. Satterfield (Mississippi) spoke in opposition to
the report. Richard O. Johnson (California-Nevada) raised
a point of order that Mr. Satterfield had exhausted his time
under the rules. Mr, Satterfield moved to extend the time
allowed him for five additional minutes. The motion was
defeated. Mr. Satterfield expressed his regret at the Confer-
ence's action.
Mary Hampton (Missouri West) spoke in support of the
report. Jamie G. Houfiton (North Mississippi) spoke
against it.
Mr. Houston: Mr. Chairman, we are not pleading, I think, that
we might be allowed to merge. We have been working to that end
for some time in our area. We are just pleading for the right of
self-determination, freedom of choice. We think we can do it better
that way. We are not asking that there not be a termination date,
but we don't believe in "shot-gun marriages." We don't believe in
forced mergers, and we don't think this can be done until the major-
ity of the people in both Annual Conferences favor it. We think,
perhaps, arbitration might help, but it might not be appreciated
coming from outside, so I speak against this action.
A question was raised as to whether the number of
speeches permitted under the rules had been made, Douglas
F. Verdin (New York) asked whether a motion for the pre-
vious question would be in order. The Chair ascertained
from the Secretary that the requisite number of speeches
had been made.
Wendell P. Taylor (Mississippi-FCJ) requested recogni-
tion on a matter of privilege,
Mr. Taylor: Well, both delegations from the other two Conferences
in the Mississippi Conference have spoken against this motion, and
nobody on the other side has had an opportunity to speak for this
motion. These are two Conferences which are vitally involved in this
process, and I would just like to know if I could have that permission
to speak for the blacks of Mississippi.
Bishop Copeland: I think the body would want you to have that,
sir. You are under the two minute rule, remember.
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Mr. Taylor: Mr. Chairman, in this pi-oposal there is nothing that
forces us to do anything, but I do think there is a moral backing
of the General Conference, giving us the climate in which we can
work under the moral power of the General Conference we need so
badly. I know that law cannot force people to do anything, but law
can create the climate that makes people move in the direction in
which they ought to move. Laws which are unjust and unreasonable
give people the climate to move in those areas which are unjust.
Therefore, I would hope this General Conference would set a climate
in which it can work and say to the world and to the church that the
General Conference now and forever has decided on ending racial
segregation in The United Methodist Church.
Douglas F. Verdiyi (New York) moved the previous ques-
tion on all before the Conference. W. D. Lester (Southwest)
requested recognition for a matter of privilege.
Mr. Lester: Thank you, sir. We, as members of Southwest Confer-
ence, are responsible for the resolutions of memorial that came into
the General Conference making the request that at this particular
time we would not be forced by this General Conference into a merger,
that we would be consumed, would not be able to express our rights
until we work out in a Christian way some of the things that are
hindering us. Now, I mean by that, that we have a committee working
in the Southwest Conference. We are making progress, but we need
a little more time to pray about it and to work things out, if this
General Conference would not force us but gives us an opportunity
to work them out.
We must work over some of the things like this: there has been
said by some of our great leaders in the Conference, "the Negro
Methodist Church leans toward African culture with more emotional
expression in their service. We wouldn't be happy going to black
churches all the time, and they wouldn't be happy going to ours."
Now this was an expression made by great leaders of the church
who have much authority in settling things.
We must have time if we are Christians to work matters out,
and I'd like for this General Conference to know that we are trying
to work it out in the Christlike way. We do not want to whip, pop
to our back, or be forced into a condition that we would lose a
number of our members and a number of our identities. I think with
proper time, we can work things out satisfactory to all sides.
Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-West Florida) requested rec-
ognition for a statement as a matter of privilege. The re-
quest was put to a vote and was not approved. The motion
for the previous question was put to a vote and was adopted.
Mr. Slutz made a final statement on behalf of the legisla-
tive committee.
Mr. Slutz: I am not going to urge you which way you should
vote. You know. And we all know which way the majority vote, the
overwhelming majority is going to be. I speak to you only about the
spirit in which you vote. This should not be a matter for celebra-
tion and triumph. We are not imposing the will of the entire Church
upon the few blacks who disagree, upon the larger number of whites
who disagree. We are expressing our conviction as to what is the wiU
of God, and what is the place where our church ought to be.
One of the highest moments I ever had in a General Conference
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was the other day when we spoke about the Vietnam war and then
we left this place in silence. I suggest that we take the vote, we
know which way it is going, but then we leave this auditorium after
the benediction as we did the other day determining that those who
disagree, those who agree — we're all brothers — we're all children of
the same God — and we have a long, long, long road yet ahead of
us, North, South, East, and West, as we try to find ourselves in
true Christian brotherhood.
Calendar No. 705 was put to a vote and was adopted (see
page 1197).
Ballot for Alternate Members of the Judicial Council
J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) announced that the two mem-
bers of the present Judicial Council whose names remained
on the ballot and Tom Reavley (Southwest Texas) had all
requested that their names be withdrawn and that this had
been done. He gave instructions for the taking of the ballot.
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) asked a question;
Mr. Hole responded. L. G. Puckett, Jr. (Tennessee) asked
a question ; Mr. Hole responded.
/. Kenneth Forbes (South Indiana) moved that delegates
cast their vote for only one minister, in order to assure
that the order of election could be properly determined.
Roy J. Grogan (Central Texas) attempted to suggest an
alternate procedure; the Chair ruled that he was not in
order. Merlyn W. Northfelt (Northern Hlinois) asked that
the motion be declared out of order; the Chair ruled that
he could not do that. Carl H. Douglass, Jr. (Virginia)
moved that the ballot be destroyed, that a new one be
prepared, and that in the new ballot delegates vote for only
one minister. The motion was adopted.
Committee on Agenda
Douglas F. Verdin (New York), on behalf of the Com-
mittee on Agenda, reminded the Conference that a limit of
ten minutes had been set for the presentation of legislative
committee reports.
General Conference Procedure
T. Russell Rett 2 (Kansas East) : Mr. Chairman, a motion, I move
that the General Conference Committee on General Conference Pro-
cedure be created to study and recommend procedures for the next
General Conference, the committee to be named by the Council of
Bishops as soon as possible, to include fifteen persons as follows:
two bishops, three other clergy and ten lay-persons. The convenor
shall be the chairman and shall be a bishop. The committee shall
report their recommendations in the first issue of the Daily Christian
Advocate for the next General Conference. The expenses shall be
paid from the General Administration Fund. I move the adoption.
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Jerry G. Bray (Virginia) asked if Mr. Reitz would be
willing to have his motion tabled temporarily, inasmuch
as a recommendation on the same subject was coming from
the Legislative Committee on Conferences. Mr. Reitz agreed,
and the motion was tabled.
Matter of Privilege
The Chair reported that the group which was to have
sung for the Conference at the beginning of this session.
The Light Company, had been involved in an automobile
accident. He asked that the Secretary communicate with the
group, expressing the prayers of the Conference in their
behalf.
Question Regarding Judicial Council Ballot
J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) stated that the question had
be-en raised as to whether the names of persons who had
requested to withdraw from the ballot could be stricken;
he asked for instructions from the Conference. The Chair
asked if the Conference was willing to have the names
printed and to rescind its action that delegates would vote
for one minister only ; it was agreed.
Closing
J. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
The Conference joined in the singing of the hymn, "Blest
Be The Tie That Binds."
ELEVENTH DAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1972
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opening
Pursuant to adjournment, The General Conference of
The United Methodist Church convened in the afternoon
session of the eleventh day, Thursday, April 27, 1972, at
2 :30 p.m. in the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop
L. Scott Allen, Holston Area, presiding.
The Conference joined in the singing of the hymn, "Ma-
jestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned Upon The Savior's Brow."
Bishop John Wesley Lord, Washington Area, led the Con-
ference in prayer.
Matter of Privilege
Carlton Young introduced Paul Jarvis, the composer of
the musical score of the Georgia Night program, who sang
the production's theme song, "A Man Named Wesley Passed
This Way."
Statement on Procedure
The Chair made an explanatory statement of his under-
standing of the rule requiring that opportunity be given
for two speeches on each side of any question.
Committee on Agenda
Thomas Bryant (South Indiana) moved the adoption of
the agenda as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate;
the motion was adopted. Mr. Bryant presented Douglas F.
Verdin (New York) for a motion. Mr. Verdin moved to
suspend the rules for the purpose of amending Rule 37
by changing the limit from five to two minutes for any
speech in connection with debate and discussion. He spoke
in behalf of his motion.
William C. Vaughan (Virginia) asked a question; the
Chair responded. The motion to suspend the rules was put
to a vote, and the Chair ruled that it received the required
two-thirds majority. The amendment to Rule 37 was put to
a vote and was adopted.
Mr. Verdin asked that Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) be
recognized for a motion. Mr. Slutz called attention to a
questionnaire prepared by the Legislative Committee on
Conferences to solicit opinions or suggestions for stream-
lining procedures of the General Conference. He moved that
completed questionnaires be referred to the Commission on
Entertainment and Program s id the Committee on Plan
504
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of Organization and Rules of Order for their consideration
in connection with the next General Conference.
Roy J. Grogan (Central Texas) announced that addi-
tional questionnaires would be available for those who did
not have them.
John H. Rixse, Jr. (Virginia) asked a question concern-
ing the action of the Conference on the motion offered by
T. Russell Reitz (Kansas East) at the end of the morning
session. Mr. Slutz expressed the belief that the motion had
been withdrawn. The Chair asked the Secretary to clarify
what had occurred.
Mr. Reitz stated that he had withdrawn the motion with
the understanding that he would have the opportunity to
see the committee's petition and offer amendments to it;
he moved that he be given this opportunity. The Chair
ruled that the motion was not in order.
Mr. Rixse moved to amend Mr. Slutz's motion by sub-
stituting the committee proposed by Mr. Reitz for the two
committees named in the main motion.
Mr. Reitz stated that his motion had been laid on the
table, and he moved to take it from the table. The motion
was defeated.
Mr. Rixse expressed confusion as to whether Mr. Reitz's
motion had been withdrawn or tabled. He stated that he
intended to present that motion in its entirety as an amend-
ment to Mr. Slutz's motion. Charles D. White (Assistant
Secretary) read the amendment as originally presented by
Mr. Reitz at the morning session :
"I move that a General Conference Committee on General Conference
Procedure be created to study and recommend procedures for the
next General Conference, the Committee to be named by the Council
of Bishops as soon as possible, to include fifteen persons, as follows:
two bishops, three other clergy, and ten lay persons. The convener
shall be the chairman and shall be a bishop. The Committee shall
report their recommendations in the first issue of the Daily Christian
Advocate for the next General Conference. The expenses of this Com-
mittee shall be paid from the General Administration Fund."
Alva H. Clark (Nebraska) raised a point of order that
under the rules it was the responsibility of the Committee
on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order to deal with
this matter and that a motion to create another committee
would therefore be out of order. The Chair stated that the
point of order was well taken. Victor C. Vinhian (North-
west Philippines) attempted to ask a question; the Chair
stated that the question was not in order.
Roy J. Grogan (Central Texas) stated that the Legisla-
tive Committee on Conferences would be reporting on peti-
tions dealing with the operation and conduct of the General
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Conference, and that if at that time the Conference was not
satisfied with the recommendations in those petitions, Mr.
Reitz's motion or any other motions could be presented as
amendments. The Chair ruled that Mr. Rixse's amendment
was not properly before the Conference and that Mr.
Slutz's motion was before the Conference.
John B. Howes (Central Pennsylvania) moved the pre-
vious question ; the motion was adopted. Mr. Slutz's motion
was put to a vote and was adopted.
Douglas F. Verdin (New York) noted that the agenda
provided for an order of the day.
Presentation of Retiring Bishops
Bishop Ralph T. Alton, Secretary-elect of the Council of
Bishops, presented the seventeen bishops who would be en-
tering the retired relationship in July 1972: Paul Galloway,
Paul Hardin, Jr., James Henley, J. Gordon Howard, Her-
mann Kaebnick, Gerald H. Kennedy, John Wesley Lord,
Noah W. Moore, Jr., Reuben Mueller, Edward J. Pender-
grass, W. Kenneth Pope, Thomas M. Pryor, Roy H. Short,
J. Owen Smith, W. Maynard Sparks, Aubrey G. Walton,
Lloyd C. Wicke.
Ballot for Alternate Members of the Judicial Council
J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) called attention to the fact
that, by action of the Conference, names of three persons
were on the ballot who had asked to withdraw. He also
announced that the name of Floyd Coffman was omitted
from the ballot because he was already an alternate mem-
ber.
Marvin L. Boyd (Northwest Texas) : I make a motion that when
this final ballot for the election of alternate members of the Judicial
Council has been closed, that the ballots be held in the Secretary's
office and counted after the adjournment of this afternoon's session
by the Section Captains of the A Group of tellers, and 3 row tellers
from each section to be enlisted by these Section Captains.
Mr. Boyd spoke in support of his motion. Randall C.
Phillips (Southern California- Arizona) attempted to ask a
question ; the Chair ruled that the question was not related
to the motion before the Conference. Mr. Boyd's motion was
adopted.
Question Regarding Age of Judicial Council Member
Mr. Phillips raised a question as to the age of Thomas H.
Matheny, a newly elected member of the Judicial Council.
It was verified that Mr. Matheny was 38 years of age.
Mr. Phillips asked if it was correct that the action of the
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Conference removing the age requirement for members of
the Judicial Council became effective at the close of the
Conference. The Chair stated that this was correct. Mr.
Phillips stated that there might be necessity for a decision
as to the legality of Mr. Matheny's election, inasmuch as
it was prior to the effective date of the legislation. The Chair
ascertained from the Secretary that the action had been
taken.
Mr. Phillips: But you see what I am saying, the rules do not
take place until the end of the Conference.
Bishop Allen: You are raising a question. The opinion of the Chair
is that if this Conference has removed the age limit for members of
the Judicial Council to serve in the future that he could be elected
under this rule.
Ballot Closed
Allen H. L. Randolph (Louisville) asked a question about
the ballot; the Chair responded. The Chair declared the
ballot closed. The Chair clarified that the earlier action
limiting speakers to two minutes was for the duration of
the Conference. Glenn O. Booth (California-Nevada) asked
a question; the Chair responded. WiUiam C. Vaughan (Vir-
ginia) raised a parliamentary inquiry about the ballot; the
Chair responded.
COSMOS, Report No. 3
Bishop Prince A. Taylor (New Jersey Area) presented
Report No. 3 of the Commission on the Structure of United
Methodism Outside the United States as printed in the
Daily Christian Advocate; he stated that the Philippine del-
egation had agreed to the wording of it. There being no dis-
cussion, the Chair asked if the Conference would support
the call for the previous question. The previous question
was ordered. The report was adopted (see page 1941).
Council of Bishops Excused
The Chair stated that the Council of Bishops had asked
permission to be excused for a special meeting at 3 :30 p.m.
It was granted by the vote of the Conference.
Council on World Service and Finance — Report Presented
(see page 2025)
Bishop Paul Hardin, Jr. (Columbia Area), president of
the Council, made an introductory statement and presented
members of the Council who would introduce the various
reports: Robert W. Preusch (New York), Foye Gibson
(Holston), Paul Webb, Jr. (North Georgia), and James
Crippen (Detroit).
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Mr. Preiisch presented the portion of the Council's
printed report entitled, "World Service Askings and Recom-
mendations for the 1973-1976 Quadrennium." He outlined
changes in the printed report resulting from actions and
referrals of the General Conference. He then indicated
changes in the Council's recommendations in the "Compara-
tive Report of All Annual Askings 1973-1976 and Council
on World Service and Finance Recommendations."
Mr. Preusch moved the adoption of the report to the
extent of the budget amounts allocated to agencies and
causes from the World Service budget for the respective
years of the 1973-1976 quadrennium, v^^ith a total of $23,-
500,000 per year. The Chair asked whether there were any
revisions to the printed report that did not come as a result
of referrals from the Conference ; Mr. Preusch replied that
there was one such revision. The Chair stated that permis-
sion of the Conference was required to make this change ;
permission was granted by action of the Conference.
Mr. Preusch: Mr. Chairman, I have two other matters that I
should bring to your attention; and that is we did have referred to
us legislation concerning World Peace and this related to Bishop
Armstrong's appeal. The Council on World Service and Finance will
include in their report a statement as follows: "The Council shall
make available up to $14,500 annually during each year of the quad-
rennium for the Coordinating Committee on Peace and Self-Develop-
ment of People. Travel expenses of Bishops in connection with this
Committee shall be charged to the Episcopal Fund." Now this amount
of $14,500 when multiplied by four is $58,000 and that is the exact
amount of Bishop Armstrong's request and suggested budget to us.
One other matter of refei-ence, and that is on the matter of Family
Life. We will deal with it in the administrative budget, but it did
come before us to go into World Service, and we recommended it in
our report. We renew that recommendation and that is: "Funds for
the General Committee on Family Life shall be made available by
the Division of the Local Church of the Board of Education."
The Chair asked Mr, Preusch if he would suggest a
method for the consideration of the Council's report. Mr.
Preusch replied that his motion was for the approval of
the recommended items in the World Service Budget. /. Clay
Madison (Western North Carolina) moved that the Council
be requested to present all the items in the proposed budget
so that the Conference could consider them in relationship
to each other before passing on any of them. Mr. Preusch
stated that the Council would accept this procedure.
Louise Branscomb (North Alabama) asked if she would
be in order to offer an amendment to an item already pre-
sented. The Chair responded that under the procedure just
agreed upon no amendment would be in order until the
entire report had been presented.
Mr. Preusch presented revisions in the printed report of
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the Council related to the General Administration Fund,
the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund and Special
Days.
Matter of Privilege
The Chair stated that there was a request for a matter
of privilege involving a referral to the Judicial Council.
Permission v^^as granted for its presentation by vote of the
Conference.
John T. King (Southwest Texas) : I move that in accordance with
paragraph 61.1 of the 1968 Book of Discipline, the following acts of
the General Conference be referred to the Judicial Council, appealing
for a declaratory decision as to its constitutionality: action on Cal-
endar Item 363, Report No. 16 of the Committee on Conferences, . . .
which specifically denies the possibility of a bishop being an officer
of the Council on Ministries, in the light of our Constitution, Division
III, paragraph 50, Article 1, paragraph 52, Article 3 and also the
third restrictive rule, paragraph 17.
Mr. King spoke in support of his motion. It vv^as adopted.
Report of the Council on World Service and Finance —
Presentation Resumed
George S. Lightner (Virginia) asked a question regard-
ing Mr. Preusch's presentation of the General Administra-
tion Fund budget; Mr. Preusch responded. B. C. Goodivin,
Jr. (New Mexico) asked a question about the Council's
recommendation for funding the General Committee on
Family Life; Mr. Preusch responded. Mr. Goodivin asked
if a motion related to this item would be in order. Louise
Branscomb (North Alabama) asked if her motion would
be in order at this time. The Chair responded that no action
was in order until the entire report was before the Confer-
ence.
Paul Webb, Jr. (North Georgia) presented revisions rec-
ommended by the Council in its printed report on the Min-
isterial Education Fund. The Chair asked if the Conference
would permit these revisions in the report ; permission was
granted by action of the Conference. John B. Howes (Cen-
tral Pennsylvania) raised a parliamentary inquiry; the
Chair responded.
Mr. Webb presented revisions recommended by the Coun-
cil in its printed report on the Temporary General Aid
Fund ; he stated that the revisions were in response to Gen-
eral Conference referrals related to increasing the pension
rate and the minimum salary in the Oklahoma Indian Mis-
sion, Puerto Rico, and Rio Grande Conferences.
Mr. Webb presented a revision recommended by the Coun-
cil in its printed report on the Black College Fund. The
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Chair asked if the Conference would grant permission for
this revision to be included in the report; permission was
granted by action of the Conference.
Foye Gibson (Holston) presented revisions recommended
by the Council in its printed report on the Episcopal Fund.
Permission for the revision to be included in the report was
granted by vote of the Conference.
James A. Crippen (Detroit) stated that the only report
which had not been presented was the legislative recom-
mendations; he suggested that these not be presented at
this time, inasmuch as they did not bear directly on the
budgets. Mr. Crippen summarized the effect of the revisions
which had been recommended on the total amounts of the
various general fund budgets.
Report of the Council on World Service and Finance —
Consideration and Action
/. Clay Madison (Western North Carolina) : Mr. Chairman, I move
you, sir, that this report be sent back to the Council on World Service
and Finance with direction that the total yearly budget not exceed
the yearly budget of the past quadrennium by more than twelve
percent, and that no conference apportionments exceed the yearly
apportionment of the past quadrennium by more than sixteen per-
cent. If I may have a second to this motion, I would like to explain
the full meaning and the purpose for which I make it.
Mr. Madison spoke in support of his motion. Joh^i N.
Daggett, Jr. (Missouri East) spoke against it. Paul J. Bee-
man (Pacific Northwest) spoke in favor of it. Kathleen L.
Haining (Minnesota) spoke in opposition to it. F. Lewis
W alley (Eastern Pennsylvania) asked a question; Mr.
Preusch responded. Mr. Preusch made a final statement on
behalf of the Council in opposition to Mr. Madison's motion.
G. Lemuel Fe7in (Oklahoma) attempted to ask a question;
the Chair ruled that the question was argumentative. Mr.
Madison's motion was put to a vote and was defeated.
Louise Branscomh (North Alabama) : I would like to move that
$25,000 of the budget item for the Commission on the Status and
Role of Women in The United Methodist Church be added each year
for the next quadrennium to the budget item reported. If I have a
second, I would like to speak to it.
The Chair asked Mr. Preusch if the amendment was
acceptable to the Council, and Mr. Preusch stated that it
was not. Mrs. Branscomb spoke in support of her amend-
ment. Beulah Gailey (Missouri West) spoke against it.
Ellen Rosser (Tennessee) spoke in favor of it. Mrs. Robert
J. McCune (Central New York) spoke in opposition to it.
Mr. Preusch made a final statement on behalf of the Council
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in opposition to the amendment. The amendment was
defeated.
John R. Van Sickle (Northern Illinois) moved the previ-
ous question on all before the Conference. Ezekias Gacutan
(Northwest Philippines) attempted to raise a parliamen-
tary inquiry; the Chair ruled that his statement was in the
nature of discussion and was not in order. Mr. Gacutan
asked for the prvilege of presenting an additional matter
related to the report; the Chair stated that after the par-
liamentary situation was clarified, he would rule on Mr.
Gacutan's request to present a matter of privilege. Hector
Navas (Florida) attempted to ask a question; the Chair
asked that he hold the question until the parliamentary
situation was clarified. Harold Fagan (Texas) raised a
point of order that there was a motion for the previous
question which had not been put to a vote. The Chair ruled
that the point of order was not well taken. George L. Poor
(Pacific Northwest) raised a point of order that the motion
for the previous question should be put to a vote, and that
the remaining opportunity for debate could be allowed after
the vote on the previous question motion. The Chair ruled
that the point of order was not well taken; Mr. Poor ap-
pealed the ruling of the Chair. The Chair and Mr. Poor
explained their respective positions. The Chair's ruling was
not sustained.
Gilbert H. Caldwell, Jr. (Southern New England) asked
whether sections of the report would be open to amendment
even if the previous question was ordered ; the Chair stated
that no amendments could be entertained on the main
motion after the previous question was voted. Mr. Caldivell
attempted to make a statement; the Chair ruled that his
statement was in the nature of debate and was out of order.
The motion for the previous question was put to a vote and
was adopted.
The Chair attempted to put the motion on the adoption
of the report to a vote. Franklin Blackstone, Jr. (Western
Pennsylvania) raised a point of order that it was his un-
derstanding that the right to complete the debate allowed
under the rules would still be granted after the motion for
the previous question was adopted. The Chair stated that
this was not his understanding; Mr. Blackstone appealed
the ruling of the Chair. The Chair asked the Conference to
vote on whether to hear additional debate; the Conference
voted that it wished the vote to be taken without further
debate. William C. Vaughan (Virginia) stated that he did
not believe the Conference knew what it was voting when
it adopted the motion for the previous question. The Chair
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put the motion for the previous question to a vote, and it
was again adopted.
Henry H. Nichols. (Eastern Pennsylvania) asked
whether, when the Conference passed a calendar item by
concurrence and referral to the Council, the Council was
bound by that action ; the Chair stated that it was not, that
the Council could bring a different recommendation back
to the Conference. The motion to adopt the report was put
to a vote, and the report was adopted.
Paul J. Beeman (Pacific Northwest) asked a question as
to whether the new Black College Fund apportionment
would come under the provisions of Par. 146.10 of the 1968
Book of Discipline; Mr. Preusch stated that it would not.
F. Lewis Walley (Eastern Pennsylvania) asked if Report
No. 9 dealing with special days was now open to amend-
ment. The Chair ascertained that it was not a part of the
budgetary items and was thus not included in the motion
which had just been passed; he stated that it was therefore
open to amendment.
Peter F. Chen (Southern California-Arizona) moved to
amend subsection 2c of Report No. 9 so that the last phrase
would read, "... administered by a committee in which
the four ethnic minorities of the church are adequately rep-
resented, together with the Division of Higher Education
of the Board of Education." Mr. Preusch accepted the
amendment on behalf of the Council. John T. King (South-
west Texas) asked Mr. Chen why, in formulating his
amendment, he had omitted the reference to the Council of
Black College Presidents, which was included in the Coun-
cil report. Mr. Preusch accepted the inclusion of this refer-
ence, as it was in the original Council report, along with
Mr. Chen's amendment.
Harry L. Johnson, II (Southern New England) moved
reconsideration of the budgetary report of the Council on
World Service and Finance. The Chair ascertained that Mr.
Johnson had voted in the affirmative. Mr. Johnson spoke in
support of his motion. Merrill W. Drennan (Baltimore)
raised a point of order that the Conference was considering
Report No. 9 and that Mr. Johnson's motion was therefore
out of order at this time ; the Chair ruled that the point of
order was well taken.
F. Lewis Walley (Eastern Pennsylvania) moved to
amend subsection 2c of Report No. 9 to provide that net
receipts be divided equally (33 Vs^o to each of the agencies
mentioned). Mr. Walley spoke in support of his amend-
ment. Don W. Holier (Kansas East) spoke against it.
Time Extended
The Chair noted that the time set for adjournment was
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at hand, Robert J. McCune (Central New York) moved
that the time be extended to permit completion of action
on Report No. 9. The motion was adopted.
Report of the Council on World Service and Finance —
Consideration Resumed
G. Wmjne Cuff (Peninsula) spoke in support of Mr.
Wallei/s amendment. Edivard G. Carroll (Baltimore) spoke
in opposition to it. John B. Howes (Central Pennsylvania)
moved the previous question on Report No. 9. The motion
was adopted. Mr. Walley's amendment was put to a vote and
was defeated. Report No. 9 was put to a vote and was
adopted.
Wilmer B. Robbins (Holston) asked a question regarding
material printed in the Daily Christian Advocate under the
title, "Report No. 15, Additional Recommended Legisla-
tion." Mr. Crippen responded on behalf of the Council that,
inasmuch as legislation submitted by the Structure Study
Commission creating the new Council on Finance and Ad-
ministration had been considered and voted by the Confer-
ence, Report No. 15 would not be presented to the Confer-
ence for action.
The Chair suggested that it might be possible to complete
all action on the report of the Council on World Service
and Finance in a very brief period of time. Leroy C.
Hodapp (South Indiana) objected; the Chair stated that if
there was objection, he would not press the matter. Robert
E. Horton (Detroit) moved to extend the fime to complete
the report. Mr. Hodapp moved a substitute that the Con-
ference adjourn immediately and reconvene at the time of
the evening session for the purpose of reconsideration of
the budgetary items in the report. The Chair ruled that the
motion combining adjournment and reconsideration of an
item previously voted was not in order. Mr. Hodapp moved
adjournment. Marshall C. Hjelte (Pacific Northwest)
raised a point of order that the earlier action extending
the time for the completion of Report No. 9 meant that the
Conference was already under the order for adjournment.
The Chair stated that he was correct; the motion to adjourn
was put to a vote and was adopted.
Closing
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
Murray H. Leiffer (President, Judicial Council) announced
hearings of the Judicial Council on a matter which had
been referred to it. The Conference was led in a closing
meditation by members of the Seminarian Delegation.
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Seminarians: As we prepare to recess we do so with the intention
of breaking bread to nourish our bodies and to celebrate our fellow-
ship. However, before we move, let us take these moments to recall
our own confessions and affirmations as a community of God that
has been called to Atlanta for these two weeks.
Lord, may we never lose sight of who we are. We are a community
of diversity; our priorities are uncertain. Some see a need for struc-
tural reform, others call us to social consciousness and action. Some
feel that if we say too much we will lose the support of the people
in our local churches. Others feel that if we can't say more, we will
not fulfill our mission. But Lord, we are bleeding for your church,
the divided body of Christ. In our actions we recognize that there are
still those among us who must continue to hide their sexual identities
for yet another four years because we cannot yet find the strength
to fully accept homosexuals as our brothers and sisters in Christ.
There are women who feel hurt and betrayed by the laughter at their
words and the half-intentions of our actions. There are those who
come to see and hear but are continually denied even an expression
through simple applause.
And yet we have done more in walking the second mile than
many of us thought possible a week ago. And Lord, there are those
who have gathered to share our skills and parliamentary procedures
in law, to speak our minds and thus contribute to the history of The
United Methodist Church. To learn who we are, the community of
God, by our life and community at St. Luke's Episcopal Church and
the Fourth Street United Methodist Church.
Lord, we are diverse; we are disappointed; we are scared. And
we are excited by the urgency we feel in this gathering of your
church. Lord, may we never lose sight of why we are here. We are
here to speak with clarity and specificity to the mission of your
church. We are here to participate in the continuing ministry of
Jesus Christ, your Son, our Redeemer and Liberator. We are here
to call ourselves into accountability as we commit ourselves to your
judgment.
Lord, may we never lose sight of where we are gathered, in the
progressive city of Atlanta, where there still is the reminder of
poverty in Buttermilk Bottom, part of which was cleared to produce
this Conference Center where we sit in air-conditioned comfort;
where there is still the reminder of persons struggling to survive to
wait on us in the restaurants where we fill our stomachs and the
hotels where we lay down our heads; where monies we spent to hold
this Conference are given to the elite as we plan our mission for
the poor.
Lord, it is hard to face our ministry, for in our confessions there
is affirmation, and in our affirmations there is a confession of who
we are as your people on a journey of struggle and change. But in
the midst of our conflict, our polarity, our oppression, we find our-
selves still able to affirm your identity as a Christian community
because we know of your great acts of grace. As a community, let
us depart, singing of our unity in the hymn, Amazing Grace.
ELEVENTH DAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1972
EVENING SESSION
Opening
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the evening session
of the eleventh day, Thursday, April 27, 1972, at 7:30 p.m.
in the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop Dwight
E. Loder, Michigan Area, presiding.
Carlton Young introduced the Koinonia Singers, who pre-
sented special music. Betsy Ewing (Northern New Jersey)
led the Conference in prayer.
Report of Ballot for Alternate Members of the Judicial
Council
J. Wesley Hole (Secretary) : Bishop Loder, members of the Con-
ference, the following ministers are elected as alternates for the
Class of 1980: Will M. Hildebrand, J. Duncan Hunter, Arnold Mad-
sen; the Class of 1976: R. Bruce Weaver replacing John Herr. The
laymen for the Class of 1980: Crisolito Pascual, Mrs. Elizabeth B.
Gundlach, Paul Gilmore; for the Class of 1976: James M. Dolliver
replacing J. Carlyle Holler.
Matter of Privilege
The Chair asked the Conference to grant him permission
to make a statement as a matter of privilege; permission
was granted by vote of the Conference. The Chair addressed
himself to the issue of how the motion for the previous
question was to be used, when it was in order, his interpre-
tation of the rules governing its use, and how he proposed
to apply it during this session when he was presiding. He
also discussed other problems involved in helping the Con-
ference complete its business in the most efficient manner
possible.
Committee on Agenda
/. Otis Young (Chairman, Committee on Agenda) pre-
sented Annette Hutchins (Youth Delegation) for the pre-
sentation of the report. Miss Hutchins stated that the com-
mittee recommended continuing with the report of the
Council on World Service and Finance until its completion,
followed by the consideration of calendar items. The report
was adopted.
Greetings from Billy Graham
Bishop Paul Hardin: Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, for your
information and without comment, I read you a telegram which I
received just a moment ago: "Please express my greetings in the
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name of our Lord Jesus Christ to the Conference. The first church
that my parents took me to was the Methodist Church, and I have
always coveted the fire and zeal that has characterized historic
Methodism.
"I have deeply appreciated the encouragement and support that
Methodists have given me throughout my ministry. I recognize that
in every denomination we have our supporters and our critics. I
always profit from constructive criticism. It is my prayer that God
will use the Methodists to lead America in a spiritual awakening
that would bring about the salvation of many souls and the peace and
social justice that we all long and pray for. God bless you all.
BILLY GRAHAM"
George E. Jones (Mississippi) moved that the Secretary
be instructed to respond with greetings and prayers. The
motion was adopted.
Report of the Council on World Service and Finance —
Consideration Resumed
James A. Crippen (Detroit) presented Reports Nos. 10,
11, 12, and 13 as found in the printed reports of the Council.
He then presented the section of the Council's printed report
entitled, "Recommended Legislation." Report No. 2, dealing
with the World Service apportionment formula, was then
presented and explained.
Reports Nos. 10, 11, 1^ and 13 were put to a vote and
were adopted.
Johyi D. Wolf (North Indiana) moved to am.end Report
No. 2, section II, to provide that the factor in the apportion-
ment formula given two-thirds weight be non-building, non-
benevolent expenditures. Mr. Wolf spoke in support of his
amendment. Robert W. Preusch (New York) spoke against
it on behalf of the Council. The amendment was defeated.
Report No. 2 was adopted.
The legislative recommendations were presented for dis-
cussion and action. Will M. Hildehrand (Southern Cali-
fornia-Arizona) moved to amend the proposed legislation
for Human Relations Day to provide that it be observed
on or about the last Sunday in January. Mr. Crippen ac-
cepted the amendment on behalf of the Council.
Carroll H. Long (Holston) asked if editorial changes
would be made in the legislation to conform it with other
actions already taken by the Conference ; Mr. Crippen stated
that they would be made. James M. Lawson (Memphis)
moved to amend the proposed legislation dealing with
Human Relations Day by adding the following sentence:
"This asking shall be taken by every local church." Mr.
Crippen accepted the amendment on behalf of the Council.
The section of the report entitled "Recommended Legisla-
tion" was put to a vote and was adopted.
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Legislative Committee on Conferences — Report No. 1 —
Calendar No. 1
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), Chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called on Leonard D. Slutz (West
Ohio) to present the report of the legislative committee.
Mr. Slutz explained that the report was in the nature of a
constitutional amendment v^hich w^ould remove the age re-
quirement with respect to the election of lay members to
the General and Jurisdictional Conferences. He moved the
adoption of the report. Kenneth W. Hunt (West Ohio)
moved to amend the report by substituting the words "at
least eighteen years of age" for the phrase "without regard
to age." Mr. Hunt spoke in support of his amendment.
Clifford S. Droke (California-Nevada) spoke against it.
The amendment was defeated. Dean A. Lanning (Northern
New Jersey) asked a question about the requirement that
delegates shall have been members of The United Methodist
Church for four years next preceding their election; Mr.
Slutz responded.
Calendar No. 1 was put to a vote; the Chair ruled that
it was adopted by more than the two-thirds vote required
for constitutional amendments (see page 1146) .
Report No. 2— Calendar No. 2
Mr. Slutz presented the report; it was adopted (see page
1146).
Legislative Committee Reports on Structure — Board of
Global Ministries
Mr. Slutz noted that there were reports from four legisla-
tive committees dealing with the legislation of the proposed
Board of Global Ministries and that the reports would there-
fore be presented under the terms of Mr. Bray's procedural
motion.
Legislative Committee on Missions — Report No. 1 —
Calendar No. 159
Jane Arterburn (Louisville), chairwoman of the legisla-
tive committee, presented the report, explaining that this
calendar item represented the committee's recommendation
for the overall legislation for the Board of Global Ministries.
She stated that this portion of the report of the Structure
Study Commission had also been referred to the Committee
on Conferences, and that while some differences existed
between the two reports as printed, these differences had
been adjudicated, and the two reports were now in agree-
ment.
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Report No. 12— Calendar No. 338
Mrs. Arterburn reported that there had been a conflict
between Calendar No. 338 and the report of the Committee
on Health and Welfare dealing with the same subject, but
with the correction to the latter report that had been
printed, the Committee on Missions was withdrawing
Calendar No. 338.
Other Related Reports
Mrs. Arterburn noted that the reports of the Legislative
Committee on Missions dealing with the legislation for the
various divisions of the proposed Board of Global Ministries
were in agreement with the majority reports of the Com-
mittee on Ecumenical Affairs and the Committee on Health
and Welfare dealing with the same matters ; she stated that
there were minority reports from the latter two committees
which would have to be considered.
Legislative Committee on Conferences — Report No. 9 —
Calendar No. 187
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio), chairman of the com-
mittee, read the changes to which the Committee on Mis-
sions had agreed in order to bring Calendar No. 159 into
agreement with Calendar No. 187. He stated that with
those changes the two reports were essentially identical and
that he would therefore withdraw Calendar No. 187 and
urge support of Calendar No. 159.
The Chair asked if the Conference would give permission
for the revision in Calendar No. 159; it was granted by
vote of the Conference.
Legislative Committee on Health and Welfare — Report No.
3— Calendar No. 345
Joseph R. Graham (West Ohio), chairman of the com-
mittee, presented the report.
Mr. Graham: Calendar item 345 and Calendar 346 present legis-
lation having to do with whether or not the present Board of Health
and Welfare Ministries will be lodged with the Board of Global
Ministries or remain a separate Board.
We have a majority and a minority report under the rules of this
Conference. If you believe that the form should follow function, then
this decision must be made prior to working on the perfection of
legislation placing said division in the Board of Global Ministries.
You will be asked to select one of the presentations before you on
this occasion, to begin as a basic document. If you select our report
for first consideration then we will proceed to place before, in as
clear and precise manner as possible, our majority report and our
minority report. One person will speak for the majority report deal-
ing with paragraph 1107-1114, and one person will speak to the
minority report, dealing with the same material. Then it will be
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open for your debate. When this prior decision regarding whether or
not there will be a Division on Health and Welfare Ministries or a
separate Board of Health and Welfare Ministries — when this is ren-
dered, our material dealing with paragraph 1075-1088 must be re-
viewed alongside the proposals from the Legislative Committee on
Missions. I invite your vote to consider this issue first — thank you.
Legislative Committee on Ecumenical Affairs — Report No.
14— Calendar No. 222; Report No. 29— Calendar No.
403; Report No. 32— Calendar No. 406
Mrs. Wayne Harrington (Nebraska), chairwoman of the
committee, presented the reports.
Procedure for Consideration of Reports on the Structure
of the Proposed Board of Global Ministries
The Chair, with the help of the chairpersons of the legis-
lative committees who had made presentations, sought to
clarify the procedure for consideration of the reports.
Marvin H. Carr (West Virginia) moved that the Confer-
ence proceed to perfect Calendar No. 159. Joseph R. Graham
(West Ohio) raised a point of order that this was not in
keeping with the procedure proposed by Jerry G. Bray
(Virginia) and adopted by the Conference, John R. Van
Sickle (Northern Illinois) objected that the procedure did
not apply because the reports before the Conference did
not all deal with the same subject. The Chair ruled that the
Conference would proceed under the terms of Mr. Bray's
procedural motion.
In keeping with that procedure the reports were put to
a vote, and the Chair ruled that the vote had determined
that the Conference would proceed with consideration of
Calendar No. 159.
Committee on Missions — Report No. 1 — Calendar No. 159;
Report No. 28— Calendar No. 481
Mrs. Arterburn presented the report, indicating minor
revisions and changes in the report as printed. She also
presented Calendar No. 481, which contained corrections
to Calendar No. 159.
Report No. 9— Calendar No. 317; Report No. 10— Calendar
No. 318; Report No. 11— Calendar No. 319; Report No.
17_Calendar No. 352; Report No. 25— Calendar No.
360; Report No. 26— Calendar No. 361
Mrs. Arterburn presented these reports, encompassing
legislation for the Division of Education and Cultivation,
the National Division, the United Methodist Committee on
Relief, the Women's Division, the World Division, and
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Deaconess/Home Missionary Service, She moved adoption
of these reports and of Calendar No. 159, as corrected.
Presentation of Minority Reports
The Chair noted that it had been called to his attention
that under the terms of the procedure adopted by the Con-
ference opportunity should have been given for the presen-
tation of the minority reports of the Committee on Health
and Welfare and the Committee on Ecumenical Affairs.
Legislative Committee on Ecumenical Affairs — Report No.
32— Calendar No. 406
Walter N. Kalaf (Florida) presented the report, explain-
ing that it was a minority report of the legislative com-
mittee and v^ould provide for the continuation of a separate
Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns in
the general agency structure of the church. He indicated
the major differences between the majority and minority
reports and summarized the minority's arguments for a
separate Commission.
Minority Report — Continuation of Board of Health and
Welfare Ministries
Gordon D. Casad (North Texas) presented arguments
in favor of continuing a separate Board of Health and
Welfare Ministries and in opposition to the creation of a
Division of Health and Welfare Ministries within the Board
of Global Ministries.
Procedural Vote
The Chair expressed regret that these two presentations
had not been permitted at the proper time. He again put
to a vote of the Conference the question of which of the
reports the Conference wished to use as a starting point
for its deliberation. The vote of the Conference confirmed
the earlier decision to use the reports of the Committee on
Missions and the Committee on Conferences as a starting
point for legislative action.
Committee on Missions — Report No. 1 — Calendar No. 159 —
Consideration Resumed
Marshall C. Hjelte (Pacific Northwest) moved to amend
the report by deleting any reference to Health and Welfare
Ministries as being a part of the report. The Chair stated
that the amendment was out of order at this time and would
not be in order until the report as a whole was being con-
sidered. Mr. Hjelte objected that his motion was a part of
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the process of perfecting the report; the Chair asked if
the Conference supported his ruhng, and the ruHng was
supported by vote of the Conference.
Meriyii W. Northfelt (Northern Illinois) raised a point
of order that Mr. Hjelte's motion was in order; Mr. North-
felt moved to amend the report by deleting the reference
to the Board of Health and Welfare Ministries in Paragraph
1079 of the report. C. Dale White (Southern New England)
suggested that this issue could best be considered and de-
cided at the time the legislation for a Division of Health
and Welfare Ministries was presented ; after that issue was
decided, any editorial changes necessary could be made in
other reports. The Chair asked for a vote of the Conference
on whether it wished to proceed in this way and the vote
was in favor of the procedure suggested by Mr. White.
Mrs. Arterburn completed her presentation of Calendar
No. 159 and moved its adoption.
C. LeGrande Moody, Jr. (South CaroHna-1785) moved
to amend the report by changing the name of the proposed
board to "Board of Outreach Ministries." Mr. Moody spoke
in support of his amendment. The amendment was defeated.
Clarence J. Borger (Kansas West) raised a question
about the authority granted in Paragraph 1087 of the report
relative to property ; Mrs. Arterburn responded. Mr. Borger
asked whether action had been taken on Committee on Con-
ferences Report No. 14, Paragraph 830.23 ; Mrs. Arterburn
stated that that paragraph had not been approved. Kenneth
W. Hidit (East Ohio) stated that the subject had been
covered in a different form in the legislation for the new
Council on Finance and Administration, and that that legis-
lation excluded the program properties of the Board of
Global Ministries. Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) stated
that because of the action on the Council on Finance and
Administration legislation, the Committee on Conferences
did not intend to make any further recommendation on the
subject.
Benedict A. Galloway (Louisiana) moved to amend the
report, Paragraph 1083.2 by substituting the words "chair-
man and vice-chairman" for the words "one or more vice-
presidents," so as to make it consistent with the terminology
in Paragraph 803 of the Structure Study Commission Re-
port. Mrs. Arterburn attempted to clarify the relationship
between the legislative committee report and the Structure
Study Commission Report. Thomas L. Cromwell (East
Ohio) raised a point of order that the original of the Struc-
ture Study Commission Report was not what was before
the Conference. Don W. Holter (Kansas East) expressed
the view that any inconsistencies between the two were
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editorial in nature. The Chair asked if it was the will of
the Conference to leave changes of an editorial nature to
the editorial committee, and this was approved.
Robert T. Young (Western North Carolina) : Mr. Chairman, I
sense that no amendments are going to pass tonight; therefore, I
would like to make a motion if I may, with the understanding that
if any division of the proposed Board of Global Ministries is later
voted as a separate board and any necessary substantive and editorial
changes shall then be made, I move to suspend the rules and proceed
to a vote on Calendar 159.
The motion to suspend the rules was put to a vote and
was adopted by the necessary two-thirds majority. The mo-
tion to adopt Report No. 1, Calendar No. 159 was put to a
vote and was adopted, subject to the conditions specified in
Mr. Young's motion (see page 1482) .
Report No. 9, Calendar No. 317
Mrs. Arterburn presented the report, which was proposed
legislation for the Division of Education and Cultivation
of the proposed Board of Global Ministries. The report was
adopted (see page 1491).
Report No. 10, Calendar No. 318; Report No. 26, Calendar
No. 361
Mrs. Arterburn presented the reports, noting that both
were related to legislation for the National Division. Wil-
liam C. Vaughan (Virginia) objected that reports were
being presented and voted in a manner that did not permit
questions or discussion. Walter G. Muelder (Southern New
England) asked if Report No. 26 had been correlated with a
report on the same subject from the Committee on Educa-
tion. Mrs. Arterburn expressed willingness to separate con-
sideration of these two reports if there was any question
about this. H. Claude Young (Western North Carolina)
expressed the view that the Committee on Education had
referred its petitions on this subject to the Committee on
Missions. Benjamin R. Oliphint (Louisiana) stated that the
Committee on Education did have a report on the same
subject as Report No. 26, and suggested that the two reports
be separated. Mrs. Arterburn accepted the suggestion.
Calendar No. 318 was put to a vote and was adopted
(seepage 1494).
Report No. 11— Calendar No. 319
Mrs. Arterburn presented the report and moved its adop-
tion. The report was adopted (see page 1500) .
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Report No. 17— Calendar No. 352
Mrs. Arterburn presented the report and moved its adop-
tion. The report was adopted (see page 1504) .
Report No. 25— Calendar No. 360
Mrs. Arterburn presented the report and moved its adop-
tion. Ernest T. Dixon (Southwest Texas) asked a question
about the Office of Missionary Personnel and its relationship
to a report considered by the Committee on Clergy; Mrs.
Arterburn responded. The report was adopted (see page
1514).
Procedure for Consideration of Remainder of Report
The Chair inquired if it had been ascertained whether
correlation was required between the committees on Edu-
cation and Missions on the report on Deaconesses/Home
Missionaries. John T. King (Southwest Texas), chairman of
the Committee on Education, stated that the needed cor-
relation had not been done.
Offering for Marshals and Pages
The Chair presented Marion R. Walker (Southern Cali-
fornia-Arizona), who made a statement on behalf of the
Commission on Entertainment and Program. Mr. Walker
noted that the Conference at an earlier session had in-
structed the Commission to make arrangements for an of-
fering for the marshals and pages. He expressed apprecia-
tion for the work of the persons who had served in these
capacities and thanked Joe B. Dekle (North Georgia) for
his work in coordinating the work of these persons. The
offering was taken.
Time Extended
The Chair noted that the time set for adjournment was
near. Kenneth W. Hulit (East Ohio) moved to extend the
time until 11 p.m. for the completion of the report. G.
Lemuel Fenn (Oklahoma) moved a substitute to extend
the time until 10 p.m. Mr. Fenn's substitute was put to a
vote and was defeated. Mr. Hulit' s motion was put to a vote
and was adopted.
Health and Welfare Ministries — Report on Structure
The Chair outlined the procedure that would be followed
in considering the minority and majority positions on this
issue. Joseph R. Graham (West Ohio) presented the minor-
ity position.
Mr. Graham: I am confident that the decision-making process of
this legislative body is a responsible one. You have heard some of the
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arguments and you will hear some more, and you must decide whether
to make the Board of Missions a larger body and call it a Global
Ministries Board. You must consider and vote what is the best interest
of the total church, namely, the people being served, the institutions
and agencies created as offspring of our own church and for whom
we have continuing responsibilities as churchmen. You must consider
and vote the best possible method by which policies may be adopted,
services made available, relationships with institutions strengthened
and thus provide necessary financial support for healing and health
services and ministries, and thus fulfill the ministry without undue
entanglement and bureaucracy.
I submit to you that a separate board would allow flexibility and
economy and simplicity and clearer lines of funding the healing and
health care work. While it may seem impossible politically to present
such a motion before this body on Thursday evening at 10 p.m., it
certainly is most administratively sound and would do the job. Mr.
Chairman, I would move the adoption of the principle that there be a
separate Board of Health and Welfare Ministries.
C. Dale White (Southern New England) presented the
majority position.
Mr. White: I would like now to lay before you the reasons why we
made this decision. Most of us agreed with the Structure Commission
Report and with the report of the present Board of Health and
Welfare Ministries, that it is in the interest of the church, to bring
together under one administration, and with a holistic view of mis-
sion, the functions of direct service ministry. We could have voted
to move everything into a separate Board of Health and Welfare
Ministries; that was one argument before us. We chose not to go
that route for these reasons: We felt this would disrupt essential
work, very delicate at times with persons overseas, and with National
Division and Women's Division work. We're aware of the fact that
the Women's Division owns many agencies which are administered
by the National Division. We thought it might be a difficult thing
to ask them to surrender economy and control to a board in which
they did not have a large voting membership.
We're also aware of the fact that the present Board of Health and
Welfare Ministries owns no institutions and administers none. The
Annual Conferences create them and supervise their work. The
present Board of Health and Welfare Ministries is a consulting body
and a standard-setting body and an educational body. So, therefore, it
seemed to us that they ought to be more structurally mobile, and
moving them would be less disruptive. These are the additional rea-
sons that we chose to go this route.
We want this division to have a clear mandate to work across
the entire spectrum of health and welfare ministries, local church,
community as well as institutional.
We want this work, all of it, to have a direct pipeline for interpreta-
tion and promotion into the local churches, to enjoy full and complete
access to the interpretation and the program potential of Global
Ministries.
We want the perspectives of this division, including the viewpoint
of those who administer large institutions, to leaven and to be
leavened by the entire work of Global Ministries.
We want the weight of the major missional bodies of the church
behind the view of this division as it works in cooperation with Social
Concerns to develop public policy issues and statements in the area of
health care and social welfare.
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We want the standard-setting and certification policies, once they
are established through the Certification Council, to have the strong
support of a large segment of the church.
We want clear and open channels for resource merging and re-
source movement across these several divisions, so that the resources
of the whole church in mission might be available to health and wel-
fare ministries, as well as to the interests under the priorities in
missions which will be defined by the board.
Then, finally, we made this decision because we believe that a
Health and Welfare Ministries Division in the board will have the
breathing room that it needs to continue its work and to expand its
work. We base that upon these assumptions.
First, we take seriously the Study Structure Commission when it
says the divisions will have the autonomy they need to carry on
functions that they are uniquely equipped to do, and that the profes-
sional judgments of their members will be honored in the board.
Second, we believe and hope that decisions to merge were to change
standards, to reorganize divisions, and will be done gradually and
carefully through a process of consultation with all interested parties.
Then, third, we believe that the crucial work of certification and
standard-setting will be done as it is now being done through a
semi-autonomous Certification Council, and it is through this Certifi-
cation Council that the relationships of trust need to be maintained.
Fourth, we believe that the National Association of Health and
Welfare Ministries — a semi-autonomous professional association of
growing influence — will be continued in our legislation and will be-
come an increasingly influential body and now will have its voice
heard throughout Global Ministries.
And, finally, we believe that committed Christian churchmen and
women of goodwill and dedication to compassionate service will make
up all of the divisions and the board as a whole.
D. Clifford Crummey (California-Nevada) spoke in op-
position to the minority report. Paul D. Chiles (West Ohio)
addressed a question to the committee; the (]hair stated
that his question was in the nature of a speech in favor of
the minority report,
Charles B. Purdham (Minnesota) : I have a question for Mr.
White. As I understand it there have been certain homes and institu-
tions operated under the Women's Division, and perhaps owned by
them — I'm not sure of that distinction. But then on the other side
there are certain hospitals and homes operated under the general
direction of Health and Welfare Ministries.
Now, will these two sets still operate in parallel or what will be
the relationship of the homes and institutions that have been under
the Women's Division to the new Division of Health and Welfare?
C. Dale White (Southern New England) : You are correct that the
Women's Division owns a good many institutions, and they have been
administered by the National Division, and then of course a great
deal of work, community work related to Health and Welfare Minis-
tries, goes on under the auspices of the National Division and the
Women's Division.
I would repeat what I said earlier that relative to the present
Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, they own no homes or
hospitals and administer none. These are the creatures of the Annual
Conferences, so that the general board is a consulting, standard-
setting, and certification agency. Now, when these merge under Global
Ministries, they will be several divisions among Global Ministries.
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We have a phrase which indicates that this work will gradually be
merged, as much of it as possible and appropriate, under the new
Division of Health and Welfare Ministries, and through a process of
negotiation, overlapping and duplicating functions will hopefully
be eliminated.
Katherine W. Wilcox (West Michigan) spoke in opposi-
tion to the minority report. Wibner B. Robbins (Holston)
moved to suspend the rules and proceed to a vote on the
issue before the Conference. The motion to suspend the
rules was put to a vote and was adopted. The motion for
the previous question was put to a vote and was adopted.
Mr. Graham made a final statement in support of the mi-
nority position; Mr. White made a final statement in sup-
port of the majority position. Mr. Graham's motion for
adoption of the principle of a separate Board of Health
and Welfare Ministries was defeated.
Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns — Report on Struc-
ture
Mrs. Wayne Harrington (Nebraska) stated that /.
Robert Nelson (East Ohio) would present the minority
position and John V. Moore (California-Nevada) would
present the majority position.
Mr. Nelson: Now there are four points which I would submit to
you as being cogent arguments for making the Commission on Ecu-
menical Affairs an independent or separate body from the Board of
Global Ministries. The first is this, the primary purpose and activity
of the Commission on Ecumenical Affairs is not program. It does
not properly belong in a program board. Program is only its sec-
ondary function. It does indeed encourage study and ecumenical
dialogue and conciliarly involvement, but these derive from the first
function.
And what is that? That is the second argument. Ecumenical Af-
fairs pertains in a unique way in our church to relationships, to
relationships with other denominations, with councils of churches, at
local, national and world levels; with church unity conversations and
with certain other religious bodies. Relating The United Methodist
Church as a whole to these other churches and they to us is the
primary purpose of the Commission on Ecumenical Affairs.
Thirdly, the Commission on Ecumenical Affairs and its concerns
pertain to all boards and agencies and administrative units and local
churches in a distinct, unique manner. I believe that in this regard
it is comparable to no other division of the program board or any
similar body.
And fourthly, the inclusion of this Commission on Ecumenical
Affairs or its interests in the Board of Global Ministries would ham-
per, restrict and distort the Commission on Ecumenical Affairs'
proper function. I believe it should be a separate commission.
Mr. Nelson moved that the Commission on Ecumenical
Affairs be a separate commission rather than a division
of the Board of Global Ministries. John V. Moore (Cali-
fornia-Nevada) spoke in support of the majority position.
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Mr. Moore: I, too, would speak of four points. The spirit of ecu-
menism is not simply characteristic of the Division of Ecumenical
and Interreligious Concerns. It is characteristic of the life of the
church and particularly of the other divisions within the Board of
Global Ministries as proposed. Since 1968 the World Division has
been relating principally to autonomous churches and to united
churches in other lands. The National Division at home has been
working through such endeavors as JSAC — Joint Strategy in Action
— with other communions. Indeed the instruction in the work in this
field in cities and metropolitan areas and in district mission societies
is that we should seek to work in this particular way.
The proposed United Methodist Committee on Relief, proposed to
succeed UMCOR, must of necessity do its work in an interdenomina-
tional and in an interreligious way. The division, then, is not uniquely
diflFerent; that is, a proposed Division on Ecumenical and Inter-
religious Concerns is not in this way different from these other
divisions. And there is a need for correlation, cooperation, consulta-
tion as both this division and other divisions within the board relate
with other churches and with other church agencies.
Secondly, there is something to be gained by the division within
the Board of Global Ministries as a leveling, seasoning influence.
There is proposed, as you would read in the document, a crossing
over of membership within a division, and in this way those who
sense a sense of loyalty, a sense of understanding and calling within
the Division on Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns will also —
eleven of these people will be members of other divisions.
It must also be said, however, with only one staff member there
is not much salt there at the present time to spread around and that
there would need to be, of course, augmentation in the size of this
division compared with a commission.
Third, there is greater possibility for providing resources to local
churches, your churches and the churches with which I'm related,
through the Board of Global Ministries and the resource services
which it has already developed.
It is argued in the fourth place that a separate commission will
give status to the spirit of ecumenism within The United Methodist
Church. Thre is something to be said for symbolizing what we affirm
in the ecumenical spirit. On the other hand, there is something of
more substance. And the test really is not in the sjTnbol, but that
which it symbolizes.
Our Lord prayed that we might be one, that the world might be-
lieve. No one . . . surely no one imagines that the world will believe
because this division or commission is within the Board of Global
Ministries or outside. It's not a matter of status, but it is a ques-
tion of whether our bishops in their areas and in Council, whether
our boards and agencies, whether you and I within our local churches
are possessed with a sense of oneness in Christ as we unite our
brothers and sisters of other communions at every level in the life
of the church and its mission.
Robert W. Koenig (South Indiana) spoke in opposition to
the minority position. Richard D. Tholin (Northern Illi-
nois) spoke in support of the minority position, John B.
Howes (Central Pennsylvania) moved to suspend the rules
in order to vote on the question. The motion to suspend the
rules was adopted. The motion for the previous question
was adopted. Keith I. Pohl (West Michigan) raised a parlia-
mentary inquiry as to whether it was in order for Mr.
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Nelson, who was not a member of the legislative committee,
to present the minority report of the committee. The Chair
ruled that as long as he was a member of the Conference
and in sympathy with the position he was representing, he
was in order. The Chair was supported in his ruling by vote
of the Conference.
Mr. Nelson made a final statement in behalf of the mi-
nority position ; Mr. Moore made a final statement in behalf
of the majority position. Mr. Nelso7is motion for a separate
commission was put to a vote and was defeated.
Legislative Committee on Health and Welfare Ministries,
Report No. 3, Calendar No. 345
Carroll H. Long (Holston) moved to substitute Calendar
No. 345 for everything in the report of the Committee on
Missions having to do with the Division of Health and
Welfare Ministries. Mrs. Arterburn stated that she could
not accept this, noting that the first half of the report dealt
with the general legislation for the Board of Global Minis-
tries, which had already been voted by the Conference as
a part of other reports from the Committee on Missions.
She indicated her intention to ask Joseph R. Graham (West
Ohio), chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare,
for presentation of that portion of Calendar No. 345 having
to do with legislation for the Division of Health and Welfare
Ministries. Mr. Long stated that this was in line with the
intent of his motion and therefore withdrew his motion.
Mr. Graham presented the report (see page 1582), indi-
cating points at which it differed from the corresponding
report of the Committee on Missions. He noted that one
major difference between the reports was in Paragraph
1083.1, 2 of the proposed legislation, in which Calendar No.
345 provided that the Division of Health and Welfare Minis-
tries would be empowered to elect its own chairperson and
other officers. He also noted that additional corrections to
the report had been printed in the Daily Christian Advocate.
He also called attention to Paragraphs 1109 and 1111 as
having provisions in conflict with the general legislation
as proposed for the Board of Global Ministries.
Mrs. Arterburn objected that Paragraph 1083 had al-
ready been adopted by the Conference in the form proposed
by the Committee on Missions. Mr. Graham stated that it
was his understanding that those matters had only been
tentatively adopted, and that when the decision was made
about whether Health and Welfare was separate or a divi-
sion of the Board of Global Ministries, opportunity was to
be granted for the Conference to decide the points at which
the reports were not in agreement.
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The Chair ruled that the Conference would consider the
items on which the two reports differed. Mr. Graham moved
to amend Report No. 1 of the Committee on Missions by
substituting Paragraph 1083 from Calendar No. 345 for
Paragraph 1083 in the Missions report. Earnest Langley
(Northwest Texas) attempted to ask a question, but the
Chair ruled that it was not related to the matter before
the Conference.
Calvin R. Myers (East Ohio) moved to empower persons
from the minority and majority positions on Health and
Welfare, the minority and majority positions on Ecumenical
Affairs, and Missions to work out the remaining differences
in the reports. Eugene L. Smith (Northern New Jersey)
moved to amend the motion to include representatives of
only the majority positions. Mr. Myers accepted the amend-
ment. Mrs. Arterburn asked a question for clarification ; the
Chair responded. She asked permission for Alva H. Clark
(Nebraska) to make a statement about the issue before the
Conference.
Alva Clark (Nebraska) : Bishop and members of the Conference,
the structure of Board of Global Ministries has been voted to include
these seven divisions. Six of those divisions, by the legislation which
we have adopted, tentatively nominate their officers and their staff,
and these, then, are elected by the Board of Global Ministries.
Through the negotiation process, it is my understanding that arrange-
ments were made whereby the Women's Division of the Board of
Global Ministries might be an exception to this. It seems that it is
not with the same kind of reasoning that the Division of Health
and Welfare Ministries would ask this exception.
Joseph A. Graham (West Ohio) : Mr. Chairman, I think one of the
concerns of the Board of Health and Welfare Ministries comes to
view at this point and that is, whether or not it is your decision to
grant exceptions to some parts of the church and not to others that
have real concern as to whether or not their policies are going to be
properly established, whether their concerns are going to be seen and
heard and acted upon. I see no problem in amending the document
that is before us by granting this exception. If the processes over the
years would warrant some other procedure, that can be done at an-
other time.
Time Extended
The Chair noted that the time set in the previous exten-
sion of the time was at hand and asked the will of the
Conference. John B. Warman (Western Pennsylvania)
moved an extension of time sufficient to complete action on
the proposed Board of Global Ministries. The motion was
adopted.
Report No. 3 — Calendar No. 345 — Consideration Resumed
Emmett T. Streeter (Nebraska) made a statement re-
garding Mr. Myers' motion. Carlos C. Page (West Michi-
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gan) offered a motion to lay Mr. Myers' motion on the
table. The Chair stated that the motion to lay on the table
carried everything before the Conference with it ; Mr. Page
withdrew the motion.
Walter G. Muelder (Southern New England) asked
whether the Conference had the right to empower a small
group to make a final decision; the Chair stated that the
question was well taken. Mr. Muelder moved as a substitute
for Mr. Myers' motion that the issue be referred to repre-
sentatives of the majority positions involved for a recom-
mendation to the Conference. G. Ross Freeman (South
Georgia) spoke against Mr. Muelder' s motion.
Glenn 0. Booth (California-Nevada) asked why, in the
report of the Committee on Missions, the Women's Division
was permitted to elect its own officers and no other division
was granted the same privilege.
Mrs. Wayne Harrington (Nebraska) : Simply to answer the ques-
tion— the reason that the Women's Division has this exception is
because the President of the Women's Division is the national presi-
dent of 1,700,000 women in the local societies. We have a constituency
of this many members, and this is the reason we have this exception
made.
Mrs. Carlton Carruth (South Georgia) asked a question;
the Chair stated that it was not in order, inasmuch as it
was not related to Mr. Muelder's motion. William C.
Hitchock (Detroit) moved to suspend the rules for the
purpose of putting the previous question on all before the
Conference. The motion to suspend the rules was adopted.
The motion for the previous question was adopted.
Mr. Graham made a final statement in support of the
position of the Committee on Health and Welfare. Mr.
Muelder's substitute was put to a vote and was defeated.
Mr. Myers' motion was put to a vote and was defeated.
Mrs. Arterburn made a final statement in behalf of the
position of the Committee on Missions. The Chair, Mrs.
Arterburn, and Mr. Graham clarified the issue being put to
a vote. Mr. Graham s motion to substitute the position of
the Committee on Health and Welfare as represented in
Calendar No. 345, Paragraph 1083 was put to a vote and
was defeated.
Mr. Graham presented Paragraph 1109 of Calendar No.
345 as being in conflict with the provisions contained in the
Committee on Missions report related to the membership
of divisions. Mrs. Arterburn stated that she would be will-
ing to accept the Committee on Health and Welfare provi-
sion at this point ; it was accepted by vote of the Conference.
Mr. Graham moved the adoption of Paragraphs 1107-
1114, Calendar No. 345, as the legislation for the Division
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of Health and Welfare Ministries. Mrs, Arterburn inquired
whether the corrections later submitted by the committee
were included in the motion. C. Dale White (Southern New
England) explained the relationship between the printed
corrections and the report as originally submitted.
Katherine Sears (Iowa) made a statement of clarification.
Mr. Graham's motion to adopt Paragraphs 1107-1114 as
corrected was put to a vote and was adopted.
Legislative Committee on Ecumenical Affairs — Report No.
4— Calendar No. 161; Report No. 14— Calendar No. 222;
Report No. 29— Calendar No. 403
John V. Moore (California-Nevada), vice-chairman of
the legislative committee, presented the reports. Mr. Moore
noted that the committee had presented its report as amend-
ments to the report of the Structure Study Commission;
he and Walter N. Kalaf suggested procedures for making
certain that the intent of the legislative committee was
correctly understood. Mr. Moore explained the points at
which Calendar No. 222 differed from the general legisla-
tion for the Board of Global Ministries previously adopted
under Calendar No. 159. Mrs. Arterburn expressed the
opinion that the differences were minor and accepted them
on behalf of the Committee on Missions.
Final Approval — Board of Global Ministries
Mrs. Arterburn moved final approval of all legislative
Committee reports dealing with the legislation of the Board
of Global Ministries, as presented, perfected and approved.
The motion was adopted.
Closing
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
The Conference was dismissed with a prayer by Bishop
Harry P. Andreassen (Angola) .
TWELFTH DAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1972
MORNING SESSION
Opening
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the morning session
of the twelfth day, Friday, April 28, 1972, at 8:30 a.m.
in the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, with Bishop W.
Kenneth Goodson, Birmingham Area, presiding.
Devotions
The Conference joined in the s-inging of the hymn,
"Praise to the Lord," followed by a responsive reading en-
titled, "The Sovereignty of God." Bishop Paul W. Milhouse,
Oklahoma Area, brought the devotional address, "Three
Dimensions of the Gospel" (see page 774). The hymn,
"Amazing Grace," was sung.
Special music was presented by The Indian Choir of
Dallas, Texas, under the direction of The Reverend Lindy
Waters.
Committee on Journal
George R. Akers (Wyoming) reported that the journal
had been examined through one-half of the Thursday even-
ing session and found to be in good order. He moved that
if the Conference did not extend into another day, the re-
mainder of the journal be referred to the secretarial staff
for approval. The motion was adopted.
Committee on Agenda
/. Otis Young presented the agenda as printed in the
Daihj Christian Advocate; it was adopted.
Committee on Presiding Officers
Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) expressed apprecia-
tion on behalf of the Conference to the presiding officers.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
James Dolliver (Pacific Northwest) presented Florence
Little, treasurer of the Women's Division of the Board of
Missions, for a special report. Ms, Little reported on her
attendance and activities at the stockholders' meeting of
the Honeywell Corporation, undertaken in response to Con-
ference action on the Bishops' Call to Peace and Calendar
No. 58.
Mr. Dolliver introduced a general resolution of thanks.
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Mr. Dolliver: While printed words can't adequately express our
thanks for the goodwill, determination and hard work which have
characterized those who have served us and provided for our comfort
and well-being during this General Conference, we do offer this
resolution of appreciation of thanks. Our gratitude goes to those
who have made the Conference work; from the excellent physical
arrangements, the attention to detail of the Conference and secretari-
al staff, the firmness and dignity of the presiding bishops, the grace
and inspiration provided by choirs and speakers of the daily devotion-
al services; from the scrutinizing eye of the marshals, to the
alacrity and dispatch of the pages, our needs and wants have been
provided for amply and capably.
We express particular thanks to the State of Georgia and its
governor, the Honorable Jimmy Carter; to the city of Atlanta, and
its mayor, the Honorable Sam Massell; to the bishop of this area,
J. Owen Smith and his associates, lay and clergy; to the creators
of the panels in front of the hall, whose work has been the source
of both mystery and meaning to our Conference; and to all those
responsible for the inspiration and information afforded us in World
Methodist Night and Georgia Night. We extend our special apprecia-
tion to A. G. Jefferson, chairman of the Commission on Entertain-
ment and Program of the 1972 General Conference, and to Gene
Carroll, General Chairman and Executive Director of the General
Conference Atlanta Committee, and their associates. To a monu-
mental and perhaps, at times, a seemingly impossible task, they have
brought skill and distinction and success. Finally, to all of those who
by the inadvertence of this committee or the limitation of space
have gone unmentioned in this resolution, and whose works may have
gone unsung by the delegates to this General Conference, so that
they may know they are both noticed and loved, we hereby offer our
sincere gratitude and warm affection; Mr. Chairman, I move the
adoption.
Bishop Goodson: All right, are you ready? If you will adopt it,
show the hand? Opposed? And it is adopted. Thank you. Brother
Dolliver.
Mr. Dolliver: One final item, Mr. Chairman, I was asked by the
Presiding Officer of our Committee, Alvirita Little, to express her
thanks to our committee. I think this is somewhat a self-serving
statement on my part. The committee has caucused, and we've decided
we much prefer to give our thanks to Alvirita. Thank you, Alvirita.
Committee on Credentials
W. T. Handy, Jr. (Louisiana) reported that the com-
mittee had met and examined the changes made in the seat-
ing of delegates as reported by Annual Conference chair-
persons and that the approved changes for the plenary
sessions of April 27 would appear in proper form in the
Journal. He stated that the committee recommended that
it be authorized to approve seating changes for the sessions
of April 28 and report them in the Journal. The report was
adopted.
Mr. Handy moved that the following be referred to the
interim Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of
Order for its consideration: that methods and procedures
be formulated whereby certification of delegates' seating
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changes be made prior to, rather than after the fact. The
motion was adopted.
Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio), chairman of the com-
mittee, presented the report of the committee as printed
in the Daily Christian Advocate. He noted that the only-
item which had not previously been before the Conference
was the recommendation that the committee be granted
power to reconstitute the number and responsibilities of the
legislative committees for the next General Conference in
keeping with the restructuring adopted by this General
Conference. He moved adoption of the report. The report
was adopted.
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. GoodiHch, Jr. (North Texas) reported that the
committee had met with the chairpersons of the legislative
committees, and it was their judgment that the essential
business of the Conference could be completed in the time
available. He requested that an order of the day be set for
7:30 p.m. for consideration of legislative committee reports
related to the proposed Board of Discipleship, followed by
those related to the proposed Board of Higher Education
and Ministry ; he moved that this order of the day be estab-
lished by the Conference.
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) : I'd like to move an amendment.
I'd like to move an order of the day to consider at 10 a.m. the pro-
posed Board of Higher Education and Ministry; at 3 p.m., the
proposed Board of Discipleship; at 8 p.m., the proposed Board of
Church and Society. In each case an hour and one-half shall be
allowed for consideration after which the Conference shall determine
if it wishes to continue consideration. If there is a second, I'd like
to say a word.
Mr. Cromwell spoke in support of his motion. John T.
King (Southwest Texas) opposed it. Dean A. Lanning
(Northern New Jersey) spoke in favor of it. Joseph R.
Graham (West Ohio) spoke against it. Mr. Cromwell's
amendment was defeated. Mr. Goodrich's motion was
adopted.
Mr. Goodrich called for reports from the Legislative Com-
mittee on Membership and Evangelism.
Legislative Committee on Membership and Evangelism —
Report No. 3— Calendar No. 449
Emerson S. Colaw (West Ohio), chairman of the com-
mittee, presented the report; it was adopted (see page
1404).
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Report No. 4 — Calendar No. 450
Mr. Colaiv presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1404).
Report No. 5 — Calendar No. 451
Mr. Colaiv presented the report, with the recommendation
of concurrence and referral to the Board of Evangelism or
its successor; the report was adopted (see page 1405) .
Reports Nos. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10— Calendar Nos. 452, 453, 454,
455, 456
Mr. Colaw presented this group of related reports ; they
were adopted (see pages 1405-1408) .
Reports Nos. 11, 12— Calendar Nos. 457, 458
Mr. Colaiv presented the reports, and they were adopted
(see pages 1408-1409).
Report No. 14— Calendar No. 620
Mr. Colaiv presented the report, noting that it related to
the Study on Membership Loss and Conservation (see page
1699) ; the committee recommendation was for reference to
the Board of Evangelism or its successor, with specific in-
structions for further study and recommendations to be
presented to the 1976 General Conference. The report was
adopted (see page 1410).
Report No. 17— Calendar No. 623
Mr. Colaw presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1411).
Report No. 20— Calendar No. 626
Mr. Colaiv presented the report, noting that it was of-
fered as a substitute for material contained in a group of
some 1,300 petitions. The report was adopted (see page
1412).
Report No. 24— Calendar No. 630
Mr. Colaw presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1415).
Report No. 26— Calendar No. 632
Mr. Colaw presented the report, noting that the recom-
mendation was for concurrence with a group of petitions
and reference to the Board of Evangelism or its successor
for consideration as possible program suggestions; the re-
port was adopted (see page 1415) .
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Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) called for a report
from the Legislative Committee on Communications and
Publications and from the Legislative Committee on Con-
ferences. He noted that the reports were related to structure
and would therefore be considered under the terms of Mr.
Bray's procedural motion.
Legislative Committee on Communications and Publications
—Report No. 17— Calendar No. 520
Charles A. Sayre (Southern New Jersey) called attention
to the report as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate,
noting that its basic recommendation was for concurrence
with the Structure Study Commission's recommendation
for a Board of Communication and Publication. He pre-
sented other members of the legislative committee for de-
tailed presentations of the committee report.
John B. Russell (Virginia) outlined the nature and the
implications of the committee proposal.
Mr. Russell: The Board of Publication as it now is structured is
a financially self-sustaining agency of the church, responsible for
the church's publications. It uses no World Service funds, and the
net income from its operations goes to help the support of conference
claimants, as provided for in the Discipline. The recommendation
we bring to you is for a combined Board of Communications and
Publications which would be divided into two divisions. One division
would be a Division of Communication which would include the pres-
ent Commission on Public Relations and Methodist Information, the
present TRAFCO structure, the Interpreter which, you know, is the
program journal of the church, and also, would call for the trans-
ferring of the functions of church periodical editorial work from the
Board of Publication over to the Division of Communication. This
would then give the church one board which would be responsible for
the printing, the publication, the distribution of all general communi-
cation materials of the church. The Advance, which has been tied to
the Interpreter, under this proposal would either have to go back to
the Council on Ministries or to the Council on Finance and Admin-
istration. There was concern in the Structure Study Committee and
among the church in general that the financial integrity and the self-
sustaining nature of the Methodist Publishing House or the United
Methodist Publishing House be maintained. We submit that the
proposal before you from our committee does this. There are pro-
visions in the legislation which assure that no World Service funds
or no funds from Finance and Administration, as it is now estab-
lished, would be used for the support of the United Methodist Publish-
ing House.
By the same token there is a very strict provision in there that
none of the funds of the publishing house could be used to support
the work of the Division of Communications. Now the Division of
Communications, as I outlined it a few moments ago, would be
supported by Finance and Administration, or the World Service
Fund. This would include, and you should be aware of this, the sup-
port of the editorial work of church periodicals by World Service,
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whereas it has been supported in the past by The United Methodist
Publishing House.
The Division of Publications would remain essentially as it pres-
ently is constituted. Its functions and its work would remain the
same. The Division of Communication would be divided into four
sections, and there would be a vice-president in charge of the Division
on Communications who would report to the president and publisher
who would be the chief executive officer of the entire organization.
The . . . briefly the rationale behind this is that the purpose of all
of these is essentially similar. The model which is being proposed
to you corresponds to the model of most present publishing and
communications organizations, and it has a potential for increased
economy and it should eliminate some overlapping and duplication.
I will enumerate for you the advantages as I see them, and Mr.
McKenzie will follow up. First of all there would be a reduced
capital outlay and some reduced operating expenses. It would be
a much more simplified structure as far as the church is concerned.
It would provide the opportunity for creating or reinforcing any
creative inputs in this particular field. We would certainly anticipate
that there would be elimination of some facilities and services by
the centralization of distribution for all basic teaching, learning,
program and promotion resources both printed and nonprinted.
Now, I would assure you that this does not entirely eliminate all
duplication of publication. This may ultimately come, and for the
sake of the church, someday it should. But there are several other
boards in the church that are still permitted the opportunity of
doing publication of certain items. As I indicated before, this would
combine these similar agencies. For instance, the publishing house
is presently in the field of cassette work, particularily as it relates
to curriculum material. TRAFCO is in the same field, and this
would put both of them in one place where the combined work in this
area could be amplified and pushed forward. And it would also afford
an opportunity for a United Methodist Newsletter, and there has
been some demand across the church for that. Now, I'll let Mr. Mc-
Kenzie give you the other portion of our presentation.
Leon T. McKenzie (Southern California- Arizona) dis-
cussed the standards employed by the committee in evaluat-
ing the various proposals referred to it and summarized
the reasons for the committee's final recommendation.
Mr. McKenzie: Why did our legislative committee, after three
days of deliberation, vote for a combined Communications and Pub-
lications Board instead of the three separate boards? The reasons
were simply three.
First, the communications revolution: four years ago who would
have dreamed about the import that cassettes would have upon our
communications as it does today? What new inventions will come
about tomorrow or the next four years; where will they go? Publica-
tions? TRAFCO? Where?
Two, efficiency of operation: because of the fact that we are
dealing with communications, whether it be printed matter, tape,
film, etc., it would seem logical that this could be done more efficiently
if handled by one agency, with the exception of Methodist Informa-
tion, whose independence was carefully preserved. The task of this
board is not so much of determining content but in producing and
distributing determined information in the most effective and ef-
ficient way possible.
Three, in a combined board we would get the best talents of the
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best people possible in the entire field of communications and publica-
tions in The United Methodist Church; it would not be divided
between two different boards. This is the report from your legislative
committee, a committee that presented no minority report, and we
trust that you will affirm our recommendations. Thank you.
Legislative Committee on Conferences — Report No. 70 —
Calendar No. 519
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) presented the report.
Mr. Slutz: We tried to consider very carefully, and we spent
several hours on several days on this particular question. We looked
not only at the Structure Study Report, but we looked very carefully
at the recommendations of the Program Council and at the present
Discipline and we tried to solicit the opinion and the experience of
those directly involved in the agencies concerned. And we came to
a different conclusion than that of the other committee. We're dealing
here with four units which are presently related to the Program
Council: TRAFCO — Television, Radio and Film Commission, which
in some sense is, at least, I suppose, is a competitor of the publishing
house since they are emphasizing television, radios, films, rather
than printed matter; we're dealing with Methodist Information;
we're dealing with program and benevolence interpretation (and I
don't quite see where that is covered in the other report or cared
for) ; we're dealing with the Advance Committee, and as Mr. Russell
said, they make no provision for the Advance Committee under their
report, where we are trying to continue this work which has been
very valuable and of use throughout the church. We feel that these
four units should remain together as a separate, not a board, but as
a joint committee. We don't want to see them lost in the maze of
the publishing house.
It is our feeling that these four units are performing services
for the entire church, that they are, as has been said, service agencies.
But they are service agencies serving all the boards, not just the
printing plant and the publishing house, and we feel they should
be in an independent position where they can better render service
equally giving consideration to the needs and the desires of the
various boards, instead of being under one board, the board that
runs the printing plant.
Now, Mr. Russell very properly said that there is a problem if
these are put in with the publishing house, in that under the restric-
tive rules, and particularly paragraph 20, all of the net proceeds of
the publishing house must go for the support of retired ministers.
And if you put these four agencies into the publishing house — I'm
not saying that it's not possible, I'm sure that every effort would be
made to keep the funds and the accounts and the determination
separate — it would be difficult if the one branch, the large branch,
is going to decide how much it's going to charge for rent and over-
head and so on to these units and how much it's going to charge
to the function of printing and dissemination and merchandizing of
printed material, when all of the net proceeds must be kept inviolate
for the purpose of pensions. We, therefore, believe that it is desirable
that these four units be kept together, independent of the domination
of any board of the church. The joint committee would be related
to the Council on Ministries which is the coordinating body consider-
ing the needs of all boards and all agencies of the church. It is
equally related to the Commission on Finance and Administration
because we are proposing a committee of thirty, ten from the Council
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on Ministries, ten from the Council on Finance and Administration
and ten elected at large by the other twenty.
Therefore, having considered the experience, the opinions of these
four agencies, all of whom, at last report, said they would much
prefer to remain as a joint committee serving all boards; having
considered that, realizing that the other report makes no provision
for the Advance and as far as we can see, little if any consideration
for the program and benevolence interpretation, it was our recom-
mendation that we establish the joint committee. If you decide to
work on our report, that's the way it will be. If you decide that
these units should be put into the publishing house, that's the way
it will be, and we won't tight about it.
Marjorie Matthaei (Kansas West) responded briefly to
Mr. Slutz's arguments. Kenneth W. Hidit (East Ohio) asked
a question; Robert F. Lundy (Holston) responded. Robert
W. Preusch (New York) asked a question regarding how
the costs of Together and Christian Advocate magazines
would be handled under the plan proposed by the Committee
on Conferences; Mr. Slutz responded that there would be
no change from the way they are now being handled. Mr.
Slutz asked a question regarding the probable effect on
the World Service apportionment if the proposal of the
Committee on Communications and Publications was
adopted ; Mr. Preusch responded. The Chair stated that the
question was argumentative.
Calendar No. 519; Calendar No. 520 — Questions and Con-
sideration
Gordon G. Thompson, Jr. (North Georgia) asked a ques-
tion regarding Calendar No. 520; Mr. Sayre responded.
A. LeRoy Lightner (Eastern Pennsylvania) asked a ques-
tion; Mr. Slutz responded. H. Claude Young (Western
North Carolina) stated that legislation for the Advance had
been adopted in connection with that for the Council on
Finance and Administration and asked Mr. Slutz if he
would be willing to delete the provisions related to the
Advance in Calendar No. 519 ; Mr. Slutz responded that he
could not locate reference to the Advance in the legislation
cited. Mr. Yoimg replied that it was to be lodged with the
Council on Ministries; Mr. Slutz stated that there would
then be no conflict with Calendar No. 519. The Chair asked
whether, with legislation for the Advance already having
been adopted, a motion for reconsideration was needed in
order to consider the Advance program again in Calendar
No. 519. Mr. Slutz stated that the issue before the Con-
ference at this time was which of the two reports (Calendar
No. 519 or 520) to consider; the question of the Advance
could be decided after that issue was settled, at the time
one of the reports was being perfected.
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Bruce P. Blake (Kansas West) asked for Mr. Sayre to
comment on the financial implications of Calendar No. 520.
Charles A. Sayre (Southern New Jersey) : I think the debate
indicated the nature of this. We are one of the only denominations
that does not subsidize its periodicals. Our periodicals — Together
and Christian Advocate — take heavy subsidy. Most other denomina-
tions provide that by the general church; in effect, we're providing
it by taking away pensions of our retired ministers. I think this
is the issue, if you want to continue this. We feel it is very proper
to follow the practice of the other denominations and to have the
general church subsidize the periodicals, rather than penalize our
retired men.
Herbert L. Gwyer (Western Pennsylvania) moved that
the Conference proceed with debate; the Chair stated that
the motion was not in order under the terms of Mr. Bray's
procedural motion. J. Kenneth Forhes (South Indiana)
asked, as a matter of privilege, to make a statement of
information as a member of the General Periodicals Com-
mittee of the Board of Publication. The Chair asked the
will of the Conference and ruled that Mr. Forhes could
proceed. Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) objected and moved
the previous question. The Chair ruled that the previous
question motion was not in order under the terms of Mr.
Bray's procedural motion.
Mr. Forbes: The general periodicals proposition has been in the
purview of the General Board of Publication and has endeavored
to serve the church with two basic periodicals. Together and the
Christian Advocate. Over the past quadrennium, there have been
successive deficits which have come about due to rising costs of
staff and manufacturing. Therefore, during the quadrennium, as
these deficits have been absorbed, we have had to move into a decima-
tion of the periodicals themselves. There has been a decline in the
receipt of these various bits of information important to the church.
We're coming to the place where, if there is no adequate subsidy
and only that which can be absorbed by the deficits of tlie publishing
house, that we will soon have to decide what happens to periodical
policy within the church. This is a matter for all of us of which we
need to be aware, because it has serious implications of tying the
communicative possibility together.
And I think we should know that if we move in this direction,
because of deficits of the publishing house, which came from a
profit of a million dollars previously to the Ministers' Pension Fund
down to something like $600,000 this coming year, that we have to face
a reality which involves not only finance, but also the communicative
proposition.
Donald E. Holbrook (West Michigan) addressed ques-
tions to Mr. Sayre; Mr. Sayre responded. Raoid C. Calkins
(West Ohio) moved the previous question on the decision
of which report to consider. The motion was adopted.
George A. Foster (Florida) stated that a motion to adopt
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one of the two reports was needed; the Chair ruled that
such a motion was not in order under the provisions of Mr.
Bray's procedural motion. Mr. Sayre made a final statement
in support of Calendar No. 520; Mr. Slutz made a final
statement in support of Calendar No. 519.
The Chair put the question of which report the Confer-
ence would consider to a vote and stated that the vote was
very close. Donald A. Waterfield (Troy) called for a count
vote; the call was sustained. J. Wesley Hole (Secretary)
gave instructions for the taking of the vote. The ballot was
taken.
Legislative Committee on Clergy — Report Nos. 10, 78, 96 —
Calendar Nos. 47, 460, 487
The Chair stated that while the vote was being counted,
there were reports from the Legislative Committee on
Clergy which could be considered. James M. Ault (Northern
New Jersey), chairman of the legislative committee, pre-
sented Report Nos. 10, 78 and 96; they were adopted (see
pages 1427, 1447, 1455).
Report No. 120— Calendar No. 714
Mr. Ault presented the report; it was adopted (see
page 1469).
Report No. 97— Calendar No. 488
Mr. Ault presented the report; it was adopted (see
page 1455).
Calendar No. 519; Calendar No. 520— Vote Reported
The Chair reported that, on the issue of which of the
two calendar items to consider, the Conference had voted
as follows : Calendar No. 519, 535 votes ; Calendar No. 520,
406 votes. John B. Russell (Virginia) stated that the vote
of the Conference disposed of both Calendar Nos. 520 and
521 and left Calendar No. 519 before the Conference for
consideration.
Albert F. Fisher (North Carolina) raised the question
of the status of the Advance in the legislation which had
been adopted. Robert F. Lundy (Holston) responded. Mr.
Slutz stated that the matter could be handled in the course
of perfecting Calendar No. 519. Mr. Fisher attempted to
oif er a motion ; the Chair ruled that it was not in order at
this time.
Recess
The Conference was in recess for fifteen minutes.
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Order of the Day
The Chair recognized John V. Moore (Cahfornia-Neva-
da) for a prayer for the concerns of youth.
Mr. Moore: Let us pray. 0 God, by whose power the elements of
earth are mysteriously transformed into bread and wine, forgive
us when thy children turn to us for sustenance and we offer an
empty cup and a loaf turned into stone. We confess that the people
back home have our ear while our ears are stopped to the cries of
the weak, the despairing, and the outcast. We pray for President
Nixon and the leaders of the other nations that they may serve thy
end in establishing justice, turning missiles into plows and binding
up the wounds of those who bear the pain of the world. We rejoice
in Christ in whom the brokenness of the church and of the whole
world are made whole. Fashion within us his mind that we may
live in the present, in this moment, in this now, drawing strength
and wisdom from our heritage and facing the future with courage
and hope. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blanket Motion on Non-Concurrence Reports
L. Stacy Weaver (North Carolina) : Mr. Chairman, I move that
this Conference vote nonconcurrence on all calendar items for which
the legislative committees recommended nonconcurrence, except in
those cases where a minority report has been presented. If I can
get a second, I would like to speak a moment on this.
Mr. Weaver spoke in support of his motion ; it was
adopted.
Committee on Conferences — Report No. 70 — Calendar No.
519 — Consideration
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) presented corrections and
changes in the printed report. Mr. Slutz recommended in-
serting language in the printed report to assure that the
Advance program would be promoted as a part of the func-
tion of program and benevolence interpretation ; with that
change, he recommended that the legislation for the Ad-
vance included as a part of this report be deleted. He moved
the adoption of the report. Marjorie Matthaei (Kansas
West) moved to amend the first paragraph under subsection
10a of the report by changing the words "or secular press"
to "and public news media." Mr. Slutz accepted the amend-
ment on behalf of the committee. Paul E. Myers (Central
Pennsylvania) spoke in support of the report.
Gloster C. Current (New York) moved to amend section
3 of the report by changing the last sentence to read as
follows : "It is recommended that the ten at-large members
shall include at least one representative of each of the
following groups: Asian- Americans, blacks, Hispanic-
Americans, Indian Americans, and youth." Mr. Slutz asked
if Mr. Current would agree to the following wording: "It
is recommended that the at-large members be so elected
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that the entire committee includes. . . ." Mr. Current agreed,
and Mr. Slutz accepted the amendment on behalf of the
committee. Paul J. Beeman (Pacific Northwest) asked a
question ; Mr. Slutz responded.
A. LeRoy Lightner (Eastern Pennsylvania) moved to
amend the report by adding a new subsection lOd with the
heading "Communications, Research, and Planning"; the
new subsection would read as follows : "It shall formulate
the design for a system of general communication for The
United Methodist Church. Its area of responsibility shall
include the analysis and evaluation of present and emerging
communications systems, media methods and materials."
He asked if Mr. Slutz would accept the amendment on be-
half of the committee, and Mr. Slutz replied that he could
not. The amendment was put to a vote and was defeated.
John B. Howes (Central Pennsylvania) moved the pre-
vious question; it was adopted. Wallace Fridy (South Caro-
lina-1785) asked a question; Mr. Slutz responded. Calendar
No. 519 was put to a vote and was adopted (see page 1189) .
Matter of Privilege
John K. Ber gland (West Ohio) : Earlier in this Conference we
voted almost unanimously to approve the work of the Commission,
the Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal Stan-
dards. The vote was with the machine which recorded our vote
925 for, 17 against. It did not express our warm appreciation for
the work done. I move, Mr. Bishop, that this Conference now vote
a deep appreciation to Dr. Albert Outler, Dr. J. Bruce Behney, and
the Theological Study Commission for their leadership and commend
their work to the United Methodists everywhere.
Legislative Committee on Clergy
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) called for reports
from the Legislative Committee on Clergy. James M. Aidt
(Northern New Jersey), chairman of the committee, pre-
sented committee ofl^cers and members who would assist
with the presentation of the reports.
Report No. 99— Calendar No. 490
Mr. Aidt presented the report, noting that it was in the
form of recommended amendments to the report of the
Commission to Study the Ministry (see pages 1456, 1711).
John C. Soderberg (Yellowstone) moved to amend the re-
port, subsection 5 entitled "Special Appointments including
Professional Chaplaincies," by inserting, immediately after
the words "five ministers," the following : ". . , at least three
of whom shall be in the first fifteen years of their fully
ordained ministry at the time of their appointment." Mr.
Soderberg spoke in support of his motion. The amendment
was defeated.
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Joe G. Emerson (South Indiana) asked whether there
was in the recommendations of the committee a timetable
with a cut-off date for financial support related to the semi-
naries in the Chicago and Ohio areas. Mr. Ault responded
that the legislative committee was recommending amend-
ments to the report which would delete the provision for
cutting off funds.
Robert E. Cushman (North Carolina) spoke in support
of the report, expressing the hope that the reciprocal re-
lationship of theological education in the theological schools
and the development of continuing education would be given
careful attention.
Paul J. Beeman (Pacific Northwest) attempted to offer
an amendment to the report of the Commission to Study
the Ministry; the Chair asked Mr. Ault whether that report
was before the Conference or only those portions of it
which were mentioned in the calendar item. Mr. Ault re-
plied that the commission report with the amendments re-
commended in the calendar item were properly before the
Conference. Mr. Beeman moved to amend the Commission
report, the section entitled "Some General Observations of
the Study," by inserting at the end of subsection 1 the fol-
lowing :
Mr. Beeman: "We are pleased to devote that portion of the Min-
isterial Education Fund designated for the seminaries to the training
of all prospective ministerial members of the Annual Conferences
in the various disciplines required of parish pastors, such as Bible,
Church History, Christian Theology, and Church Administration."
Mr. Beeman spoke in support of his amendment. Raoul
C. Calkins (West Ohio) raised a point of order that Mr.
Beeman was seeking to amend the study commission report,
when only the calendar item was before the Conference;
the Chair stated that he had ascertained that the study
commission report was properly before the Conference as
a part of the calendar item and that Mr. Beeman's amend-
ment was in order.
John B. Howes (Central Pennsylvania) moved that it be
the sense of the Conference that the study commission re-
port was not before the Conference, but only the calendar
item related to it. Mr. Howes spoke in support of his motion.
Samuel Batt (Northern Illinois) raised a point of order,
that by the language of the calendar item itself, the study
commission report was before the Conference, and Mr.
Howes' motion was therefore out of order. The Chair ac-
cepted Mr. Batt's point of order.
Merlyn W. Northfelt (Northern Illinois) asked that the
record show that a statement made by Mr. Beeman, to the
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effect that a person could graduate from Garrett without
a course in Bible or church history, was not correct. Harold
A. Bosleij (New York) spoke in opposition to Mr. Beeman's
amendment. The amendment was put to a vote and was
defeated.
Harold Dutt (West Ohio) asked a question; Mr. Aidt
responded. Glenn O. Booth (California-Nevada) asked if
it would be permissible to ask F. Thomas Trotter (Southern
California-Arizona) to summarize the report briefly. Mr.
Trotter responded with a statement in support of the report.
Calendar No. 490 was put to a vote and was adopted.
Report No. 77 — Calendar No. 425
Mr. Aidt presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1447).
Report Nos. 65, 67— Calendar Nos. 413, 415
Mr. Aidt presented the reports, noting that Report No.
65 was for concurrence and referral to the Commission to
Study the Ministry and/or the Division on the Ordained
Ministry for study. The reports were adopted (see pages
1442,1443).
Report No. 66— Calendar No. 414
Mr. Aidt presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1442).
Report No. 58— Calendar No. 302
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1440).
Report No. 98— Calendar No. 489
Mr. Aidt presented the report, noting revisions to the
report as printed. Jack M. Tuell (Pacific Northwest) asked
Mr. Ault about another correction he believed the committee
to have agreed on; Mr. Aidt agreed that the correction
should be made. James M. Law son (Memphis) spoke in
opposition to the provisions for involuntary location con-
tained in the report. Robert W. Kelley (East Ohio) asked
a question; Mr. Ault asked Richard A. Thornburg (New
York) to respond, and he did.
Hamilton T. Bosivell (California-Nevada) moved to
amend the report by deleting paragraph 2. Walter G. Muel-
der (Southern New England) moved a substitute for Mr.
Boswell's amendment, to add the phrase "with due process"
after the words "after determining"; Mr. Ault expressed
willingness to accept Mr. Muelder's addition, and the Chair
ruled that it became part of the main motion.
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Mr. Boswell's amendment was put to a vote and was
defeated. Report No. 98, as amended, was put to a vote and
was adopted (see page 1455).
Report No. 117— Calendar No. 711
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1467).
Report No. 101— Calendar No. 492
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1459).
Report No. 87— Calendar No. 469
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1451).
Report No. 90— Calendar No. 472
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1453).
Report No. 84— Calendar No. 466
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1449).
Report No. 110— Calendar No. 501
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1463).
Report No. 89— Calendar No. 471
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1453).
Report No. 68— Calendar No. 416
Mr. Ault presented the report. David A. Duck (South
Georgia) asked a question; Mr. Ault responded. Mr. Duck
moved to amend the report by inserting the following new
sentence immediately after the second sentence of paragaph
1 : "This does not apply to persons who have been licensed
before 1972." Mr. Duck spoke in support of the amendment.
William R. Persons (Rocky Mountain) spoke against it.
John E. Stumbo (Kansas East) asked a question; Mr. Ault
referred the question to Mack B. Stokes (Holston) .
Mr. Stokes: Mr. Chairman and fellow delegates, we are simply
standing by Paragraph 340 in the present Discipline, the principle
that the person who is approved as a lay pastor will continue to meet
the educational requirements from year to year. Now after he has
completed the courses of study then it is a matter of regular approval
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from year to year without any difficulty. I understand and appreciate
the problem that is raised here, but I think that what the committee
desires is to give encouragement if possible to the continuation of
the study programs for qualification.
Mr. Stumbo asked additional questions, and Mr. Stokes
responded. Charles B. Purdha^n (Minnesota) spoke in op-
position to Mr. Duck's amendment. C. LeGrande Moody, Jr.
(South Carolina-1785) made a statement regarding the
requirements for approval as a lay pastor.
Charles H. Hildreth (Alabama-West Florida) moved as
a substitute for Mr. Duck's amendment to change the date
from 1972 to 1950. He spoke in support of his substitute.
Melton E. Harbin (Western North Carolina) moved to sus-
pend the rules in order to move the previous question. The
motion to suspend the rules was adopted. The previous ques-
tion v^as ordered.
The Chair indicated that Mr. Duck had accepted Mr.
Hildreth' s substitute for his amendment; the amendment
as substituted was put to a vote and was adopted. George
E. Naff (Holston) suggested an editorial revision in the
wording of the amendment ; it was accepted. John B. Hoives
(Central Pennsylvania) raised a parliamentary inquiry;
the Chair responded. The report as amended was put to a
vote and was adopted (see page 1443) .
Report No. 85— Calendar No. 467
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1450).
Report No. 70— Calendar No. 418
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1455).
Report No. 116— Calendar No. 710
Mr. Ault presented the report, dealing with the proposed
addition of lay persons to the Conference Board of the
Ministry and the District Committee on the Ministry (see
page 1467). He noted changes to be made in the printed
report. Paid E. Myers (Central Pennsylvania) asked a
question about the relationship of the report to Paragraph
331 of the 1968 Book of Discipline. Mr. Ault replied that
in proposing the new legislation, the committee was aware
that it might raise constitutional matters which would have
to be referred, but that the purpose of the report was to
determine whether the Conference would approve the prin-
ciple of lay representation on these bodies. John Chittum
(East Ohio) asked a question about the purpose of the
proposed change, expressing the view that the group setting
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the professional standards for the ministry should be com-
posed of ministers. Mr. Ault asked Glenn E. Matthew (Kan-
sas West) , originator of one of the petitions on this subject,
to respond to the question.
Mr. Matthew: One of these petitions did come from our delegation.
We have had for a good many years laymen on our Committee on
Continuing Education. There are two or three reasons for this that
tie in with that. First of all, we feel rather strongly that any matter
which so deeply involves the local church as the matter of appoint-
ment of pastors and their education ought to have some relevance
to the lay participation in it. We talk a lot here and we talk a lot
in many places about allowing laymen to be a part of the church,
to be involved, and it seems to me this is one of the key places where
laymen ought to be involved. They have contributed inestimably to
the life of our Committee on Continuing Education in helping us to
understand the lay mind. It's been invaluable.
The second is that it seems to us that there is a point at which
we need to make the decision about the lay involvement and decision-
making, and that this is the place where it ought to be.
Willie B. Clay (Northern Illinois) spoke in opposition
to the report. Robert W. Burtner (Oregon-Idaho) spoke
in support of it. Carl H. Douglass, Jr. (Virginia) moved
that the report be referred to the Commission to Study the
Ministry, Albert C. Outler (North Texas) asked that the
Chair rule as to whether the issue needed to be handled as
a constitutional amendment. The Chair ruled that the mat-
ter would involve a constitutional amendment. Melvin M.
Finkbeiner (Pacific Northwest) asked that the questions
be divided, expressing the view that the composition of the
Conference Board of the Ministry did require a constitu-
tional decision, but that the composition of the District
Committee did not. The Chair ruled that the whole question
of lay persons passing on ministerial orders was a con-
stitutional matter.
John V. Moore (California-Nevada) attempted to offer
a motion deleting the constitutional provision that lay per-
sons could not vote on matters of ordination, character
and conference relations of ministers. The Chair asked if
the Conference would be willing to refer the matter back
to the Committee on Clergy to report back to the Conference
at a later time. It was so ordered by vote of the Conference.
Report No. 112~Calendar No. 706
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1464).
Report No. 114— Calendar No. 708
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1466).
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Report No. 113— Calendar No. 707
Ml-. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1465).
Report No. 100— Calendar No. 491
Mr. Aidt presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1458).
Report No. 26— Calendar No. 270; Report No. 28— Calen-
dar No. 272; Report No. 33— Calendar No. 277
Mr. Aidt presented Report No. 26.
George M. Richer (Southwest Texas) : I should like to move a sub-
stitute for the introductory paragraph number 5, in Calendar Item
270. If I am in order, this is to substitute.
Bishop Goodson : All right, let us hear it, sir.
Mr. Richer: The introductory paragraph only: "Prepared at least
one written sermon on a specified Biblical passage and responded
to a written or oral doctrinal examination administered by the
Board of the Ministry. The candidate's reflections and the board's
response should be informed by the insights and guidelines of part
2 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. The
following questions are guidelines for the preparation of the examina-
tion." If I have a second, I would like to speak to it.
Mr. Ault accepted the substitute on behalf of the com-
mittee. The report, as amended, was adopted (see page
1481).
Mr. Ault presented Report No. 28, and it was adopted
(see page 1433). Report No. 33 was presented and was
adopted (see page 1434).
Report No. 119— Calendar No. 713
Mr. Aidt presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1468).
Report No. 107— Calendar No. 498; Report No. 109—
Calendar No. 500
Mr. Aidt presented these related reports, and each was
adopted (seepage 1462).
Report No. 41— Calendar No. 285
Mr. Aidt presented the report, dealing with the granting
of the status of a retired bishop to bishops elected for a
term and holding office until retirement.
Merrill W. Drennan (Baltimore) : I believe this refers to an at-
tempt on the part of a person who had some episcopal administration,
but perhaps we would be unwise to consider this because I believe
you are saying that you are electing a bishop; and not only that, it
is after he has served, and I'm wondering, sir, if this is proper for
the General Conference to elect a bishop following his service?
Bishop Goodson: All right. Dr. Ault, do you care to respond?
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Mr. Ault: It would be well if Dr. Thomas Trotter, chairman
of that subcommittee who dealt with this in detail, would respond.
Bishop Goodson: All right. Dr. Trotter.
F. Thomas Trotter (Southern California- Arizona) : In the former
Methodist Church, prior to 1966, bishops elected by central confer-
ences for a term of years were after retirement accorded all the
rights and privileges as retired bishops who had been elected by
jurisdictional conferences. In 1968 the General Conference amended
this policy by Paragraph 394, in which the phrase reads, "An elder
who has served as a bishop up until the time of his retirement
shall have the status of a retired bishop." This had the effect of
excluding one bishop who at the time of 1968 was serving in behalf
of the Council of Bishops in Pakistan, and therefore, the Judicial
Council in Decision 347 ruled that if there was an inequity in the
ruling which excluded this one person, it was believed that the
remedy lay in the authority of the General Conference to redefine that
status. The petition before us, 285, addresses this reported inequity,
and, Mr. Chairman, if the House agrees to concur, we will refer this
to the Judicial Council.
Mr. Drennan moved that the matter be referred to the
Judicial Council, Georgia Harkness (Southern California-
Arizona) spoke in support of adoption of the report and
in opposition to referral. The report was put to a vote and
was adopted (see page 1436) .
F. Thomas Trotter (Southern California- Arizona) moved
that Calendar No. 285 be referred to the Judicial Council
for review to determine that the Conference action in adopt-
ing the report does correct the inequity addressed in the
report. The motion to refer was adopted.
Time Extended
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) moved that the
time be extended to 1:00 p.m. The motion was adopted.
Mrs. Howard Totten (Central New York) asked that
persons presenting calendar items proceed at a slower pace
to enable delegates to locate the reports.
Legislative Committee on Clergy — Report No. 144 — Calen-
dar No. 856
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1478).
Report No. 42— Calendar No. 286
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1436).
Report No. 124— Calendar No. 718
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1471).
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Report No. 125— Calendar No. 719
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1471).
Report No. 126— Calendar No. 720
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1472).
Report No. 127— Calendar No. 721
Mr. Ault presented the report. Robert W. Moon (Califor-
nia-Nevada) asked a question regarding the report; Mr.
Ault stated that the report would simply confirm an action
taken earlier by the Conference when it approved the legis-
lative report of the Council on World Service and Finance.
Floyd H. Coffman (Kansas East) suggested that if the
matter had already been approved, this did not qualify as
a priority item; Mr. Aidt responded. The report was put
to a vote and was adopted (see page 1472) .
Report No. 129— Calendar No. 72.3
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1473).
Report No. 126 — Calendar No. 720 — Reconsideration
The Chair stated that a question had been raised as to
whether or not Calendar No. 720 was a constitutional mat-
ter. Mr. Ault moved reconsideration of the report. The mo-
tion for reconsideration was adopted. The Chair stated that
the report did involve a constitutional amendment. It was
put to a vote, and the Chair ruled that it was adopted by
the required two-thirds majority (see page 1472) .
Report No. 144 — Calendar No. 856 — Reconsideration
Jack Tuell (Pacific Northwest) : A matter of privilege, was the
question addressed to the chairman regarding a Calendar Item which
we passed, Calendar item 856. I am referring to that portion of the
calendar item, that paragraph starting "Amend paragraph 390.7 as
indicated. . . ."
My question to the chairman is this, I have just conferred with
several members of the Legislative Committee on Clergy and it is
the recollection of all of us that we did not approve this proposed
amendment which would require the Conference Boards of the Minis-
try to agree to transfers of ministerial members between conferences.
I would like to have a clarification.
Mr. Ault: While you were speaking, Mr. Tuell, I checked with mem-
bers here on the platform and they agree, so I am assuming that we
will now have to move reconsideration of this item and then move it
by the deletion of this section to which you just made reference.
Bishop Goodson: If you will order reconsideration of it for the
purpose of deletion, will you show the hand? Opposed? It is done.
Now the motion is to delete the paragraph to which Dr. Tuell makes
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reference; if you will do this, will you lift the hand. Opposed. It is
done.
Report No. 131— Calendar No. 725
Mr. Ault presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1474).
Procedural Motions
Marshall C. Hjelte (Pacific Northwest) offered a motion
that the Conference concur in the actions of the Legislative
Committee on Clergy in the remainder of its reports. Leo-
nard D. Slutz (West Ohio) spoke in opposition to the mo-
tion. Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) expressed the
opinion that the committee was not confining itself to the
reporting of its priority items, as the Committee on Calen-
dar had instructed. John H. Rixse, Jr. (Virginia) opposed
the motion and indicated agreement with Mr. Brawn's
observation. The motion was defeated. Jane Arterburn
(Louisville) asked a question about Calendar No. 725; Mr.
Ault responded.
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) asked a question re-
garding the instructions of the Committee on Calendar to
the legislative committees concerning their presentations of
reports ; Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. responded on behalf of the
Committee on Calendar. Mr. Cromwell asked Mr. Ault a
question ; he responded with information about the reports
yet to be presented by the Committee on Clergy. Mr. Crom-
well asked if all reports which were to be referred could
be handled with one motion ; Mr. Ault expressed willingness
to follow this procedure.
Kermit Burrous (North Indiana) moved that the re-
mainder of the report of the Committee on Clergy be made
a special order of business at 9 :45 p.m. The motion was
defeated.
The Chair asked Mr. Ault a question; he responded.
George A. Wright (South Georgia) asked whether a par-
ticular report of the Committee on Clergy had been con-
sidered; Mack B. Stokes (Holston) responded that it had.
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) moved approval of the
reports of this and all other legislative committees on which
the legislative committee had recommended referral. He
spoke in support of his motion ; it was adopted.
Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) moved that no leg-
islative committees be allowed to present non-legislative
agenda items on resolutions in concurrence until all com-
mittees have presented all legislative agenda items. John
V. Moore (California-Nevada) spoke against the motion.
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John T. King (Southwest Texas) opposed it. The motion
was defeated.
Matter of Privilege
The Chair stated that the time for adjournment had ar-
rived. He recognized Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe (Kansas
Area) for a matter of privilege. Bishop Stowe presented
three retiring members of the Judicial Council to the Con-
ference: Murray H. Leiffer, Leon Hickman, and Samuel
Witwer. They were recognized with applause by the Con-
ference.
Closing
Announcements were made by /. B. Holt (Secretary-
Designate). The Conference was dismissed with a prayer
by Bishop J. Owen Smith (Atlanta Area).
TWELFTH DAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1972
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opening
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the afternoon session
of the twelfth day, Friday, April 28, 1972, at 2:30 p.m. in
the Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, v^ith Bishop Charles
F. Golden, San Francisco Area, presiding.
Carlto7i Young led the Conference in the singing of the
hymn, "Fairest Lord Jesus." Bishop Joseph R. Lance, Luck-
now, India, led in prayer.
Committee on Agenda
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) reported on behalf of the
committee; he reported that the committee recommended
that the agenda as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate
be amended by the addition of a matter of privilege and by
the further addition of nominations from the Council of
Bishops. The report was adopted.
Matter of Privilege
Cain H. F elder (Southern New England) was recognized
for a matter of privilege. He called the attention of the
Conference to an incident which had occurred in Atlanta,
in which two black persons had been shot and wounded;
he stated that these persons had been a part of demonstra-
tions which had been occurring at an Atlanta hospital in
an attempt to urge the hospital administration to improve
its employment practices. Mr. Felder asked that the Con-
ference send messages of concern about the shootings and
the need for justice for the hospital workers. He moved that
the Conference send such messages to Governor Jimmy
Carter of Georgia, Mayor Sam Massell of Atlanta, and Paul
Brown, chairman of the board of the hospital. He asked
further that the Conference commission and send an of-
ficial delegation to console and offer prayer with the per-
sons who were protesting the working conditions at the
hospital. Mr. Felder spoke in support of his motion.
Samuel Batt (Northern Illinois) spoke, expressing con-
cern that the Conference not take an action which would
unintentionally inflame the situation. Melvin S. Risinger
(West Virginia) moved that the rules be suspended for
the purpose of voting on the motion. The motion to suspend
the rules was adopted ; the previous question was ordered.
D. W. Brooks (North Georgia) asked a question about
Mr. F elder's motion. Kenneth Cooper (Alabama-West Flo-
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rida) moved to table the motion. Gilbert H. Caldwell, Jr.
(Southern New England) raised a point of order as to
whether the motion to table was in order after the previous
question had been ordered ; he further stated that he had
been seeking recognition when the motion to suspend the
rules was offered. The Chair stated that the motion to table
was in order; it was put to a vote and was defeated. Mr.
Caldivell was recognized and spoke in support of Mr. Feld-
er's motion.
Irving L. Smith (Oklahoma) moved a substitute that the
Conference send condolences to the persons who had been
injured. He spoke in support of his substitute. Stanley C.
Weinberg, Jr. (Southern New England) spoke against it.
Marvin A. Schilling (Wisconsin) moved that the rules
be suspended and moved the previous question on all before
the Conference. Mr. Smith's substitute was put to a vote
and was adopted. The main motion, as substituted, was put
to a vote and was adopted.
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) stated that the
chairpersons of the various legislative committees had been
requested to bring four or five of their top priority reports
to the Conference for consideration. He called for reports
from the Legislative Committee on Ecumenical Affairs.
Legislative Committee on Ecumenical Affairs — Report No.
1 and Amendment — Calendar No. 120, 869
Mrs. Wayne Harrington (Nebraska), chairwoman of the
committee, presented the report. Richard S. Parker (New
York) spoke in support of the report and moved concur-
rence. The reports were adopted (see page 1605).
Report No. 6— Calendar No. 163
Mrs. Harrington presented the report. R. Benjamin Gar-
rison (Southern Illinois) spoke in support of it. Edgar F.
Singer (Wyoming) moved to amend the report by deleting
a parenthetical explanation of the word "anti-Semitism."
Mr. Singer spoke in support of the amendment. Mr. Gar-
rison spoke against it. The Chair asked if the Conference
would suspend the rules and put the motion to a vote ; the
rules were suspended to permit the vote. The amendment
was defeated ; the report was adopted (see page 1607) .
Report No. 9— Calendar No. 166
Mrs. Harrington presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1611).
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Report No. 15 — Calendar No. 223
Mrs, Harrington presented the report, and it was adopted
(see page 1615),
Report No. 20— Calendar No. 259
Mrs, Harrington presented the report, dealing with con-
tinued participation in the National Council of Churches,
William C. Vaughan (Virginia) spoke in support of the
report, but expressed the hope that United Methodist boards,
agencies and bishops would communicate to the National
Council the feelings of many United Methodists on issues
where there is widespread disagreement with National
Council positions. The Chair asked if the Conference would
suspend the rules and proceed to the vote ; it was so ordered.
The report was adopted (see page 1616).
Leroy C. Hodapp (South Indiana) : I move that the Division on
Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns be requested to prepare
a statement outlining the reasons for United Methodist membership
in the National Council of Churches and a similar statement out-
lining the reasons for our membership in the World Council of
Churches and make these statements available in printed form for
mass distribution to United Methodist churches. If I may have a
second, I'd like to speak.
Mr, Hodapp spoke in support of his motion. The motion
was adopted.
Report No. 37— Calendar No. 832
Mrs, Harrington presented the report, which dealt with
two issues: lay representation in the Annual Conference
for local churches involved in an ecumenical ministry, and
Annual Conference rights and privileges for ministers in
good standing of other denominations serving in ecumenical
ministries in which a United Methodist church is involved.
Paul D. Chiles (West Ohio) asked whether the second part
of the report had not already been accomplished in other
reports which had been adopted by the Conference; Mrs.
Harrington referred the question to William B. Grove
(Western Pennsylvania) , a member of the legislative com-
mittee, Mr. Grove responded that he did not know of any
such action. Paul D. Martin, Jr. (Virgina) stated that pen-
sion rights had been granted such persons under legislation
proposed by the Legislative Committee on Pensions and
adopted by the General Conference, Richard A. Thornburg
(New York) referred to Report No, 144 of the Committee
on Clergy, which had already been adopted and which ac-
complished the same purpose as the second part of this
report, Mrs. Harrington suggested that the report could
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be referred for purposes of clarification. Mr. Chiles asked
that Claire C. Hoyt (General Secretary, Board of Pensions)
be permitted to clarify the point at issue. Mr. Hoyt stated
that the matter of pension rights had been cared for in other
reports. Mrs. Harrington expressed willingness to accept
deletion of the reference to pension rights, and it was de-
leted by Conference action.
David A. Duck (South Georgia) asked if the committee
would accept an amendment to the first part of the report ;
he proposed that the words "lay representation" be sub-
stituted for the committee's "representation by a lay mem-
ber." Mrs. Harrington accepted the amendment on behalf
of the committee. The report was adopted (see page 1625).
Matter of Privilege
Duane V. Sarazin (Seminarian Delegation) stated that
a delegation was assembling to go and visit the persons
demonstrating at Holy Family Hospital in Atlanta and
invited others who would like to go to join them.
Committee on Ecumenical Affairs
Mrs. Harrington: We did not have a petition requesting that
we continue our membership in the World Council of Churches, but
we had a good many petitions suggesting that we withdraw; and the
Committee voted nonconcurrence, and we assumed that when the
Conference voted the all-over motion approving and agreeing with
all nonconcurrence that this would confirm our continued member-
ship in the World Council of Churches. Thank you very much.
Legislative Committee on Judicial Administration, En-
abling Acts and Legal Forms
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas) called for reports
from the Legislative Committee on Judicial Administration,
Enabling Acts and Legal Forms.
Report No. 17— Calendar No. 309
Elias G. Galvan (Southern California- Arizona), chairman
of the legislative committee, presented the report and asked
W. Carroll Beatty (Baltimore), a member of the committee,
for an explanation of the report.
Mr. Beatty: May I just say a word to you that this came about
as the result of some petitions from one of the Conferences that
apparently it had great difficulty with the conduct of a trial. Really
there were two petitions which asked us to particularly rewrite some
fifty sections of the Discipline, and particularly there was concern
expressed about whether or not this position of a trial in a church
matter took away one's civil rights. We did not think so, but at
least we proposed some legislation which we hope will help, but
we just did not think we could adequately rewrite the sections of
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the Discipline at this session, although we think it does need atten-
tion and coordination.
He presented the revisions recommended by the com-
mittee and moved the adoption of the report. The report
vi^as adopted (see page 1637) .
Report No. 7— Calendar No. 197
Mr. Galvan presented the report, and it v^as adopted
(seepage 1633).
Report No. 13— Calendar No. 203
Mr. Galvan presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1635).
Report No. 15— Calendar No. 205
Mr. Galvan presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1636).
Report No. 16— Calendar No. 206
Mr. Galvan presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1636).
Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for reports from the Legisla-
tive Committee on Christian Social Concerns.
Report No. 5— Calendar No. 183
Edsel A. Ammons (Northern Illinois), chairman of the
legislative committee, presented the report, dealing with
the recommendations of the Structure Study Commission
on a Board of Church and Society. The report was adopted
(seepage 1042).
Report No. 11— Calendar No. 339
Mr. Ammons presented the report, and it was adopted
(see page 1049).
Report No. 13— Calendar No. 341
Mr. Ammons presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1054).
Report No. 23— Calendar No. 659
Mr. Ammons presented the report and stated that the
legislative committee was recommending referral to the
Council on Ministries. The Chair stated that if this was
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the case, this and any other reports on which the committee
was recommending referral would be covered by the blanket
motion on referral items already adopted by the Conference.
Report No. 19— Calendar No. 523
Mr. Ammons presented the report, consisting of an om-
nibus resolution on health, welfare and human development.
Carroll H. Long (Holston) moved to amend Section IV,
"Responsible Parenthood," the fourth paragraph, by sub-
stituting for the second sentence the following : "We believe
that continuation of a pregnancy endangering the life of
the mother is not a moral necessity." The amendment was
accepted on behalf of the committee.
E. Paul Unger (Central Illinois) moved to amend Section
IX, D, 2, so that the first part of that statement would read :
"We urge that public, private, and church funds be made
available for prevention of drug abuse and for the treat-
ment . . ." E. McKinnon White (Southern New England),
a member of the legislative committee, accepted the amend-
ment on behalf of the committee.
George M. Richer (Southwest Texas) moved to amend
Section IV of the report by substituting the word "un-
acceptable" for "unwanted" in two places; Mr. White ac-
cepted the amendment on behalf of the committee.
Emerson S. Colaw (West Ohio) moved the previous ques-
tion on the report. The previous question was ordered.
Mr. White identified material from some petitions which
had also been referred to the Legislative Committee on
Health and Welfare and explained that their report on these
petitions was contained in Calendar No. 531. Joseph R.
Graham (West Ohio), chairman of the Committee on
Health and Welfare, asked that the Conference concur in
Calendar No. 523, and asked further that Calendar No.
531 be withdrawn from consideration, except insofar as
the same material was incorporated in Calendar No. 523.
Calendar No. 523 was adopted (see page 1073) .
Matter of Privilege
Joseph W. Fichter (West Ohio) asked whether Calendar
No. 655 had been considered by the Conference; Mr. Am-
mons stated that it had not, but that it would be presented.
Report No. 40— Calendar No. 872
Mr. Ammons presented the report. Kenneth Cooper (Ala-
bama-West Florida) raised a parliamentary inquiry; the
Chair responded. John E. Stumbo (Kansas East) asked a
question regarding the fact that the report as printed in the
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Daily Christian Advocate indicated that the committee
lacked a quorum when it adopted the report. Everett Jones
(Baltimore), secretary of the committee, stated that there
was an error in the reporting of the attendance, and that
a quorum had been present. The report was adopted (see
page 1144).
Report No. 20— Calendar No. 655
Mr. Ammons presented the report, an omnibus resolution
on human relations. Joseph W. Fichter (West Ohio) moved
to amend the report to provide that the Board of Christian
Social Concerns be directed to sponsor a study on land use
policy and to make recommendations. Mr. Fichter spoke in
support of his amendment. E. McKinnon White (Southern
New England), a member of the legislative committee, ac-
cepted the amendment on behalf of the committee and sug-
gested that it become a part of Section II, "Community
Life."
David Miller (Youth Delegation) read a suggested
amendment, which was offered as a motion by a member of
the Conference ; the amendment was to amend Section IV,
"The Right to Privacy," the third request addressed to the
U.S. Congress, to read as follows : "to eliminate the use of
wire-tapping and electronic surveillance as an unwarranted
invasion of privacy." Mr. Miller spoke in support of the
amendment. /. Robert Nelso7i (East Ohio) spoke against
the amendment; he also noted that the Conference was
being asked to adopt lengthy resolutions of considerable
complexity under great pressure of time. He expressed the
hope that for future Conferences the possibility be con-
sidered of making a distinction between adopting such re-
ports and simply accepting them. Parker Evatt (South
Carolina-1785) spoke against the amendment. John N. Dog-
gett, Jr. (Missouri East) spoke in favor of it. Mr. White
made a final statement on behalf of the committee. The
amendment was defeated. The report was adopted (see
page 1096).
Legislative Committee on Education
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for reports from the Legis-
lative Committee on Education.
Report No. 3— Calendar No. 12
John T. King (Southwest Texas) , chairman of the legisla-
tive committee, presented the report, which called on the
Conference to endorse the "New Generations for New
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Days" program; he explained the nature of the program.
The report was adopted (see page 1214) .
Report No. 4 — Calendar No. 13
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1215).
Report No. 5 — Calendar No. 14
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1216).
Report No. 6— Calendar No. 15
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1216).
Report No. 7— Calendar No. 16
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1216).
Report No. 9— Calendar No. 18
Mr. King presented the report, explaining that it was
permissive legislation, allowing annual conferences to join
in state or regional United Ministries in Higher Education
Commissions if they so desire. The report was adopted (see
page 1217).
Report No. 14 — Calendar No. 85
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1218).
Report No. 15— Calendar No. 86
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1219).
Report No. 16~Calendar No. 87
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1220).
Report No. 18— Calendar No. 89
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1224).
Report No. 22— Calendar No. Ill
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1226).
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Report No. 23— Calendar No. 112
Mr. King presented the report. Charles H. Hildreth
(Alabama- West Florida) moved to amend Paragraph
1123,1 of the report by inserting, immediately after the
phrase "chairman of the Conference Board of Education,"
the words, "or the Program Council." Mr. King accepted
the amendment on behalf of the committee. The report was
adopted (see page 1226) .
Report No. 25— Calendar No. 114
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1228). N. Robert Kesler (Southern California-
Arizona) asked a question about the priority of the reports
being presented ; Mr. King responded.
Report No. 26— Calendar No. 115
Mr King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1229).
Report No. 33— Calendar No. 326
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1230).
Report No. 46— Calendar No. 636
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1308).
Report No. 49— Calendar No. 870
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1309).
Judicial Council Decision No. 359
The Chair asked if the Conference would hear the de-
cision of the Judicial Council; the Conference voted to
hear the decision. Murray H. Leiffer (President, Judicial
Council) presented Decision No. 359, "In Re: Appeals on
Constitutionality of the Legislation Creating the Council
on Ministries" (see page 717) .
Matter of Privilege
Alfred B. Bonds (East Ohio) asked that the Conference
go on record recognizing the service of Myron Wicke, gene-
eral secretary of the Division of Higher Education; the
request was acknowledged by the Conference with applause.
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Legislative Committee on Education — Report No. 8— Cal-
endar No. 17
Mr. King presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1217).
Legislative Committee on Lay Activities and Church Fin-
ance
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for reports of the Legislative
Committee on Lay Activities and Church Finance. As the
committee was preparing to present its report, the Confer-
ence was led in the singing of a hymn by Carlton Young.
Report No. 98— Calendar No. 741
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio), chairman of the legisla-
tive committee, presented the report; it was adopted (see
page 1364) .
Report No. 28— Calendar No. 476
Mr. Moore presented the report, which provided for the
election of trustees for the John Street Church, as named in
the report ; he moved the adoption of the report and thereby
the election of the persons named. The report was adopted
(see page 1340).
Report No. 101— Calendar No. 744
Mr. Moore presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1365).
Report No. 48 — Calendar No. 518
Mr. Moore presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1351).
Report No. 33— Calendar No. 503
Mr. Moore presented the report, which provided that
general agencies funding programs consult with the Pro-
gram Council of the annual conference in which the pro-
posed program is located. Melvin G. Talbert (Southern
California-Arizona) spoke against the report. Tom Reavley
(Southwest Texas) spoke in favor of it.
Kenneth C. Johnston (Missouri West) offered an amend-
ment.
Mr. Johnston (Missouri West) : I wish to make an amendment by
the addition: "If approval is not given by the Program Council, the
funds shall not be disbursed unless approval is given by the respective
Jurisdictional College of Bishops. This approval shall only be granted
after both positions are heard by the College of Bishops." If I am
supported I would like to speak to it.
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Mr. Johnston spoke in support of his amendment. John C.
Espie (Minnesota) spoke against it. F. Lewis W alley (East-
ern Pennsylvania) moved that the rules be suspended and
the previous question ordered on all before the Conference.
It was so ordered by vote of the Conference. The amend-
ment was put to a vote and was defeated. The report was
adopted (see page 1342) .
Report No. 1— Calendar No. 104
Mr. Moore presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1310).
Report No. 82— Calendar No. 688
Mr. Moore presented the report, and it was adopted
(see page 1361).
Report No. 53— Calendar No. 612
Mr. Moore presented the report and called on John B.
Jones (Baltimore) for an explanatory statement.
Mr. Jones: I just asked for this opportunity to give a little back-
ground on this, because what we're seeking to do here is make it
possible, as you see in the first paragraph that's being added, "for
the better deployment of the ministerial personnel of our Conference
by the Cabinet and the Bishop." The language is not changed except
for the change of nomenclature, but it's done to make, at the behest
of our Conference, to make it more possible to have this kind of an
arrangement of support not only of minimum as a floor, but of a
sort of split-level minimum arrangement so as to keep this a chance
to make better deployment of our ministerial personnel.
Mr. Moore: Mr. Chairman, it is the Committee's understanding
that nothing which is now being done is prohibited by this action.
Anything that any Conference is already engaged in can be continued.
Harold H. Fink (Virginia) asked for clarification of the
proposed new subsection 7 contained in the report. Mr.
Moore responded. Mr. Fink asked for further clarification;
Mr. Jones responded, Mr. Fink moved that the report be
amended by deleting the proposed subsection 7. Robert J.
McCune (Central New York) asked a question; Mr, Moore
responded, Merrill W. Drennan (Baltimore) explained
further what was intended by those proposing the legisla-
tion. Walter J, Hickerson (Kansas West) spoke in favor of
Mr. Fink's amendment. Barbara Thompson (Baltimore)
spoke against it. Robert L. Wilcox (Holston) noted that the
proposed subsection 7 spoke only of payment of ministerial
support apportionments, whereas persons speaking on the
amendment were referring to all apportionments, including
benevolences. Charles H. Hildreth (Alabama- West Florida)
asked a question; Mr. Moore responded.
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The Chair stated that the previous question had been
moved ; it was ordered by vote of the Conference. Mr. Fink's
amendment was put to a vote and was adopted. Willie B.
Clay (Northern Illinois) asked a question; the Chair re-
sponded. The report was put to a vote and was adopted
(see page 1354). The Chair stated that someone was calling
for a count vote ; the call for a count vote was not sustained
by the Conference.
Question Regarding Agenda
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) asked a question regarding
the order of the day for 7:30 p.m. J. Wesley Hole (Secre-
tary) responded. Mr. Duncan moved that the order of the
day for that time be set as the reports dealing with the struc-
ture of the proposed Board of Discipleship. Robert E. Good-
rich, Jr. (North Texas) stated that this had already been
set by previous Conference action.
Council on Finance and Administration — Election of
Members
The Chair recognized Bishop Ralph T. Alton, Secretary-
elect of the Council of Bishops, for presentation of nomina-
tions. Bishop Alton presented nominations from the Coun-
cil of Bishops for membership on the Council on Finance
and Administration.
Bishop Alton: Bishops: Bishop Gerald Ensley, Bishop Ellis Finger,
Bishop Paul Milhouse. From the jurisdictions: the Northeastern
Jurisdiction: ministers: Merrill Drennan and Garrett Evans; lay-
men: John Harper, Raymond Hawksley; lay women: Mrs. Betty
Lou Williams, Mrs. James O. Brogdon; Southeastern Jurisdiction:
ministers: Claude Whitehead, John W. Curry; laymen: A. B. Black-
burn, Paul Webb; lay women: Mrs. Karl Stauss, Mrs. Harold Mann;
North Central Jurisdiction: ministers: Carlton Rogers, Byron Stroh;
laymen: James Crippen, Tom Moore; lay women: Mrs. Ross Hanna,
Mrs. Roscoe Haining; South Central Jurisdiction: ministers: Zan
Holmes, Jr., Joseph Scrimshire; laymen: Henry A. Rickey, William
Shepherd; lay women: Mrs. George Metzel, Mrs. W. V. Bane; Western
Jurisdiction: ministers: Franklin Thompson, Ray Ragsdale; laymen:
Frank Webber, Chester Alter; lay women: Mrs. J. W. Carrell, Mrs.
Pauline Bobbitt. Nine at-large with certain specifications of interest
which we have fulfilled as follows : Mrs. Helen Fannings, Joseph John-
son, Mrs. Jeannette Winton, Paul Adrian, William Messmer, Reuben
Siller, Harry L. Johnson, Michael Miles and Roger Robison.
These are to be elected by the General Conference on nomination
by the Council of Bishops, and I've just made the nomination.
The persons nominated were elected by the Conference.
Editorial Committee — Report of Theological Study
Commission
Bishop Alton: The Editorial Committee which was authorized on
the motion of Dr. Albert Outler: twelve persons: Clarice Bowman,
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William Cannon, Wayne Clymer, James Cone, John Deschner, Harold
DeWolf, Ira Gallaway, John V. Moore, J. B. Nichols, Harvey Potthoff,
Frank B. Stanger, and Larry Wagely. We were asked to name a
convenor, and we named Bishop Dwight Loder as the convenor. This
too is to be elected by you on nominations from the Council of Bishops.
The persons nominated were elected to membership on
the committee.
Trustees, Evangelical Theological Seminary — Election of
Members
Bishop Alton: There is a provision in the Charter of the Evangelical
Theological Seminary, Naperville, Hlinois, the Trustees are to be
elected by the General Conference on nomination from the Council
of Bishops. We have those nominations: ministers: Samuel Batt,
Gordon Bender, Abraham Brandyberry, William DesAntels, Garfield
Kellerman, Jr., Lee C. Moorehead, Norman Neumann, E. Russell
Praetorius; lay persons: George Hoffer, Jack McCabe, Mrs. Daniel
Butler, Vernon Scholer, Paul V. Shearer, Len Stengel, John Van
Sickle.
These are to be elected by the General Conference.
The persons nominated were elected by the Conference.
Time Extended
Dight W. Grain (Southern New England) moved that
the time be extended one-half hour, until 5 :30 p.m. The
motion was adopted.
Legislative Committee on the Local Church
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for reports from the Legisla-
tive Committee on the Local Church.
Report No. 51 — Calendar No. 855
G. Ross Freeman (South Georgia), chairman of the legis-
lative committee, presented the report dealing with the
merger of United Methodist local churches with churches of
other denominations; he indicated a change to be made in
the printed report. The report was adopted (see page 1656).
Report No. 6— Calendar No. 126
Mr. Freeman presented the report, noting that the com-
mittee recommended non-concurrence with a petition calling
for the creation of a work area in Health and Welfare
Ministries in the local church; he stated that there was a
minority report, however, and called on Charles E. Lutrick
(Northwest Texas) for presentation of the minority posi-
tion. Kermit Burrous (North Indiana) raised a point of
order, claiming that the Conference had acted on all reports
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in which the recommendation was non-concurrence by-
means of a blanket motion. Mr. Freeman responded that the
blanket motion had covered only items on which there was
no minority report. Mr. Lutrick presented the minority posi-
tion, noting that the vote on the report was 27-26 in the
legislative committee. He moved the substitution of the
minority report for the majority report. He stated that
due to an error the minority report had not been printed in
the Daily Christian Advocate. Mr. Freeman suggested that
the matter could best be handled by simply voting for or
against the report. Mr. Lutrick spoke in support of the
minority position. John B. W airman (Western Pennsylva-
nia) asked a question; Mr. Lutrick responded. Thomas L.
Cromwell (East Ohio) made an explanatory statement.
Carlos C. Page (West Michigan) spoke in favor of the
majority position. Gerald Downie (Central Illinois) spoke
in support of the minority position.
Harold Fink: (Virgina) : I should like to move a substitute for
this if I may. I move that the Council on Ministries of the local
church select from among its members one person as health and
welfare representative and delete those paragraphs 146.4, 156.6 and
the last phrase of 145, that is 3.b, which provides for a health and
welfare representative on the administrative board in charge con-
ference and designates such representative as a chairman of a com-
mittee in the Council on Ministries. If I have a second, I'll speak a
word.
Mr. Fink spoke in support of his substitute. Alferd E.
Wilken (Iowa) moved that the rules be suspended and the
previous question ordered on all before the Conference. The
previous quesition was ordered by vote of the Conference.
Carroll H. Long (Holston) raised a parliamentary inquiry;
at the Chair's request Mr. Lutrick responded. Mr. Fink's
substitute was put to a vote and was defeated. The motion
to substitute the minority report was put to a vote and was
defeated. The committee report was put to a vote and was
adopted (see page 1641).
Report No. 7— Calendar No. 127
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1.641).
Report No. 34— Calendar No. 592
Mr. Free7nan presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1650).
Report No. 16 — Calendar No. 574
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1644).
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Report No. 9 — Calendar No. 144
Mr. Freeynan presented the report, and it was adopted
(see page 1642).
Report No. 3— Calendar No. 122
Mr. Freeman presented the report, noting a change to
be made in the report as printed in the Daily Christian
Advocate. The report was adopted (see page 1640) .
Report No. 42— Calendar No. 600
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1653),
Report No. 21— Calendar No. 579
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(see page 1646) ,
Report No. 23— Calendar No. 581
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(see page 1647).
Report No. 39— Calendar No. 597
Mr. Freeman presented the report, dealing with the in-
clusion of a young adult on the Pastor-Parish Relations
Committee. Ewart G. Watts (Kansas East) asked a ques-
tion regarding the definition of a "young adult" ; Mr. Free-
man responded. Mr. Watts asked for further clarification;
Clifford S. Broke (California-Nevada) referred to Para-
graph 1105 of the 1968 Book of Discipline. R. Paul Sims
(Southern Illinois) asked if the committee would accept
the addition of the words "where possible," to provide for
situations in which no young adult was available for mem-
bership on the committee. Mr. Freeman accepted the amend-
ment on behalf of the legislative committee. The report
was adopted (see page 1652).
Legislative Committee on Conferences
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for reports from the Legisla-
tive Committee on Conferences, Leonard D. Slutz (West
Ohio), chairman of the legislative committee, noted that the
committee had nine priority items, one of which involved
an amendment to the constitution, and expressed the hope
that the time could be extended, if necessary, to permit
completion of these items. The Chair asked if the Confer-
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ence would extend the time to permit completion of these
items, and an extension of the time was voted.
Report No. 17— Calendar No. 364
Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1165).
Report No. 87— Calendar No. 654
Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1196).
Report No. 60— Calendar No. 434
Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1177).
Report No. 11— Calendar No. 255
Mr. Slutz presented the report, dealing with the United
Methodist Council on Youth Ministries. Walter J. Hickerson
(Kansas West) asked a question about the provision in the
proposed Paragraph 1065 that the conference treasurer
remit all Youth Service Fund receipts to the general trea-
surer, with 70% then to be returned to the annual con-
ference Councils on Youth Ministry. Mr. Slutz responded.
The Chair noted that it had been called to his attention
that the Conference action on Calendar No. 364 involved a
constitutional matter ; Mr. Slutz asked if action on Calendar
No. 255 could be completed before returning to that item.
John H. Mikkelsen (Nebraska) asked if the committee
would agree to an amendment to the proposed Paragraph
1065, to provide that the annual conference treasurer would
remit 30 7o of the receipts of the Youth Service Fund to the
treasurer of the Council on Finance and Administration.
Mr. Slutz stated that he could not accept the amendment.
Eugene J. Moore (Central Illinois) stated that the report
as written was the action of the legislative committee as
well as one of its subcommittees. The report was adopted
(seepage 1152).
Report No. 17 — Calendar No. 364 — Reconsideration
Mr. Slutz suggested that the vote on this report be taken
again, in order to ascertain that it was adopted by a two-
thirds vote. The report was put to a vote, and the Chair
indicated that it did receive the two-thirds vote required of
a constitutional amendment.
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Blanket Motion on Agency Membership Provisions
Mr. Slutz: Mr. Chairman, here is a legal technicality, too. We
move to add the words: "It is recommended that" (no page, no item
number) wherever there may be a mandatory provision for member-
ship or representation on the basis of race or ethnic group. Now
that has slipped through in one or two places and to make sure that
it is corrected everjrwhere so that we are not unconstitutional, the
motion is that we add the words "it is recommended that" wherever
there may be a mandatory provision for membership or representation
on the basis of race or ethnic group.
Bishop Golden: All right, is that a motion? It is before you. If
you will approve this, will you indicate it by a show of hands. Those
opposed. It is done.
Report No. 13— Calendar No. 257
Mr, Slutz presented the report. Charles H. Hildreth
(Alabama- West Florida) asked a question; Mr. Slutz re-
sponded. The report was adopted (see page 1156) .
Report No. 19— Calendar No. 366
Mr. Slutz presented the report, dealing with the question
of equal representation for lay persons and clergy in the
annual conference. He noted that the report was in the
form of a constitutional amendment. Clifford S. Broke
(California-Nevada) asked if the committee would be will-
ing to accept an amendment, to substitute for the word
"elect" the phrase, "provide for the election of . . ." Mr.
Slutz accepted the amendment on behalf of the committee.
Robert T. Young (Western North Carolina) raised an in-
quiry about the effective date of the legislation; the Chair
responded. Melvin S. Rising er (West Virginia) asked if
there was any provision for conferences in which minis-
terial members were in the minority to provide for equal
representation of laity and clergy. Mr. Slutz stated that
there was no such provision. The report was put to a vote
and was adopted (see page 1165) .
Report No. 92— Calendar No. 805
Mr. Slutz presented the report, dealing with the matter
of flexible structure for annual conference agencies.
Wayne Shoemaker (Iowa) : I think the Chairman would accept
this by adding to that 1104, 1146 and 1257 and changing 1358.3 to
1358 and 979.3 to 979. All this does is include all the boards.
Mr. Slutz: I would gladly accept that. Are any other numbers
that
The report was put to a vote and was adopted (see
page 1199).
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Calendar No. 366 — Announcement of Vote
Raoid C. Calkins (West Ohio) stated that the Chair had
not clearly stated that Calendar No. 366 had been adopted
by the two-thirds vote required for constitutional amend-
ments. The Chair stated that the vote had exceeded the re-
quired two-thirds majority.
Closing
J. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) made announcements.
The Chair dismissed the Conference with a benediction.
TWELFTH DAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1972
EVENING SESSION
Opening
Pursuant to adjournment, the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church convened in the evening session of
the twelfth day, Friday, April 28, 1972, at 7 :30 p.m. in the
Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, v^ith Bishop Roy H. Short,
Louisville Area, presiding.
Carlton Young led the Conference in the singing of the
hymn, "Christ the Lord is Risen Today." Bishop James K.
Mathews, Boston Area, offered a prayer.
Committee on Courtesies and Privileges
Mrs. Alvirita Little (Pacific Northwest), chairwoman of
the committee, recommended that Frank L. Williams (Balti-
more) and Richard E. Harding (Southern New England)
be granted the floor for a matter of privilege.
Mr. Harding stated that he was one of the non-black per-
sons who had responded to the invitation extended at the
afternoon session to join a group who were going to stand
with the black persons who were picketing a local hospital.
He reported on the facts which had been gathered by the
delegation and stated that those who had gone had felt a
very clear sense of being there as United Methodists repre-
senting the Conference.
Mr. Williams stated that he also had been a part of the
group which went to the hospital, and that he had been
disappointed in the action of the Conference in doing no
more than send a message of condolence. He expressed ap-
preciation for many of the actions of the Conference during
these sessions. He asked that the Conference receive an
offering to assist the ten families of the persons who had
been fired by the hospital for attempting to organize to
improve their working conditions. Without objection the
taking of the offering was approved as requested.
Legislative Committee Reports on Structure — Board of Dis-
cipleship
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, introduced the presentation of leg-
islative committee reports related to the structure of the
Board of Discipleship as proposed by the Structure Study
Commission. He stated that, since the reports were related
to structure, the Conference would proceed under the terms
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of Mr. Bray's procedural motion, adopted earlier in the
Conference sessions.
Legislative Committee on Conferences
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) indicated that the report
of the Legislative Committee on Conferences on this subject
was Report No. 8, Calendar No. 184. Without speaking to
the merits of the issue, he suggested that either this report
or the report of the Legislative Committee on Worship
v^ould be the best starting place, since both reports recom-
mended the inclusion of evangelism, worship, laity, and edu-
cation in the proposed Board of Discipleship. With one of
these as a starting point, he suggested that it would be rela-
tively easy to consider motions to delete one or more of these
areas from the new board's structure, thus facilitating a
decision on the basic issues involved.
William M. James (New York) spoke in support of choos-
ing Calendar No. 184 — Minority Report "B" as the starting
point for the Conference's consideration of this issue ; this
minority report would exclude any portions of the Board of
Education from the proposed Board of Discipleship.
James M. Walker (Southwest Texas) spoke in support of
choosing Calendar No. 184 — Minority Report "A" as the
starting point for the Conference's consideration of this
issue; this minority report would exclude any portions of
the Board of the Laity from the proposed Board of Disciple-
ship.
Legislative Committee on Education
John T. King (Southwest Texas), chairman of the legis-
lative committee, explained that he had voted for one of
the minority reports submitted by the Legislative Commit-
tee on Education and therefore asked Richard E. Ha7nilton
(South Indiana) to present the committee's majority report
to the Conference.
Mr. Hamilton identified Report No. 45, Calendar No. 572,
as the report embodying the majority position of the Legis-
lative Committee on Education. He explained that the re-
port provided that the Division of the Local Church and the
Division of Curriculum Resources of the Board of Educa-
tion should become divisions of the proposed Board of Dis-
cipleship. He urged that the Conference use this report as
the starting point for its consideration of this issue.
Mr. King presented the minority report printed as a part
of Report No. 38, Calendar No. 565. He explained that this
minority report provided for a separate Board of Education
including the areas of Higher Education and Ministry, as
well as Local Church Education and Curriculum Resources.
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He argued for the principle of maintaining all of the educa-
tional work at the general church level in one board.
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) presented the
minority report contained in Report No. 39, Calendar No.
566. He explained that this minority report v^^as in agree-
ment with the majority report on the functions to be in-
cluded in the proposed Board of Discipleship, but believed
that the divisional structure of the new board should be
as proposed by the Structure Study Commission.
Legislative Committee on Membership and Evangelism
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for the report of the Legis-
lative Committee on Membership and Evangelism. Emerson
S. Colaw (West Ohio), chairman of the Legislative Com-
mittee, identified Report No. 1, Calendar No. 342, as the
report incorporating the majority report of the committee.
He explained that the report differed from that of the Com-
mittee on Conferences in that it excluded the Division of
Curriculum Resources from the proposed Board of Dis-
cipleship, and that it differed further by providing for six
divisions: Division of Lay Life and Work, Division of
Stewardship, Division of Local Church Education, Division
of Evangelism, Division of Worship, and Division of Dis-
cipleship Resources. He spoke in support of the report.
Ira Gallaway (Central Texas) presented the minority
report to Calendar No. 342, He explained that this minority
report would provide for the merger of the present Com-
mission on Worship and Boards of the Laity and Evange-
lism into a new Board of Discipleship. He spoke in sup-
port of this proposal. When his allotted time had expired, he
requested and was voted an extension of the time to com-
plete his remarks.
Legislative Committee on Lay Activities and Church
Finance
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for the report of the Legis-
lative Committee on Lay Activities and Church Finance.
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio), chairman of the legislative
committee, identified Report No. 24, Calendar No. 308, as
containing the majority report of the committee. He ex-
plained that this proposal would create a Board of Disciple-
ship carrying on the work of the existing Commission on
Worship and Boards of the Laity and Evangelism ; the pro-
posed board would be organized into five divisions : Division
of Stewardship, Division of Lay Life and Work, Division of
Evangelism, Division of Worship, and Division of Disciple-
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ship Resources. Mr. Moore stated also that several func-
tions which had not been included in legislation proposed by
other committees had been cared for in this report.
Charles F. Schoenlein (Northern New York) presented
the minority report from the committee ; he explained that
it would provide for a separate Board of the Laity. He called
on Robert G. May field (Kentucky), who spoke in support
of the minority position.
Legislative Committee on Ritual and Orders of Worship
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for the report of the Legis-
lative Committee on Rituals and Orders of Worship.
Barbara Thompson (Baltimore), chairwoman of the legis-
lative committee, presented Report No. 3'3, Calendar No.
227 ; she explained that the report was basically in concur-
rence with the report of the Structure Study Commission
recommendations for a Board of Discipleship.
Clarification of Procedure
The Chair made an explanatory statement to indicate
how the Conference would determine which of the reports
to use as a starting point, under the procedure proposed by
Jerry G. Bray (Virginia) and adopted by the Conference at
an earlier session. Charles D. White (Secretarial Staff)
reviewed the list of reports which had been presented. Kath-
erine W. Wilcox (West Michigan) attempted to offer a
motion ; the Chair stated that the motion was not in keeping
with the procedure which the Conference had adopted.
Barbara Thompson (Baltimore) suggested that the re-
port of the Committee on Rituals and Orders of Worship
be coupled with the majority report of the Committee on
Conferences because of their essential similarity. Jack D.
Heacock (Southwest Texas) suggested that it would be
helpful if conference delegations were allowed five minutes
to consult about the proposals which had been presented.
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) stated that the
second minority report of the Committee on Education and
the majority report of the Committee on Conferences were
substantially in agreement. Charles F. Schoenlein (North-
ern New York) stated that the minority report of the Com-
mittee on Lay Activities and Church Finance and Minority
Report "A" of the Committee on Conferences were essential-
ly identical. John T. King (Southwest Texas) stated that
Minority Report "A" of the Committee on Education and
Minority Report "B" of the Committee on Conferences were
basically the same. Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) stated
that the report of the Committee on Lay Activities and
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Church Finance and the minority report of the Committee
on Membership and Evangelism were identical; Ira Galla-
ivay (Central Texas) agreed that there were only minor dif-
ferences between them.
Charles D. White (Secretarial Staff) reviewed the list of
reports to be considered with these suggested combinations
taken into account. John H. Mikkelsen (Nebraska) asked
the Chair to define the basic differences between the posi-
tions of these reports, as a guide to the Conference in
choosing one as a basis for its consideration. At Mr. Good-
rich's suggestion, Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio) responded
to the request. Stanley C. Weinberg, Jr. (Southern New
England) asked a question; Mr. Slutz responded.
Mr. Slutz suggested that the reports actually offered three
basic alternatives: 1) a Board of Discipleship comprising
the functions of the present Boards of Education (excluding
the Division of Higher Education), Evangelism, and Laity
and the Commission on Worship; 2) a Board of Disciple-
ship without any portion of the present Board of Educa-
tion; and 3) a Board of Discipleship without the present
Board of the Laity. Jerry D. Murray (Western North Caro-
lina) asked a question ; Mr. Slutz responded.
The Chair polled the Conference on the issue of which of
the reports or combinations of reports it wished to use as
the starting point for its deliberations. He declared that
the majority report of the Committee on Conferences had
been selected as the report before the Conference for action.
Robert W. Moon (California-Nevada) expressed the view
that many delegates did not clearly understand the alterna-
tives before them; the Chair responded that this was the
procedure which had been approved by the Conference for
dealing with this matter. Jim A. Egan (Oklahoma) and
Walter N. Kalaf (Florida) asked about specific positions
on which they believed the Conference had not been prop-
erly polled. The Chair polled the Conference on each of these
alternatives and ruled that the majority report of the Com-
mittee on Conferences was still the report before the Con-
ference for its consideration and action.
Board of Discipleship Structure — Consideration and
Action
In keeping with the ruling of the Chair, Committee on
Conferences Report No. 8, Calendar No. 184 (see page
1148), was before the Conference for consideration and
action. Charles F. Schoenlein (Northern New York)
moved that the report be amended so that the new Board of
Discipleship would not include the existing Board of the
Laity. Stanley C. Weinberg, Jr. (Southern New England)
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raised a parliamentary inquiry ; the Chair responded. David
L. Myers (Southern California- Arizona) raised a parHa-
mentary inquiry ; the Chair responded.
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) attempted to offer an
amendment to the report, but the Chair ruled that it was
not in order inasmuch as there was already another amend-
ment before the Conference. John B. Howes (Central
Pennsylvania) asked for clarification as to exactly how the
amendment related to the report of the legislative committee
and to the original report of the Structure Study Commis-
sion ; Mr. Slutz responded.
Robert H. Courtney (East Ohio) spoke in opposition to
Mr. Schoenlein's amendment. R. H. Bond (Memphis) spoke
in support of the amendment. Robert W. Koenig (South
Indiana) spoke against it. The previous question was moved
on the amendment and was ordered by vote of the Con-
ference ; Mr. Schoenlein's amendment was put to a vote and
was defeated.
John T. King (Southwest Texas) moved to amend Calen-
dar No. 184 by deleting from Paragraph 1009.2 the words
". , . and, a Division of Education," and by further deleting
all matters within the report pertaining to a Division of
Education or educational matters. He requested that Walter
G. Muelder (Southern New England) be recognized to
speak in behalf of the amendment.
Mr. Muelder: Bishop Short, the effect of this would be to establish
the Board of Education as a separate board to do its natural coherent
work which it has done through history and through which it has
aligned the resources of Higher Education, the work of the Division
of the Local Church, training people for the various age-levels. It
would re-establish, continue to have the freedom in the work of
education which has been historically there to serve the whole church
in an integrated way. In the theological schools in the Board of
Education there has been a natural alignment training the people
for education in the local church; the specialists for the various age
groups are in this way closely kept together as they historically have
been. The expertise of the whole profession, as a profession, stays
intact; educators are a professional group who think with affinities
and who are able to respond to the total needs of the church. If we
had ample time to go through eight or nine reasons why this historic
relationship should be continued, they could be spelled out.
I take it. Bishop Short, that I am under the two minute rule and
not under a five or ten minute rule, so that I must simply emphasize
that in the judgment of those who have been professionally involved
through the years, who are the teammates at present in higher educa-
tion in the theological seminaries, in the local church, those who
have seen how the lay people in the local church and the clergy team
up through the education processes that have been established.
I think you will find that the way out of this situation is to
reestablish in the whole structure plan a total Board of Education.
This would in addition have the advantage of not embarrassing
those who have such a fear of the Board of Education. There are
natural affinities in the Board of Discipleship and natural affinities
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in education, I know. I urge that you do it through the deletion of
the references to education in this board and thereby establish a
Board of Education.
N. Robert Kesler (Southern California-Arizona) spoke
against the amendment. Emerson S. Colaw (West Ohio)
moved an amendment to Mr. King's amendment to remove
only that portion of the Division of Education related to the
present vi^ork of the Division of Curriculum Resources. He
asked that Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) be recognized to
speak in support of the amendment.
Mr. Duncan: I'd like to support this amendment to the amendment
because we feel that it's very important that education, at least the
local church Division of Education, should be in this total Board of
Discipleship. We realize that there are fears on the size of education
deluging or inundating the Boards of Laity or Evangelism. We realize
that education perhaps fears that they will lose their autonomy or
freedom of their unique witness. But I would plead to keep the local
division Board of Education in for two positive and one negative
reasons.
First positive reason is that the Division of Local Church Education
will strengthen the overall Board of Discipleship. It will add re-
sources, staff, ability to cover all areas of the church's life because
the Curriculum Committee will report and be directed by the Board
of Discipleship, the witness of Social Concerns and Missions will,
also, come down into the local church. So, instead of being a negative,
it's a positive that we have that strength of education.
Another positive reason is that the rest of the divisions of the
total board would give badly needed direction and outlook to local
church education. We would no longer have education for education's
sake alone or technique for its own sake, but education for disciple-
ship, total discipleship, outreach, evangelism, in all dimensions of
discipleship. And I would see these other boards as being leaven in
the lump that would give new direction that is badly needed in
education.
There's one negative reason why I would keep this division in.
Otherwise, where would education be — still alone and will continue
to have overlap, duplication, competing voices pulling the local church
in many different directions? It would seem to go against all our
reasons for restructuring to leave education alone. We can, also,
amend this later to change, to have separate divisions of lay life
and work, and evangelism and worship and the like. And then there
will be a relation down to the local church in each of those ways
and deal with the theories that some of those people have.
Richard W. Harrington (Western New York) spoke
against the amendment. Clifford S. Droke (California-Ne-
vada) moved to suspend the rules in order to vote the previ-
ous question on all before the Conference. The motion to
suspend the rules was put to a vote and was adopted.
Thomas P. Moore (East Ohio) attempted to make a state-
ment, but the Chair ruled that the Conference must proceed
to the vote. Mr. Colaiv's amendment was put to a vote and
was defeated. Mr. King's amendment was put to a vote and
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was defeated. Lijle T. Christianson (Minnesota) moved the
suspension of the rules for the purpose of offering an omni-
bus motion. The motion to suspend the rules was defeated.
Merrill W. Drennan (Baltimore) raised a parliamentary-
inquiry ; the Chair responded. Calendar No. 184 was put to
a vote and was adopted.
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for reports from legislative
committees related to the recommendation of the Structure
Study Commission for the establishment of a Board of
Higher Education and Ministry.
Richard 0. Johnson (California-Nevada) asked a ques-
tion regarding the action the Conference had just completed
and its relationship to specific legislation for the divisions
of the Board of Discipleship. Mr. Slutz responded that
Calendar No. 184 established the divisions and that other
reports would be presented which would contain specific
legislation for these divisions.
Legislative Committee on Education
John T. King (Southwest Texas), chairman of the legis-
lative committee, presented Report No. 43, Calendar No.
570, containing the committee's report dealing with the
recommendation of the Structure Study Commission for a
Board of Higher Education and Ministry. He noted that the
reference to Paragraph 1277 contained in the report as
printed in the Daily Christian Advocate was to be deleted.
Mr. King explained that the legislative committee was bas-
ically recommending acceptance of the Structure Study
Commission's report, except that the Commission's proposed
Division of the Ordained Ministry be called the Division on
the Appointive Ministry and that the Commission's pro-
posed Division of the Lay Ministry be called the Division
on Elective Ministries, He called attention to the legislation
contained in the report which the committee was proposing
as a substitute for the legislation proposed by the Structure
Study Commission.
Legislative Committee on Clergy
James M. Aidt (Northern New Jersey), chairman of the
legislative committee, presented Reports Nos. 59, 60, 61,
62, and 63 (Calendar Nos. 333, 334, 335, 336, and 337),
containing the recommendations of the committee dealing
with the Structure Study Commission's proposed Board of
Higher Education and Ministry. Mr. Ault explained that the
reports were in basic agreement with the Structure Study
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Commission report and with the report of the Legislative
Committee on Education, except that the Committee on
Clergy would retain the division titles proposed by the
Structure Study Commission, and with the further excep-
tion that the Committee on Clergy would deny divisional
status to the Office of Personnel. Mr. King agreed that these
were the major differences between the reports of the two
committees. Mr. Ault asked that F. Thomas Trotter (South-
ern California- Arizona) be permitted to speak to the differ-
ences between the reports. Mr. Trotter explained the think-
ing of the Committee on Clergy in recommending that the
Office of Personnel not have divisional status and in recom-
mending retention of the Structure Study Commission's
names for the other four divisions. He suggested that the
Conference give basic approval to Calendar No. 570, and
then vote separately on these two issues on which the re-
ports differed.
The Chair put Calendar No. 570 to a vote, and it was
adopted (see page 1272). In accordance with Mr. Trotter's
suggestion, Calendar No. 333 was then put to a vote as an
amendment to Calendar No, 570, and it was adopted (see
page 1440) . Calendar No. 336 was likewise put to a vote as
an amendment to Calendar No. 570 and was adopted (see
page 1441).
Legislative Committee on Education — Report No. 40 — Cal-
endar No. 567
Mr. King presented Calendar No. 567, containing the
committee's recommendation that the Program Curriculum
Committee be related administratively to the Board of Dis-
cipleship. The report was adopted (see page 1270) .
Legislative Committee on Missions
Robert F. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for a report from the Legis-
lative Committee on Missions.
Report No. 26— Calendar No. 361
Jane Arterburn (Louisville), chairwoman of the legis-
lative committee, presented the report, explaining that it
was the report which had been before the Conference the
previous evening and had been temporarily withdrawn to
allow consultation with the Legislative Committee on Edu-
cation. She stated that it was being presented now with the
approval of both legislative committees. The report was
adopted (see page 1518) .
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Legislative Committee on Conferences
Mr. Goodrich called for reports from the Legislative Com-
mittee on Conferences.
Report No. 59— Calendar No. 433
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio), chairman of the legisla-
tive committee, presented the report. He read an amend-
ment to the report as printed in the Daihj Christian Advo-
cate. The report v^^as adopted (see page 1176) .
Report No. 52— Calendar No. 399
Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it v^as adopted (see
page 1173).
Report No. 53— Calendar No. 402
Mr. Slutz presented the report, v^^hich placed a limitation
of twelve years on service in the same elective staff position,
vi^ith the further stipulation that years of service prior to
January 1, 1973 were not to be counted. Robert W. Moon
(California-Nevada) moved to amend the report by chang-
ing the year to 1963. Mr. Moon spoke in support of his
amendment. John B. Warman (Western Pennsylvania) ob-
jected that The United Methodist Church was a new church
since 1968 and that the legislation therefore could not be
made retroactive to 1963. Mr. Moon responded. The amend-
ment was defeated.
Frederick K. Kirchner (Troy) moved to delete the entire
report; the Chair stated that the motion was not a proper
one and that Mr. Kirchner should simply oppose the report.
Mr. Kirchner spoke against adoption of the report. The
report was put to a vote and was adopted (see page 1173).
Report No. 61— Calendar No. 435
Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it was adopted. Mr.
Slutz stated that he had failed to present a change which
the committee was recommending in the report as printed
and moved reconsideration of the report. The Chair stated
that unless there was objection the report could be recon-
sidered. Mr. Slutz presented the change, and the report was
adopted (seepage 1177).
Report No. 62— Calendar No. 436
Mr. Slutz presented the report, dealing with jurisdiction-
al and annual conference Councils on Ministries. James L.
Stovall (Louisiana) moved that, for the sake of clarity,
the Council on Ministries at the general church level be
designated the General Council on Ministries and that this
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title apply wherever reference is made to it in the Book of
Discipline. Mr. Slutz accepted this on behalf of the Com-
mittee on Conferences.
Calendar No. 436 was put to a vote and was adopted (see
page 1178).
Report No. 63— Calendar No. 437
Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1179).
Time Extended
The Chair noted that the time set for adjournment had
arrived. The time was extended by action of the Conference.
Report No. 66— Calendar No. 440
Mr. Slutz presented the report, noting a correction to the
report as it was printed in the Daily Christian Advocate;
the report was adopted (see page 1184) .
Report No. 69— Calendar No. 443
Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1187).
Report No. 67— Calendar No. 441
Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1185).
Legislation for Board of Discipleship Divisions
Mr. Slutz stated that specific legislation for the various
divisions of the Board of Discipleship had not yet been
adopted. He moved the adoption of Paragraphs 1014-1018
inclusive, Paragraphs 1021 — 1033 inclusive, and Para-
graphs 1036 — 1041 inclusive from the Structure Study
Commission Report as the legislation governing the divi-
sions of the Board of Discipleship. The motion was adopted
(see pages 1970-1977). (Editor's note: By a later action the
Conference substituted legislation from Calendar No, 572
for the Structure Study Commission Report paragraphs
dealing with the Program Curriculum Committee, the Sec-
tion of Local Church Education, and the Section of Curric-
ulum Resources [see pages 586, 1289] ) .
Question on Calendar No. 441
Ernest T. Dixon (Southwest Texas) noted that legisla-
tion contained in Calendar No. 441 designated the chief
staff officer of a commission as an executive secretary, while
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legislation passed earlier in the evening for the Board of
Higher Education and Ministry had designated the chief
staff officer of an office as an executive secretary. Mr. Slutz
indicated willingness to accept an amendment to Calendar
No. 441 to care for this discrepancy.
Question on Structure Study Commission Report
John H. Rixse, Jr. (Virginia) asked Mr. Slutz whether,
in presenting calendar items related to the report of the
Structure Study Commission, the changes made in the sup-
plementary report of the Commission were considered a
part of the report. Mr. Slutz stated that they were.
Paul V. Shearer (Iowa) called attention to Calendar No.
437 and asked if Paragraph 801.2 could be amended by
substituting the words "all people" for "them," and whether
Paragraph 801.3 could likewise be amended by substituting
the words "God's people" for "them." Mr. Slutz accepted the
amendment on behalf of the committee.
Report No. 117— Calendar No. 866
Kenneth W. Hulit (East Ohio) expressed the desire to
have Calendar No. 866 considered by the Conference. Mr.
Slutz stated that it had been adopted at an earlier session ;
Mr. Hulit disagreed. Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it
was adopted.
Raymond R. Lamb (Detroit) stated that he had been at-
tempting to gain recognition for the purpose of offering
an amendment to Calendar No. 866. It was agreed that the
consideration of the report could be re-opened. Mr. Lamb
moved to amend Paragraph 841.9a of the report by deleting
the words, ". . . . and be amenable between sessions of the
annual conference to. . . ."
Mr. Lamb: Now, I realize that this Conference at this time in
the evening and at our stage in these two weeks is not in the mood
for reversing anybody's decision, especially that of the Legislative
Committee on the Conferences. They've done a good job. And they
have had probably more to do than any other group, but there are
three basic reasons I'd like to suggest that I believe these words
should be deleted. Number 1, the word "amenable" unduly limits
the autonomy and functioning of the conference boards and agencies
and their authority to initiate and implement program.
Number 2, the Annual Conferences should be permitted to deter-
mine whether they wish the Conference Council on Ministries _ to
control the development and the implementation and administration
of program or whether they want them to coordinate these programs
between the sessions of Conference.
And I think the third and most important reason, is that under
the present disciplinary legislation, the membership of the Conference
Council on Ministries, or as we know it now, as the Program Council
in our Annual Conferences, is not structured or is selected so as to
be truly representative of the Annual Conference.
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Now, it seems to me that we need to delay this kind of power
given to the Conference Program Councils or as it shall now be
named, the Conference Councils on Ministries and not make all of
the boards and agencies of our Annual Conference subject or amen-
able to them between the sessions of the Annual Conference.
Mr. Slutz spoke in opposition to the amendment. The
amendment was defeated.
Melvin G. T albert (Southern California- Arizona) sug-
gested that the same paragraph be amended to read, "All
annual conference program boards and agencies. . . ." Mr.
Slutz accepted the amendment on behalf of the committee.
The report was adopted (see page 1207) .
Question Regarding District Program Councils
/. Clay Madison (Western North Carolina) asked a ques-
tion regarding legislation for district program councils. Mr.
Slutz stated that if such legislation was in the report of the
Structure Study Commission it would be covered by a com-
prehensive motion he would like to offer.
Comprehensive Motion on Structure Study Report
Mr. Slutz moved that any paragraph of the Structure
Study Commission Report not previously adopted, deleted,
amended, or otherwise acted upon be hereby adopted except
insofar as it is inconsistent with action previously taken.
He spoke in support of the motion.
Dean A. Lanning (Northern New Jersey) asked whether
adoption of this motion would preclude the consideration
of back-up legislation from the Legislative Committee on
Education for the new Board of Discipleship. Mr. Slutz
responded ; Mr. Lanning asked for further clarification. Mr.
Slutz responded that his motion would relate only to sec-
tions which were not changed, deleted, amended or other-
wise acted upon by the Conference,
District Program Council Legislation
Paul V. Church (General Secretary, Program Council)
responded to Mr. Madison's earlier question by stating that
the Program Council, in response to a reference from the
1970 General Conference, had submitted legislation for
district program councils. He expressed the hope that this
legislation would be considered by the General Conference.
Thomas L. Cromwell (East Ohio) expressed the view that
the Conference had adopted legislation for district program
councils. Ernest T. Dixon (Southwest Texas) located for
delegates the legislation submitted by the Program Council,
as printed in its report in the Daily Christian Advocate.
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Questions
John D. Humphrey, Sr. (North Mississippi) asked a
question about how possible differences between Calendar
No, 570 and Calendar No, 333 would be reconciled; Mr,
Slutz responded. The Chair stated that the Committee on
Correlation and Editorial Revision would also reconcile
some such problems.
Douglas F. Verdin (New York) asked a question about
Calendar No, 805, which had been adopted earlier by the
Conference, Mr, Slutz stated that the question was not
relevant to his pending comprehensive motion.
Calendar No. 866
The chair stated that Calendar No, 866 had not been
finally adopted after reconsideration was permitted. The
report was put to a vote and was adopted (see page 1207).
Comprehensive Motion on Structure Study Commission Re-
port— Consideration Resumed
Jerry D. Murray (Western North Carolina) asked
whether Mr, Slutz's comprehensive motion on the report of
the Structure Study Commission included the district pro-
gram council legislation submitted by the Program Council ;
Mr. Slutz replied that it did not.
Dale F. DeLong (West Ohio) suggested that Paragraph
1039.3 of the Structure Study Commission Report should be
editorially revised by adding the words ", . . . local, district,
and conference" to the end of the paragraph,
Leroy C. Hodapp (South Indiana) moved the previous
question ; it was adopted. Mr, Slutz's comprehensive motion
was put to a vote and was adopted.
Matter of Privilege
W. K. Messmer (West Ohio) : Mr. Chairman, I'd like a high
privilege at the moment. I am sure that a word of appreciation
could be appropriately given to all members of General Conference,
but as the leader of the delegation from West Ohio that has given a
man like Leonard Slutz to the service of this General Conference,
I'd like to express on our behalf, and I'm sure on your behalf, our
thanks for his yeoman service.
The Conference responded with applause.
District Program Council Legislation
Leroy C. Hodapp (South Indiana) stated that the legis-
lation for district program councils, submitted by the Pro-
gram Council and identified earlier for delegates by Mr.
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Church and Mr. Dixon, had not been before the Conference
for action ; he moved its adoption. It was adopted (see page
1772).
Legislative Committee on Communications and Publications
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for reports from the Legis-
lative Committee on Communications and Publications.
Report No. 1— Calendar No. 56
Charles A. Sayre (Southern New Jersey), chairman of
the legislative committee, presented the report; it was
adopted (see page 1563).
Report No. 19— Calendar No. 522
Mr. Sayre presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1571).
Legislative Committee on Clergy
Mr. Good7'ich, chairman of the Committee on Calendar,
called for a report from the Legislative Committee on
Clergy.
Report No. 63— Calendar No. 337
James M. Ault (Northern New Jersey), chairman of the
legislative committee, presented the report; it was adopted
(seepage 1441).
Legislative Committee on Lay Activities and Church
Finance
Mr. Goodrich, chairman of the Committee on Calendar,
called for a report from the Legislative Committee on Lay
Activities and Church Finance. Thomas P. Moore (East
Ohio), chairman of the legislative committee, identified ma-
terial contained in Report No. 24, Calendar No. 308, Para-
graph 0013. Ih, i, j, as authority needed by the new Division
of Evangelism, Worship, and Stewardship but not included
in the legislation from the report of the Structure Study
Commission which had been adopted for the division. He
moved that these sub-paragraphs be inserted in the divi-
sion's legislation as Paragraph 1032.7, 8, 9 of the Structure
Study Commission Report. The motion was adopted (see
page 1327).
Legislative Committee on Education
Mr. Goodrich, chairman of the Committee on Calendar,
called for a report from the Legislative Committee on Edu-
cation.
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John T. King (Southwest Texas) : Bishop Short and friends, the
backup legislation for the Board of Discipleship, the Division of
Education, as appears in the Structure Study Report, is not con-
sistent with the deliberations of our Committee, our Legislation
Committee on Education; and we would propose to substitute our
deliberations (in Report No. 45, Calendar No. 572), paragraph 1019
regarding the Program Curriculum Committee, paragraph 1020 to
1027, regarding the Section on Local Church Education, paragraphs
1024 to 1034 regarding the Section on Curriculum Resources. I move
that these legislative items be substituted for the legislative items
in the Structure Study Report.
Marvin A. Schilling (Wisconsin) raised a point of order
that action had been completed on the report of the Struc-
ture Study Commission. Mr. King asked that Mr. Slutz
be allowed to speak to the issue.
Mr. Slutz: Bishop, I do think this is in order because all I said
was we were adopting sections that were not otherwise acted upon,
and if you want to act otherwise on any section, you certainly have
the power to do it. We were just trying to catch something that
might not otherwise be acted upon in any way.
Bishop Short: Alright, that answers it. Are you ready . . .
Emerson S. Colaw (West Ohio) : As Chairman of the Committee
on Membership and Evangelism, this would introduce a radically
different kind of organization than we voted a while ago. And I would
not want this done hastily. This would reduce the Board of Evan-
gelism to section status, creating two divisions in Education, and I
would want the body to have opportunity to deliberate before they
make that decision.
Mr. King: This does not. Bishop. The reference was to a Section
on Local Church Education and a Section of Curriculum Resources
within a Division of Education in the Board of Discipleship. This is
what we voted.
Bishop Short: Alright, that seems to answer the question. Are
you ready. Yes, right here. No. 10.
Melvin Brawn (California-Nevada) : That does not agree with
what appears (in Calendar No. 572) of the Daily Christian Advo-
cate. You will notice it talks about the Division of Local Church
Education, and it talks about a Division of Curriculum Resources.
I believe that if this were reconsidered there would be many things,
for example, recommendations from the Board of Laity or Board of
Evangelism. I think it's better to leave it on the table as we already
adopted it.
Bishop Short: Alright. Yes . . .
Mr. King: May I repeat once again, the motion was to take the
legislation, not the titles of the sections, but the legislation pertain-
ing to Section on Local Church Education and Section on Curriculum
Resources within a Division of Education in a Board of Disciple-
ship.
Bishop Short: Is it on this? Alright, let's see . . . We're on Dr.
King's motion. Number 10.
Wesley Bailey (Western North Carolina) moved to lay
Mr. King's motion on the table; the motion was defeated.
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Richard O. Johnson (California-Nevada) asked the effect
of Mr. King's motion on legislation for age-level ministries.
Mr. King replied that they would be included in the Division
of Lay Life and Work. Mr. Johnson asked whether there
was legislation for age-level ministries in the sections Mr.
King proposed to substitute by his motion ; Mr. King replied
that there was not.
Edward L. Duncan (Detroit) moved to amend Mr. King's
motion by including Paragraphs 0007, 0008, 0009, and 0010
from Calendar No. 342 in the material to be substituted.
Mr. King asked to amend the material included in his
original motion by deleting all references to a Division of
Local Church Education and a Division of Curriculum Re-
sources and substituting therefor a Section on Local Church
Education and a Section on Curriculum Resources within a
Division of Education of the Board of Discipleship.
Mr. Duncan's amendment was put to a vote and was de-
feated. John B. Howes (Central Pennsylvania) moved the
previous question; it was adopted. Mr. King's motion was
put to a vote and was adopted (see page 1289) .
Committee on Calendar
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, stated that this completed action
on items related to structure; he outlined other remaining
calendar items requiring action. He called for a report from
the Legislative Committee on Clergy.
Legislative Committee on Clergy — Report No. 116 — Calen-
dar No. 710
James M. Ault (Northern New Jersey) explained that
this item had been presented to the Conference earlier and
referred back to the committee with instructions to bring
recommendations to the Conference on how to deal with the
constitutional issues involved. He reported that the commit-
tee requested an amendment to Section VII, Article II of
the Constitution (Paragraph 37, Book of Disciplme) by
deleting the words, ". , . with the exception that the lay
members may not vote on matters of ordination, character,
and conference relations of ministers." He moved adop-
tion of the amendment, and it was adopted.
Legislative Committee on Ritual and Orders of Worship
Mr. Goodrich, chairman of the Committee on Calendar,
called for a report from the Legislative Committee on Wor-
ship.
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Report No. 29— Calendar No. 153
Barbara Thompson (Baltimore) presented the report,
and it was adopted (see page 1665) .
Legislative Committee on Local Church
Mr. Goodrich, chairman of the Committee on Calendar,
called for reports from the Legislative Committee on Local
Church.
Question Regarding Calendar No. 710
The Chair stated that in order to clarify the action just
completed on the proposed constitutional amendment, he
v^^as now ruling that the vote was by more than the two-
thirds vote required for a constitutional amendment.
Willie B. Clay (Northern Illinois) objected that this ac-
tion had already been taken in the afternoon session. The
Chair asked the Secretary to read the record. Charles D.
White (Secretary's Staff) responded, stating that the item
had not been voted at the afternoon session ; Mr. Clay dis-
agreed. Mr. White stated that the afternoon vote had been
on requesting the committee to bring back a report to this
Legislative Committee on Local Church — Report No. 40 —
Calendar No. 598
G. Ross Freeman (South Georgia), chairman of the legis-
lative committee, presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1652).
Report No. 37— Calendar No. 595
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1651).
Report No. 47— Calendar No. 605
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1655).
Report No. 46— Calendar No. 604
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1654).
Report No. 2— Calendar No. 109
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1689).
Report No. 11— Calendar No. 146
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1643).
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Report No. 10— Calendar No. 145
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1642).
Report No. 43— Calendar No. 601
Mr. Freeman offered a comprehensive motion of concur-
rence on all other items voted concurrence by the Legisla-
tive Committee on Local Church.
Charles E. Lutrick (Northwest Texas) suggested that
Calendar No. 601 and Calendar No. 603 be presented in-
dividually for action.
Mr. Freeman presented Calendar No. 601, and it was
adopted (see page 1653) .
Report No. 45— Calendar No. 603
Mr. Freeman presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1654).
Legislative Committee on Local Church — Comprehensive
Motion
Mr. Freeman moved that all other items voted concur-
rence by the Legislative Committee on Local Church be ap-
proved for concurrence by the General Conference. The
motion was adopted.
Legislative Committee on Pensions
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for reports from the Legis-
lative Committee on Pensions,
Report No. 72— Calendar No. 251
Paul D. Martin, Jr. (Virginia), chairman of the legisla-
tive committee, presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1562).
Report No. 36— Calendar No. 143
Mr. Martin presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1554).
Legislative Committee on Communications and Publications
Mr. Goodrich, chairman of the Committee on Calendar,
called for reports from the Legislative Committee on Com-
munications and Publications.
Report No. 31— Calendar No. 704
Charles A. Sayre (Southern New Jersey) presented the
report; he explained that the report represented the legis-
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lative committee's response to resolutions contained in the
report of the Program Council and involved amendments to
the Constitution. The report was put to a vote and the Chair
ruled that it was adopted by the two-thirds vote required for
constitutional amendments (see page 1581).
Report Nos. 27, 28, 29, 30, 9— Calendar Nos. 700, 701, 702,
703, 156
Mr. Sayre presented the reports, and they were adopted
(seepages 1565, 1580-81).
Legislative Committee on Communications and Publications
— -Comprehensive Motion
Mr. Sayre moved that all other concurrence items of the
committee be concurred in by the Conference. Truman W.
Potter (West Virginia) called attention to Report No. 11,
Calendar No. 158, and moved that it be separated from Mr.
Sayre's comprehensive motion and referred to the Council
on Ministries. Mr. Sayre stated that the intention of the
report was to hold up a common distribution system for
publications and supplies as an ideal, not to mandate such
a system.
The Chair stated that Mr. Potter's motion would be con-
sidered as an amendment to Mr. Sayre's motion ; the amend-
ment was put to a vote and was adopted (see page 1566).
Mr. Sayre's comprehensive motion was put to a vote and
adopted as amended.
Legislative Committee on Missions
Mr. Goodrich, chairman of the Committee on Calendar,
called for reports from the Legislative Committee on Mis-
sions.
Report No. 7— Calendar No. 315
Jane Arterburn (Louisville), chairwoman of the legisla-
tive committee, presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1490).
Report No. 8— Calendar No. 316
Mrs. Arterburn presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1491).
Report Nos. 65, 66, 68, 69, 74, 75— Calendar Nos. 779, 780,
782, 817, 822, 823
Mrs. Arterburn presented this group of related reports,
dealing with Town and Country Ministries, and they were
adopted (seepages 1533-38).
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Report No. 41 — Calendar No. 545
Mrs. Arterburn presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1525).
Report No. 14— Calendar No. 349
Mrs. Arterburn presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1503).
Report No. 46— Calendar No. 550
Mrs. Arterburn presented the report, and it was adopted
(see page 1527) . (See note, page 598) .
Legislative Committee on Missions — Comprehensive Mo-
tion
Mrs. Arterburn: We had some items on the Advance that were
taken care of in other legislation, some calendar items on the Okla-
homa Mission that were taken care of in Conferences, and a few
merely affirming some of the work that we have done; and I think
you can move concurrence on the remaining items. That is not in
conflict with anything that we are taking care of now. I move con-
currence.
Legislative Committee on Christian Social Concerns
Mr. Goodrich, chairman of the Committee on Calendar,
called for reports of the Legislative Committee on Christian
Social Concerns.
Report No. 10— Calendar No. 221
Edsel A. Amnions (Northern Illinois), chairman of the
legislative committee, presented the report, calling atten-
tion to editorial corrections to be made to the report as
printed in the Daily Christian Advocate. It was adopted
(see page 1049).
Report Nos. 16, 21, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37— Calendar
Nos. 446, 657, 663, 664, 665, 848, 849, 850, 851, 853
Mr. Ammons presented these reports and moved that they
be received for inclusion in The Book of Resolutions, show-
ing that they had been approved by the Legislative Com-
mittee on Christian Social Concerns and referred for study.
Reid Tombaugh (Central Illinois) called attention to the
fact that there was a minority report to Calendar No. 849
and objected to the inclusion of the item in this grouping.
Mr. Ammons replied that the item would not be reported
as approved by the General Conference, but only as con-
curred in by the legislative committee. Mr. Tombaugh asked
if the minority report was also included in the motion to
print and refer for study; Mr. Ammons stated that it was
included in his motion.
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Don J. Hand (Southwest Texas) moved to amend the
motion by deleting Calendar No. 849, dealing with the sub-
ject "Amnesty and Reconciliation," from the list of items
included in it.
Mr. Hand spoke in support of his amendment. Harold A.
Bosley (New York) moved a substitute for Mr. Hand's
amendment, that both the majority and minority reports be
referred to the Board of Christian Social Concerns for
study on the production of a careful and detailed study on
the problems of amnesty for distribution through the
church. Torrey A. Kaatz (West Ohio) spoke against the
substitute. Joh^i N. Doggett, Jr. (Missouri East) spoke in
favor of the substitute. John E. Stumbo (Kansas East)
spoke against the substitute and the amendment. E. McKin-
non White (Southern New England) spoke against the
substitute and the amendment.
The substitute was put to a vote and was defeated. Mr.
Ammons made a final statement in opposition to the amend-
ment. The amendment was defeated.
James H. hvig (Kansas West) moved to amend the main
motion by deleting Calendar No. 657 from the list of items
included in it. Mr. Iwig spoke in support of his amendment.
Leroy C. Hodapp (South Indiana) spoke against the amend-
ment. Clifford S. Broke (California-Nevada) moved to sus-
pend the rules for the purpose of ordering the previous
question on all before the Conference. The motion to sus-
pend the rules was put to a vote and was adopted. The
previous question was ordered by vote of the Conference.
Mr. Iwig's amendment was put to a vote and was defeated.
The motion to print the reports and refer them for study
was adopted (see pages 1071, 1114, 1126-41).
Legislative Committee on Ecumenical Affairs
Robert E. Goodrich, Jr. (North Texas), chairman of the
Committee on Calendar, called for reports from the Legis-
lative Committee on Ecumenical Affairs.
Report No. 34— Calendar No. 408
Robert F. Lundy (Holston), reporting on behalf of the
committee, presented the report. It was adopted (see page
1624).
Legislative Committee on Ecumenical Affairs — Comprehen-
sive Motion
Mr. Lundy moved that all other motions of concurrence
in the reports of this committee be recognized as being the
will of the Conference. The motion was adopted.
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Legislative Committee on Health and Welfare
Mr. Goodrich, chairman of the Committee on Calendar,
called for a report from the Legislative Committee on
Health and Welfare.
Report No. 12— Calendar No. 532
Joseph R. Graham (West Ohio), chairman of the legis-
lative committee, presented the report, and it was adopted
(see page 1603).
Legislative Committee on Conferences
Mr. Goodrich presented Mrs. Paul Braun (Iowa) and
Wayne F. Calbert (Mississippi-FCJ), secretary and vice-
chairman of the Committee on Calendar, to the Conference.
He called for reports from the Legislative Committee on
Conferences.
Report No. 116— Calendar No. 865
Leonard D. Slutz (West Ohio), chairman of the legisla-
tive committee, presented the report, and it was adopted
(seepage 1207).
Report No. 84— Calendar No. 651
Mr. Slutz presented the report, and it was adopted (see
page 1195).
Matter of Privilege
John B. Warman (Western Pennsylvania) : I move that this Gen-
eral Conference extend to the Rev. Dow Kirkpatrick and the Structure
Study Commission, including the Rev. Paul McCleary, its executive
secretary, the heartfelt thanks of this Body for the excellent and
helpful report that they prepared for this Conference.
The conference applauded, and the Chair stated that the
applause would be considered as a vote of approval of Mr.
Warman's motion.
Legislative Committee on Ritual and Orders of Worship —
Comprehensive Motion
Barbara Thompson (Baltimore), chairwoman of the leg-
islative committee, moved that the remaining concurrence
items of the committee be concurred in by the Conference.
The motion was adopted.
Council of Bishops — Nominations to Boards and Agencies
Bishop Alton: I have one correction for the Council on Finance
and Administration which you elected this afternoon; in the lay
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list from the South Central Jurisdiction the name of Henry A. Rickey
appeared. He's not a layman, but a minister, and in his place the
nomination of Carl Miller, Northwest Texas.
I think we still have a Board of Pensions and in the current
legislation, we are responsible to the Council of Bishops for nominat-
ing to you two clergy in full connection, two laymen, two laywomen,
not more than two from any Jurisdiction.
Our nominations are: Ministers: J. S. McCartt (Holston), T. Her-
bert Minga (Louisiana) ; Laymen, Clifford Aguilar (Southern Cali-
fornia-Arizona), Paul B. Momberg (West Ohio); Laywomen, Mrs.
Clarence Achberger (East Ohio), Mrs. Barton Dean (Kansas East).
The Methodist Corporation, these nominees, the Northeastern Juris-
diction: Bishop, Taylor; Minister, Frank Williams; Layman, Robert
Preusch; North Central: Bishop, Thomas; Minister, Kenneth Met-
calf; Lay person, Gordon Rollins; the Southeastern Jurisdiction, one
of the newly elected bishops this year; Minister, Gilbert Ramsey;
Lay person, W. B. Black; South Central Jurisdiction: Bishop, Cope-
land; Minister, Jack D. Heacock; Lay Person, John Frey; Western
Jurisdiction: Bishop, Golden; Minister, Randall Phillips; Lay Person,
Wayne Barney. There are designated representatives from certain
agencies. I have them as the former agencies were listed, and I'll
name them and suggest that they represent their successor agencies.
On the Board of Social Concerns: Bishop Thomas, A. Dudley
Ward, Grover C. Bagley; Program Council: Jerry Bray, Roy Grogan,
John Warman; World Service and Finance: Bishop Finger; and in
addition to this one new Bishop from the Southeastern Jurisdiction,
one from the Northeastern Jurisdiction and one from the South Cen-
tral Jurisdiction.
The Commission on Archives and History, we elect thirteen nomi-
nated by the Council of Bishops. I have these names, they are to fill
certain categories which are designated in the legislation: Mrs.
Eleanor Cammack, Rev. Edwin Schell, Mrs. Carol Hart, Miss Mary
Joan Finger, Dr. Jane Dempsey Douglas, Dr. Norma Taylor Mitchell,
Dr. Alfredo Nanez, Dr. Adolph Dial, Dr. Grant Shockley, Mr. John
Harbour, Dr. Homer Calkin, Rev. Brooks B. Little, Dr. J. Steven
O'Malley.
Bishop Short: Are you ready to elect them? If you will approve
these nominations, lift a hand. Opposed. And it is done.
Report on Offering
The Chair announced that the amount received on the
offering taken earher in the session was $1,467.
Announcements
/. B. Holt (Secretary-Designate) asked that the mar-
shals and pages come to the front of the auditorium. While
they were coming, he made announcements. When the mar-
shals and pages had gathered. Mr. Holt read a statement
of thanks and appreciation from the marshals and pages
to the delegates of the Conference.
Adjournment
The Chair stated that he would entertain a motion that
the Conference be adjourned following the closing message
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from Bishop Slater. The motion for adjournment was of-
fered and adopted.
Bishop O. Eugene Slater: Mr. Chairman and Christian friends,
for nearly two weeks we've been together in this beautiful and
friendly city as a company of Christians. Bishop John Owen Smith
and the United Methodists of Atlanta and the entire State of Georgia
have accorded us genuine hospitality and every possible courtesy. To
each and all we extend our warm and hearty appreciation.
Within a few hours we'll be leaving Atlanta and returning to our
own homes, some of us to far away places overseas — most of us to
a destination within the continental United States. We've made new
friends here, and the ties that bind us to old friends have been
strengthened.
We face the issues of our day in the light of the human situation
and in relation to the Christian faith. Never before have we been
so aware of the pluralism that characterizes our denomination. We
are black and white; American Indian and Hispanic-American and
Asian-American; we are young and old; we belong to different politi-
cal parties; we are men and women; we are laity and clergy. Several
groups have pressed their own claims upon us as indeed they had
every right to do. The General Conference has been both sensitive
and responsive to the needs and requests of various communities
within its membership.
The church must continue to be open to the needs of all, and
even before requests are made, as Christians we must be far more
ready to give ourselves and our substance to our brothers here and
around the world than we've ever been before.
May I suggest that the time is at hand when each of us and each
group among us must begin to recognize its relationship that it
sustains as persons and groups to The United Methodist Church as
a whole. It is within this segment of the household of faith that we
have our life as Christians. If we are to be built up and renewed
in our faith, it will be within the fellowship of the church, the body
of Christ.
The General Conference of 1968 created three commissions: The
Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards,
Social Principles and the Social Principles Study Commission, and
the Structure Study Commission. These have reported to this Gen-
eral Conference. Time may prove that the most important happening
of this Conference is the adoption of the Report of the Theological
Study Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards.
We United Methodists need to know what it means to live and
move and have our being within the company and the life of God.
We need to know what it means to know that God hath made of one
blood all nations of men to dwell upon the face of the earth. We
need to know what it means in terms of theology when we say
that God is no respecter of persons, when we claim that the earth
is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.
The Study Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards has
brought us to a body of truth and doctrine to which we may well
give our attention. Bishops and district superintendents and pastors
and laity as well may well begin to be teachers of this body of
doctrine and of Christian faith that we may be able to give an account
of the faith that is in us and to live out our lives in keeping with
that faith.
When Francis Asbury was on board ship, coming from England
to the United States, to America, he set down some questions and
answers in his diary. In September of 1771: "Whither am I going?"
he asked. "To the new world." "Why?" he asked. "In order that I may
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gain riches or honor for myself?" "Not if I know my own heart,"
said Francis Asbury, "but I am going to live to God and to persuade
others so to do."
This is the quaint language of the eighteenth century, but, some-
how, those of us within the decade of the '70s, in the twentieth cen-
tury, must begin to understand what it means "to live to God and
to persuade others so to do."
The Social Principles Study Commission has laid down for us broad
guidelines, broad principles, that will enable us to order our Chris-
tian lives as persons and as a society. We need to remember the two
commandments that Jesus placed together, coming out of different
books of the Old Testament: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God
with all thy heart and mind and strength and soul," and "Thou
shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."
We need to give attention to the Social Principles Study Com-
mission within our churches. Given an understanding of God's un-
failing love expressed in Jesus Christ, our commitment to him and
some understanding of the underlying Christian principles that moti-
vate and govern our social relationship, some form that will enable
the community to grow and its members to mature will surely be
forthcoming. That form has been brought to us in the Structure
Study Commission which has been well adopted by this Body. As
United Methodists we shall make the transition from the old to the
new as we accept the mandate of this General Conference.
At the same time, I think we need to remember that renewal de-
pends not upon structure, but upon an understanding of who we are,
an acceptance of our relationship to God through Jesus Christ, and
an obedience to his will.
Some additional actions of this General Conference that have
given us an agenda as we turn from this place are the adoption of a
program of evangelism, styled Key '73; our commitment to continue
within COCU; The Bishops' Call for Peace and the Self-Development
of Peoples; of simultaneous crusades within our colleges for strength-
ening the life of our Christian colleges, and the proposal to secure
$6 million annually for our black colleges. These challenge our en-
thusiastic support. No half-hearted effort will suffice as we under-
take to implement these emphases. We have a task, both of com-
munication and interpretation as we go home to our people.
Many of our people will misunderstand some of the things that
they have read in the newspapers. It is our duty, it is our obligation,
that of everyone of us, to interpret and to inform so that our people
will understand. We have the challenge to bear our Christian witness,
in the words of Studdert-Kennedy "to give and give and give again
what God has given thee." And as Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr.,
reminded us as he stood in this place a few days ago, "I am going
on being every man's brother."
We need not expect to bear our Christian witness without suffering.
Those of us who claim the cross as the symbol of our faith and of
our commitment, how can we expect that we not suffer in the kind
of world in which we live. Even as we remember that "the world is
our parish," we also remember that "best of all is that God is with
us." Only in our willingness to accept Christ and obey him, only as we
through Christ accept every man as our brother, will we be sure
that God is with us. This could be United Methodism's finest hour.
God grant that it may be so. Amen.
Benediction — Bishop Reuben H. Mueller
Bishop Mueller: And now may the God of Peace, who brought again
from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
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through the blood of the eternal covenant make you perfect in every
good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing
in His sight through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Go in peace.
Adjournment
With the benediction the 1972 General Conference ad-
journed sine die.
(Note: In presenting Calendar No. 550 [see page 592]
Mrs. Arterburn explained that action on that report carried
with it action on Christian Social Concerns Report No. 39,
Calendar No. 871.— Ed.)
APPENDIX
Vote of the Annual Conferences on
Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Amendment No. 1970-5: Proposes that Paragraph 36, Article I
which now reads :
"The Annual Conference shall be composed of ministerial mem-
bers as defined by the General Conference, together with a lay
member elected by each charge, the conference president of Wom-
en's Society of Christian Service, the conference president of United
Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, and the president of
the Conference Youth Organization. Each charge served by more
than one minister shall be entitled to as many lay members as
there are ministerial members. Except for the president of the
Conference Youth Organization, the lay members shall be at least
twenty-one (21) years of age and shall have been for the four
years next preceding their election members of one of the con-
stituent churches forming this union, or of The United Methodist
Church."
be amended by deleting from the last sentence the words shall be at
least twenty-one (21) years of age and by adding the following words
at the end of the paragraph: and for one year next preceding their
election as a member of the charge they are to represent so that the
Amended Paragraph 36, Article I will read :
The Annual Conference shall be composed of ministerial mem-
bers as defined by the General Conference, together with a lay
member elected by each charge, the conference president of Wom-
en's Society of Christian Service, the conference president of United
Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, and the president of
the Conference Youth Organization. Each charge served by more
than one minister shall be entitled to as many lay members as
there are ministerial members. The lay members shall have been
for the four years next preceding their election members of one
of the constituent churches forming this union, or of The
United Methodist Church, and for one year next preceding their
election as a member of the charge they are to represent.
Amendment No. 1970-6: Proposes that Paragraph 36, Article I
which now reads :
"The Annual Conference shall be composed of ministerial mem-
bers as defined by the General Conference, together with a lay
member elected by each charge, the conference president of Wom-
en's Society of Christian Service, the conference president of United
Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, and the president of the
Conference Youth Organization. Each charge served by more than
one minister shall be entitled to as many lay members as there are
ministerial members. Except for the president of the Conference
Youth Organization, the lay members shall be at least twenty-
one (21) years of age and shall have been for the four years next
preceding their election members of one of the constituent churches
forming this union, or of The United Methodist Church."
be amended by adding at the end of the first sentence the words
and two young persons under twenty-five (25) years of age from
each district to be selected in such manner as may be determined by
the Annual Conference so that the Amended Paragraph 36, Article
I will read:
The Annual Conference shall be composed of ministerial mem-
bers as defined by the General Conference, together with a lay
member elected by each charge, the conference president of Wom-
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602
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en's Society of Christian Service, the conference president of United
Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, the president of the
Conference Youth Organization and two young persons under twen-
ty-five (25) years of age from each district to be selected in such
manner as may be determined by the Annual Conference. Each
charge served by more than one minister shall be entitled to as
many lay members as there are ministerial members. Except for
the president of the Conference Youth Organization, the lay mem-
bers shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and shall have
been for the four years next preceding their election members
of one of the constituent churches forming this union, or of The
United Methodist Church.
Amendment No. 5
Annual Conference Aye Nay Abstain
Agra 119 0
Alabama-
West Florida 278 14
Angola 133 1
Baltimore 600 13
Bengal Not reported
Bombay 76 0
California-Nevada 442 7 4
Central Alabama ... 101 0
Central Congo 214 0
Central Illinois 472 4
Central New York .164 1
Central
Pennsylvania .... 886 0
Central Texas 327 0
Costa Rica Not reported
Czechoslovakia 34 3
Delhi 77 0
Denmark 46 0
Detroit 344 6 8
East Ohio 593 15 10
Eastern
Pennsylvania .... 544 8
Florida 564 13
German Democratic
Republic Not reported
Gujarat 99 0
Holston 301 0
Hyderabad Not reported
Iowa 591 4
Kansas East 217 10
Kansas West 372 0
Kentucky 220 0
Liberia . . . ^ 152 0
Little Rock 201 0
Louisiana 320 2
Louisville 248 4
Lucknow 24 26
Madhya Pradesh ... 51 0
Maine 114 0
Memphis 343 15
Middle Philippines . 166 0
Mindanao 42 0 15
Amendment No. 6
Aye
Nay Abstain
116
3
277
29
133
1
474
17
Not reported
69
5
2
464
9
4
104
0
220
0
417
6
157
6
884
2
348
0
Not
reported
37
0
77
0
46
0
371
5
8
613
5
5
533
10
531
20
Not
reported
61
16
22
324
2
Not reported
590
3
228
7
403
0
222
0
152
0
202
0
321
3
242
4
34
0
51
0
1
112
1
346
12
166
0
56
1
0
The United Methodist Church
603
Amendment No. 5
Annual Conference Aye Nay Abstain
Minnesota 501 8
Mississippi (C) .... 103 0
Mississippi (SE) . . . 335 3
Missouri East 311 0
Missouri West 405 0
Moradabad 54 7
Nebraska 228 0
New Hampshire .... 100 0
New Mexico 143 18
New York 333 1 1
North Alabama .... 508 5
North Arkansas ... 243 0
North Carolina .... 285 1
North Dakota 113 0
North Georgia 331 0
North India 87 0
North Indiana 569 22
North Katanga .... 57 1
North Mississippi . . 224 7
North Texas 403 1
Northern Illinois ... 617 10
Northern
New Jersey 290 6
Northern
New York 177 0
Northern
Philippines 147 7
Northwest
Germany 132 0
Northwest
Philippines 173 0
Northwest Texas ... 253 2
Norway 102 0
Oklahoma 340 63
Oregon-Idaho 290 15
Pacific Northwest . . 355 15 2
Peninsula 330 2
Philippines 12 44 13
Poland 51 2 1
Puerto Rico 40 0
Rhodesia 17 66
Rio Grande 84 0
Rocky Mountain 252 26 29
Sierra Leone 13 30
South Carolina
(1866) 177 0
South Carolina
(1785) 558 3
South Dakota 138 0
South Georgia 199 4
South Germany 148 2
South India Not reported
South Indiana 412 1
Southeast Africa ... 104 0
Southern California-
Arizona 636 11
Southern Congo 92 0 8
Southern Illinois ... 149 9
Amendment No. 6
Aye Nay Abstain
499 4
101 0
334 3
326 1
398 0
61 0
197 41
95 2
147 21
326 0 9
422 66
241 0
285 44
123 0
347 0
82 5
561 44
56 2
241 3
379 0
607 8 ■
281
48
152
132
173
0
234
3
102
0
315
80
326
5
1
354
19
300
3
55
0
14
52
0
2
42
0
74
2
9
89
0
304
3
0
40
3
188
0
513
32
150
0
216
22
171
0
Not
reported
353
20
104
0
659
5
98
0
2
158
4
604
Journal of the 1972 General Conference
Amendment No. 5
Annual Conference Aye Nay Abstain
Southern
New England .... 325 0
Southern
New Jersey 366 0
Southwest 49 0
Southwest
Germany 68 7
Southwest Texas ... 293 3
Sweden 123 0
Switzerland (M) . . . 122 0
Switzerland (E) . . . 91 0
Tennessee 247 37
Texas 508 2
Troy 214 2 13
Upper Mississippi . . 57 0
Virginia 416 192
West Berlin 30 0
West Michigan 332 0 2
West Ohio 479 87
West Virginia 517 0
Western
New York 287 10
Western
North Carolina .463 0
Western
Pennsylvania .... 861 33
Wisconsin 498 2
Wyoming 121 0
Yellowstone 99 2
Totals 27662 915 106
Amendment No. 6
Aye Nay Abstain
294
11
385
0
49
0
68
7
293
0
139
0
122
0
89
0
55
220
523
1
233
4
59
0
554
187
30
0
385
1
697
14
525
6
301
2
446
7
815
32
492
11
118
4
103
0
27667
1208
93
I hereby certify that as of April 15, 1972, the total vote on the
Proposed Constitutional Amendments of The United Methodist
Church as shown above is a true and correct record as reported to
my office by the secretaries of the various conferences.
J. Wesley Hole, Secretary
The General Conference
The United Methodist Church
DECISIONS
OF THE
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
OF
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Numbers 331-359
1970-1972
606 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
Decision No. 331
In Re: Request of Virginia Annual Conference for
a Declaratory Decision on the Application of Para-
graphs 501-508 of the 1968 Discipline to Prior Certi-
fication and Consecration of Directors of Christian
Education and Directors of Music.
DIGEST
Directors of Christian education and music who have heretofore
been consecrated to their chosen field of service by a bishop shall be
deemed to have met the requirement of consecration for lay worker.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Virginia Annual Conference in session June 9, 1970, adopted a
motion, to request a declaratory decision of the Judicial Council on
the question: "May a conference accept prior consecration by a bishop
of directors of Christian education and directors of music as meeting
the requirement of consecration as one condition of the certified lay
worker relationship?"
Prior to this action the conference voted eligibility for consecration
as lay workers for those persons recommended by the Conference
Committee on the Lay Worker (Pars. 501-502, 1968 Discipline).
The request for declaratory decision was transmitted to the Judicial
Council by the resident bishop and issues were presented in briefs by
the chairman of the Conference Committee on the Lay Worker and
the president of the Virginia Conference Board of Education.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1715 of the 1968 Discipliyie.
Analysis
The question, may a conference accept prior consecra-
tion of directors of Christian education and directors of
music as meeting one of the requirements prescribed for a
lay worker, involves the application and interpretation of
Paragraphs 501-508 of the 1968 Discipline in relation to
Paragraph 1115.
Certain basic rules of statutory interpretation guide our
reasoning of the question posed to arrive at the intention
of the General Conference. The guideline rules v^e follovi^
in this matter are :
a) Acts in relation to the same subject or object should
be construed together.
b) Construction or interpretation should be avoided
which would render part of a law inoperative, or purpose-
less, unless manifestly required.
c) Judicial construction or interpretation of a law should
be prospective for application, but not retroactive.
The United Methodist Church 607
Paragraphs 501-508, establishing the lay worker as a
cognate category within the organization and administra-
tion of the church is relatively new legislation having been
enacted at the 1968 General Conference of The United Meth-
odist Church. It gives status and provides for enlarged use
and employment of laymen and laywomen in leadership and
service in the various agencies of the church. Thus Para-
graph 501 provides : "A lay worker in the Church is a per-
son other than the clergy whose decision to make a career of
work (either full-time or term) in the employed status in
the Church and church-related agencies is accompanied by
the meeting of standards of excellence in the chosen field
of service and who has been consecrated by a bishop."
Paragraph 1115 is the statutory continuation of the
recognition and responsibility of the General Board and
Conference Boards of Education for developing standards
in education and music. The policy and antecedents were
established in The Methodist Church (see 196 Jf Discipline
of The Methodist Church, Par. 1401.2-3; Par. 1451.3; Par.
247).
Paragraph 1115 also was adopted by The United Method-
ist Church as part of the Plan of Union in 1968 which pro-
vided: "Certified directors and associates of Christian ed-
ucation and music may be consecrated and commissioned at
a conference session . . ."
Thus it is clear and we hold that the General Conference
by enacting the general and broader policy and procedure
in Paragraphs 501-508 for lay workers did not intend to
repeal, abrogate or render inoperative the certification and
consecration of the special class of director of Christian
education and music authorized in Paragraph 1115.
The 1970 General Conference amended Paragraph 1115.3
as follows :
"Certified directors of Christian education and music, and
associates in Christian education and music, who are ap-
proved for lay relationship may be consecrated as lay
workers and commissioned at a conference session . . ."
(amendatory words underlined)
At the same time, other amendments in Paragraph 1115.1
and 2 renewed and extended the responsibility of the con-
ference Board of Education for maintaining standards and
certification of ministers, directors and associates of Chris-
tian education and music.
We perceive the legislative intent to have been to preserve
the established and traditional standards and status of certi-
fied directors of Christian education and music, and pro-
spectively to bring this category of church service within
the general class of lay worker and its attendant status and
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privileges, i.e., to be seated in the Annual Conference (Par
505) and to be included in the retirement plan (Par. 507).
But we do not find any language in this amendment suggest-
ing the intent that it be retroactive or that it abrogated or
in any manner affected prior consecration or required an
additional consecration as a condition precedent to the rela-
tionship of lay worker.
By construing Paragraph 501 and Paragraph 1115.3 to-
gether we hold that certified directors of Christian educa-
tion and music who have prior consecration by a bishop may
be deemed to have met the requirement of consecration for
lay worker.
It has been urged that "consecration" as used in Para-
graph 501 is consecration to a relationship in the Annual
Conference and is different and to be distinguished from
consecration to an area of work, as used in Paragraph 1115.
We neither base our decision on, nor believe tenable, such
distinction. The standard meaning of "consecrate" is to de-
vote or dedicate to some specific purpose. The purpose to
which a lay worker is dedicated by consecration is the
chosen field of service and standards of excellence for the
same established by the Conference Committee on lay work-
ers as provided in Paragraph 667.3. Relationship to the
Annual Conference is an incident to the lay worker meeting
the conditions of Paragraph 502 and his consecration in the
chosen field of service.
Decision
We conclude, therefore, that directors of Christian edu-
cation and music who have heretofore been consecrated to
their chosen field of service by a bishop shall be deemed to
have met the requirement of consecration for lay worker as
set forth in Paragraphs 501-508 of the 1968 Discipline.
October 29, 1970
Decision No. 332
In Re: Ruling by Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson Re-
garding Annual Conference Authority to Direct
That a Service Charge of 2% Be Imposed Upon
Funds Received by Its Conference Treasurer from
Local Churches for Conference Benevolences.
DIGEST
An Annual Conference possesses authority to direct that a 2%
service charge be withheld from amounts received from local churches
for conference benevolences as a means of supporting the expenses of
The United Methodist Church 609
the office of a conference treasurer, provided such charge is not ap-
plied to funds collected for world service or administered in a manner
so as to effect a change in the ratio for world service established by
the Annual Conference in the combined budget for world service and
conference benevolences.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
At the June, 1970 session of the Alabama-West Florida Annual
Conference, a report was received from its Commission on World
Service and Finance proposing a levy of a 2% service charge on
amounts paid in for conference benevolences by local churches, to be
applied to covering the expenses of the conference treasurer.
The filing of the report was accompanied by a request for an
episcopal ruling whether the proposed service charge would violate
provisions of the Discipline, particularly Paragraph 910 thereof
which provides the manner by which a conference treasurer shall
distribute amounts received from the local churches under the com-
bined world service and conference benevolence budget prescribed by
Paragraph 849 of the Discipline. The presiding bishop. Bishop W.
Kenneth Goodson, ruled that a decision to levy such a service charge
was within the authority of the Annual Conference; that nothing pro-
vided in Paragraph 910 of the Discipline prohibited an Annual Con-
ference from establishing such a service charge.
Jurisdiction
This matter properly comes before the Judicial Council
under the provisions of Paragraph 1712 of the 1968 Dis-
cipline.
Analysis
The fundamental question in this proceeding is whether
an Annual Conference which chooses not to budget the costs
of the ofRce of conference treasurer in its general admini-
stration budget together with other conference operating
expense, choosing instead to levy a 2% service charge on
amounts received from local churches for conference
benevolences, violates any provision of the Discipline ap-
plicable to procedures governing the administration of the
single world service and conference benevolence budget re-
quired by Paragraph 849 of the Discipline.
The Annual Conference is the basic body of the Church,
possessing all rights not delegated to the General Confer-
ence under the Discipline or not limited by authorized Gen-
eral Conference action. (See Judicial Council Decision No.
78.)
Paragraph 662 of the Discipline, "Powers and Duties,"
provides :
"(1) The Annual Conference for its own government
may adopt rules and regulations not in conflict with the
Discipline of The United Methodist Church ; . . ."
The Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference, there-
fore, possesses authority to adopt the regulation proposed
by its Commission on World Service and Finance establish-
610 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
ing a 2 % service charge on conference benevolence receipts
unless such fiscal regulation is barred or limited by a Dis-
ciplinary provision. We find no such bar or limitation on the
discretion of the Alabama- West Florida Annual Conference,
While the Council on World Service and Finance advo-
cates that Annual Conferences provide for the expenses of
the conference treasurer separately in their general admin-
istration budgets, the General Conference has not seen fit to
mandate a uniform procedure in that regard. We do not
interpret Paragraph 912 of the Discipline, whereby the
Council on World Service and Finance is required to provide
forms for uniform financial reporting, as evidencing any
such mandate; nor does Paragraph 912 vest in the Council
on World Service and Finance pov^er to require Annual
Conferences to conform in all respects to uniform fiscal
procedure to be laid down by the council.
The question thus remaining to be answered, in the ab-
sence of any express Disciplinary restriction, is whether the
proposed procedure would operate indirectly to violate any
basic financial, church-wide policies which would require
us to rule against the proposed Annual Conference action.
We do not find any such violation.
The fact that the proposed service charge is levied on
Annual Conference benevolence funds collected under a com-
bined world service and conference benevolence budget does
not necessarily conflict with the procedure outlined in Para-
graph 910 of the Discipline governing administration of
that budget.
Paragraph 910 of the Discipline provides :
"All amounts contributed in each local church for world
service and conference benevolences shall be remitted
monthly by the local church treasurer to the conference
treasurer, who shall each month divide the total amount
thus received, setting aside the proper amount for
world service and the proper amount for conference
benevolences, according to the ratio of each established by
the Annual Conference in the total world service and
conference benevolence budget. He shall make monthly re-
mittances of the share received by him for conference
benevolences to the treasurers of the several agencies for
conference work according to the rightful share and pro-
portion of each. He shall remit monthly to the treasurer
of the Council on World Service and Finance the total
share received by him for world service. When the amount
contributed during the year for world service and con-
ference benevolences exceeds the amount apportioned to
or accepted by the Annual Conference, the entire share
contributed for world service shall be remitted in regular
The United Methodist Church 611
order to the treasurer of the Council on World Service
and Finance before the end of the fiscal year."
We assume that the levying of the 2 % service charge will
be as fully disclosed as are the other details of the confer-
ence benevolence budget in all information given local
churches. This v^ill make it clear that contributions for con-
ference benevolences vi^ill be subject to the 2% service
charge.
The proposed service charge by its terms is not applicable
to funds received by the conference treasurer for transmis-
sion to the Council on World Service and Finance. It is ap-
plicable only to funds collected for conference benevolences.
Thus, nothing in the proposed service charge v^^ould directly
or indirectly operate to impair the integrity of the v^orld
service funds. Were it otherv^ise the proposal vi^ould be
contrary to the fundamental policy of church-wide applica-
tion set forth in Paragraph 861 of the Discipline.
As we interpret it, the 2% service charge would not be
added and budgeted as a percentage of the total world ser-
vice and conference benevolence budget ; therefore it would
not subject the ratio between world service funds and con-
ference benevolence funds to any arbitrary change prej-
udicial to world service.
It is the policy of the Church that contributions to
benevolences shall not be used for any purpose other than
those causes for which given. Withholding an amount
deemed by the Annual Conference to be reasonably related
to the costs of collecting and remitting of benevolence funds
is not viewed by us as a wrongful diversion. We assume that
the conference action would be predicated on a determina-
tion that the 2% charge is reasonably related to the cost
of receiving, administering and distributing conference
benevolence funds, and is designed to be in aid, not in
derogation, of particular benevolent causes.
Decision
The Ruling by Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson is hereby
affirmed.
October 30, 1970.
Concurring Opinion
Since under Paragraph 1712 this decision of the Judicial
Council on review of the ruling of the bishop on question of
law becomes the law of the church, we deem it appropriate
to state our reservations in sustaining the basic holding in
this matter that an Annual Conference approved levy or
service charge is within its authority and does not violate
Paragraph 910.
612 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
The Discipline does not require an Annual Conference to
adopt a general administration fund, comparable to that re-
quired for the General Church in Paragraph 879. However,
we believe an Annual Conference should pursue practices
which are designed to achieve economy, efficiency and uni-
formity.
A policy or practice of making percentage service charges
on funds for administrative purposes should not be en-
couraged. Moreover, the Discipline does charge the Confer-
ence Commission on World Service and Finance with duties
that should be followed in determining and financing admin-
istrative costs.
Paragraph 900 provides: "The commission (sic Confer-
ence Commission on World Service and Finance) shall make
diligent effort to secure full information regarding confer-
ence benevolence and service causes . . . and shall recom-
mend to the Annual Conference for its action and determi-
nation the total amount to be apportioned for conference
causes and included in the conference benevolence budget,
(emphasis added)
We believe "service causes" would include administra-
tion expenses incident thereto.
Paragraph 901 provides: "The commission shall also
recommend to the Annual Conference for its action and de-
termination the amount or the percentage of the total sum
of the conference benevolence budget which shall be ap-
portioned to each cause included in the said budget."
This suggests that when a conference treasurer has
furnished information to the Conference Commission as to
the costs to his office of servicing and distributing the con-
ference benevolences and its agencies, and the Annual Con-
ference approves the amount thereof and includes it in the
benevolence budget under Paragraph 900; then the Com-
mission, under Paragraph 901, may recommend the per-
centage of the total conference budget to be apportioned for
such service costs. This would avoid the fear that such a
levy or service charge may result in skimming or permit
diversion of benevolence funds.
Hoover Rupert
Theodore M. Berry
Decision No. 333
In Re : Request from the Commission on Entertain-
ment and Program for Clarification and Interpreta-
tion of Certain Constitutional and Disciplinary
Provisions Relating to the Qualification and Election
of Delegates to the 1972 General Conference.
The United Methodist Church 613
DIGEST
Seven questions which were raised by the Commission on Entertain-
ment and Program are answered in the Decision.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Judicial Council received a petition from the Commission on
Entertainment and Program asking for opinions and decisions which
would clarify the meaning of certain passages in the 1968 Discipline
which deal with the problems relating to the qualification and election
of delegates to the 1972 General Conference. Most of these problems
arise out of the requirements regarding guaranteed representation
from the former Evangelical United Brethren Church and the limita-
tions regarding the maximum number of delegates to this General
Conference.
Upon invitation from the Judicial Council the commission also
presented oral statements and answered questions regarding the
items contained in the petition. The representatives of the commission
were: Jack M. Tuell, Marion R. Walker, R. Bryan Brawner, and
J. Wesley Hole.
Specifically the commission has asked for decisions on the following
questions :
1) How is the formula for determining the number of delegates
from each Annual Conference as stated in Paragraph 601 to be
interpreted?
2) Are the China Annual Conferences of the former The Methodist
Church presently officially recognized as a part of The United Meth-
odist Church and, therefore, entitled to representation in the General
Conference?
3) Preliminary computations indicate that the use of the formula
in Paragraph 601 in its present form will result in a total number
of delegates in excess of the 1,000 allowable; and the paragraph re-
quires that when such a condition obtains, the secretary of the General
Conference shall take remedial action. Should such action be taken in
advance of the election of delegates by any of the Annual Conferences
or only after the Annual Conference elections actually result in
more than the 1,000 delegates being elected?
4) The formula for determining the number of delegates to be
elected to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences uses both min-
isterial members of the Annual Conference and resident church
members within the bounds of the Annual Conference; and Para-
graph 21 states that the figure for resident church membership of the
former Evangelical United Brethren Chui-ch to be used in such
calculation shall be the number reported immediately prior to church
union, but does not make any statement relative to ministerial
members of an Annual Conference. Would it be reasonable and valid
to use as the number of ministerial members from the former Evan-
gelical United Brethren Church the number of such ministers assigned
to a successor Annual Conference at the time of conference merger?
5) In using "ministerial membership" of former Evangelical
United Brethren Conferences as a factor in determining the alloca-
tion of the number of former Evangelical United Brethren members
to be elected to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences, should
probationers and local elders be included?
6) Paragraph 602.1 states that for the 1972 General Conference,
13 7o of the delegates shall be chosen from among members coming
from the former Evangelical United Brethren membership and 87%
from among members coming from the former Methodist member-
ship. Are these figures binding, and, if so, is it proper for the secretary
to advise Annual Conferences that the number of delegates from each
of the two former denominations allocated by the provisions of the
614 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
Discipline are binding and cannot be changed?
7) The Discipline does not state any rule relative to reserve dele-
gates from the former Evangelical United Brethren membership. If
a delegate elected from among the former Evangelical United
Brethren membership is absent or unable to serve, must the place be
filled by a reserve delegate from the former Evangelical United
Brethren?
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1715 of the 1968 Discipline.
Analysis
Since there are seven separate parts to the petition pre-
sented, we will consider each of the items individually and
in the order in which they are listed in the Statement of
Facts.
1) The meaning of Paragraph 601 is best arrived at by
considering the paragraph as a whole rather than by at-
tempting to set one statement in the paragraph over against
another. Such consideration tends to eliminate ambiguities.
The paragraph first states how an Annual Conference
qualifies for entitlement to elect specified numbers of dele-
gates to the General Conference. The formula, which has a
two-fold factor, is illustrated only in terms of ministerial
delegates, but states that it also applies for an equal number
of lay delegates.
The formula is given in explicit terms. Factor one is
ministerial members in the Annual Conference and 140 such
members entitles the conference to one ministerial delegate ;
211 to 350 ministerial members, two ministerial delegates;
351 to 490 ministerial members, three delegates; et cetera.
Factor two of the formula is resident church members
within the conference. Here the figures are: 44,000 mem-
bers, one delegate; 66,001 to 110,000, two delegates; 110,001
to 132,000, three delegates ; et cetera.
The formula thus leaves an Annual Conference which
has neither a minimum of 140 ministerial members nor
44,000 resident church members without any delegates. This
obviously is unfair, and the paragraph, but not the formula,
provides a way to correct this by its statement, "Every An-
nual Conference shall be entitled to at least one ministerial
and one lay delegate;" Thus, any Annual Conference which
is too small to qualify under the formula for representation
is entitled to a minimum of two delegates. Note that dele-
gates are provided for either by the formula set forth in
Paragraph 601 or by the sentence assuring a minimal
guarantee, but not by both.
2) The former The Methodist Church had a Central Con-
ference and nine Annual Conferences in China. None of
The United Methodist Church 615
these Annual Conferences has had delegates attending a
General Conference since 1948. From all the evidence which
is now available, it seems improbable that any of these con-
ferences will be able to have delegates in the 1972 General
Conference. The commission asks if it is required to make
allowance for delegates from these conferences in calculat-
ing the total number of delegates to be elected to the Gen-
eral Conference.
It is not the responsibility of the commission to assure
that the maximum possible number of delegates are elected
or attend the General Conference. It is the responsibility of
the commission to assure that not more than the maximum
number can be elected. Therefore, the determinative
criterion as to whether allowance shall be made in the total
for representatives from these conferences is not whether
they can elect and send delegates. The determinative
criterion is whether the conferences are, on the record, An-
nual Conferences of The United Methodist Church. If they
are, then allowance must be made for them because "Every
Annual Conference shall be entitled to at least one min-
isterial and one lay delegate." (Par. 601)
There is, however, a very real question whether these
Annual Conferences of the former The Methodist Church
in China now are, or ever have been, a part of The United
Methodist Church. The Enabling Legislation creating The
United Methodist Church and officially adopted and ap-
proved by the General Conference of 1968 in its list of
Annual Conferences which are part of the new church, does
not list any of these Annual Conferences. Neither do we
find a listing of or reference to any of these conferences as
part of The United Methodist Church in any other part of
the Discipline. We, therefore, can only conclude that these
Annual Conferences were not brought into the new church
at the time of church union and are not now a part of The
United Methodist Church. Based upon this conclusion, there
need be no allowance for their representatives in the total
number of delegates to be elected.
3) The Constitution of The United Methodist Church
(Par. 12) sets 600 as the minimum and 1,000 as the maxi-
mum number of delegates for a General Conference. Para-
graph 601 of the Discipline provides a formula for deter-
mining the number of delegates from each Annual Confer-
ence and a procedure for adjusting the formula as may be
necessary based on church statistics to assure that the
authorized delegates shall be within these limits.
Upon the basis of the latest statistics for the total de-
nomination (December 31, 1969) which will be available be-
fore Annual Conferences will begin to elect delegates for the
616 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
1972 General Conference, it is evident that the secretary of
the General Conference will have to adjust the formula in
order to keep the number of delegates vi^ithin the maximum
limit. The authorization for adjustment in the formula
(Par. 601) is not tied to actual elections. Rather, it is to be
determined by "computations." It states, "Should the com-
putations provided in this paragraph result in a figure
below^ the prescribed minimum or above the prescribed
maximum for delegates, the secretary of the General Con-
ference shall be authorized to remedy the situation by ad-
justing. . ."
In order that such adjusting may be done on a basis M^hich
is fair to all Annual Conferences, it should be based upon
statistics M^hich are confirmed from all Annual Conferences
before any of them elect delegates. The most recent statis-
tics thus available before some Annual Conferences must
elect delegates to the 1972 General Conference, are the
statistics as of December 31, 1969.
We hold that the secretary is authorized to adjust the
formula on the basis of the Annual Conference statistics as
of the above date and to notify the Annual Conferences as
to the number of delegates they are to elect. Such notifica-
tion should go to all Annual Conferences before any are
scheduled to elect delegates.
4) There is a two factor basis for determining the num-
ber of delegates to be elected by each Annual Conference:
the number of ministerial members and resident church
members. These two factors are also relevant to the number
of delegates from among the former Evangelical United
Brethren to be elected by a particular Annual Conference
if the guaranteed representation is to be attained. The Con-
stitution, Paragraph 21, states that the figure for resident
church members to be used in such computations shall be
the number of such resident members immediately prior to
union. Some comparable date must be fixed for ministerial
members of the Annual Conference. On this, the Constitu-
tion and the Discipline are silent. The responsibility for
fixing such a date, therefore, rests with the commission
which must make the determination, subject only to the re-
quirements of reasonableness and fairness. The commission
has suggested that the figure to be used be the number of
former Evangelical United Brethren ministerial members
which were assigned to the successor conference at the time
of merger. It is our opinion that such a procedure is both
fair and reasonable and violates no provision of the Consti-
tution or the Discipline.
5) The question of who is to be included in the ministerial
membership of an Annual Conference for the purpose of
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calculating the number of delegates to the General Confer-
ence to which that Annual Conference is entitled was dealt
with by the Judicial Council in its Decision No. 327. What
it says in eifect is that all who are defined as ministerial
members must be counted.
In the former Evangelical United Brethren Church only
itinerant ministers were members of the Annual Conference
with voting rights. Paragraph 81 of the 1967 Discipline,
The Evangelical United Brethren Church states, "The mem-
bership of the Annual Conference shall consist of all its
itinerant ministers, its lay members elected as provided for
in the Discipline . . ." Thus, a local elder or a probationer
was not a member of an Evangelical United Brethren An-
nual Conference and, therefore, these persons should not be
counted in determining the allocation of former Evangelical
United Brethren members to be elected as delegates to the
Jurisdictional and General Conferences.
6) Paragraph 602.1 of the 1968 Discipline is quite specific
in its requirement that of the total number of delegates to
be elected to the 1972 General Conference, 13% must be
from among former Evangelical United Brethren members,
and 87% must be from among former Methodists. Some
have contended that the only purpose of this provision was
to assure that the minimum of double representation for
former Evangelical United Brethren as set forth in Para-
graph 21 of the Constitution will be attained. However, it
not only sets forth the percentage for the former Evangeli-
cal United Brethren, but also the percentage for the former
Methodists.
Since it meets the minimum requirements for former
Evangelical United Brethren contained in the Constitution,
it cannot be held to be in conflict. There is nothing in
church law or procedure which prohibits the General Con-
ference from going beyond that specific constitutional re-
quirement for former Evangelical United Brethren to also
assure that the former Methodists shall have fair and pro-
portionate representation. This the General Conference did
by enacting Paragraph 602.1. We hold, therefore, that the
fixed percentages stated in Paragraph 602.1 are binding in
determining the number of delegates from the membership
of both former denominations for the 1972 General Con-
ference and cannot be changed. The Annual Conferences
should be so notified by the secretary of the General Con-
ference.
7) If a delegate to the General Conference, either from
among the former Evangelical United Brethren or the
former Methodist membership, is absent or unable to serve,
then a reserve to replace him must be a person with the
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same delegate qualifications. To assure that each Annual
Conference will have the proper number of delegates and
reserves v^hich will meet the disciplinary requirements, it
will be necessary that votes be cast for delegates and re-
serves in two separate categories ; former Evangelical
United Brethren and former Methodist and the proper num-
ber elected in each category. The voting may be simulta-
neous and on the same ballot, and all voting members of the
conference are entitled to vote for delegates and reserves in
both categories.
Decision
It is the decision of the Judicial Council that:
1) Any Annual Conference which is too small to qualify
under the formula for representation set forth in Paragraph
601.1 and .2 is entitled to one ministerial delegate and one
lay delegate. Delegates are provided for either by the
formula stated in Paragraph 601 or by the sentence in that
paragraph which guarantees the minimum number of dele-
gates, but not by both.
2) The China Central Conference is recognized as a con-
stituent part of The United Methodist Church. However, no
information is available to the commission as to Annual
Conferences within that Central Conference. Since repre-
sentation in the General Conference may be only from An-
nual Conferences, there is at present no basis for designat-
ing delegates from the China Central Conference. There-
fore, the commission need not make allowance for delegates
from the Annual Conferences of the China Central Confer-
ence within the maximum number of 1,000 delegates.
3) The secretary of the General Conference is authorized
to adjust the formula for election of delegates to the Gen-
eral Conference as provided in Paragraph 601. The com-
putation for all Annual Conferences should be based on
statistics as of December 31, 1969, and all Annual Confer-
ences notified of the number of delegates to which they will
be entitled before any hold their elections.
4) For the secretary of the General Conference to use
the number of former Evangelical United Brethren min-
isters assigned to a successor conference at the time of con-
ference merger as one basis for calculating the number of
former Evangelical United Brethren delegates to be elected
from that conference to the 1972 General Conference, would
be fair and reasonable and would violate no provision of the
Constitution or Discipline of the church.
5) All former Evangelical United Brethren ministers
whose status was that of itinerant ministerial member of
the Annual Conference at the time of church union shall be
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counted in determining the basis for the election of dele-
gates to the Jurisdictional and General Conferences.
6) The percentages of delegates to be elected to the 1972
General Conference from both former denominations as
stated in Paragraph 602.1 of the DiscipHne are binding.
They may not be changed, and Annual Conferences should
be so notified.
7) The reserve delegates elected by an Annual Confer-
ence should have the same percentage proportion from each
former denomination as the regular delegates. When a re-
serve is seated in place of a regular delegate, he must be
from the membership of the same former denomination as
the delegate whose place he fills.
October 31, 1970
Decision No. 334
In Re: Status of an Annual Conference Audit of Its
Treasurer's Books During the Transition from One
Fiscal Year Period to Another.
DIGEST
An Annual Conference which changed its fiscal year in 1969 from
a conference year to a calendar year basis, resulting in a transitional
seven month fiscal year from June 1 to December 31, 1969, may direct
an audit of the books of its treasurer for such a transitional fiscal
year, and thereafter on a fiscal year basis corresponding to the
calendar year, without a further obligation to direct an audit for the
full period of the conference year ending May 31, 1970.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The General Conference of 1968 established a fiscal year for The
United Methodist Church and its Annual Conferences on the basis of
a calendar year beginning January 1, 1969, and requested its Annual
Conferences to work out their fiscal years on a percentage basis be-
tween the end of the existing conference year and the end of the
calendar year {Daily Christian Advocate, 1968, Pages 266, 509-511,
668).
The Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference implemented this
directive at its 1969 session by establishing the calendar year as the
fiscal year of the Annual Conference beginning January 1, 1970. This
resulted in a seven month fiscal year in 1969 from June 1 through
December 31 (the end of the previous conference year to the begin-
ning of the new fiscal year based on the calendar year). It also di-
rected that the books of the conference treasurer be closed for audit
on December 31, 1969, for the transitional seven month fiscal year of
1969. Finally, it ordered that such an audit should be included in the
Annual Conference Journal carrying the proceedings of the 1970 ses-
sion of the conference.
Since April 23, 1970, Paragraph 909 of the Discipline has required
of an Annual Conference an audit for the preceding conference year
made within ninety days of the conference fiscal year; but prior
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thereto it was mandated within ninety days of the close of each session
of the Annual Conference.
On June 5, 1970 at a session of the Alabama- West Florida Annual
Conference a ruling was requested of the presiding bishop (1) as to
whether the audit previously directed for the transitional seven month
period of 1969 met the requirements of Paragraph 909 of the 1968
Discipline, and (2) as to whether the seven month audit of 1969 met
the requirements of Paragraph 909 after the paragraph was amended
in 1970.
The presiding bishop, Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson, answered both
questions in the negative, ruling :
"Since the Book of Discipline calls for a full audit within ninety
days after the close of annual conference sessions, I, therefore, rule
that a 7/12 audit does not satisfy the requirements of Paragraph
909 and the Commission on World Service and Finance should have
an audit made for the full period of the preceding conference year
within ninety days following this session of the annual conference."
The question before the council is the correctness of this ruling.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1712 of the 1968 Discipline.
Analysis
When the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference
voted at its 1969 session to change its fiscal year from the
conference year to a calendar year basis, it directed that an
audit of its treasurer's books should be made at the end of
that year for the seven month transitional fiscal year of
1969, and that this audit should be included in the 1970
Conference Journal. At the time this audit was ordered it
did not comply vi^ith the requirements of Paragraph 909 of
the Discipline as then v^ritten because it v^as not a direction
for an audit for a conference year to be made within ninety
days after the close of the Annual Conference session.
However, by the time the adequacy of the 1969 audit was
challenged at the Annual Conference session in June 1970,
Paragraph 909 had been amended to direct an audit within
ninety days after the close of the conference fiscal year.
There no longer existed a disciplinary requirement that the
audit be made within ninety days after the close of the con-
ference session. Consequently, and with deference to the
presiding bishop, we conclude that he should not have ruled
that an audit must be made for the full period of the preced-
ing conference year (June 1, 1969-May 31, 1970) within
ninety days following the 1970 session of the Annual Con-
ference. The basis for such a ruling had been repealed be-
fore the additional audit was ordered. The only audit that
could be required of an Annual Conference at that time was
one based on the fiscal year as distinguished from the con-
ference year. This was the situation regardless of the status
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of the seven month 1969 audit under Paragraph 909 of the
DiscipHne, either before or after its 1970 amendment.
An Annual Conference has the inherent authority to
order an audit of its treasurer's records at any time and
for any period that it desires an audit; and it has the
inherent authority to publish such an audit or audits in its
Conference Journal.
Consequently, we see no reason why the seven month 1969
audit could not be accepted by the Annual Conference as its
audit of its treasurer's records for that period and published
in its journal.
Moreover, its action was a reasonable response to the
General Conference request of the Annual Conferences that
in moving from a conference to a calendar fiscal year, they
should work out on a percentage basis the interim period
between the end of the old fiscal year and the beginning of
the new. How else could this Annual Conference make the
transition through this seven month fiscal period unless it
let the period pass without audit or directed a nineteen
month audit at the end of calendar 1970?
If the 1970 amendment of Paragraph 909 of the Disci-
pline did not have retroactive and curative application to
the 1969 audit, the consequence is that the General Confer-
ence imposed no requirement for an audit of the transitional
seven month period.
We need not decide between these alternatives. The An-
nual Conference needed no disciplinary authorization to
order this audit or any other audit of its own records.
No matter what the standing of the 1969 audit, there re-
mained no disciplinary requirement in June, 1970, for an
audit for the period of the conference year, June 1, 1969-
May 31, 1970. This was no longer the fiscal year of the con-
ference.
Decision
The rulings of the presiding bishop of the Alabama-West
Florida Conference that the 1969 audit did not satisfy Para-
graph 909 of the Discipline, and that an audit must be made
for the full period of the preceding conference year were
in error.
October 31, 1970
Memorandum No. 335
In Re : Petition of Calvin C. Master and Thirty-five
Other Members of the Southern Asia Central Con-
ference of The United Methodist Church Appealing
as Unconstitutional Certain Actions of an Extra
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Session of Said Conference Relating to a Plan of
Union for the Church of North India Recommended
by COSMOS to the 1968 General Conference and
Approved by That Body.
Statement of Preliminary Action
The Judicial Council on October 31, 1970, unanimously
adopted the following motion :
MOVED that the Judicial Council provisionally finds that
it has jurisdiction under Paragraph 1708 of the 1968 Dis-
cipline in the matter of the petition of Calvin C. Master
and thirty-five other members of the Southern Asia Central
Conference of The United Methodist Church to consider the
constitutionality of certain actions of the extra session of
said Central Conference held August 6-9, 1970, at Delhi,
India, relating to matters affecting the proposed merger of
Annual Conferences of said Central Conference with and
into the Church of North India pursuant to a Plan of Union
(Fourth Edition) recommended by COSMOS to the 1968
General Conference and approved by that body.
MOVED further that this provisional recognition of
jurisdiction be subject to further consideration by the Judi-
cial Council when a more complete record of jurisdictional
facts shall have been provided ;
MOVED further that interested parties be asked to
furnish the Judicial Council with a complete record of the
facts bearing on the actions of the Central Conference and
its Annual Conferences of The Methodist Church in
Southern Asia on the aforesaid Plan of Union and suf-
ficiently comprehensive to permit us to deal with the sub-
stantative issues raised by the petition ; also that we main-
tain this item on our docket for further action.
October 31, 1970
Memorandum No. 336
In Re: Petitions of Gulf Coast and Texas Annual
Conferences to Withdraw Petitions Relative to Plan
of Merger.
ORDER
The matter of the petitions of the Gulf Coast Annual
Conference and the Texas Annual Conference for a declara-
tory decision on the legality of pension provisions of their
merger agreement having been continued for consideration
by order of the Judicial Council on November 1, 1969 in
Memorandum No. 324 ; and
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It appearing and represented to the Council that issues
raised by the petitions for a declaratory decision have been
resolved by legislative action and agreements of the parties,
namely the Gulf Coast Annual Conference and the Texas
Annual Conference, and merger having been consummated ;
Now therefore, upon request of the former Gulf Coast
Annual Conference and the former Texas Annual Confer-
ence, the petitions for a declaratory decision are withdrawn
and the proceedings are hereby dismissed.
April 23, 1971
Decision No. 337
In Re: Request of College of Bishops, North Central
Jurisdiction, for a Declaratory Decision Regarding
the Application of Paragraph 307 of the Discipline
to the Ministerial Classification of Mr. Foster Stone
of South Indiana Conference.
DIGEST
Paragraph 307 of the Discipline relates only to ministerial classifi-
cation and requires only that the classification of ministers in The
United Methodist Church shall not be applied in such a manner as
to deprive a minister, as he moves into the new church from one of
the two merging denominations, of rights and privileges which
belonged to the classification which he held in his former denomina-
tion. It does not in any way relieve a minister from the fulfillment
of the regular obligations and responsibilities of his classification.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
Mr. Foster Stone was ordained an itinerant elder in Indiana
Conference South of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church
in 1957, having met the requirements for ordination as interpreted
by that conference. He was appointed by the bishop to serve as pastor
of the church at Palmyra, Indiana and has continued to serve under
appointment at Palmyra since that time.
In 1957 Mr. Stone also became a practicing attorney in Louisville,
Kentucky and continues to maintain that practice. Although serving
as a part-time pastor, Mr. Stone, as an itinerant ordained elder, did
have voting rights in the conference and was permitted to participate
in the pension plan. The Ministers Reserve Pension Plan of the former
Evangelical United Brethren Church was a plan based upon the
accumulated funds paid in by the minister and the church he served
and did not obligate the conference on the basis of an annuity rate
per year of service.
When the Annual Conferences of the former The Methodist Church
and The Evangelical United Brethren Church in Indiana merged to
form the South Indiana Conference and the North Indiana Conference
of the United Methodist Church, Mr. Stone was admitted to member-
ship in the South Indiana Conference as an itinerant elder.
The Board of the Ministry of the South Indiana Conference re-
quested Mr. Stone to seek voluntary location, presumably because the
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appointment which he is serving was not considered to be a full-time
appointment. This Mr. Stone has refused to do. The Board then
placed him in the supernumerary relationship pending further in-
vestigation and has indicated that if he continues to refuse to seek
voluntary location it will recommend involuntary location.
Mr. Stone pleads that such an action would be contrary to Para-
graph 307 of the Discipline, because it would deprive him of rights or
privileges granted to him by the former Evangelical United Brethren
Church.
His Annual Conference membership classification and his pension
rights are items at issue.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1715 of the 1968 Discipline.
Analysis
The pertinent section of Paragraph 307 of the Discipline
reads as follows :
"The ordained ministry of The United Methodist Church
consists of elders and deacons. Where there is need, quali-
fied laymen may be authorized to exercise certain pastoral
functions and shall be known as lay pastors. These desig-
nations are not to be applied so as to deprive any person
of any right or privilege permanently granted by either
The Methodist Church or The Evangelical United
Brethren Church."
The question for decision is whether or not the action
taken by the Board of the Ministry of the South Indiana
Conference in asking Mr. Stone to seek voluntary location
or its proposed action to recommend involuntary location
if Mr. Stone refuses, is in conflict with Paragraph 307 of the
Discipline.
The rights and privileges ofiicially granted to Mr. Stone
by the former Evangelical United Brethren Church are
those which in that church belonged to an ordained itinerant
elder. These rights and privileges were granted to him in
1957 when he was ordained and admitted into membership
in the conference.
In The United Methodist Church, these are essentially
the same rights and privileges as those accorded to ordained
elders elected itinerant members in full connection of an
Annual Conference.
When Mr. Stone was received into the South Indiana
Conference of The United Methodist Church, he was re-
ceived as an ordained itinerant elder in full connection. To
have admitted him on any other basis would have been a
violation of Paragraph 307, because it would have deprived
him of rights and privileges which belonged to the classifi-
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cation and membership which he held in the former Evan-
gelical United Brethren Church.
The classification of ordained itinerant elder in full con-
nection not only involves rights and privileges to which its
members, including Mr. Stone, are entitled; it also has
obligations and responsibilities which are required of all its
members. Mr. Stone is not exempt from these. The fact that
in the Indiana Conference South of the former Evangelical
United Brethren Church he enjoyed certain de facto privi-
leges, because of his specific annual pastoral appointment,
does not convey a de jure privilege which carries over to
future years.
Among the obligations and responsibilities of this classifi-
cation, there is the obligation to "offer himself without
reserve to be appointed and to serve as his superiors in
oflfice may direct." There is no essential difference between
this obligation in The United Methodist Church and that of
the former Evangelical United Brethren Church. The obli-
gation is, in fact, stated in quite similar language in each
instance.
Paragraph 275 of the 1967 Discipline of The Evangelical
United Brethren Church states, "Itinerant ministers are
elders of the Evangelical United Brethren Church who have
offered themselves without reserve for service , . ."
The wording of Paragraph 331 of the 1968 Discipline
of The United Methodist Church, speaking of members in
full connection, says, "He offers himself without reserve
to be appointed and to serve as his superiors in office
direct. . ."
Thus the obligation involved in "offering himself without
reserve for service" has been continuously upon Mr. Stone
since he took his vows of ordination in The Evangelical
United Brethren Church. As a member in full connection in
The United Methodist Church, they are still upon him.
Paragraph 307 of the Discipline was not intended to, nor
does it, in any way set aside such obligations.
If Mr. Stone is to continue to claim the rights and privi-
leges of his present classification, including voting and pen-
sion rights, he must also be willing to fulfill the obligations
and responsibilities of that classification. Among these is
clearly the obligation to accept appointment to full-time
work (without reserve) anywhere in the conference on the
same basis that any other ordained itinerant elder in full
connection is required to do. No permanent rights to the
contrary have ever been granted to him.
If Mr. Stone seeks a full-time appointment, the conference
is obligated to provide him with such an appointment. If
he does not seek such an appointment, or if he refuses to
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accept such an appointment when offered, then, of course,
he forfeits his rights as a member in full connection. In such
circumstances, the Board of the Ministry would be within
its authority to recommend involuntary location if Mr.
Stone did not ask for voluntary location.
Mr. Stone was granted pension rights in the Ministers
Reserve Pension Plan of The Evangelical United Brethren
Church and funds accumulated under the plan until it was
terminated on December 31, 1968, are vested in his name.
If South Indiana Conference should at some time develop
a program to compensate ministers of the former Evangeli-
cal United Brethren Church for years of service in that
church on an annual annuity per year of service basis, then
Mr. Stone would share in that compensation for his years
of service prior to 1969 just as all other ministers from that
church would do.
If Mr. Stone accepts voluntary location and continues to
serve the Palmyra Church, or some other church which is
less than a full-time assignment, he may participate in the
United Methodist Pension program only if this privilege is
voted by a three-fourths vote of his Annual Conference.
Paragraph 1379.4 (a) of the 1968 Discipline reads :
"Full-time service of a ministerial member or lay pastor
shall be required as a normal condition for pension credit ;
provided, however, that such credit may be granted for
part-time service by a three-fourths vote of those present
and voting in the Annual Conference, on recommendation
of the Conference Board of Pensions."
Decision
The requirements of Paragraph 307 of the Discipline
relate only to ministerial classifications and w^ere fulfilled
for Mr. Stone when he was accepted into the South Indiana
Conference as an ordained itinerant elder in full connection.
He can retain the rights and privileges of this classification,
including future pension rights, only provided he is willing
to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities required of all
members in such relationship.
April 23, 1971
Decision No. 338
In Re: Rights of a Minority of a Central Conference
to Invoke a Right of Appeal to the Judicial Council
Under Paragraph 1708
DIGEST
Twenty per cent of the members of a Central Conference have a
right to move referral of an issue to the Judicial Council and this
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right is not lost by the refusal of the presiding officer to let the
motion come to a vote.
An extra session of the Central Conference of the Methodist Church
in Southern Asia is not prevented by constitutional limitation from
voting on a plan of union with another church.
Other issues are referred to the Judicial Court of the Methodist
Church in Southern Asia for an advisory opinion.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Executive Board of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia
formally requested, at its session held on February 10-11, 1967, the
General Conference of 1968 "to authorize the Methodist Church in
Southern Asia to consummate Church Union as provided for in the
Plan of Church Union in North India and Pakistan (Fourth Edition,
1965 . . .) when the following conditions have been met:
"(1) A % affirmative vote by the 1968-69 Central Conference of the
Methodist Church in Southern Asia for the said Plan, followed by —
"(2) A % affirmative vote of the members present and voting of
the several (constituent) Annual Coirferences . . . — and
"(3) Such other requirements as established by the General Con-
ference . . . , in order to provide for continued co-operation between
the Methodist Church and the new church in such matters as
reciprocal recognition of ministers and members, finances, personnel
and so forth . . ."
The 1968 General Conference of The United Methodist Church
adopted the requested legislation.
The Central Conference of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia
met in Bangalore December 30, 1968-January 5, 1969. Among other
actions it:
"(1) Resolved that the Central Conference commend the Fourth
Edition of the Plan of Church Union in North India to the eleven
Annual Conferences of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia
for their "Yes" or "No" vote.
"(2) Resolved that in case the Plan is accepted by the two-thirds
majority of the members of the Annual Conferences present and
voting, the Bishops, with the concurrence of the Executive Board,
shall call a special Session of the Central Conference, in order to
do the business necessary for a smooth transition into the Church
of North India.
"(d) Take necessary action for the continuation of the Executive
Board to (take) care of the property and other matters.
"The report was adopted by vote of 122 for and 5 against. . . ."
The proposition to enter the Church Union was then submitted to
the Annual Conferences which, as certified by the Secretary of the
Executive Board, voted approval: 662 votes for and 298 votes against,
or 22 votes more than the required % majoritJ^
The Secretary of the Executive Board reported that the Plan of
Union had been approved. The Chairman of the Commission on
Church Union and Structure of Methodism in India notified the Chair-
man of the Commission on the Structure of Methodism Overseas to the
same eflfect. United Methodist Information issued a special release
on November 18, 1969, reporting:
"In an historic decision . . . the 600,000 member Southern Asia
(India) Central Conference has voted to go into church union. . . ."
Subsequently some persons raised a question as to the meaning of
the word "commend" in Item (1) quoted above. Also the question
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arose whether the prospective session which the bishops were now
empowered to call would be an extra session, a special session or a
regular session. The point may have been considered important since
the Constitution of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia contains
the following article :
"Article XI — Amendments :
This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the
members present and voting in a regular session of the Central
Conference."
The Executive Board requested the Judicial Court of the Central
Conference "for a Declaratory Decision whether the Central Confer-
ence scheduled to be called in August 6-9, 1970 at Delhi should be a
Regular Session or an Extra Session or a Special Session of the
Central Conference."
The Judicial Court of the Central Conference meeting on April 15,
1970 handed down the following decision:
"The Central Conference of M.C.S.A. proposed to meet from August
6-9, 1970 at Delhi, as per action of the Executive Board of
M.C.S.A. No. 34-70/c is an Extra Session of the Central Conference
of M.C.S.A."
The Extra Session of the Central Conference when it convened
received a motion "to accept the Plan of Union in North India, Fourth
Revised Edition, 1965." After lengthy debate a motion to put the
previous question was made, put before the house and voted, 118 for
and 15 against.
The official minutes of the Central Conference read —
"Calvin C. Master then raised a point of order, and asked for the
(presiding) Bishop's ruling on (1) whether this extra session of the
Central Conference is competent to vote on constitutional matters,
and (2) whether voting on church union is a constitutional matter.
The Chair stated he could not give the ruling, but the house might
give the ruling. After further debate, Calvin C. Master again rose
to a point of order. The chair asked him if he had a resolution to
present. Mr. Master then read a resolution questioning the constitu-
tionality of the vote being taken on Church Union in this session of
the Central Conference, and asking the Conference to seek a declara-
tory decision from the Judicial Council on whether the requirements
of the Enabling Act have been met by the actions of the Central
Conference, meeting in Bangalore, 1968-69, and by the votes taken
by the Annual Conferences on church union. As the resolution was
long and involved, the Chair asked Mr. Master to have the resolu-
tion mimeographed (distributed and discussed) at a later session."
The Conference then proceeded to vote on the question of church
union and voted it down: 48 for union and 106 against. When the
conference reconvened the Chair called on Calvin C. Master to read
his resolution which, the minutes show, "had been signed by 36
members of the Central Conference."
After discussion, a point of order was raised that this resolution
could not be entertained unless there were a % vote for reconsidera-
tion. The Chair then ruled the resolution out of order. Adjournment
followed. At the following session, the same afternoon, Calvin C.
Master challenged the ruling. But the then presiding bishop ruled
that the challenge should have been made at the time the ruling was
originally given, so that the bishop could have given his reason for
the ruling. Mr. Master then requested that his challenge be recorded
in the minutes of the conference session and this was done. Subse-
quently Mr. Master sent his appeal and the resolution directly to
the Judicial Council.
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At its session of October 29-31, 1970 the Judicial Council received
the appeal and adopted Memorandum No. 335, noting a provisional
determination that it had jurisdiction in the matter. Since that time
the legitimacy of the signers as members of the Central Conference
has been validated and a more complete record of jurisdictional facts
is at hand. The various parties to the case were asked to submit
briefs and were notified that there would be a hearing on April 22,
1971 on the question of the Judicial Council's jurisdiction in the
matter and, if this appears to be established, on related issues.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is based on Paragraph 1708 of the Disciphne.
Analysis
The resolution of Calvin C. Master, quoted above, was one
for referral to the Judicial Council of the legality of the vote
on the Plan of Union for the Church of North India. Under
Paragraph 1708 of the Discipline such a motion is entitled
to prevail if tv^enty per cent of the members of a Central
Conference vote to sustain it. The Master resolution was
signed by 36 of 156 delegates in attendance at the session
of the Central Conference. A vote on the resolution for
referral was refused by the presiding bishop, apparently on
the ground that it was a motion for reconsideration of the
previous vote on approval or disapproval of the Plan of
Union, and that such a motion for reconsideration required
a two-thirds majority. Later in the same day Mr. Master
appealed from the ruling of the Chair but the appeal was
likewise ruled out of order.
These rulings were in error. A vote should have been
permitted on the resolution of referral and this issue re-
ferred to the Judicial Council if twenty per cent of the
voting members voted for referral. Now it is argued that
the appeal of Calvin C. Master and the 35 other members of
the Central Conference who joined him in the resolution
and later in the appeal to the Judicial Council cannot be
heard by the Judicial Council because the Central Con-
ference did not vote referral. If we were to sustain this con-
tention, it would eifectively defeat the right of a minority in
a Central Conference to appeal under Paragraph 1708. This
right of minority appeal is too vital to permit it to be frus-
trated by the simple expedient of refusing to permit a vote
on a resolution of referral. It can reasonably be assumed
that the 36 members who have signed the petition of appeal
and who signed the resolution for referral in the Central
Conference would have voted for their own resolution in
Conference session had they been given an opportunity to do
so. Their votes would have been sufficient to bring about
referral to the Judicial Council. Under such circumstances
we recognize the appeal of this more than twenty per cent
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minority as the equivalent of a reference by the Central
Conference pursuant to the favorable vote of these same
members.
The issue thus brought before us is the legality of the
vote taken at the extra session of the Central Conference on
the resolution to approve the Plan of Union for the Church
of North India. It is urged upon us that the Plan of Union
is a constitutional issue that may only be voted on at a regu-
lar session of the Central Conference. We find no merit in
this contention. The Constitution of the Methodist Church
in Southern Asia provides in Article XI that "This Con-
stitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the mem-
bers present and voting in a regular session of the Central
Conference." A vote on the Plan of Union, how^ever impor-
tant or constitutional, does not involve an amendment of
"this constitution."
There remain two subordinate issues :
1. Was the vote in the extra session permissible in view
of the earlier action of the Central Conference at its regular
session in commending the Plan of Union to the Annual
Conferences for their "Yes" or "No" vote, and the conse-
quent ratification by them ?
2. Was it legal for the Executive Board of the Church to
enlarge the agenda announced by the bishops of the Confer-
ence in their call for the extra session by adding thereto a
vote on the approval or disapproval of the Plan of Union?
There are ambiguities in these two issues to which the
record before us does not furnish an answer. It is the view
of the appellants that the original action of the Central Con-
ference in commending the Plan of Union to the Annual
Conferences constituted approval of the Plan by the Central
Conference. If that be correct, the approval of the Annual
Conferences completed the required consents and closed the
matter. There is considerable circumstantial evidence to
support this interpretation.
But the Executive Board of the Methodist Church in
Southern Asia does not now construe the referral of the
Plan of Union to the Annual Conferences with commenda-
tion as the equivalent of approval by the Central Confer-
ence. They insist that the necessity for such Central Con-
ference approval was overlooked when the issue was
referred to the Annual Conferences and that the Central
Conference intended to take no position on the matter.
Nor are we in a position to determine whether the Execu-
tive Board was authorized to enlarge upon the agenda an-
nounced by the bishops in calling the extra session.
We therefore refer these two matters to the Judicial
Court of The Methodist Church in Southern Asia and re-
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spectfully request it to give us an advisory opinion on the
issues of ( 1 ) whether the Central Conference meant to give
approval of the Plan of Union by its commendation of that
plan in submitting it to a vote of the Annual Conference,
and (2) v^hether the Executive Board had the authority to
broaden the agenda for the extra session by adding to the
bishop's agenda a vote of approval or disapproval of the
Plan of Union.
We make these referrals to the Judicial Court and re-
spectully request its advisory opinion on these matters
because none of them are free from doubt on the record pre-
sented to us. We surmise that there may be Indian over-
tones or understandings on these matters of which we might
be unaware without the help of an advisory opinion by the
Judicial Court.
The voting procedures that are under review in this liti-
gation are important precedents. We regard as basic the
right of Conference minorities to invoke their rights of
appeal under Paragraph 1708 of the Discipline. It may well
be that the time has passed for us to make any meaningful
disposition of the dispute which underlies these issues. This
we can best determine in the light of the circumstances pre-
vailing when we receive the advisory opinion that we re-
quest of the Judicial Court.
In the meantime we retain jurisdiction of this appeal and
will carry it forward on our docket until we have received
advisory help from the Judicial Court. At that time, either
the petitioners or the Executive Board of The Methodist
Church in Southern Asia may move for a disposition of the
case on the record and circumstances then before us.
Decision
1. If there is an appeal from the ruling of a presiding
officer and a motion for a referral of the matter to the Judi-
cial Council, the Chair may not negate that appeal by ruling
it to be out of order, but must permit it to come to a vote of
the house to determine whether there is sufficient support to
carry the appeal to the Judicial Council. Bishop Joseph R.
Lance was therefore in error in ruling the motion of Calvin
C. Master to be out of order.
2. There is no constitutional limitation on the authority
of an extra session of the Central Conference of the Meth-
odist Church in Southern Asia to vote approval or disap-
proval of the Plan of Union of the Church of North India.
.3. A declaratory decision is requested of the Judicial
Court of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia (a) as to
whether it was permissible for the Central Conference of
the Methodist Church in Southern Asia to vote on approval
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of the Plan of Union of the Church of North India in view
of its earlier action in commending the plan to the Annual
Conferences for their "Yes" or "No" vote, and the conse-
quent ratification by the Conferences prior to the second
vote by the Central Conference, and (b) as to v^hether it
v^as legal for the Executive Board of the Methodist Church
in Southern Asia to enlarge the agenda announced by the
bishops of the Conference in their call for an extra session
by adding thereto a vote of approval or disapproval of the
Plan of Union.
4. Jurisdiction of this appeal is retained pending advice
from the Judicial Court of the Methodist Church in South-
ern Asia.
April 24, 1971.
Decision No. 339
In Re: Request of the College of Bishops, North
Central Jurisdiction, for a Declaratory Decision Con-
cerning the Constitutionality, Meaning, Application
and Effect of Paragraph 665.1 of the Discipline as
Amended by the 1970 General Conference and Re-
lated Questions Arising in a Proposed Restructuring
of the Central Illinois Annual Conference.
DIGEST
The 1970 amendment of Paragraph 665.1 of the Discipline is so
vague, unclear and devoid of defined standards and guidelines as to
amount to an impermissible delegation of legislative powers by the
General Conference. As such it is unconstitutional.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Central Illinois Annual Conference in session at Jacksonville,
Illinois on June 11, 1970, elected a Committee on Mission and Struc-
ture to conduct a study of the purposes and organization of the
Central Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church. The
motion to establish the Committee on Mission and Structure included
the instruction that professional management consultants be retained
to work with and through this committee. The study was made as
directed, and a printed report of the committee findings and recom-
mendations mailed to all members of the conference in January of
1971. Two public hearings on the findings and recommendations were
thereafter held in each district.
The recommendations involve an almost total restructuring of the
Central Illinois Annual Conference. If all recommendations were
adopted, the new structure would bear little resemblance to the
present structure of the conference or to other Annual Conferences
of The United Methodist Church. A communication from Bishop
Lance Webb indicates that it has not yet been decided which recom-
mendations will be presented for approval of the Annual Conference.
A majority of the bishops of the North Central Jurisdiction have
requested a declaratory decision concerning the constitutionality.
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meaning, application and effect of Paragraph 665.1 of the Discipline
as amended. Several specific issues relating to this determination were
raised in a request for guidance concerning the legality of :
A. A body such as the Budget and Finance Committee carrying out
the functions of World Service and Finance (Paragraphs 898-908).
B. Such a body reporting to the Executive Council of the Annual
Conference.
C. The legality of the Board of Pensions, the successor agency to
the Conference Board of Pensions, reporting to the Annual Con-
ference through the Executive Council.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1715 of the Discipline.
Analysis
A deep concern for improvement in the administration,
functioning and operation of the Central Illinois Annual
Conference led to the creation of a Committee on Mission
and Structure and instruction to the committee to have a
professional, in-depth study of the conference structure
made. The study made by professional management consul-
tants is comprehensive. It has follov^^ed standard procedures
of investigation and analysis of program and structure. The
recommendations, if adopted, might indeed create a more
efficient and effective structure for the performance of the
work of the Central Illinois Annual Conference.
The United Methodist Church is, however, a connectional
church. Through its Constitution (Par. 15) it gives to the
General Conference full legislative power over all matters
distinctively connectional. In the exercise of that authority,
the General Conference has mandated certain boards to
promote and administer connectional enterprises in the
structure of all Annual Conferences. Not only has it man-
dated that these boards shall exist, but in numerous in-
stances it has also defined their duties and responsibilities
with precision and indicated their composition and manner
of selection. Among such mandates are those applying to the
Commission on World Service and Finance (Par. 898) and
to the Conference Board of Pensions (Par. 1380) .
The question of the application of Paragraph 665.1 of the
Discipline in relationship to Annual Conference structure
was before the Judicial Council in our Decision No. 314, the
Digest of which states :
"An Annual Conference may not restructure itself in such
a manner that it disregards the mandatory structures
established by the General Conference and described spe-
cifically in the Discipline."
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The Analysis in that case goes further to point out that
certain units of the structure of an Annual Conference are
mandated specifically while others are permissive. In some
instances, the Discipline says that the Annual Conference
shall have such structures and that in other instances it
provides that the Annual Conference maij have other struc-
ture units. There is, therefore, a degree of permissiveness
and flexibility already built into the system.
The 1970 General Conference added a modifying para-
graph 665.1 of the Discipline which reads :
"Where size, circumstance, and specific mission respon-
sibilities demand, an Annual Conference may, in consul-
tation with and approval by the presiding bishop, modify
the organizational structure as ordered by the General
Conference; provided that adequate provisions shall be
made in such an organizational plan for relating the
Annual Conference structures to appropriate jurisdic-
tional and general church agencies and structures, and
provided further, that the essential functions as required
by the Discipline shall be cared for."
The obvious purpose of this amendment was to provide
for flexibility in Annual Conference structure. It seems
equally obvious that it was not the intent to remove all re-
strictions, for then there would be no need to place any
restrictions relative to conditions under which the amend-
ment could be applied. No existing legislation mandating
specific boards or commissions was repealed or specifically
amended. All of these stand as before. If it had been in-
tended to limit the force of Decision No. 314 of the Judicial
Council in so far as certain mandated boards or commis-
sions were concerned, this could have been done simply by
changing the mandatory ''shall" to the permissive "may."
But the legislation as it was adopted raises still another
issue. That is the issue of when it may be applied so that
Annual Conference structures may be modified under its
provisions. When do "size, circumstance, and specific mis-
sion responsibilities demand" ? Who is to determine, and on
what basis, when such special conditions obtain? May each
Annual Conference make this determination on its own
volition? Is it the joint responsibility of the presiding bishop
and the conference? What are the "essential functions as
required by the Discipline" and when are they "cared for"
by the "adequate provisions" of the new organizational
structure ?
The qualifications stated are not guidelines or objective
standards sufficient to provide answers to these questions
nor does legislative history enlighten. If each Annual Con-
ference is free to decide for itself, without guidelines or
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controlling standards from any other source regarding any
of the restrictive elements listed, the total connectional sys-
tem of the church will be undercut at the Annual Conference
level, not promoted and administered as the Constitution
contemplates. The General Conference may not so delegate
its constitutional responsibilities.
Because of the vague generality of the language in the
1970 amendment to Paragraph 665.1 of the Discipline, it is
impossible to determine M^hen the authority purported to
be granted may properly be applied and it therefore stands
null and void.
Without recourse to this invalid amendment, however,
there is still possibility for flexibility in the structuring of
an Annual Conference. A case in point is one of the illustra-
tions raised in the present petition, namely, ". . . the Con-
ference Board of Pensions, reporting to the Annual Confer-
ence through the Executive Council." The General Confer-
ence does not provide for an Executive Council for an An-
nual Conference, neither does it prohibit such a structure,
and therefore it is in the realm of permissive flexibility. The
General Conference does require that the Conference Board
of Pensions report to the Annual Conference. It does not
indicate that such a report may not be channeled through
an Executive Council so that this too lies in the realm of
permissive flexibility. It should be made clear that the report
must be the report of the Conference Board of Pensions to
the Annual Conference even though it is presented to the
conference by a representative of the Executive Council.
This same approach may be applied to other mandatory
boards and commissions and units of the Annual Confer-
ence.
Decision
The 1970 amendment of the General Conference to Para-
graph 665.1 of the Discipline constitutes an impermissible
delegation of legislative power by the General Conference
to the Annual Conferences and contravenes the require-
ments of Paragraph 15 of the Constitution.
April 24, 1971.
Dissenting Opinion
We respectfully dissent. We do not find the 1970 amend-
ment to Paragraph 665.1 either unclear or devoid of definite
and objective standards.
Each conference decides for itself when and what cir-
cumstances make desirable a modification of its organiza-
tional structure. The presiding bishop must be consulted
and approve. The modifying structures must relate reason-
ably to the agencies and structures of the general church.
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The essential functions of the Annual Conference must be
provided for.
We believe these tests are adequate guidelines. If experi-
ence were to prove them to be otherwise, the General Con-
ference may withdraw this modifying- authority. In the
meantime, Annual Conferences might have experimented
with improving structure within the guidelines of Para-
graph 665.1.
Leon E. Hickman
Theodore M. Berry
Decision No. 340
In Re : A Petition From the Commission on Religion
and Race for a Declaratory Decision on the Con-
stitutionality of the Plan of Merger of the North
Georgia Annual Conference and the Georgia Annual
Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The
United Methodist Church.
DIGEST
The merger agreement of the Georgia Annual Conference and
North Georgia Annual Conference is constitutional and valid.
To the extent that the merger agreement continues overlapping
boundaries of the Georgia Annual Conference Savannah District as
a racial structure within the South Georgia Conference, said district
shall be with the North Georgia Conference for a transitional period
only in the nature of a trusteeship, subject to further merger negotia-
tions of the North and South Georgia Annual Conferences, action
of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference or General Conference
to eliminate the overlapping boundaries and racial separation.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
In 1968 all three Annual Conferences of the Atlanta Area of the
Southeastern Jurisdiction (the North Georgia Annual Conference,
the South Georgia Annual Conference of the former Southeastern
Jurisdiction, and the Georgia Annual Conference of the former The
Methodist Church) appointed merger committees to work out terms
of merger for the three Conferences.
The July 1968 session of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Confer-
ence, in addition to passing the familiar Omnibus Resolution "for the
elimination of racial structure and the development of greater under-
standing and brotherhood in The Methodist Church," adopted a
resolution approving mergers of its Annual Conferences designed to
bring about the end of racial structures in the Church.
Part 1 of this resolution "hereby approves of any mergers here-
after arranged and approved between the Annual Conference of
the former Central Jurisdiction of The Methodist Church or of the
former Evangelical United Brethren Church and of the former
Southeastern Jurisdiction of The Methodist Church."
Part 2 of this resolution specifically approved of certain mergers
then under consideration "... (6) the Georgia Conference with the
North Georgia Conference and the South Georgia Conference to form
two new Conferences named North Georgia and South Georgia with
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the boundaries of the old Conferences of the Atlanta Area as the
boundaries of the new Conferences. . . ."
Part 3 of this resolution modified a strict construction of bound-
aries by approving "the acceptance by the appropriate Conference
involved in merger of such individual churches or charges as may
be agreed upon by the negotiating Conferences being peculiarly
contiguous to the receiving Conference notwithstanding their being
strictly situated within the geographical boundaries of another Con-
ference."
The merger committees of the three Conferences worked out a
Plan of Merger whereby the churches of the Georgia Annual Con-
ference located within the geographical boundaries of the South
Georgia Annual Conference would join the churches of that Confer-
ence to form a new South Georgia Annual Conference, and the
churches of the Georgia Annual Conference located within the geo-
graphical boundaries of the North Georgia Annual Conference would
merge with the churches of that Conference to form a new North
Georgia Annual Conference.
At the Annual Conference sessions in 1969 this Plan of Merger was
approved by the Georgia Conference by a vote of 116 to 7, and by
the North Georgia Conference 624-217. The South Georgia Conference
voted against the Plan 400-289 but declared that it was still interested
in merger and asked its committee to continue working with the
committees of the other two Conferences toward an acceptable plan.
Substantially the same Plan of Merger Avas presented to the three
Annual Conferences at their sessions in 1970. The Georgia Conference
approved it 79-52. The South Georgia Conference defeated it again
354-313. The North Georgia Conference, meeting after the other two,
took no further vote on the Plan, but authorized its merger committee
to work out with the Georgia Conference committee necessary modi-
fications of the Plan to apply to their two Conferences.
This was done and the new Plan of Merger was presented to the
two Conferences at special sessions in 1971, the Georgia Annual
Conference approving it 125-26, the North Georgia Annual Conference
approving it 486-360.
The new Plan of Merger included 79 charges of the Georgia Annual
Conference located within the boundaries of the North Georgia
Conference and 17 charges of the Georgia Annual Conference which
are located within some 15 counties of the geographical boundaries
of the South Georgia Annual Conference and peculiarly contiguous
to the North Georgia Conference. These latter charges had composed
the Savannah District of the Georgia Annual Conference, historically
a racially defined district. They became a new district, designated
District 13, in the new Conference. This meant that there was in the
Plan of Merger some degree of continuing racial structure and over-
lapping of boundaries of the new North Georgia Conference and
South Georgia Conference.
It was this fact which prompted the Commission on Religion and
Race to petition the Judicial Council for a Declaratory Decision on
the validity of this Plan of Merger. The question of the legality of
the merger was raised because of the inclusion of the 17 charges
located within and overlapping the geographical boundaries of the
South Georgia Annual Conference.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1715 of the Discipline.
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Analysis
It was apparent in appearances before the Judicial Coun-
cil that there was a division of opinion in the Commission
on Religion and Race concerning the constitutionality of the
merger in question. The challenge to its validity was ex-
pressed in a statement by Clenzo B. Fox, a member of the
Commission, who argued that the merger was unconstitu-
tional and invalid for the following reasons :
"1. Because the plan of merger changed the boundary
of the North Georgia Annual Conference as same was
determined by the Southeastern Jurisdictional Confer-
ence July 29, 1968.
2. Because it merges only two (2) Annual Conferences
to form a new conference and thusly fails to comply with
the action of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference,
July 29, 1968.
3. Because said plan of merger does not result in a geo-
graphical alignment of the conferences but results in the
maintenance of overlapping boundaries between the new
North Georgia Conference and the South Georgia Con-
ference and to the extent of such overlapping said plan
of merger is unconstitutional and invalid."
The first two of these reasons would declare the merger
unconstitutional on the ground that it did not conform to
the specific approval granted by the Southeastern Jurisdic-
tional Conference.
There were three actions taken by the Southeastern Juris-
dictional Conference in July 1968, as noted above in the
Statement of Facts. The argument here is that the merger
in question did not conform to the second action approving
certain specific mergers.
There were, however, two other actions. The first one
was a broad approval "of any mergers hereafter arranged
and approved between the Annual Conferences. . . ." The
third one seemed to anticipate the possible difficulty of
drawing strict geographical boundaries and therefore per-
mitted by mutual agreement a reasonable amount of over-
lapping of certain individual churches or charges "pecu-
liarly contiguous to the receiving Conferences."
When the attempt to merge the three Annual Conferences
of the Atlanta Area to fit the specifics of the second approval
action failed in two successive years by the negative vote of
the South Georgia Annual Conference, the other two Con-
ferences moved ahead on the basis of the broad consent
granted in the first action, supported by the limited consent
of the third action.
The Judicial Council believes that the Georgia Annual
Conference and the North Georgia Annual Conference had
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under these actions the necessary consent of the Jurisdic-
tional Conference.
The third reason given in the challenge to the constitu-
tionality of this merger action is that the merger results in
the maintenance of overlapping boundaries between the
new North Georgia Annual Conference and the South
Georgia Annual Conference. This is a more serious chal-
lenge and requires the analysis of certain actions of the
General Conference and the Judicial Council.
Article IV of Division One of the Constitution on "The
Inclusiveness of the Church" reads —
"The United Methodist Church is part of the Church
Universal which is one Body in Christ, Therefore, all
persons, without regard to race, color, national origin,
or economic condition, shall be eligible to attend its wor-
ship services, participate in its programs, and, when they
take the appropriate vows, to be admitted into its mem-
bership in any local church in the connection. In The
United Methodist Church no conference or other organi-
zational unit of the Church shall be structured so as to
exclude any member or any constituent body of the
Church because of race, color, national origin or economic
condition."
Paragraph 9 of the Enabling Legislation of the Plan of
Union (Paragraph 1901) reads in part —
"The objective toward which the new Church moves is an
inclusive Church with no overlapping of Annual Confer-
ence boundaries. The Plan of tlnion contemplates that
unification of church structure shall take place in steps
as follows :
Step One
(a) Upon the Plan of Union becoming effective, all An-
nual Conferences of both uniting churches will automati-
cally become part of a Jurisdiction or a Central Con-
ference or a Provisional Central Conference of the united
Church in each case as shown in the attached schedule.
Step Two
(b) Wherever in a Jurisdiction or in a Central Confer-
ence or in a Provisional Central Conference, Annual Con-
ference boundaries overlap, the Annual Conferences in-
volved shall designate committees or agencies to study
the possibility of, and bring about as soon as practicable
and mutually agreeable, the uniting or rearranging of
Annual Conferences and Annual Conference boundaries
to the end that there shall be no overlapping of Annual
Conference boundaries. . . ."
(c) Annual Conferences shall not, for a period of twelve
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years following union, have their names or boundaries
changed without their consent (Paragraph 41). This
shall not prevent voluntary action by Annual Conferences,
and it is anticipated that most, and perhaps all, such
Annual Conferences will have taken steps necessary to
eliminate overlapping with other Annual Conferences
substantially prior to the expiration of the specified time.
At the end of the twelve years, if any such Annual Con-
ferences still remain, authority to eliminate overlapping
by the redefining of Annual Conference boundaries will
vest in the Jurisdiction (Paragraph 26.4) or in the Cen-
tral Conference (Paragraph 30.4) as the case may be;
but nothing herein contained shall be construed as pre-
venting the elimination of Annual Conferences based on
race."
The issue posed by the instant petition requires the con-
struction, application and interpretation of Paragraph 4
of the Constitution and section 9 of the Enabling Legislation
(Par. 1901.9, 1968 Discipline) in the light of Decision No.
242 of the Judicial Council.
The General Conference of the former The Methodist
Church in 1966, when this proposed Constitution and En-
abling Legislation was before it, petitioned the Judicial
Council to answer the following questions :
"Does this Article IV make possible (for such a period
following union as the law of the Church may otherwise
provide for the elimination of Annual Conferences form-
erly of the Central Jurisdiction)
1. The continuation of overlapping Annual Conferences
even though the membership of one may be predomi-
nantly, or even exclusively, Negro and the other pre-
dominantly, or even exclusively, of another race or races?
2. The rearranging of Annual Conferences formerly of
the Central Jurisdiction by mergers or by the dividing
of such Annual Conferences into new districts even
though at the time of such rearrangement the member-
ship of such Annual Conferences is predominantly, or
even exclusively, Negro and their boundaries overlap An-
nual Conferences the membership of which is predomi-
nantly, or even exclusively, of another race or races ?"
The Judicial Council decided (Decision No. 242) that
such overlapping was not forbidden by the Constitution
during the transition period provided by the Enabling
Legislation. In the Digest of that Decision the Judicial
Council declared :
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"During a transitional period, Article IV of Division One
of the proposed Constitution of The United Methodist
Church is to be construed in harmony with Enabling
Legislation in the Plan of Union with The Evangelical
United Brethren Church. This Enabling Legislation is
a transitional constitutional enactment designed to en-
able uniting churches to move from their present posi-
tions to those mandated by the Constitution of The United
Methodist Church . . ."
Decision No. 242 was an advisory opinion, and was not
judicial authorization for indefinite continuation of racial
Annual Conferences or districts. We expressly held the En-
abling Legislation to be a "transitional constitutional en-
actment designed to enable uniting churches to move from
their present positions to those mandated by the Constitu-
tion of The United Methodist Church."
Notwithstanding that we are now construing and inter-
preting the Constitution of The United Methodist Church,
we do not ignore the objective, formulation of procedures,
and progress of the former The Methodist Church toward
the elimination of racial structures within the Church since
1958. We deem it appropriate to clarify the meaning of
"transitional period" as used in Decision No. 242.
While Section 9 (c) of the Enabling Legislation provides
a period of twelve years in which Annual Conferences shall
not have their names or boundaries changed without their
consent, this period if expressly inapplicable in "the elimi-
nation of Annual Conferences based on race." It is within
the legislative competence of the General Conference to
eliminate at any time Annual Conferences or districts based
on race.
Further, the Omnibus Resolution of 1966 which was in-
corporated in the Enabling Legislation clearly sets forth the
target date for elimination of overlapping boundaries based
on racial structure, as follows :
By the adoption of this resolution each Annual Confer-
ence, each Jurisdictional Conference, the General Confer-
ence, each College of Bishops, and the Council of Bishops
express their determination to do everything possible to
bring about the elimination of any structural organiza-
tion in The Methodist Church based on race at the earliest
possible date and not later than the close of the Jurisdic-
tional Conferences of 1972. They further express their
earnest determination to do everything possible to develop
greater understanding and brotherhood in Methodism as
well as in the world."
The Church has adopted and pursued a steady course
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toward the objective of removing all vestiges of racial sep-
arateness to achieve an inclusive church. The Omnibus Res-
olution of 1966 was a statement of determination to attain
the objective "not later than the close of Jurisdictional
Conferences of 1972." (See Decision No. 253, p. 674) Thus
voluntary action for merger of separate Negro Annual Con-
ferences with Annual Conferences of the regional jurisdic-
tions permits continuation of overlapping boundaries or
districts of predominantly Negro or other racial member-
ship for a limited transitional period only.
We hold in the instant case :
(1) That the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference
performed its duty "to determine the boundaries of (its)
Annual Conferences" by prior approval of the negotiating
conferences in its Resolution of 1968. (See Interim Judicial
Council Decision No. 2)
(2) That the merger agreement reached by the North
Georgia Annual Conference and the Georgia Annual Con-
ference is constitutional, in conformance with merger re-
quirements, and valid.
(3) That to the extent the merger agreement continued
the overlapping boundaries of the Savannah District of the
Georgia Annual Conference as a racial structure within the
boundaries of the South Georgia Conference, designated as
District 13, said District 13 is for a transitional period in
the immediate future, in the nature of a trusteeship, pend-
ing action of the North Georgia and South Georgia Annual
Conferences, Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference or
General Conference. This is an application of the principle
enunciated in Decision No, 246 that "while certain Annual
Conferences which were established on the basis of race
may continue to exist for the immediate future, race may
no longer be used as a basis for establishing new Annual
Conferences or other units within the Church."
Decision
The merger agreement of the Georgia Annual Conference
and North Georgia Annual Conference is constitutional and
valid.
To the extent that the merger agreement continues over-
lapping boundaries of the Georgia Annual Conference
Savannah District as a racial structure within the South
Georgia Conference, said district shall be with the North
Georgia Conference for a transitional period only in the
nature of a trusteeship, subject to further merger negotia-
tions of the North and South Georgia Annual Conferences,
action of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference or
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General Conference to eliminate the overlapping boundaries
and racial separation.
April 24, 1971
Decision No. 341
In Re: Ruling by Bishop Everett W. Palmer on
Membership in Alaska Mission Annual Meeting.
DIGEST
The ruling of Bishop Everett W. Palmer that those ministers
on special appointment for work within the boundaries of the Alaska
Mission had the full privileges of members in the annual meeting
of the Alaska Mission is not sustained.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
During the annual meeting of the Alaska Mission held June 1-4,
1970 the late Bishop Everett W. Palmer ruled that those ministers
under special appointment for work within the boundaries of the
Alaska Mission had the full privileges of membership in the annual
meeting of the Alaska Mission. On June 4, 1970 the annual meeting
voted to request a ruling of the Judicial Council in regard to Bishop
Palmer's ruling.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is accepted under Paragraph 1711 of the
Discipline.
Analysis
The matter in question is primarily that of which minis-
ters who are Annual Conference members may be regarded
as members of the annual meeting of the Alaska Mission
with full privileges of membership. Secondarily, it has to
do with which ministers who are Annual Conference mem-
bers serving under special appointment within the bound-
aries of the Alaska Mission are entitled to full privileged
membership in the annual meeting of the Alaska Mission.
With particular and specific reference to "Administration
of a Mission," Paragraph 1336 states that administration of
a Mission in the United States or its territories shall be in
the National Division of the Board of Missions until re-
quirements have been met for the organization of a Pro-
visional or an Annual Conference (section 1). Further,
Paragraph 1336.2 states : "The Mission shall meet annually
and shall be composed of all regularly appointed mission-
aries (emphasis added), both lay and clerical, mission
traveling preachers, and other lay members." At this point,
it is to be noted that according to Paragraph 374 mission
traveling preachers, deacons, and elders, are distinguished
from traveling preachers who are members of an Annual
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Conference in that they are members of a Mission without
being members of an Annual Conference.
With particular reference to the regularly appointed mis-
sionaries who qualify for membership in the annual meet-
ing of a Mission, Paragraph 1323.4 defines "Home Mis-
sionaries" (under which heading those serving within the
boundaries of the Alaska Mission are classifiable), as per-
sons married or single who, having met the requirements of
the Joint Committee on Missionary Personnel, are com-
missioned by a bishop for service in projects or programs
administratively related to the National Division. In regard
to the assignment of missionaries within a Mission the
Discipline (Par. 1336.4) specifies that the presiding officer
is to assign missionaries provided that no missionary shall
be transferred to or from a Mission without previous con-
sultation with the National Division. Paragraph 390.4
further provides that the bishop is to fix the appointment
of preachers in Missions as the Discipline may direct. Para-
graph 1318 states : "The Associate General Secretary of the
National Division shall communicate to the bishops such
information as may be available concerning missions and
the appointment of workers in their respective areas."
Again, with respect to the administration of a Mission
and to the assignment of missionaries, the Discipline, Para-
graph 1307.1, places administration in the hands of the
National Division; and in Paragraph 1307.10, it sets forth
National Division responsibility to include that of accepting
for assignment to its various fields of service, upon recom-
mendation of the Joint Committee on Missionary Personnel,
missionaries and deaconesses who have been approved by
the Board of Missions.
The disciplinary references and citations seem to be clear
in specifying that the National Division is the primary
party in the administration of a Mission ; that membership
of a ministerial member of an Annual Conference in the
annual meeting of a Mission is restricted to those who are
missionaries according to the disciplinary definition ; and
that assignment of missionaries by a bishop is to be made
in consultation with the National Division.
Bishop Palmer's ruling appears to have been based upon
an assumption that all ministerial Annual Conference mem-
bers serving within the boundaries of the Alaska Mission
were automatically members of the Mission's annual meet-
ing. Such an assumption is erroneous in view of Paragraph
1323.4b which defines "home missionaries," and in view of
Paragraph 1336.2 which restricts membership in the pres-
ent instance to ministers who are missionaries. Therefore,
the bishop's ruling can be sustained only to the extent that
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any and all ministers with membership in an Annual Con-
ference and involved in the case, were duly assigned and
appointed missionaries, having first been approved by the
National Division.
Since the issue here includes "ministers on special ap-
pointment," reference is made to Paragraph 352 of the
Discipline, and it would seem that similar limitations should
be imposed on the appointment of ministers at the annual
meeting of the Alaska Mission. If the appointment in Alaska
meets the requirements of Paragraph 352, and the appoin-
tee qualifies under Paragraphs 1323.4b and 1336.2, then
such an appointee does qualify for membership in the an-
nual meeting of the Alaska Mission, whose presiding bishop
has made that appointment.
Membership in the annual meeting of the Alaska Mission
by ministers who hold membership in an Annual Confer-
ence, and w^ho are classifiable under the heading of ''special
appointment," is restricted to those who meet two prior re-
quirements: (1) They must be home missionaries by defini-
tion; and (2) they must be engaged in work approved by
the National Division.
Insofar as Bishop Palmer's ruling granted membership
to anyone who did not meet the two foregoing requirements,
his ruling is not sustained. Conversely, his ruling is affirmed
in any and all instances in w^hich appointees met the two
requirements.
Decision
The ruling of Bishop Everett W. Palmer that those min-
isters on special appointment for work within the bound-
aries of the Alaska Mission had the full privileges of mem-
bership in the annual meeting of the Alaska Mission is
hereby not sustained.
April 24, 1971
Decision No. 342
In Re : Ruling of Bishop Cornelio M. Ferrer on the
Right of a Lay Member of an Annual Conference,
Elected by His Local Church on a Quadrennial Basis,
to Complete the Four Years of His Term of Office.
DIGEST
When an Annual Conference directs that its lay members shall be
elected quadrennially, a lay member, elected at the beginning of the
quadrennium, has the right to complete his four year term unless he
ceases to be a member of the charge electing him or for any reason
fails to serve.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Judicial Council has received from Bishop Cornelio M. Ferrer
a report of a Decision of Law made by him in the Philippines Annual
Conference, meeting at St. John's United Methodist Church in Manila,
May 19-23, 1971. The bishop's report contained the following facts.
The Philippines Annual Conference at the beginning of this qua-
drennium directed that its lay members should be elected on a qua-
drennial basis. Mr. Pedro Angeles was elected by St. Peter's United
Methodist Church for the quadrennium ending in 1972.
At the 1971 session of the Philippines Annual Conference Mr.
Pedro Angeles was present at the roll call but his right to represent
his church was challenged by Mr, Balbino Gatdula, Jr. who claimed
to be the newly elected lay member from St. Peter's United Methodist
Church.
The matter was referred to the Credential Committee which re-
ported back to the Annual Conference that Mr. Gatdula should be
seated instead of Mr. Angeles. Mr. Angeles protested and the Annual
Conference by vote requested the chair to rule on the matter.
Bishop Ferrer ruled as follows :
"Whereas Pedro Angeles was duly elected lay delegate (member)
of the St. Peter's United Methodist Church for a term of four years
and that his term will expire at the close of the quadrennium ending
in 1972, therefore, he is still the lay delegate (member) of St.
Peter's United Methodist Church until his term expires."
More than one-fifth of the members of the Annual Conference voted
to appeal from this ruling to the Judicial Council.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1711 of the 1968 Discipline.
Analysis
Paragraph 146.1 of the Discipline reads in part as fol-
lows:
"The lay member (s) of the Annual Conference and one
or more alternates shall be elected annually or quadren-
nially as the Annual Conference directs. If the charge's
lay representative to the Annual Conference shall cease
to be a member of the charge or shall for any reason fail
to serve, an alternate member in the order of his election
shall serve in his place.
Both the lay members and the alternates shall be at
least twenty-one years of age, and shall have been mem-
bers in good standing of The United Methodist Church
or one of the churches forming the union for at least
four years, and of the local church from which they are
elected for at least one year. ..."
The record shows that the Philippines Annual Conference
directed its charges to elect lay members quadrennially and
that Mr. Angeles was elected by St. Peter's United Meth-
odist Church for the quadrennium ending in 1972, It must
be assumed that he met the requirements of age and mem-
bership at the time of his election. There is no evidence
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that his membership in St. Peter's Church had ceased or
that he had failed to serve. It is clear that Mr. Angeles was
properly seated in the 1971 session of the Philippines An-
nual Conference by the bishop's ruling. See also Judicial
Council Decision No. 305.
Decision
It is the decision of the Judicial Council that Mr. Pedro
Angeles, having been elected as lay member from the St.
Peter's United Methodist Church for the quadrennium pur-
suant to the method of election directed by the Philippines
Annual Conference, is the duly authorized lay member from
that charge for the quadrennium ending in 1972. The ruling
of Bishop Cornelio M. Ferrer is hereby affirmed.
October 7, 1971.
Decision No. 343
In Re: Authority of an Annual Conference in the
Admission of a Lay Pastor to Associate Membership.
DIGEST
An Annual Conference, by vote of its ministerial members in full
connection and upon recommendation of its Board of the Ministry,
has the authority to admit to associate membership a full-time lay
pastor who has given full or part-time service, which the conference
equates to the disciplinary requirement of four years of full-time
service.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference has requested a declara-
tory decision as to the correctness of the action of its ministerial
members in full connection in voting into associate membership a lay
pastor, 58 years old, who applied through its Board of the Ministry
for associate membership. The applicant met all the disciplinary re-
quirements except that he had served only one year as a full-time lay
pastor. Prior to that, he had served more than twenty years as a part-
time lay pastor, serving churches while he also pursued his career as
a public school teacher, from which he has now retired.
The conference Board of the Ministry recommended admission on
the premise that one year of full-time service preceded by this long
period of satisfactory part-time service in the conference more than
equated to four years as a full-time lay pastor. The conference ap-
proved this recommendation and voted associate membership.
Thereafter, the Annual Conference voted to request of the Judicial
Council a declaratory decision as to the propriety of its action. This
request was voted at an executive session of the ministerial members
and was affirmed in a plenary session of the conference.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is based on Paragraph 1715 of the 1968
Discipline.
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Analysis
We are asked to advise whether an Annual Conference,
acting by its ministerial members in full connection, has
the authority to equate years of part-time service as a lay
pastor with full-time service in determining eligibility for
associate membership (see 1968 Discipline, Par. 323) .
An Annual Conference is the basic body of The United
Methodist Church and, as such, the Constitution of the
Church reserves to it :
"the right to vote on , . . all matters relating to the . . .
conference relations of its ministerial members . . . with
the exception that the lay members may not vote on mat-
ters of , . . conference relations of ministers." (1968
Discipline, Par. 37)
With this broad constitutional grant, it is well within
the authority of an Annual Conference to make a judgment,
as this conference has done, that the disciplinary require-
ment of "four years as a full-time lay pastor" as a require-
ment for associate membership was met by one year of full-
time service and many years of part-time service. Whether
the service in this instance was an equivalent is basically
a question of fact and judgment to be determined on a case
by case basis in the light of the years of service involved,
the quality of that service, the maturity of the applicant
and all other factors that would normally be relevant.
Such a determination by an Annual Conference should
be final in view of the constitutional authority granted to it
to act upon all matters relating to the conference relations
of its ministerial members. Here we have the affirmative
judgment of the conference Board of the Ministry and of
the conference itself, acting by its ministerial members in
full connection. No suggestion is made that the conference
erred in its determination that, in this instance, more than
twenty years of part-time service followed by one year of
full-time service was the equivalent of the disciplinary full-
time service. Rather, the only issue is one of bare legal
disciplinary authority to make such a judgment.
We, therefore, advise that the action of the Annual Con-
ference was within its authority.
Decision
The ministerial members of an Annual Conference may
vote into associate membership a lay pastor who meets all
of the disciplinary requirements for associate membership
except four years of full-time service if it makes the factual
determination that a sufficiently longer term of part-time
service equates to the required years of full-time service.
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October 7, 1971.
Decision No. 344
In Re: Ruling of Bishop W. Maynard Sparks on
Action of the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference in
Electing to Full Connection and Elder's Orders a
Candidate without the Recommendation of the
Board of the Ministry.
DIGEST
An Annual Conference is within its prerogatives and disciplinary
power when it over-rules a recommendation of its Board of the Min-
istry concerning full connection and elder's orders in that conference.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
On June 4, 1971, at the session of the Oregon-Idaho Annual Con-
ference, Herschel Laron Hall, whose period of probationary member-
ship in the conference had covered the "eighth regular annual confer-
ence session" and therefore could no longer be elected to "continuance
as a probationary member," was not recommended by the Board of
the Ministry for election to full connection and elder's orders.
Following a disclosure of documentation provided by the Board of
the Ministry, but without the board's recommendation, the ministerial
members voted Mr. Hall into full connection in the Oregon-Idaho
Annual Conference. Three days later, upon request, the presiding
bishop ruled that "an action of the parent body (i.e. ministerial mem-
bers in full connection) is valid though the Board of the Ministry has
not provided such a proposal." The ruling was challenged in the con-
ference, and referred to the Judicial Council by Bishop Sparks as of
June 23, 1971.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is accepted under Paragraph 1712 of the
Discipline.
Analysis
In order for a person to be admitted into membership in
full connection in an Annual Conference, he must satisfy
the requirements of Paragraph 333 which states in part:
"A candidate who has been a probationary member for
at least two years may be admitted into membership in
full connection in an Annual Conference by vote of the
ministerial members in full connection, on recommenda-
tion of the Board of the Ministry, after he has qualified
as follows. He shall have
(1) served full-time under episcopal appointment under
the supervision of a district superintendent satisfactorily
to the Board of the Ministry in one of the positions speci-
fied in Paragraph 391.1-6 for one year following the com-
pletion of the educational requirements specified in par.
3 below :
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(2) been previously ordained deacon . . .
(3) met educational requirements ... in either of the
following ways :
(a) graduation with a Bachelor of Divinity or equiv-
alent degree from a school of theology accredited
or approved by the University Senate or (b) . . .
(4) satisfied the board regarding his physical, mental,
and emotional health ;
(5) prepared at least one written sermon on a specified
biblical passage and given satisfactory answers in a writ-
ten doctrinal examination administered by the Board
of the Ministry. . . ."
The records of the Oregon-Idaho Conference Board of
the Ministry reveal that Herschel Laron Hall, age 31, was
admitted on trial into Oregon Conference on June 5, 1963.
IJe was ordained deacon on June 7, 1963. On May 22, 1971,
he applied for full connection and ordination as elder in
the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference. On May 30, 1971, the
Board of the Ministry by a vote of 13 to 2 (one abstention)
refused to make this recommendation. On June 1, 1971, the
executive session took action to admit him without the rec-
ommendation of the Board of the Ministry. He was ordained
elder on June 4, 1971.
The responsibility of the Judicial Council is not to de-
termine whether or not Mr. Hall was fully qualified for this
election in terms of the disciplinary requirements other
than the recommendation of the Board of the Ministry. The
question here to be decided is whether or not an Annual
Conference executive session may vote to admit a person
to full membership without the favorable recommendation
of its Board of the Ministry.
A decision here must take into consideration the follow-
ing:
1. Paragraph 665.15 states 'The Board (of the Ministry)
shall be directly amenable to the Annual Conference for
its actions."
2. The Discipline requires recommendation by the Board
of the Ministry for all candidates for conference relation-
ship: associate membership (Par. 323), probationary
membership (Par. 325, 326) and full membership (Par.
333).
3. An Annual Conference may not place final authority for
admission in the Board of the Ministry, (cf. Judicial
Council Decision No. 316.)
4. As the final voting authority, the Annual Conference may
determine not to accept the recommendation of the Board
of the Ministry in a particular case.
5. No Annual Conference is competent to suspend the dis-
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ciplinary rules with regard to ministerial qualifications
in order to admit a candidate to full" membership, any-
more than a Board of the Ministry may recommend a
candidate who clearly has not qualified according to the
conditions of Paragraph 333.
Additional consideration in this case must recognize the
following :
1. The action of the board not to recommend Mr. Hall to
full membership was based, according to its record, on
his failure to qualify at two points required by Para-
graph 333.
(a) He did not in fact possess a diploma for the B.D.
degree or its equivalent at the time the conference
considered his case. He had been elected to the de-
gree by Claremont School of Theology. On May 27,
1971, the registrar of the school notified the board,
"I am happy to advise you that Herschel Laron Hall
has fulfilled our requirements for completion of
the Master of Theology degree and may expect to
receive the degree at the Spring Commencement,
June 5, 1971 (note: 4 days after the conference
action admitting him) provided his account with
the School is paid in full at that time." On June 1,
1971, before the executive session was held, the
school advised by phone that the accounts were paid.
(b) He had not "served full time under episcopal ap-
pointment under the supervision of a district super-
intendent . . . for one year following the completion
of educational requirements."
2. The action of the conference in admitting Mr. Hall and
the subsequent ruling by Bishop Sparks were predicated
on the assumption stated by the bishop :
"With the candidate's divinity degree from the
School of Theology, Claremont, in readiness for be-
stowal four days after full membership was voted and
with four consecutive years of full time service under
episcopal appointment under the supervision of a dis-
trict superintendent, it was the judgment of the chair
that the one voted into full connection met these re-
quirements in the spirit of the Book of Discipline
though timewise his full membership was voted four
days prior to his graduation and subsequent to service
under a district superintendent."
In regard to the issue of educational qualification in the
instant case, the candidate had completed all requirements
for the Th. M. degree, had been elected to the degree by the
faculty and trustees of the Claremont School of Theology,
and awaited only the ceremony of conferring the degree on
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June 5, 1971, A "diploma" is not the only evidence of com-
pletion of the educational requirements and entitlement to
the degree. It is not, in fact, the primary or legal evidence.
The primary and legal evidence of completion and entitle-
ment is the official record of the registrar of the granting
institution. In light of the information available to the An-
nual Conference on June 1, 1971, where the vote was taken
on Mr. Hall, it can safely be assumed he had met the neces-
sary educational equirements for elder's orders and full
membership.
The second qualification cited by the Board of the Min-
istry as being unmet by Mr. Hall was that of serving "full-
time under episcopal appointment . . . for one year follow-
ing the completion of the educational requirements" speci-
fied in Paragraph 333 (3). However, Paragraph 333 (2),
states "'provided that until July 1, 1971, subparagraphs 1
and 2 above shall not apply to seminary students who have
completed one-fourth of the work required for the Bachelor
of Divinity or the equivalent first professional degree by
July 1, 1968." The records show that Laron Hall matricu-
lated at Claremont in 1962, completed his residency and
course work for the degree in the spring of 1967. Thus he
had indeed completed "one-fourth of the work required"
before July 1, 1968. Furthermore, since he had been "ad-
mitted on trial" June 5, 1963, the disciplinary requirements
applicable to him {I960, 196^ Discipline) call for two years
of service under episcopal appointment during his proba-
tionary membership as the means of fulfilling that part of
his preparation for reception into full membership. Mr. Hall
served four years at West Springfield during this period and
therefore fulfilled the disciplinary requirements which ad-
hered to his case.
The Discipline has placed the responsibility for determin-
ing who may be elected to conference membership with the
Annual Conference "by vote of the ministerial members in
full connection, on recommendation of the Board of the
Ministry." The Discipline has provided how the Board of
the Ministry shall be elected and has defined its functions.
However, the Discipline clearly reserves to the Annual Con-
ference the final decision on any and all recommendations of
the board. Implicit in the disciplinary requirements (Par.
333) is the necessity for all candidates for conference rela-
tionship first to meet the board, be processed by its admin-
istration through the required steps into that relationship.
The responsibility of the board for this process ceases when
it brings its recommendation to the Annual Conference.
The conference may vote to accept, to change, or to reject
such recommendation. However, recourse by the Annual
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Conference to action contrary to or in lieu of board action
in not recommending a person for full connection, provides
no leave to ignore or fail to deal carefully itself v^ith the
fundamental questions v^hich are the responsibility of the
Board of the Ministry under Paragraph 333. If the Annual
Conference acts contrary to the board's recommendation,
it obligates itself to investigate fully the existence of the
qualifying facts enumerated in Paragraph 333. While the
Annual Conference is the basic unit of the church's con-
nectional system on issues on v^^hich the General Confer-
ence has legislated, that legislation is the controlling factor
and may not with impunity be sidestepped or denied in
over-riding the recommendations of the Board of the Min-
istry.
In the case of the Oregon-Idaho Conference, Mr. Hall was
not recommended by the board for full membership for the
two reasons: no B.D. degree; and no one year of full time
service as pastor after completing the educational qualifica-
tions. It is to be assumed that the other qualifications re-
quired in Paragraph 333 were met.
Since, under the disciplinary questions, it was necessary
for the board to report its action in discontinuing Mr. Hall
on trial, this properly placed his name before the confer-
ence session for action. The Annual Conference entertained
a substitute motion for his admission to full membership
and election to elder's orders. This action was in order both
from the standpoint of disciplinary requirements and
parliamentary procedure. The ministerial members of the
conference were legally competent to vote for Mr. Hall's
admission even though such action had not been the recom-
mendation of the Board of the Ministry.
Decision
The Judicial Council approves the "decision of law" made
by Bishop W. Maynard Sparks at the Oregon-Idaho Annual
Conference on June 4, 1971.
October 7, 1971.
Decision No. 345
In Re: Episcopal Ruling Requiring Ministers Serv-
ing in Special Appointments to Report Their Re-
muneration for Publication.
DIGEST
The episcopal ruling that ministerial members of an Annual Con-
ference serving under episcopal special appointments shall report
their salaries or remuneration for publication in the Annual Confer-
ence Journal is affirmed.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS
At a session of the North Alabama Annual Conference, June 7,
1971, a member requested an episcopal ruling from presiding Bishop
W. Kenneth Goodson on the matter of publishing the remuneration of
ministers of the Annual Conference serving in special appointments,
and the application of Paragraph 928 of the Discipline.
Bishop Goodson ruled that Paragraph 928 of the Discipline requires
that all ministerial members of the Annual Conference in regular or
special appointments shall have their salaries reported in the journal
of the Annual Conference.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1712 of the Discipline.
Analysis
Paragraph 928 of the Discipline provides :
"Every ministerial member of an Annual Conference
appointed to any other field than the pastorate or district
superintendency shall furnish annually to the conference
secretary, at the time of the conference session, a state-
ment of his remuneration, and the salaries or remunera-
tion of all ministers in special service shall be published
in the journal of the Annual Conference."
This provision is clear, mandatory, and controlling. It re-
quires compliance by ministerial members to furnish such
information to the conference secretary for publication in
the journal of the Annual Conference. See also Judicial
Council Decisions Nos. 321, 325, and 329.
Decision
The ruling of Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson that minis-
terial members of the North Alabama Conference serving
under episcopal special appointments are required to report
their salaries for publication in the Annual Conference
Journal is affirmed.
October 8, 1971.
Concurring Opinion
We would have preferred to affirm the bishop's ruling on
motion, but without opinion. The ruling was not questioned
in the Annual Conference. It states what is so clearly
mandated by the Discipline that we believe a formal opinion
is both unnecessary and a burden on the church.
Leon E. Hickman
Ralph M. Houston
Samuel W. Witwer
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Decision No. 346
In Re: Age of Lay Delegate at Time of Election to
General or Jurisdictional Conference.
DIGEST
A lay delegate to a General or Jurisdictional Conference must be
twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of election.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
On June 11, 1971, the Central Illinois Annual Conference adopted
the following resolution :
"Resolved that the Central Illinois Conference of The United
Methodist Church request from the Judicial Council a declaratory
decision relative to Article V, Section VII of the Constitution;
specifically we wish to know whether a lay delegate to the General
and/or Jurisdictional Conference need be 21 years of age at the
time of election, provided he reaches the statutory age by the time
of the Conference or Conferences to which he is elected."
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1715 of the 1968 Discipline.
Analysis
The matter before us has to do with the minimum age of
a lay delegate to a General or Jurisdictional Conference.
It is governed by a constitutional provision, Section VII,
Article V (Paragraph 40 of the Discipline) which reads as
follows :
"The lay delegates to the General Conference and to
the Jurisdictional or Central Conferences shall be elected
by the lay members of the Annual Conference or Pro-
visional Annual Conference ; provided that such delegates
be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and shall have
been members of one of the constituent churches form-
ing this union or of The United Methodist Church for at
least four years next preceding their election, and are
members thereof within the Annual Conference electing
them at the time of holding the General and Jurisdictional
or Central Conferences."
While the quoted provision involves some unclarity as to
the critical time or times when the qualifying tests must
be met, we believe that it is as of the date of the Annual
Conference election that the age requirement applies rather
than the subsequent dates of convening General, Jurisdic-
tional or Central Conferences. The specification "that such
delegates be at least tw^enty-one (21) years of age" is found
in close juxtaposition to the antecedent electoral reference.
Similarly it is closely and conjunctively linked to the follow-
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ing requirement of church membership which for four
years must exist "next preceding their election."
We do not overlook the final clause which also requires
church membership to continue "within the Annual Con-
ference electing them at the time of holding the General and
Jurisdictional or Central Conferences." This final clause
merely gives assurance of Annual Conference representa-
tion by lay delegates who are members of the conference's
own local charges. It operates to terminate the delegate
status of any person who though duly qualified and elected
subsequently transfers out of his conference.
Our interpretation that a lay delegate must be twenty-
one (21) years of age at time of election is supported by
the disciplinary provisions for the immediate certification
of delegates elected to the General Conference. Paragraph
601.3 provides in part:
". . . The secretaries of the several Annual Conferences
shall furnish certificates of election to the delegates
severally and shall send a certificate of such election to
the secretary of the preceding General Conference im-
mediately after the adjournment of the said Annual Con-
ferences."
Decision
By the provision of Paragraph 40 of the Discipline (Con-
stitution Section VII, Art. V) the requirement that lay
delegates to General, Jurisdictional or Central Conferences
be at least twenty-one (21) years of age applies as of the
date of the Annual Conference election.
October 8, 1971.
Decision No. 347
In Re: Petition of Council on World Service and
Finance for a Declaratory Decision on the Status of
Retired Former Term Bishops of Central Confer-
ences.
DIGEST
A Central Conference bishop who retired after the General Confer-
ence of 1968 has the status of a retired bishop, and this is not lost
if the Central Conference, by which the bishop was elected, subse-
quently becomes an autonomous church or enters into a church union.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Council on World Service and Finance has petitioned for a
declaratory decision as to the status of six retired former term bish-
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ops of Central Conferences. The concern of the Council lies in its
responsibility in the administration of the Episcopal Fund. The
relevant facts concerning each are as follows :
Bishop Hobart B. Amstutz, by election of the Southeast Asia Cen-
tral Conference, served tw^o four-year terms as a bishop, 1956-64.
Thereafter, he was ineligible for reelection because he had reached
mandatory retirement age. At its 1964 session, the Central Confer-
ence of Southeast Asia adopted a resolution directing that "Bishop
Hobart B. Amstutz be retired with all the privileges and rights of a
retired Bishop of the Methodist Church."
Bishop Enrique C. Balloch, by election of the Latin American
Central Conference, served three four-year terms as a bishop between
1941 and 1952. Thereafter, he was ineligible for reelection because of
age.
Bishop Sante Uberto Barbieri, by election of the Latin American
Central Conference, served as a bishop for five four-year terms be-
tween 1949 and 1969, as of which latter date he was ineligible for
reelection because of age.
Bishop Ralph E. Dodge, by election of the Africa Central Confer-
ence, served as a bishop for three four-year terms beginning in
1956 and ending in August 1968. At the August 1968 session of the
Africa Central Conference, it was voted that bishops who had served
for twelve years and were thereafter reelected should serve for life.
Bishop Dodge was elected under these circumstances in 1968, but,
immediately after his election, announced his decision to retire.
Bishop Jose L. Valencia, by election of the Philippines Central Con-
ference, served five four-year terms as a bishop between November
1948 and November 1968. He had reached mandatory retirement age
at the last mentioned date.
Bishop Pedro Zottele, by election of the Latin American Central
Conference, served one term and a portion of a second between March
8, 1962, and February 1, 1969. At the latter date, he had reached
retirement age.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is based on Paragraph 1715 of the 1968
Discipline.
Analysis
The Constitution of The United Methodist Church pro-
vides {1968 Discipline (Par. 55) :
"The bishops, both active and retired, of The Evan-
gehcal United Brethren Church and of The Methodist
Church at the time union is consummated, shall be
bishops of The United Methodist Church."
We understand this to mean that a person who had the
status of bishop at the time of union should enjoy the same
status in the united church. No redefinition, or reconcilia-
tion between varying practices of the two churches, is at-
tempted in the Constitution, For purposes of the matter
before us, this paragraph establishes that the four Central
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Conference bishops whose terms had not expired at the
time of union became active bishops of The United Meth-
odist Church for the balance of their terms.
In 1968 the General Conference added to the Discipline
Paragraph 394.4 which reads as follows :
"An elder who has served as a bishop up to the time of
his retirement shall have the status of a retired bishop."
In Decision No. 303, we advised that this legislation was not
intended to apply retroactively to change relationships es-
tablished and consummated under the Disciplines of the
uniting churches. We adhere to that decision.
On the authority of Paragraph 394.4 of the 1968 Dis-
cipline, applied prospectively but not retroactively, Sante
Uberto Barbieri, Ralph E. Dodge, Jose L. Valencia and
Pedro Zottele, who were active term bishops at the time of
union, now have the status of retired bishops of The United
Methodist Church.
Hobart B. Amstutz retired in 1964 and was then past re-
tirement age. Enrique C. Balloch retired in 1952, also past
retirement age. Does the fact that these men had served as
bishops up to the time of their retirement lead to the con-
clusion that they became retired bishops upon the expira-
tion of their last term of office?
In Decision No. 236 of the Judicial Council of The Meth-
odist Church, this question was answered as follows:
'There is no justifiable reason why bishops whose short
terms of office expire, per se, but contemporaneously with
a time for compulsory retirement if they had longer
tenure, should be favored over bishops whose specified
terms of office are identical, but expire prior to any such
compulsory time of retirement. In either case, such per-
ishable terms of office will end, and no portion will remain
from which retirement is possible.
"The essence of 'term episcopacy' is that on completion
of the term of office the incumbent ceases to occupy that
office. A bishop, even though he reaches the age of com-
pulsory retirement concurrently with the completion of
the term of office, ceases to be a bishop and returns to
the status of a member of the Annual Conference (Par.
445). If a man is elected to the episcopacy under the life-
tenure rule, then his term as bishop continues until death,
even though he be retired from a'ctual administration
when he reaches the mandatory age for retirement from
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the episcopacy or for other reasons he be retired at an
earlier age. (Pars. 436.3 and 435.4)"
We agree with this decision and the reasoning on which
it is based.
At the time of the retirement of Hobert B. Amstutz, the
Central Conference of Southeast Asia voted that he be re-
tired "with all the privileges and rights of a retired bishop
of The Methodist Church." This resolution was beyond the
authority of the Central Conference which adopted it.
In Decision No. 236, the Judicial Council of The Meth-
odist Church determined that a Central Conference did not
have the authority to elect a bishop, whose term was expir-
ing, to the status of a retired life-term bishop. It was said
in explanation that the Central Conference there concerned
had been granted authority to elect not more than two
bishops in the effective relationship at any one time and
that "no permission is granted here or elsewhere to elect
former bishops to the status of a bishop in retirement."
The Council made the following explanation of its posi-
tion (in Decision No. 236) :
"Throughout the Constitution and legislation of the
General Conference, it is apparent that ministers are
elected to the episcopacy to fulfill episcopal functions. Re-
tirement status is granted within the office of the epis-
copacy provided life tenure was specified prior to the
election. There is no legislative provision to elect persons
to a retired episcopal relation. Provision is specifically
made, under Paragraph 559.2 of the 1964. Discipline, for
a retirement allowance to be paid from the General Epis-
copal Fund for 'a minister who has served a term, or part
of a term, as a bishop in a Central Conference where
term episcopacy has prevailed. . . .' This by implication
assumes that a bishop who has served in the limited-term
episcopacy does not on retirement continue in the office of
bishop. It also assumes that a limited-term bishop will
not be elected to a life-tenure status after he reaches re-
tirement, thereby having a claim for full episcopal re-
tirement benefits."
We are convinced that this reasoning and the conclusion
which follows are correct.
There is no occasion for us to pass upon the authority of
the Africa Central Conference to elect for a life term if the
successful candidate had previously served for twelve years
as a bishop, while all others are chosen for four-year terms,
inasmuch as Ralph E. Dodge enjoys the status of a retired
bishop by authority of Paragraph 394.9 of the 1968 Dis-
cipline.
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Our attention is called to a resolution adopted by the
General Conference of 1970 which reads (D.C.A. p. 139) :
"When former Central Conferences of The United
Methodist Church become, or have become, autonomous
churches or entered into church unions, retired bishops
therein shall continue to have membership in the Council
of Bishops, if the retired Bishop so desires."
As vjQ interpret the intent of this resolution, it v^as to pre-
serve the privilege of a retired Central Conference bishop
to hold membership in the Council of Bishops in the event
that the Central Conference by which the bishop was elected
should later become autonomous or enter into union with an-
other church. We do not understand this resolution to be a
determination of who should enjoy the status of a retired
bishop. Rather, the General Conference was directing that
one who otherwise enjoyed that status should not lose his
membership in the Council of Bishops because his Central
Conference later became autonomous or entered into a
church union.
It follows from the foregoing analysis that Hobart B.
Amstutz and Enrique C. Balloch are not retired bishops of
The United Methodist Church. If this ruling results in
consequences that are believed to be inequitable or were not
intended, the remedy lies in the authority of the General
Conference to redefine either the status or the emoluments
of former bishops who do not presently enjoy the status of
a retired bishop.
If a redefinition is attempted, care should be exercised to
respect the constitutional right of the Central Conferences
to determine the tenure of their bishops. Paragraph 55 of
the 1968 Discipline provides inter alia: "Each bishop elected
by a Central Conference of The Methodist Church shall
have such tenure as the Central Conference electing him
shall have determined."
It is also to be borne in mind that the determination of
who is a retired bishop involves both status and emoluments.
These are separable issues. See for example Paragraph
631.5 of the 1968 Discipline, which authorizes the Council
on World Service and Finance to determine the appropriate
allowance to be paid a former term bishop upon his retire-
ment from the effective relation in the ministry.
Decision
It is our declaratory decision that Sante Uberto Barbieri,
Ralph E. Dodge, Jose L. Valencia and Pedro Zottele are re-
tired bishops of The United Methodist Church, but that
Hobart B. Amstutz and Enrique C. Balloch are not.
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October 8, 1971.
Decision No. 348
In Re: The Ruling of Bishop W. Maynard Sparks
and the Request of the Pacific Northwest Annual
Conference for a Declaratory Decision on the Re-
sponsibility of the Commission on World Service
and Finance and the Annual Conference under
Paragraph 902 of the 1968 Discipline.
DIGEST
The action of the 1970 General Conference in amending Paragraph
902 of the 1968 Discipline made substantive changes in the law of the
Church. It specifically took away from the Annual Conference and its
Commission on World Service and Finance any power to review or
reduce World Service apportionments from the Council on World
Service and Finance. The amendments can be held to affect only the
last two years of the quadrennium.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference had received an annual
apportionment of $238,536 from the Council on World Service and
Finance for the four years of this quadrennium. In 1969 and 1970
the Commission on World Service and Finance recommended and the
Annual Conference accepted annual World Service apportionments of
$220,000, an annual reduction of $18,536, a total decrease over the
two years of $37,072. The total annual apportioned amount of
$238,536 was included in each of the 1971 and 1972 budgets of the
Annual Conference.
At the session of the Annual Conference on June 12, 1971, a motion
was made to amend the report of the Commission on World Service
and Finance by increasing the World Service amount in the confer-
ence budget to an amount which would assure full acceptance of the
total amount apportioned the Annual Conference for the quadren-
nium. The motion was defeated.
The chair was then asked for a ruling on whether or not this action
by the Commission on World Service and Finance and the Annual
Conference was in agreement with the Discipline.
Bishop Sparks ruled that it was . . . "that Pacific Northwest Con-
ference has fully complied with the intention and text of the Book of
Disicipline as it now reads. The total distribution of apportionments
made by the Council on World Service and Finance to Pacific North-
west Conference is mandatory during 1971 and 1972. Such a mandate,
however, does not become retro-active to include the fiscal years of
1969 and 1970 when, during each of these two years at the beginning
of the quadrennium, an amount smaller than the annual apportion-
ment was distributed."
Bishop Sparks' report indicates that the Annual Conference then
appealed from his ruling to the Judicial Council.
Apparently the Annual Conference took further action and re-
quested of the Judicial Council a declaratory decision. Fred A. Rarden,
secretary of the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference, sent to the
Judicial Council a copy of this request which had three parts as
follows :
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"1. Does a Conference Commission on World Service and Finance
have the disciplinary power under Para. 902 to recommend to
the Annual Conference an apportionment to the charges of a
total amount for the quadrennium for World Service less than
the total quadrennial apportionment for World Service voted
by the General Conference and transmitted through the Coun-
cil on World Service and Finance and the Treasurer of the
General Church?
"2. Does the Annual Conference concerned have the disciplinary
power to then accept the recommendation of its Commission on
World Service and Finance?
"3. Do the amendments to Para. 902 adopted in 1970 substantively
change the intent of Para. 902 regarding the duty to apportion
'without reduction for the quadrennium,' or does the amendment
simply clarify an already existing duty of each Annual Con-
ference?"
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraphs
1711 and 1715.
Analysis
Since the Bishop's ruling and the request for a declara-
tory decision deal with the same matter and involve answers
to the same questions they can both be covered in one deci-
sion.
The basic issue here concerns the amendment to Para-
graph 902 of the 1968 Discipline which was adopted by the
1970 General Conference. It is recognized that it now denies
to the Annual Conference any power to reduce world service
apportionments from the Council on World Service and
Finance. But what does the amendment imply concerning
such powers of an Annual Conference prior to 1970?
Paragraph 902 as amended by the 1970 General Confer-
ence, with no deletions and with additions underlined, now
reads :
"The commission, on receiving from the treasurer of
the Council on World Service and Finance a statement of
the amount apportioned that Annual Conference for
world service, shall combine the total world service appor-
tionment without reduction for the quadrennium and the
approved conference benevolence budget (Par, 900) in
one total sum to be known as world service and confer-
ence benevolences. The total world service apportionment
as received from the Central Treasury and conference be-
nevolence budget thus established shall include a state-
ment of the percentage for world service and the per-
centage for conference benvolences and shall be distri-
buted as received annually among the districts or charges
by the method determined by the conference (Par. 903)
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and by such divisions and ratios as the conference may-
approve. A like distribution shall be made of Jurisdic-
tional Conference apportionments and any other appor-
tionments that have been properly made to the Annual
Conference. The distribution of all apportionments men-
tioned in this paragraph shall be subject to the approval
of the Annual Conference."
The question is asked whether or not the 1970 amendment
to Paragraph 902 substantively changed the intent of the
paragraph. Did the 1968 paragraph equally with the 1970
amended paragraph intend to take from Annual Confer-
ences and their Commissions on World Service and Finance
the power to review or change world service apportionments
from the Council on World Service and Finance ?
The question is really more than a question of intent. As-
suming that this was the intent of the 1968 Paragraph, are
the words of the paragraph sufficiently unequivocal to put
the intent into effect?
It was stated on the floor of the 1970 General Conference
that the proposed amendment to Paragraph 902 simply
clarified what was already the intent of the paragraph as
interpreted by the Church. This may have been true for a
majority of the Annual Conferences. There were a con-
siderable number of Annual Conferences, however, which
in good faith assumed that this paragraph did not remove
from them their right to review and change world service
apportionments. This assumption is understandable in view
of the history of world service apportionments and Annual
Conference prerogatives in the Methodist tradition.
For instance, in the 1936 Discipline of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, after the general Church had sent to the
Annual Conferences the asking for general benevolences,
"The World Service Council in each Annual Conference
shall canvass the world service obligation of the conference
and, after recognizing the financial obligations suggested by
the World Service Commission, shall recommend the
amount to be fixed as the conference world service goal for
the year."
While this was 36 years and 2 church unions ago, it is
clear evidence of a strong tradition in the Church which
lifted the necessity of a full support for its world service
program, yet recognized the rights of Annual Conferences
to review world service askings in the light of local situa-
tions. It was only 8 years later, in 1944, when the paragraph
appeared in the Discipline of The Methodist Church which
was to remain through the quadrenniums to become Para-
graph 902 of the 19G8 Discipline of The United Methodist
Church, largely with its original wording.
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It may be true that there has been an increasing intent
through the quadrenniunas to move away from the right of
an Annual Conference to review world service apportion-
ments. There are Annual Conferences, however, which out
of the background of their own history in the Church,
have assumed that they still had such powers of review and
never by any specific legislation was the Annual Conference
denied such powers until the amendment of 1970 to Para-
graph 902.
However clear the intent of Paragraph 902 before amend-
ment may seem to be, given the historical background of
Annual Conference power to review world service appor-
tionments, it must be acknowledged that there was suf-
ficient ambiguity in the language of the paragraph to allow
an Annual Conference to assume that such powers still
existed. Whatever may have been the intent of the 1968
Paragraph 902, the effect of the 1970 amendment which
denied to an Annual Conference any power to revise world
service apportionments from the Council on World Service
and Finance was certainly substantive.
While the amended Paragraph 902 now requires the An-
nual Conference to accept its total world service apportion-
ment "without reduction for the quadrennium," the quad-
rennium was half over before the amendment was made. It
cannot be held to be retroactive. It must therefore be as-
sumed that in this quadrennium its mandatory effect is
only upon the annual world service apportionment for 1971
and 1972.
Decision
It is the decision of the Judicial Council that the amend-
ment to Paragraph 902 of the 1968 Disciplme by the Gen-
eral Conference of 1970 did make substantive changes in
the legislation of the Church by taking away the powers of
an Annual Conference and its Commission on World Service
and Finance to review and change world service apportion-
ments received from the Council on World Service and
Finance. The amendment cannot be held to be retroactive
to the beginning of the quadrennium. It affects the powers
of an Annual Conference in relation to the annual world
service apportionments only for the last two years of the
quadrennium. The ruling of Bishop Sparks is hereby af-
firmed.
October 8, 1971.
Dissenting Opinion
I must respectfully dissent. The majority, I feel, ignore
the language of Paragraph 902 as it became a part of the
law of the united church in 1968, disregard its legislative
The United Methodist Church 665
history and depart from the usual standards of interpreta-
tion which should govern a judicial body. While the amend-
ments adopted by the 1970 General Conference reiterated
and clarified the duty of an Annual Conference to pass on to
its districts and charges the total quadrennial world service
apportionment, it made no substantive change in Paragraph
902. That obligation of total distribution existed from the
moment of unification in 1968, just as it existed for many
years prior thereto in each of the constituent churches.
Considering first the pre-1968 requirements of the former
The Methodist Church it is clear that since 1944 the Dis-
cipline of that denomination contained a paragraph worded
almost precisely the same as Paragraph 902 of the 1968
Discipline. The new wording of the lO^^^ Discipline was
at substantial variance from the requirement of the 1936
Discipline upon which the majority opinion places so much
reliance. The new Paragraph 836 of the 19Jf.Jf Discipline
was introduced by the then Commission on World Service
and Finance. It departed from the 1936 language of volun-
teerism and instead adopted the positive requirements that
the Annual Conference Commission "upon receiving from
the Treasurer of the General Commission on World Service
and Finance a statement of the amount apportioned that
Annual Conference shall combine the World Service appor-
tionment and the approved Conference Benevolence Budget
in one total sum. , . . The total World Service and Confer-
ence Benevolence Budget thus established shall be distri-
buted annually ainong the districts or charges. . . ."
(Italics added.)
Bishop Costen J. Harrell in explaining the new measure
to the 1944 General Conference observed that the purpose
was to "combine the World Service apportionment and the
approved Benevolent budget in a total sum and pass them
down to the Churches or districts." (Italics supplied.) See
1944 G. C. Daily Proceedings, p. 25. This mandated proce-
dure on the Annual Conference level, as distinguished from
the continued volunteerism at the local level leaving to the
local church the right to accept or reject the World Service
apportionment, was the policy of The Methodist Church
when it came to union in 1968.
The 1967 Discipli7ie of the former The Evangelical United
Brethren Church likewise positively imposed upon the An-
nual Conferences of that denomination the duty to pass on
and distribute to the local churches the comparable appor-
tionments of the general church. In Paragraphs 115, 1290
and 1318 of the 1967 Discipline it required the Annual Con-
ference to accept such apportionments. The requirements
of acceptance of the Christian Service Fund apportionments
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by the local churches left no discretion, even at that level,
but v^^as positive and unconditional. (See Paragraphs 63
and 850 of the 1967 Discipline of the former The Evangeli-
cal United Brethren Church.)
Thus at the time of unification in 1968 it seems clear that
the intention of the Uniting Conference in adopting Para-
graph 902 of the Discipline was to carry forward the obliga-
tion of an Annual Conference to distribute to its districts
and charges the total World Service apportionment for the
quadrennium as received from the Central Treasury. It is
understandable that Bishop W. Maynard Sparks in trans-
mitting his ruling to the Judicial Council observed :
"Historically, the former Methodist and Evangelical
United Brethren Churches apportioned to their Annual
Conferences amounts for World Service Fund and Chris-
tian Service Fund, respectively, which were meant to be
distributed in toto to districts and charges. In my mind
there is no doubt that in each denomination such was the
intent of its legislation."
This being the state of the church law on the subject as
carried into the 1968 Discipline in Paragraph 902 the Bish-
op's ruling should have been to the contrary of that which
he rendered.
The 1970 General Conference did not delete any words
from Paragraph 902 of the 1968 Discipline. Its amend-
ments, proposed by the Council on World Service and Fi-
nance were expressly stated to be clarifications and reitera-
tions and not substantive changes. See Report No. 1, D.C.A.,
p. 36. Bishop Paul Hardin in speaking for the Council at the
1970 General Conference said :
"As we read the Discipline we do not interpret it that
the Annual Conference has anything to do except to pass
on to the local churches the total asking for that con-
ference. The local churches have the right to accept it,
refuse it, increase it, or reject it. . . ." (1970 D.C.A., p.
97)
Other provisions of the 1968 Discipline, in close relation to
the subject matter of Paragraph 902 provide interpretive
aid. Paragraph 861 is of particular relevance, reading:
"The World Service Fund is basic in the financial pro-
gram of The United Methodist Church. World Service
on apportionment (par. 870) represents the minimum
needs of the general agencies of the Church. Payment in
full of these apportionments by local churches and annual
conferences is the first benevolent responsibility of the
Church."
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See also Paragraphs 881 and 907 of the Discipline like-
wise mandating full distribution of specific fund apportion-
ments determined by the Council on World Service and
Finance, It is an accepted legal rule of statutory interpre-
tation that statutes upon the same matter or general subject
are to be construed together to determine legislative intent.
The majority opinion herein substantially ignores these re-
lated paragraphs.
The issue in the instant case is largely moot since the
Pacific Northwest Annual Conference has heretofore es-
tablished its budget and distributed its World Service ap-
portionments to local churches for 1972, the final year of
the current quadrennium. The difficulty of now distributing
the amounts by which the quadrennial World Service was
improperly reduced is recognized. Nevertheless it is im-
portant that decisions on the law of the church be grounded
on established principles of interpretation and not be gov-
erned by the degree of acceptability at a given time.
Bishop Sparks was correct in finding that Paragraph 902
of the 1968 Discipline intended in toto distribution of the
World Service apportioment. He erred in failing to uphold
that intendment and interpretation. Certainly the 1970
amendments of clarification and reiteration could not have
operated to suspend the positive requirements of Paragraph
902 which existed before 1970. There being no substantive
change worked by the 1970 amendments it is erroneous to
invoke irrelevant arguments of impermissible retroactivity.
Samuel W. Witwer
Mr. Theodore Berry likewise dissents from the majority
opinion for the reasons set forth in Mr. Witwer's dissent-
ing opinion.
Theodore M. Berry
Decision No. 349
In Re : The Effects of Constitutional Amendments V
and VI upon Paragraph 36 of the Constitution.
DIGEST
Constitutional Amendments V and VI must be read together in
their effect upon Paragraph 36 of the Constitution.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
Paragraph 36 of the Constitution as amended by Constitutional
Amendment II (1968), prior to the proposed changes of Amendments
V and VI, read as follows :
"The Annual Conference shall be composed of ministerial mem-
bers as defined by the General Conference, together with a lay
member elected by each charge, the conference president of the
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Women's Society of Christian Service, the conference president of
United Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, and the presi-
dent of the conference youth organization. Each charge served by
more than one minister shall be entitled to as many lay members
as there are ministerial members. Except for the president of the
conference youth organization, the lay members shall be at least
twenty-one (21) years of age and shall have been for the four years
next preceding their election members of one of the constituent
churches forming this union or of The United Methodist Church."
Two proposed amendments to this paragraph of the Constitution
were approved by the 1970 session of the General Conference.
On April 23, Calendar No. 64, Report No. 3 of the Committee on
Conferences, entitled "Constitutional amendment removing age limit
for Annual Conference membership," was presented recommending
that Paragraph 36 be amended by deleting from the last sentence the
words, "shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age." The committee
accepted from the floor an additional change which would add to the
last sentence the words, "and for one year next preceding their elec-
tion as a member of the charge they are to represent." The Report
noted that Paragraph 36 would then read :
"The Annual Conference shall be composed of ministerial mem-
bers as defined by the General Conference, together with a lay
member elected by each charge, the conference president of the
Women's Society of Christian Service, the conference president of
United Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, and the president
of the conference youth organization. Each charge served by more
than one minister shall be entitled to as many lay members as
there are ministerial members. The lay members shall have been
for the four years next preceding their election members of one
of the constituent churches forming this union or of The United
Methodist Church, and for one year next preceding their election as
a member of the charge they are to represent."
The report was adopted by the General Conference by the neces-
sary two-thirds vote {Journal of the 1970 General Conference, pp.
293 and 572-3) and, in the above form, was sent down to the Annual
Conferences where it received the necessary two-thirds affirmative
vote. It became Constitutional Amendment V.
On April 24, Calendar No. 203, Report No. 30 of the Committee
on Conferences, entitled "Constitutional amendment to add youth
members of Annual Conference" was presented. The report as
amended from the floor recommended that the following words be
added at the end of the first sentence of Paragraph 36, "and two
young persons under twenty-five (25) years of age from each dis-
trict to be selected in such manner as may be determined by the
Annual Conference." Thus amended, the Report noted that Paragraph
36 would read :
"The Annual Conference shall be composed of ministerial mem-
bers as defined by the General Conference, together with a lay
member elected by each charge, the conference president of the
Women's Society of Christian Service, the conference president of
United Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, the president of
the conference youth organization and two young persons under
twenty-five (25) years of age from each district to be selected
in such manner as may be determined by the Annual Conference.
Each charge served by more than one minister shall be entitled
to as many lay members as there are ministerial members. Except
for the president of the conference youth organization, the lay
members shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and shall
have been for the four years next preceding their election
The United Methodist Church 669
members of one of the constituent churches forming this union or
of The United Methodist Church."
The report was adopted by the necessary two-thirds vote of the
General Conference {Journal of the 1970 General Conference, pp.
338 and 582) and, in the above form, was sent down to the Annual
Conferences where it received the necessary two-thirds affirmative
vote. It became Constitutional Amendment VI.
The Council of Bishops on November 15, 1971, announced the
passage of Constitutional Amendments V and VI. The Council noted,
however, that the reported wording of Paragraph 36, after Amend-
ment VI, had not taken into consideration the proposed changes of
Amendment V.
The Council of Bishops requested a review of the matter by the
Judicial Council.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1715 of the Discipline,
Analysis
It is obvious that Constitutional Amendments V and VI
must be considered parts of one amendment or simultaneous
amendments in their effect upon Paragraph 36. Both of
them originated in reports from the General Conference
Committee on Conferences. Both were concerned with
provisions for greater youth participation in the Annual
Conference, Amendment V which through the deletion of
words would remove the age limit for Annual Conference
membership ; Amendment VI which through the addition of
words would increase the youth membership in the Annual
Conference. There is no conflict between these purposes.
Furthermore, there is no difference between them chrono-
logically. Amendment VI does not follow Amendment V in
the time of its effect. Both were adopted by the 1970 session
of the General Conference, sent down to the Annual Confer-
ences at the same time, and the passage of both of them an-
nounced by the Council of Bishops on November 15, 1971.
Paragraph 64 of the Constitution on "Amendments" reads
in part, "The vote, after being completed, shall be canvassed
by the Council of Bishops, and the amendment voted upon
shall become effective upon their announcement of its
having received the required majority." Amendments V
and VI, therefore, became effective at the same time.
A reading of the actions taken by the General Conference
and of the documents sent to the Annual Conferences in-
dicates that the notations concerning how Paragraph 36
should read after each amendment contained inaccuracies.
The notation concerning the effect of Amendment V omits
the first phrase in the last sentence of Paragraph 36
"Except for the President of the Conference youth organiza-
tion" which was not deleted by the action taken. The nota-
tion concerning the effect of Amendment VI did not take
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into account the proposed changes of Amendment V. The
actions taken in Amendments V and VI must be considered
together as they change the wording of Paragraph 36 by
certain specific deletions and additions. If Paragraph 36
does not then read as intended, further amendments can be
proposed.
Decision
It is the decision of the Judicial Council that Constitu-
tional Amendments V and VI must be read together in their
effect upon Paragraph 36 of the Constitution. That Para-
graph, Division Two, Section VII, Article I of the Consti-
tution now reads :
"The Annual Conference shall be composed of minis-
terial members as defined by the General Conference, to-
gether with a lay member elected by each charge, the
conference president of the Women's Society of Christian
Service, the conference president of United Methodist
Men, the conference lay leader, the president of the con-
ference youth organization and two young persons under
twenty-five (25) years of age from each district to be
selected in such manner as may be determined by the
Annual Conference. Each charge served by more than one
minister shall be entitled to as many lay members as there
are ministerial members. Except for the president of the
conference youth organization, the lay members shall
have been for the four years next preceding their elec-
tion members of one of the constituent churches forming
this union or of The United Methodist Church, and for
one year next preceding their election as a member of
the charge they are to represent."
April 15, 1972
Decision No. 350
In Re : Status of the Methodist Church in Southern
Asia with Respect to Union with Other Churches in
the Church of North India.
DIGEST
The Central Conference of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia
(M.C.S.A.), pursuant to authority granted by the General Conference
of 1968, "commended" to its constituent Annual Conferences a Plan
of Union with other churches in a new church to be known as the
Church of North India. The Annual Conferences approved the Plan.
A subsequent extra session of the Central Conference took another
vote on the Plan of Union and rejected it; whereupon M.C.S.A.
withdrew from further participation in the Plan of Union and the
Church of North India was formed without the involvement of
M.C.S.A.
In the light of surrounding circumstances, the original "commen-
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dation" of the Plan of Union by the Central Conference was a vote
of approval and it was beyond the authority of the subsequent extra
session of the Central Conference to reconsider the matter.
The appeals which challenge the legality of the subsequent rejec-
tion of Union by the Central Conference are not moot. The authoriza-
tion given M.C.S.A. by the 1968 General Conference is still effective.
All necessary approvals for Union have been voted by M.C.S.A. The
Church of North India has invited a resumption of negotiations
within the framework of Plan Four.
The issue of church union is returned to the Central Conference of
the Church of Southern Asia for such implementing action as it
may deem appropriate.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
We have consolidated for decision appeals by (1) The Madhya
Pradesh Annual Conference of the Methodist Church of Southern
Asia (M.C.S.A.) and (2) a minority of more than twenty percent of
the voting members of the Central Conference of that Church. Both
appeals question the legality of an action taken by an extra session
of that Central Conference in voting disapproval of union with other
churches into the Church of North India after the Plan of Union
had previously been "commended" by an earlier session of the Cen-
tral Conference and approved by the constituent Annual Conferences.
The authority of the minority members of the Central Conference to
appeal was sustained in our decision No. 338. The facts are not
in dispute.
The Methodist Church in Southern Asia has been an active leader
in negotiating for church union for more than forty years. A third
Plan of Union was submitted to the Annual Conferences early in the
1960's but they failed to approve it by the requisite two-thirds vote.
In January, 1965, the Central Conference voted to continue union
negotiations and, in due course, a fourth Plan of Union was agreed
upon by the negotiators. Thereupon, at a meeting held Februai-y 10-
11, 1967, the Executive Board of M.C.S.A., acting at the request of
the Commission on Church Union of M.C.S.A., approved a petition
to the General Conference of 1968 for authority to consummate such
union. That petition, omitting preambles, was as follows :
"BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE GENERAL CON-
FERENCE OF 1968 BE PETITIONED FOR AN ENABLING
ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE METHODIST CHURCH IN SOUTH-
ERN ASIA TO CONSUMMATE CHURCH UNION AS PRO-
VIDED FOR IN THE PLAN OF CHURCH UNION IN NORTH
INDIA AND PAKISTAN (Fourth Edition, 1965, published by
the Christian Literature Society, Park Town, Madras, India)
WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET:
"(1) A % affirmative vote by 1968-69 Central Conference of the
Methodist Church in Southern Asia for the said Plan,
followed by —
"(2) A % affirmative vote of the members present and voting
of the several Annual Conferences of the Methodist Church
in Southern Asia, and
"(3) Such other requirements as established by the General
Conference concerning consummation of Church Union be-
tween a part of the Methodist Church and another church
or churches, in order to provide for continued co-operation
between the Methodist Church and the new church in such
matters as reciprocal i-ecognition of ministers and mem-
bers, finances, personnel and so forth, similar to that pro-
vided in Para 2011 of the 1956 General Conference Dis-
cipline." (Italics added.)
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The 1968 General Conference gave the requested authorization by
approving a recommendation of COSMOS as follows:
"b. COSMOS recommends that the Annual Conferences in India
be authorized to consummate church union in the Plan of Union
for North India (Fourth Edition) provided a % affirmative
vote in the Central and Annual Conferences is secured and those
steps in Par. 607 {196^ Discipline) which are suggested by COS-
MOS be used in the union procedures."
This recommendation was clarified by a suggestion made by Bishop
R. D. Joshi and accepted by the General Conference (D.C.A, p. 239) :
"R. D. Joshi (North India) : Mr. Chairman, I feel there is a
significant omission, perhaps by oversight, in this motion. Our
request from India was for a conditional enabling act, that is,
the request for an enabling act to go into the Plan of Union accord-
ing to the Plan of Union in North India provided we secure the
necessary two-thirds aggregate majority from the Annual and
Central Conferences. I move that this omission be corrected.
"Bishop Raines: We will be happy to accept this, Mr. Chairman.
It was left out by . . .
"Bishop Corson: . . . Those who will adopt with this correction
will lift their hand. (Show of hands) And those opposed. And
it is adopted."
The Central Conference acted upon this authorization at its regular
session held in Bangalore on December 30, 1968, through January 5,
1969. It adopted, by a vote of 122 to 5, a series of resolutions, the
here relevant portions of which are :
"1. Resolved that the Central Conference commend the IV Edi-
tion of the Plan of Church Union in North India to the eleven
Annual Conferences of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia
for their 'Yes' or *No' vote. (Italics added.)
"2. Resolved that in case the Plan is accepted by the two-
thirds majority of the members of the Annual Conferences pres-
ent and voting, the Bishops, with the concurrence of the Executive
Board, shall call a special Session of the Central Conference, in
order to do the business necessary for a smooth transition into
the Church of North India.
"5. The Special Session of the Central Conference shall transact
the following business :
"(a) Authorize the four bishops at the time of Union to be
taken as Diocesan Bishops in the Church of North India.
"(b) Elect 12 nominees for Diocesan Bishops to be presented
to the Central Electoral Body. These 12 nominees to be
elected from the panel of 18 names presented by the Execu-
tive Board or from any others nominated from the floor.
Election will be by secret ballot.
"(c) Following the election of the Nominees for the Episcopacy
the Nominating Committee of the Central Conference, to-
gether with the four Bishops shall nominate a panel of
names for members of the Central Electoral Body."
The Plan of Union thereupon was submitted to the eleven Annual
Conferences of the Church for a "yes" or "no" vote at their 1969
sessions, and approved by an aggregate vote of 662 to 298. This was
twenty-two more than the required two-thirds majority.
Thereupon, the Secretary and Constituted Attorney of the Execu-
tive Board of M.C.S.A. issued the following certificate:
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"On the basis of certificates duly signed by the presiding bishops
and secretaries of the 11 Annual Conferences of the M.C.S.A. and
in consultation with the College of Bishops, I hereby declare that
the M.C.S.A. has achieved the required number % majority to
unite with the Church of North India on the basis of the Fourth
Plan (Revised Edition) of the Plan of Church Union in North
India/Pakistan."
The Executive Board, meeting in Hyderabad December 17, 1969,
acting upon the approvals given by the Annual Conferences, passed a
resolution which stated :
"1. The Executive Board of M.C.S.A. hereby declares that the
M.C.S.A. has voted in favor of joining church union according to
the Fourth Edition of the 'Plan of Church Union in North India.'
"The votes cast were as follows :
"Total votes 960
"Total votes for 662
"Total votes against 298
"The total affirmative votes was 22 in excess of the required
2/3 majority of 640. By this step the M.C.S.A. has made its
irrevocable decision to enter into this union."
Promptly thereafter, official notification of approval of the Plan
of Union by M.C.S.A. was sent to the Interdenominational Negotiat-
ing Committee on Church Union which was then in session at Nag-
pur, and to other interested parties. The official resolution of the
Executive Board and a detailed report was forwarded to the Secretary
of COSMOS by the Secretary of the Executive Board. The Chair-
man of COSMOS responded with letters to all four bishops of
M.C.S.A. for their guidance at the time of 1970 extra session of
the Central Conference, called specifically to arrange for transition
into union.
Bishop R. D. Joshi, who was one of the presiding bishops in the
Central Conference and who had guided the authorizing resolution
through the General Conference, writing under date of November 25,
1969, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Commission on Church
Union and the Structure of Methodism in the M.C.S.A., advised the
Secretary of the Council of Bishops, the General Secretary and the
Treasurer of the Council on World Service and Finance, the Presi-
dent of the Board of Missions, the Chairman of COSMOS and the
President of the Judicial Council that:
"The Methodist Church in Southern Asia, under the Enabling
Act given by the 1968 General Conference of The United Methodist
Church, has voted by the required two-thirds majority to unite
with six other denominations to form the new Church of North
India."
The unofficial understanding was to the same effect. United Method-
ist Information issued a special release on November 18, 1969, re-
porting :
"In an historic decision . . . the 600,000-member Southern Asia
(India) Central Conference has voted to go into church union . . ."
The Indian church press carried similar stories.
The Executive Board met in Bombay in February 23 and 24, 1970
to work on plans for the forthcoming extra session of the Central
Conference, which the regular session of that Conference had directed
the bishops and the Executive Board to call for the purpose of work-
ing out "the business necessary for a smooth transition into the
Church of North India."
Up to this point in time, there had been no publicly voiced sug-
gestion, formal or informal, that the action of the Central Conference
in "commending" the Plan of Union to the Annual Conferences and
their votes of approval, fell short in any way for complete com-
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pliance with the authorization given by General Conference to vote
M.C.S.A. into the proposed Church of North India.
However, at the Executive Board meeting of February 23-24, 1970,
one or more members questioned whether the earlier action of the
Central Conference in "commending" the Plan of Union to the con-
stituent Annual Conferences had, in fact, amounted to an approval
of the Plan by the Central Conference. It was thereupon decided by
a majority vote to recommend in addition to the previously man-
dated agenda of the forthcoming extra session of the Central Con-
ference a motion to accept the Plan of Union.
That decision was implemented at a meeting of the Executive
Board held the day before the opening of the extra session of the
Central Conference at Delhi on August 6, 1970. A resolution, in the
following terms, was agreed upon for submission to the Central
Conference :
"Whereas the General Conference of the United Methodist
Church meeting in April 1968 in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. granted
an enabling act contained in its journal as follows:
" 'COSMOS recommends that the Annual Conference in India
be authorized to consummate church union in the Plan of Union
for North India (Fourth Edition) provided a % affirmative
vote in the Central and Annual Conferences is secured and those
steps in Para 607 (1964 Discipline) which are suggested by
COSMOS be used in the union procedures.' (From Journal of
the 1968 General Conference of the United Methodist Church,
Volume II, page 1782 B-2-b) .
"The foregoing was clarified by the following:
"R. D. Joshi (North India — OS) called attention to an omis-
sion that the words 'provided they secure the necessary two-
thirds aggregate majority from the Annual and Central Con-
ferences.' Bishop Raines accepted this, B was approved. (From
Journal of the 1968 General Conference of the United Methodist
Church, Vol. 1, page 434).
"Be It Hereby Resolved :
"THAT, the Extra Session of the Central Conference of the
Methodist Church in Southern Asia, meeting at Delhi, India,
August 6-9, 1970, pursuant to the foregoing, hereby votes to
accept the Plan of Union in North India, Fourth Revised Edition
1965."
The resolution made no reference to the earlier vote of commenda-
tion by the Central Conference or to the approving votes of the
Annual Conferences, already received.
The printed program of the extra session of the Central Confer-
ence had on its proposed agenda the following item :
"August 6, 1970 (Thursday)
"5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. 'Vote on the Plan of Union of North
India, Fourth Revised Edition.' "
The Conference Journal reports that—
"The program as printed was adopted by an overwhelming
majority."
The remainder of the agenda was the one directed by the earlier
regular session of the Central Conference at the time it "com-
mended" the plan to the Annual Conferences.
In the debate on the agenda item added by the Executive Board
calling for a vote on approval of the Plan of Union, the authority
of the Central Conference to take such a vote was challenged on
various grounds, each of which is included in the appeals before us;
namely, (1) that the Executive Board had no authority to add to
the Conference agenda an item not included in the direction of the
previous Central Conference; (2) that the Plan of Union amounted
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to a constitutional amendment which could only be voted on in a
regular session; and (3) that it was beyond the authority of the extra
session of the Conference to take such a vote in view of the earlier
vote at the regular session commending the Plan to the Annual
Conferences.
The objections were overruled and a vote taken on the above-
quoted resolution to approve the Plan of Union. It was defeated by a
vote of 106 to 48.
Thereupon, the Conference adopted the following resolution :
"Whereas the house voted in the morning session of August 7,
1970 not to accept the Plan of Church Union of North India,
Fourth Revised Edition, 1965,
"Be it hereby resolved, that, having studied the petitions still
pending, all which concern the Plan of Church Union in North
India be declared infructuous."
Soon after the adjournment of the Central Conference, the Execu-
tive Board adopted the following resolution:
". . , The Executive Board of the Methodist Church in Southern
Asia places on record the decision of the Extra Session of the
Central Conference meeting in Delhi from August 6th-7th, 1970, its
vote against approving the Plan of Union of the Church of North
India (Fourth Edition) by a vote of 48 for and 106 against.
"With this action the Methodist Church in Southern Asia ceases
negotiations which are being conducted by the seven churches
looking forward to consummation of union in the Church of North
India."
Thereupon, all parties in interest were notified that M.C.S.A. was
dropping out of the Plan of Union. However, union was perfected
by the other six participating churches and the Church of North
India came into being at a formal service of union held November
29, 1970. Since union, the Church of North India has invited M.C.S.A.
to renew negotiations on the basis of the Fourth Plan of Union, sub-
ject to such revisions as circumstances may require.
Pursuant to our holding in Decision No. 338, we requested an
advisory opinion of the Judicial Court of M.C.S.A. on the questions:
"(1) whether the Central Conference meant to give approval of
the Plan of Union by its commendation of that plan in submitting
it to a vote of the Annual Conference, and (2) whether the Execu-
tive Board had the authority to broaden the agenda for the extra
session by adding to the bishop's agenda a vote of approval or dis-
approval of the Plan of Union."
The Judicial Court met twice to consider our request. Their com-
petence to act upon our request was challenged at the outset by the
argument of various individuals and groups in M.C.S.A. that six of
the nine members of the Judicial Court were also members of the
Executive Board, that the President of the Court was also the Secre-
tary and Constituted Attorney for the Board and that all of the
members of the Court had participated in the voting at the extra
session of the Central Conference.
In the face of these challenges, the Judicial Court of M.C.S.A.
has advised us that it has decided that it ought not to express an
opinion on the matters referred to it. Its decision reads :
"In the last session of this Court it had unanimously affirmed
its competence in this matter even though 6 of the 9 members of
this Court are also members of the Executive Board of the
Methodist Church in Southern Asia.
"It was considered by this court, at one stage, that those who
are members of the Executive Board should withdraw from the
Court during consideration of this matter. But it was found that
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their withdrawal would leave the Court without a quorum and
thus incapacitate the Court for any action. It was recognized that
members of the Court ought not to have a dual role involving
membership also in the Executive Board of the Church. The admin-
istration and the Judicial branches should be separate in identity
and membership. But the Court was constituted by the Central
Conference in accord with disciplinary provisions and it was power-
less to reconstitute itself for this particular consideration.
"After consideration of materials in the briefs submitted to this
Court, now in session, it was compelled to reconsider that position.
A principle of jurisprudence says that not only should justice be
done, but it must also appear that justice has been done. When
doubts are expressed regarding the propriety of the Executive
Board secretary being the President of the Court this Court con-
siders that it ought not express any opinion in this particular
matter.
"Thus this Court feels tht it would be in the best interest of
this case for it to forward to the Judicial Council the briefs it
has received without expressing any opinion thereon."
While we regret our inability to obtain the help requested of the
Judicial Court, we understand and appreciate the sensitivity that led
the Court to its decision. In the course of its deliberations, the Court
received briefs and statements from eleven individuals or groups
in M.C.S.A. and has helpfully forwarded these papers to us. These
documents, on both sides of the issue, have been of great assistance,
as have statements filed with us by the Executive Board and Bishop
Joseph R. Lance, who presided at the extra session of the Central
Conference. We also express our appreciation to Calvin C. Masters,
a layman, who organized the original appeal and pursued it with
several helpful briefs.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is based on Paragraphs 1708 and 1710 of the
DiscipHne,
Analysis
The sole issue before us is the authority of the Central
Conference to reject the Plan of Union at its extra session
after having commended it to the Annual Conferences and
after they had approved it.
We have already decided in Decision No. 338 that, while
the Plan of Union involved a constitutional change, it was
not a constitutional amendment of the kind which can only
be acted upon at a regular session of the Central Confer-
ence under the Constitution of M.C.S.A.
The contention that the Executive Board did not have the
power to enlarge the agenda of the extra session overlooks
the fact that the Executive Board merely recommended it
to the extra session of the Central Conference, which
ratified the suggestion in adopting the recommended
agenda.
We likewise have no difficulty in sustaining the authority
of the extra session of the Central Conference to adopt an
agenda which exceeded the scope of the one directed by
the earlier regular session of the Conference, so long as it
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took no action beyond its authority. With that limitation,
each session of the Central Conference, be it regular or
extra, has plenary power to adopt its own agenda. We
reached a similar decision in Decision No. 227 with respect
to the agenda of a special session of the General Confer-
ence. The Constitution of M.C.S.A. makes no distinction in
the powers of a regular or extra session, save only in the
matter of constitutional amendments which must originate
in a regular session.
That leaves for consideration the remaining challenge to
the authority of the 1970 Session of the Central Conference
to reject the Plan of Union, based on the contention that
the Central Conference had already given its approval in
the regular session and that it could not vote again after
the Annual Conferences had acted.
If the first vote was, in fact, a vote of approval, the chal-
lenge to the second vote must be sustained. The authoriza-
tion given by the 1968 General Conference was that
M.C.S.A. might vote itself into union on a two-thirds favor-
able vote by the Central Conference, followed by a similar
supporting aggregate majority vote by the members of the
Annual Conferences.
The authority which M.C.S.A. requested of the General
Conference spelled out with precision this sequence of vot-
ing. The approval of the request given by General Con-
ference comes to the same thing. In describing the voting, it
names the Central Conference and then the Annual Con-
ferences. This is also the order of voting on constitutional
amendments in The United Methodist Church.
If the order of voting were reversed, there would be two
adverse consequences. The Annual Conferences would be
voting without the guidance of a Central Conference recom-
mendation which would speak for the entire Church ; and
eleven Annual Conferences might have voted in futility if
a Central Conference could, at a later date, nullify their
action by a single vote of its own.
The only explanation offered in justification of the second
vote by the Central Conference is that a majority of the
Executive Board came to the conclusion that the first vote
had not been meant as a vote of approval. In support of this
position, the argument is advanced that when the first vote
was taken the Conference leadership was unaware that the
approval of the Central Conference was required by terms
of the General Conference authorization.
While we recognize that this point of view is sincerely
held by some individuals, we cannot agree with it. The evi-
dence to the contrary, both direct and circumstantial, seems
quite convincing. None of the bishops has taken this posi-
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tion, nor has the Executive Board where the recommenda-
tion for the second vote originated. It simply tells us that
the acceptance of the first vote, and Annual Conference
ratification as the completion of the ratification process, was
a mistake.
The procedures for ratification originated in the Execu-
tive Board of M.C.S.A. which submitted its wishes in the
matter to the General Conference. That request (quoted in
the Statement of Facts) started with the requirement that
the Central Conference must first vote approval and only
then submit the matter to the Annual Conferences.
A bishop of M.S.C.A. played an active role in perfecting
the authorizing resolution on the floor of General Confer-
ence. He was present at the regular session of the Central
Conference. No one in a position of authority tells us he
did not know such a vote was needed. We conclude, there-
fore, on the basis of these several rather persuasive circum-
stances that those in charge of the regular session of the
Central Conference knew what was required, and that the
commending resolution was approved as a compliance with
that requirement. We find it an adequate expression of
approval.
The normal meaning of the word "commend" is to recom-
mend, to recommend as worthy of favorable attention or to
mention with approbation or approval. We have studied
standard dictionaries and they support this conclusion.
Tested another way, if someone had brought before us a
challenge to an entry of M.C.S.A. into the Church of North
India on the basis of the first vote of commendation by the
Central Conference, followed by the approval of the An-
nual Conferences, we are certain we would have held that
the Central Conference had expressed its approval with
sufficient clarity.
Even if the meaning of the word "commend" were ambiv-
alent, which we do not find it to be, the circumstantial
evidence of what was intended is quite persuasive. The
resolution of commendation was coupled with a series of
resolutions directing the College of Bishops and the Execu-
tive Board to call a special (extra) session of the Central
Conference upon approval by the Annual Conferences to
arrange for a smooth transition into union. In a word, those
who drafted the resolutions and those who voted on the res-
olutions were assuming that the approval of the Annual
Conferences would complete the voting and constitute rati-
fication of the Plan of Union. The fact that everybody, in-
cluding those who now take a different view, construed a
favorable vote of the Annual Conferences as an end to the
matter further confirms our impression that the Central
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Conference intended to vote its approval of union by its
vote of commendation.
The Central Conference, once having voted its commenda-
tion, and the Annual Conferences having added their ap-
proval, the required vote for acceptance of the Plan of
Union was complete. A second and negative vote by the
Central Conference, sitting in extra session, v^as both in-
appropriate in point of timing and ultra vires of the
Central Conference in view of the approval given at its
earlier session. We, therefore, conclude that the 1970
Central Conference acted beyond its legal authority in
submitting the Plan of Union to a second vote.
The suggestion has been advanced that this issue has be-
come moot because the Church of North India has become
an accomplished fact and M.C.S.A. is out of it.
An issue becomes moot when an intervening event de-
prives a decision of practical significance. In our Decision
No. 161, we had before us the legality of the action of a
college board in accepting the resignation of the president
of the college when he had not, in fact, tendered his resig-
nation. While that issue was awaiting decision by the Judi-
cial Council, the president voluntarily resigned and the is-
sue of his forced resignation thus became moot. In Decision
No. 225, we had been requested to interpret a paragraph of
the 1960 Discipline with respect to the practice of racial seg-
regation or exclusion in certain local Methodist Churches.
The General Conference of 1964 put that issue to rest by un-
equivocal legislation found in Paragraph 106 of the 1964.
Discipline. We, therefore, held that the meaning of the re-
placed language of the 1960 Discipline had become a moot
issue. Bishop James K. Mathews made a similar ruling and
we sustained him in Decision No. 231.
In each of these cases, it mattered not how we deter-
mined the issues originally tendered to us. The college presi-
dent had voluntarily resigned and the General Conference
had settled the very issue that had been submitted to us for
ruling. A decision by us, after these intervening acts, had
been deprived of practical significance. The issues, there-
fore, were moot and we so held.
Not so in the instant case. We have no reason to believe
that the issue of church union is dead in M.C.S.A. That
Church has a long record of leadership in attempting to
bring about union, and the overwhelming vote cast for union
in the Annual Conferences suggests the probability that the
issue is still very much alive.
The Church of North India has invited renewed negotia-
tions on the basis of the Fourth Plan of Union, as revised.
The authorization given to M.C.S.A by the General Confer-
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ence to enter the union on the basis of that plan is still in
effect. The Central and Annual Conferences of M.C.S.A.
have given the required approvals. If renewed negotiations
establish that M.C.S.A. can still enter the Church of North
India v^ithin the framev^ork of the Fourth Plan of Union,
the fact that entry has been delayed or that the General
Conference is again in session, does not invalidate or ter-
minate either the General Conference authorization or the
approvals given by the Central and Annual Conferences.
We, therefore, conclude that the issue before us has not
become moot because the Church of North India has been
formed without the inclusion of M.C.S.A. Union is still a
negotiable matter if both parties desire it and our decision
with respect to the voting on the Fourth Plan of Union
should enable all concerned to concentrate upon future
events and bury the past.
Decision
The Methodist Church of Southern Asia had given all
required approvals necessary to entry into the Church of
North India when its Central Conference commended the
plan to its constituent Annual Conferences, and the latter
voted their approval. A subsequent vote against union by
the 1970 Central Conference was beyond the authority of
the Central Conference. The authorization given by the
General Conference of 1968 to M.C.S.A. to unite with other
churches in the Church of North India under the terms of
Plan Four as revised is still valid. The Central Confer-
ence and the Constituent Annual Conferences of M.C.S.A.
have voted the approvals requisite to union.
We return the matter to the Central Conference of the
Church of Southern Asia for such implementing action as
it may deem appropriate.
April 15, 1972
Decision No. 351
In Re: Request of Southwest Texas Annual Con-
ference for Decision on Constitutionality of Para-
graphs 368 and 369 of the Discipline.
DIGEST
The use of Paragraphs 368 and 369 to place a travelling elder in
"involuntary location" does not violate our constitutional provisions
in Paragraphs 18 and 63 of the Discipline.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
At an executive session of the Southwest Texas Annual Conference
on April 17, 1971, F. Gene Leggett, a member of the Conference
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under special appointment, announced on the floor of the Conference,
"I am a homosexual." In light of this statement and its implications
the matter was referred to the Conference Board of the Ministry for
recommendation to the Annual Conference at its meeting May 31,
1971.
Pursuant to this, several conferences were held with Mr. Leggett
by the Chairman of the Board of Ministry Committee on Conference
Relations, by Bishop 0. Eugene Slater, in which the procedures under
Paragraphs 368 and 369 of the Discipline were discussed. On May 21,
1971, Mr. Leggett stated in a letter that he would not consider surren-
dering his m.inisterial office or agreeing to location.
On May 30, 1971, the Conference Board of Ministry met for several
hours with Mr. Leggett. iMon-members of the Board who are minis-
terial members of the Conference were also present. After long dis-
cussion and a roll-call vote, in the presence of Mr. Leggett, the mem-
bers of the Board voted to ask him to request location. Later, on
May 81st, he was informed in writing by the Board that it was
their judgment that he was "unacceptable for the work of the minis-
try" and he was asked to request location. Mr. Leggett replied in
writing that he would refuse to request location. The letter from the
Board had indicated to Mr. Leggett that if he refused to request loca-
tion, "the Board of Ministry would recommend that the Conference
by count vote locate you without your consent."
At the Annual Conference session on May 31, the Board of Min-
istry report was presented and the following action was recommended,
"therefore the Board of Ministry recommends that the conference
locate [Mr. Leggett] without his consent and thereby his authority
to exercise the ministerial office shall be suspended." After consider-
able discussion on the conference floor the vote was taken by count
with 144 in favor of the report and 117 against.
One basis for this particular petition to the Judicial Council is
the fact that on April 17, 1971 at a called executive session of the
ministers of the Southwest Texas Annual Conference at which Mr.
Leggett announced publicly that he is a homosexual, "a motion was
made that Mr. Leggett be placed under 'arrest of character' and that
the Annual Conference proceed under paragraph 1740.9." This para-
graph 1740.9 states: "An Annual Conference may entertain and try
charges against its ministerial members though no investigation of
them has been held or though the investigation has not resulted in
suspension." The presiding Bishop, 0. Eugene Slater, ruled the motion
out of order because the special session had not been called for the
purpose of questions relating to ordination, character, and confer-
ence relationships, as provided in paragraph 663.5.
Subsequent to this action a resolution was passed by the Southwest
Texas Annual Conference requesting a ruling from the Judicial Coun-
cil "as to whether the enforcement of Sections 368 and 369 of the
Discipline violate due process through a trial procedure and thereby
ought to be declared invalid" (p. 58, 1971 Conference Journal). We
interpret this action as a petition for a declaratory decision by the
Judicial Council.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction of this matter under
Paragraph 1715 of the Discipline.
Analysis
The United Methodist Church has a heritage of concern
with the rights of persons. That concern has repeatedly
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made provision for the protection of the rights of its mem-
bers and of its ministers.
Historically our church through its Constitution and
Rules of Procedure has provided tv^o forms of such pro-
tection of the rights of its ministers. On the one hand is the
right of trial by his peers. The other v^ell-established
parallel procedures deal not with trials as such, but with
methods equally organic because of the long history of the
process by which a minister may be "located" after a thor-
ough process of investigation, petition and hearing.
The Constitution provides for the trial procedure in Para-
graphs 18 and 63.
"The General Conference shall not do away with the
privilege of our ministers of the right to trial and of an
appeal. . ." (Par. 18)
"The General Conference shall establish for the church
a judicial system which shall guarantee to our ministers a
right to trial by a committee and an appeal . . ." (Par.
63)
Such trial procedures are available to any minister who
may stand formally accused on the floor of an Annual
Conference.
Equally historic is the method for protecting the rights
of ministers who are not "under charges," against whom
no formal accusations have been brought, and therefore for
whom no trial is properly in order. This method has used
long-accepted practices and procedures to determine the
acceptability of a person for appointment by a bishop to a
parish in the church.
A similar process may be involved in the event evidences
of unacceptability are brought to the attention of the Board
of the Ministry. This process is carefully spelled out in the
Discipline, Paragraph 368, which reads :
"Whenever it is determined by the Board of the Minis-
try that in their judgment a member of the Annual Con-
ference is unacceptable, inefficient, or indifferent in the
work of the ministry or that his conduct is such as to
impair seriously his usefulness as a minister or that his
engagement in secular business, except as required by the
ill health of himself or of his family, disqualifies him
for pastoral work, they shall notify him in writing and
ask him to request location at the next session of the
Annual Conference. If he refuses or neglects to locate
as requested, the conference may by count vote, on recom-
mendation of the Board of Ministry, locate him without
his consent. In the case of involuntary location the author-
ity to exercise the ministerial office shall be suspended,
and the district superintendent shall require from him his
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credentials to be deposited with the secretary of the con-
ference."
Further disciplinary provisions are found in Paragraph
369:
"Whenever it is unanimously determined by the district
superintendents that a member of the Annual Conference
should be located for any of the reasons cited in Par. 368,
they shall notify him in writing of their judgment at least
three months before the next session of the Annual Con-
ference and ask him to request location at such session
under the provisions of Par. 365, If he refuses or neglects
to locate as requested, the district superintendent shall
certify the fact to the Board of the Ministry, which com-
mittee shall proceed to recommend his immediate loca-
tion without his consent. Upon such action his right to
exercise the functions of the ministry shall be suspended,
and the district superintendent shall require from him
his credentials to be deposited with the secretary of the
conference."
It should be noted that these paragraphs reflect a process
of firmly established and long-accepted practice in our de-
nomination and its predecessor denominations. Prior to the
1968 Constitution of the United Methodist Church, the
process involved in Paragraphs 368 and 369 was in practice
in both the Evangelical United Brethren and The Methodist
Church, Similarly, before unification in 1939 had provided
the Constitution of The Methodist Church, the practices
outlined in Paragraphs 368 and 369 were provided for in
at least two of the three uniting denominations. Built into
this process of investigation, hearing, petition and judgment
are safeguards for protecting the rights of the minister.
As a member of an Annual Conference, a person makes
himself available for an appointment by the bishop. In re-
turn, the Annual Conference guarantees this person an
appointment each year so long as he is "appointable" to
any appointment in the conference. "Appointability" is de-
termined first of all by a process of training, testing, and
evaluation by procedures authorized in the Disciphne to
assure a high standard of ministry.
The Discipline provides for a candidate for the ministry
to meet certain requirements for entrance into the Annual
Conference. When he has completed certain requirements of
education and personal qualification, he receives the recom-
mendation of the Board of the Ministry to the Annual Con-
ference which is the body finally to determine "acceptabil-
ity for membership and appointment." He is received as a
Probationary Member. After completing his educational re-
quirements and serving one year under full-time appoint-
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ment, he may be recommended by the Board of the Ministry
and elected by the Annual Conference to full membership.
Thus, in the case before us, the rights of Mr. Leggett as a
ministerial member of the Annual Conference are defended
by the process by which he was both accepted into member-
ship and later was declared unacceptable for appointment
and given involuntary location.
The Annual Conference did not and the Judicial Council
does not make any moral judgment on homosexuality. We
are asked here to rule on whether or not Paragraphs 368
and 369 violate the rights of a minister as provided for in
Paragraphs 18 and 63, and particularly whether the rights
of Mr. Leggett were in this case not protected.
The evidence presented in various briefs shows that the
Southwest Texas Annual Conference v/as thorough and dil-
igent in protecting the rights of Mr. Leggett in meeting its
disciplinary requirements for action on involuntary loca-
tion. There is record of consultation with the Bishop, where
Mr. Leggett was advised of his rights and options. There
was a semi-public hearing before the Board of the Ministry.
There was a lengthy hearing before the Annual Conference
including unlimited time for Mr. Leggett to speak in his
own behalf. There was a vote by his peers with a clear
majority voting for involuntary location.
The action of the Bishop and the Conference give evi-
dence of deep concern for persons ; the extensiveness of the
debate indicates that full information on the conditions
bringing about the Board of the Ministry recommendation
was provided before a final decision was required from the
Conference.
In the studied and informed judgment of his Conference
Mr. Leggett's "conduct was such as to impair seriously his
usefulness as a minister" (Par. 368) and therefore his "ac-
ceptability for appointment" was no longer a viable option
for the Conference.
The action of this Conference indicates not only strict
adherence to disciplinary procedures but attests to the pro-
tection afforded ministers by Paragraphs 368 and 369, to
assure their rights to hearing before their peers on any
recommendation concerning the termination of their con-
ference membership.
Decision
The exercise of its functions by a Conference Board of
the Ministry and by an Annual Conference in locating a
member involuntarily under provisions of Paragraphs 368
and 369 does not violate the rights of that member to due
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process under Paragraphs 18 and 63, and Paragraphs 368
and 369 are constitutional.
April 15, 1972
Theodore M. Berry being absent.
Decision No. 352
In Re : Request for a Declaratory Decision on Consti-
tutionality of Decision Concerning the Order of Cen-
tral Conference Lay Delegates as Reserve Delegates
to the General Conference.
DIGEST
The Constitution of The United Methodist Church requires that
all delegates to the Jurisdictional or Central Conference shall, in order
of their election, be the reserve delegates to the General Conference.
This applies to persons elected from among the nominees of the
Committee on Women's Work.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Judicial Council received a petition from the Committee on
Women's Work of the Central Conference of the Methodist Church
in Southern Asia (Par. 631.15), requesting a declaratory decision on
the status of certain women delegates to Central Conference as re-
serve delegates to the General Conference. In the Methodist Church
in Southern Asia there is a Woman's Conference as a unit of each
Annual Conference (Par. 631.16). The Constitution of the Central
Conference provides that two of the delegates to the Central Confer-
ence from each Annual Conference be nominated by the respective
Woman's Conference. This nomination is provided by the Woman's
Conference supplying a panel of four names to the Annual Confer-
ence out of which two are to be elected by the lay delegates of the
Annual Conference. The remainder of the delegates from the Annual
Conference are elected without nomination.
In the Delhi Annual Conference, March 21-24, 1971, the vote tally
showed that one of the names nominated by the Woman's Conference
received the highest vote and, according to order of election, she was
declared by the presiding bishop of the Annual Conference to be the
first reserve delegate to the General Conference.
When the Judicial Court of the Central Conference of the Method-
ist Church in Southern Asia met in Bombay, September 16, 1971,
one of the cases before it was a matter referred to it by the Com-
mission on structure of Methodism and Church Union :
"Election of Woman's Conference Members as Alternates to the
General Conference Delegates: It was reported that some Annual
Conferences have elected Woman's Conference members as alter-
nates to General Conference delegates from the panel submitted
by the Woman's Conference, and the following resolution was
adopted and forwarded to the Judicial Court for a Declaratory
Decision: 'Whereas there is some confusion in the election of
Woman's Conference members as alternates to General Conference
delegates, and whereas the panel from the Woman's Conference
places restrictions upon the vote of the Annual Conference,
"Be it resolved :
That a petition be sent to the Judicial Court for a declaratory
decision as to whether delegates to the Central Conference elected
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from the panel submitted by the Woman's Conference can be re-
serve delegates to the General Conference?' "
The Judicial Court gave its decision as follows :
"The women delegates to the Central Conference are elected from
a panel of names submitted by the Woman's Conference and there-
fore that election is limited in its scope compared with the general
election of lay delegates from among all lay men and women.
Therefore, it is not equitable to put women delegates elected on
nomination on the same footing as other delegates elected generally,
"The Judicial Court is therefore of the opinion that the women
delegates elected to the Central Conference on nomination by the
Woman's Conference may be included in the list of reserve delegates
to the General Conference following the names of the rest of lay
delegates to the General Conference."
The Committee on Woman's Work of the Central Conference now
asks for a Declaratory Decision as to whether the ruling of the Judi-
cial Court is in violation of the Constitution of the Church which in
Paragraph 38 states that "the additional delegates to the Central Con-
ference shall in order of their election be reserve delegates to the
General Conference."
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1715.2 (h) of the 1968 Discipline.
Analysis
The Discipline of The United Methodist Church, Para-
graph 630.1, states :
"The Central Conference shall be composed of minis-
terial and lay members in equal numbers, the ministerial
members elected by the ministerial members of the An-
nual Conference and the lay members by the lay mem-
bers thereof. Their qualifications and manner of election
shall be determined by the Central Conference itself, sub-
ject only to constitutional requirements . . ."
This clearly is intended to give some latitude to Central
Conferences in the matter of determining the procedures of
election of their members. There are some restrictions in
terms of qualifications of delegates which are enumerated
in Paragraphs 39 and 40 of the Constitution, but none of
these is involved in this particular case. There is nothing
in the Constitution to prevent the Central Conference of
the Church in Southern Asia from deciding, as it has de-
cided, that two of its lay members from each Annual Con-
ference shall be elected from a panel of nominees presented
by the Woman's Conference related to that Annual Confer-
ence. It is only at the point of the Constitutional require-
ment in Paragraph 38 that questions arise.
This paragraph states: "The additional delegates to the
Jurisdictional or Central Conference shall in the order of
their election be the reserve delegates to the General Con-
ference." It is speaking of Jurisdictional or Central Confer-
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ence delegates in addition to those who have been elected
as the regular delegates to the General Conference. These
are to be the reserve delegates to the General Conference
"in the order of their election." Therefore, the question is,
what constitutes "order of election"? How is this deter-
mined and by whom? May the United Methodist Church in
Southern Asia make its own determination of what con-
stitutes "order of election"?
The Central Conference in Southern Asia is free to deter-
mine its own election procedures so long as they meet con-
stitutional requirements. However, one of these constitu-
tional requirements is that reserve delegates to the General
Conference shall be listed "in order of their election." The
constitution does not give a direct, detailed definition of
"order of election." However, it comes very close to doing
just that. Paragraph 38 states: "The persons first elected
up to the number determined by the ratio for representation
in the General Conference shall be representatives in that
body." (Emphasis supplied.) It then states that additional
delegates, enough to complete the number determined for
the Jurisdictional or Central Conference membership, shall
be elected and says that "the additional delegates . . . shall
in order of their election be the reserve delegates to the
General Conference."
Thus the "order of election" is determined by who is
elected first; that is, on the first ballot, the second ballot,
etc. It is also uniform practice, although no mention is spe-
cifically made of it in the Constitution, that if two or more
are elected on the same ballot, their "order of election" is
determined by the number of votes each receives on that
ballot.
The Judicial Court in Southern Asia has quite properly
pointed out that the persons nominated by the Woman's
Conference in each Annual Conference have a definite elec-
tion advantage over other laymen who have no nomination
prior to the election ballot. The Annual Conference is re-
stricted in its selection of representatives from the Wom-
an's Conference to two of the four who have been previously
nominated by the Woman's Conference. Under such a
system, it is not surprising that some of these representa-
tives would be elected on the first or a very early ballot
and that some of them might well poll the highest number
of votes on such a ballot.
Once these persons have been elected, however, their "or-
der of election" cannot be altered without doing violence
to the provision of the Constitution which requires that they
shall be named as reserve delegates to the General Confer-
ence "in order of their election." If it is felt that these per-
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sons have an unfair advantage under the present system of
electing, then the remedy is not in altering the "order of
election" after the election has taken place. The remedy
lies in changing the procedure of election itself so that it is
fair to all. The Central Conference in Southern Asia estab-
lished its present procedure under the authority granted to
it in Paragraph 630.1 of the Discipline and under that
paragraph it has authority to change its procedure so long
as it meets all of the constitutional requirements.
Decision
The Constitution of The United Methodist Church re-
quires that all delegates elected to the Jurisdictional or Cen-
tral Conference shall, in order of their election, be the re-
serve delegates to the General Conference. This applies to
persons elected from among the nominees of the Committee
on Woman's Work.
April 17, 1972
Memorandum No. 353
The Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and Doc-
trinal Standards, by vote, petitioned the Judicial Council
"to deliver a declaratory judgment as to w^hether or not
the Commission's Report to the General Conference of 1972,
proposing a new text for Part II of the . . . Book of Dis-
cipline ... is, in point of law and fact a constitutional
amendment and therefore subject to the provisions ... of
Paragraph 64." The Commission also asked "whether or not
the first and second Restrictive Rules, Paragraphs 16 and
64, are involved." The petition, under date of March 8, 1972,
was signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Com-
mission.
The Judicial Council at the opening of its session at the
seat of the General Conference took jurisdiction under Par-
agraph 1715 because the petition raised issues affecting the
work of the Commission as a General Conference body. A
hearing on the petition was held on April 15, 1972. Sub-
sequently the Report of the Commission has been received
by and is now in the hands of the General Conference it-
self. Therefore, the Judicial Council has removed from its
docket the petition from the Commission. We shall await the
directions, if any, of the General Conference.
April 20, 1972
Decision No, 354
In Re: Eligibility of a Lay Delegate Elected to a
General or Jurisdictional Conference When Less
Then 21 Years of Age.
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DIGEST
We reaffirm our Decision No. 346 that Paragraph 40 of the Con-
stitution requires that a lay delegate to a General or a Jurisdictional
Conference must be 21 years of age at the time of election.
The Constitution, thus interpreted, is applicable to individuals
elected prior to Decision No. 346 as delegates to a General or a Juris-
dictional Conference, to be held subsequent to the date of that
decision.
The General Conference is a body of delegated constitutional au-
thority. It does not have the authority to seat as voting delegates
individuals who were not 21 years of age when elected, this being a
limitation placed upon the General Conference by Paragraph 40 of the
Constitution.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
In June, 1971, Edith Spurr and William S. Otwell (appellants)
were elected delegates to the 1972 General Conference from the
Southern New England and Southern California-Arizona Annual
Conferences, respectively. Each was 20 years of age at the time of
election, but 21 years of age when the 1972 General Conference
opened. Each has been denied a seat in the General Conference be-
cause each was less than 21 years of age at the time of election.
The 1972 General Conference, on motion of the Chairman of its
Credentials Committee, requested a declaratory decision in the matter
of the eligibility of Edith Spurr and William S. Otwell to sit as
delegates, and for a ruling as to the right of the General Conference
to officially seat these and similarly situated persons as duly elected
delegates. The General Conference also requested us to reconsider
Decision No. 346.
We are advised that in at least two other instances persons were
elected to the 1972 General Conference when they were under 21 years
of age, but over that age when the 1972 General Conference convened.
Mary Kay Will was elected by the Baltimore Annual Conference
under these circumstances, and she has been seated as a voting
member of the 1972 General Conference without challenge, thus far.
Sam Roberts v/as elected under similar circumstances by the West
Virginia Annual Conference, but is not at the seat of the Conference,
and does not plan to attend.
We have held an open hearing on these matters at which all
parties in interest were heard. The appellants were represented by a
spokesman of their choice who both spoke and filed briefs on their
behalf. Representatives of their General Conference delegations were
also present and spoke. Bishop D. Frederick Wertz presented the
case of Sam Roberts of West Virginia, as did a member of the West
Virginia Delegation. A representative of the Baltimore Annual Con-
ference delegation spoke with respect to Mary Kay Will, and filed
a brief. A representative of the California-Nevada delegation also
spoke. These verbal and written presentations have been helpful in
pinpointing the issues.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is based on Paragraph 1715(2) of the 1968
Discipline.
Analysis
The referrals of the General Conference raise three is-
sues:
1) Upon re-examination, do we adhere to our Decision
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2) Are the appellants entitled to be seated as voting
delegates regardless of No, 346 because they were elected
before the date of the decision ; and
3) May the General Conference officially seat the appel-
lants and similarly situated persons as duly elected delegates
regardless of Decision No. 346, on the premise that it is the
judge of its own membership.
Decision No. 3A6. In Decision No. 346, we interpreted
Paragraph 40 of the Constitution as requiring that a lay
delegate to a General or Jurisdictional Conference must be
21 years of age at the time of his election. This is still our
reading of that paragraph.
It is urged upon us that it would be both more rational
and equitable to require that a delegate be 21 years of age
at the date of convening of the General or Jurisdictional
Conference to which he was elected. This may well be cor-
rect, but it is not our function, nor within our power, to
rewrite the existing Constitutional requirement to reach a
different, even if improved, result. Revision would require
a Constitutional amendment.
Paragraph 40 was in the Constitution of The Methodist
Church from 1952 to its reenactment in the Constitution
of The United Methodist Church. So far as we can deter-
mine, there were no elections prior to 1971 in which a
delegate to a General or a Jurisdictional Conference was
elected by an Annual Conference prior to his 21st birthday.
Once the requirements of Paragraph 40 are generally
understood there is not likely to be a repetition of the
present situation in which ineligible delegates are elected.
Our attention is called to Decision No. 120, in which we
advised that a member of the Judicial Council would be
eligible to serve as a delegate to a Jurisdictional Conference
after his retirement from the Judicial Council, even though
he was not eligible at the time of his election because he
was then a member of the Judicial Council. We gave this
precedent careful consideration in deciding Decision No.
346, and have reviewed it again. Undoubtedly, the earlier
decision dealt with an analogous situation, and the result
differs from that reached in No. 346. But this is because it is
an interpretation of entirely different Disciplinary language
than that involved in Paragraph 40 of the Constitution.
In Decision No. 120, we considered Paragraph 902 of the
1952 Discipline, in which eligibility is clearly made to de-
pend upon the situation existing at the time of the Jurisdic-
tional Conference, not at the time of election. Contrariwise,
we consider Paragraph 40 of the Constitution as making
eligibility dependent upon status at the time of election.
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We are interpreting, not writing legislation in both situa-
tions.
The applicability to the appellants of Paragraph 40 of the
Constitution as interpreted in Decision No. 346. It is urged
by spokesmen for the appellants that even if we adhere to
the interpretation of Paragraph 40 of the Constitution as
given in Decision No. 346, it can have no application to the
appellants. This contention is based upon the fact that each
was elected with the approval, or at least the acquiescence
of the presiding bishop, before our decision was given in
Decision No. 346.
We cannot accept this position. It is an unfortunate cir-
cumstance that Decision No. 346 which was decided in
October, 1971 did not come prior to the election of delegates
to the 1972 General Conference. Nevertheless, its interpre-
tation of the meaning of Paragraph 40 is determinative of
the eligibility of all delegates to the 1972 and all succeeding
General and Jurisdictional Conferences. In neither of the
two situations before us was there a recorded episcopal
ruling on eligibility. At most, there was an unofficial con-
versation, or an acquiescence read into episcopal approval
of the minutes of the Annual Conference sessions. But even
if these had been official rulings, they are subject to correc-
tion in the light of Decision No. 346.
The authority of the General Conference to determine its
oivn membership. Finally, we are asked by the General
Conference to rule on its right to seat the appellants and
other similarly situated persons as duly elected delegates.
The only premise for such action would be an asserted right
in the General Conference to act as judge of its own mem-
bership regardless of constitutional limitations.
We respectfully advise the General Conference that it
does not have this right. The powers of the General Con-
ference are delegated to it by the Annual Conferences, the
"fundamental bodies of the Church" (Paragraph 10 of the
Constitution). The limitations based upon those powers
have a similar source. The constitutional authority with
respect to the seating of delegates includes the limitations
in Paragraph 40. Those limitations can only be changed by
a constitutional amendment proposed by the General Con-
ference and approved by the Annual Conferences.
However, these constitutional limitations do not apply to
delegates who are seated without the right to vote. Noth-
ing we have decided in this decision or in Decision No. 346
would prevent the General Conference from seating the
appellants as delegates at large with the right to speak,
but not to vote, or from reimbursing them for such ex-
penses as it might deem appropriate. Under the unusual
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circumstances now before us, there would be equity in such
an action.
Decision
Decision No. 346 is re-afRrmed.
Paragraph 40 of the Constitution, thus interpreted, is
applicable to the appellants who were elected prior to Deci-
sion No. 346 as delegates to a General or Jurisdictional
Conference to be held thereafter.
A General Conference does not have the authority to
seat as voting delegates individuals who were not 21 years
of age when elected.
April 20, 1972
Memorandum No. 355
Supplement to Decision No. 350
Relating to the Questions Involved in the Plan of
Union of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia.
Following the publication of Judicial Council Decision
No. 350 in the Daily Christian Advocate of April 19, 1972,
the Commission on Church Union and Structure of Meth-
odism of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia — which
includes all of the Indian bishops in effective relation —
prepared a letter addressed to the Judicial Council. Bishop
R. D. Joshi, chairman of the commission, writes in part:
"There are already varying interpretations of the Deci-
sion being given. Would you [the Judicial Council] help
us clarify the following points :
"1) In the last but one paragraph of the Decision the
words as revised are used. The sentence reads: 'The
Authorization given by the General Conference of . . .
1968 to unite with other churches in the Church of North
India under the terms of Plan Four as revised . . .'
"Do these words mean the original Fourth Edition Plan
of Church Union or that plan as may be revised by mutual
agreement between the MCSA and the CNI . . .
"2) What is the exact implication of the closing words,
viz., 'We return the matter to the Central Conference of
the Church of Southern Asia for such implementing ac-
tion as it may deem ajjpropriate.' (the italics are ours)
"What exactly is the matter which is returned to the
Central Conference? Is it the appeal of the appellants
or the whole issue of Church Union ?
"What is the implementing action envisaged by the Judi-
cial Council? Does it imply the rescinding of the adverse
vote taken by the Extra Session of the Central Confer-
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"Does it further imply that there are no other options
open for the MCSA except to unite with the Church of
North India, even if it be on their own terms and condi-
tions ? As you can see, the option to unite with the Church
of North India cannot be exercised by the MCSA alone.
The CNI will also have to exercise that option and show
readiness to negotiate union with the MCSA on mutually
agreed bases within the framework of the Fourth Plan.
They have of course shown such readiness but I am
raising this question in case we come across any dif-
ficulty.
"Of course the words in your Decision as it mmj deem
appropriate do clarify this point. The question still needs
to be clarified whether this is optional or mandatory.
"3) The 1968 General Conference authorized us through
an enabling act to join the Union on the basis of the
Fourth Plan, If as a result of negotiation and mutual
agreement some substantial modifications are made in
the Plan, would the enabling act be still valid as a suf-
ficient basis for union of the CNI and MCSA?"
The Judicial Council in its Decision No, 350 sought to
answer specifically the central issue raised in the original
petition. However, it has studied with care the communica-
tion from the Commission on Church Union and a supple-
mental letter from Bishop R. D. Joshi, under date of April
22, 1972, addressed to the President of the Judicial Council.
In view of our Decision No. 350 we make the following
response to the above questions :
1) The words "as revised," in the sentence which is
quoted in the letter, refer to the revision processes which
led up to the Fourth Plan of Union. They do not refer to
or call for a reopening and revising of the Fourth Plan.
2) This series of questions calls forth a two-part re-
sponse :
(a) All of the steps necessary for ratification of the
Plan of Union have been taken. The situation is precisely
where it was on December 17, 1969, The essential remain-
ing actions are those which were enumerated under item
"5" in the resolution on the Fourth Plan adopted by the
Central Conference at its regular session, December 30,
1968 through January 5, 1969,
(b) The final effecting of union of the Methodist Church
in Southern Asia with the Church of North India will
obviously involve the working out of numerous details, as
was envisioned in the constitutional actions taken prior to
December 17, 1969, This task must be done in concert with
the newly organized Church of North India. "The immediate
implementing action" is to enter into consultations with the
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Church of North India and complete action on the remain-
ing details for the consummation of the union which was
voted.
3) The enabling act of the 1968 General Conference was
and continues to be valid. No further action by the General
Conference is necessary nor would it be legal since the
authority given by it to the Methodist Church in Southern
Asia was exercised affirmatively by that body.
The Fourth Edition Plan of Church Union has been
ratified by the Central Conference and the Annual Con-
ferences of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia. No
further vote may be taken except to implement the Plan of
Church Union which has been adopted.
April 24, 1972
Decision No. 356
In Re: A Petition from the Commission on Enter-
tainment and Program as to Whether the Reduced
Percentages of Representation of Paragraphs 602,
615 and 815 are Consistent with Paragraph 21 of the
Constitution.
DIGEST
Paragraph 21 established a principle of double relative numeri-
cal representation for members coming from The Evangelical United
Brethren Church in relation to members coming from The Methodist
Church during the three quadrenniums following union. In order to
provide during that period following union for participation in deci-
sion-making bodies of the Church for persons coming into member-
ship of The United Methodist Church without prior membership in
the constituent denominations, minimal percentages of representation
for members coming from The Evangelical United Brethren Church
and The Methodist Church have been established in Paragraphs 602,
615 and 815. To the extent that the number of persons elected or
appointed from the post 1968 new membership is less than the per-
centage of representation available to this group, the percentage re-
maining shall be divided between members coming from the constitu-
ent denominations in the original 13% to 87% ratio. When thus
applied, Paragraphs 602, 615 and 815 are in conformity with Para-
graph 21.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Executive Committee of the Commission on Entertainment and
Program of the General Conference by petition dated March 24,
1972 requested the Judicial Council to give a declaratory decision on
the question whether the percentages of representation and alloca-
tions specified in the Discipline, Paragraph 602 (General Conference
Delegates), Paragraph 615 (Jurisdictional Conference Delegates) and
Paragraph 815 (General, Jurisdictional and Annual Conference
Boards and Agencies) are in conformity with the requirements of
Paragraph 21 of the Constitution assuring The Evangelical United
Brethren Church effective representation in The United Methodist
Church. That paragraph, being Restrictive Rule VII, provides inter
alia that "in every instance there shall be chosen during the first
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three quadrenniums following union at least twice the number of
representatives coming from The Evangelical United Brethren
Church membership as the numerical membership in said particular
conference would indicate in relation to the number coming from The
Methodist Church . . ."
The petition points out that the percentage of membership coming
to The United Methodist Church from The Evangelical United Breth-
ren Church at the time of merger was 6.5% and consequently at the
outset of the quadrenniuni 1968-72 the relative representation of the
church when doubled was 13%, and the representation allocable to the
number of members coming from The Methodist Church was 87%.
The petition raises questions whether in providing ratios of repre-
sentation in the General Conference in the second quadrennium,
1972-76, Paragraph 602 which provides that at least 6.5% of the dele-
gates shall be chosen from among members coming from The Evan-
gelical United Brethren membership, and 43.5% from among members
coming from the Methodist membership is consistent with Paragraph
21; also whether the varying percentage of representation in the
several Jurisdictional Conferences during the same quadrennium and
in the personnel of conference boards during the quadrenniums, 1972-
76 and 1976-80, are constitutionally correct ratios departing as they
do from the starting ratio of 13%-87% applicable to the first quad-
rennium.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1715 of the Discipline.
Analysis
The issue before us questions the relationship of three
disciplinary provisions — Paragraphs 602, 615 and 815 — to
Restrictive Rule VII (Paragraph 21) of The United Meth-
odist Church.
The pertinent provisions of Division Two, Section III,
Article VII (Paragraph 21) of the Constitution are the
f ollovi^ing :
"The General Conference shall not do away with the
following rights, which are hereby defined : In order that
The Evangelical United Brethren Church shall be assured
of effective representation in The United Methodist
Church it is agreed that at the level of the General Con-
ference, Jurisdictional Conferences, and Central Confer-
ences and on all boards and agencies at the Annual
Conference, Central Conference, Jurisdictional Confer-
ence, and General Conference levels, in every instance
there shall he chosen, during the first three quadrenniums
following union, at least twice the number of representa-
tives coming from The Evangelical United Brethren
Church membership as the relative numerical member-
ship in said particidar conference ivoidd iyidicate in re-
lationship to the number of representatives coming from
The Methodist Church, . . . The relative numerical mem-
bership shall be computed by taking the membership
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of The Evangelical United Brethren Church as reported
immediately prior to union and the total membership of
the particular conference immediately after union. The
General Conference may adopt legislative rules designed
to carry out the intent and spirit of this provision. At the
termination of the first three quadrenniums following
union, this Article VII shall be automatically deleted
from the Constitution." (Italics supplied)
Paragraph 21 above is a new provision of the Constitu-
tion of The United Methodist Church which was proposed
in "the Plan of Union, Report to the General Conferences,
November, 1966 of The Methodist Church and The Evan-
gelical United Brethren Church." The Report was submitted
by the Ad Hoc Committee on E.U.B. Union of The Meth-
odist Church and the Commission on Union of The Evan-
gelical United Brethren Church to the special session of the
1964 General Conference of The Methodist Church and to
the 1966 General Conference of The Evangelical United
IBrethren Church, meeting simultaneously and separately
in Chicago, Illinois, in November, 1966. The Constitution
along with the Enabling Legislation was duly adopted by
the two General Conferences and thereafter submitted to
the respective Annual Conferences of the two denominations
and adopted by the requisite constitutional votes thereof.
By further action in 1966 the two General Conferences
approved in principle Part IV of the Plan of Union in
which present Paragraphs 602, 615 and 815 were embodied
as Paragraphs 502, 515 and 718 respectively and each pref-
aced with the same purpose : "In order to carry out the
intent and spirit of the constitutional provision (Division
Two, Section III, Article VI-VII in 1968) . . ."
The Uniting Conference of 1968 in Dallas, Texas, com-
posed of the delegates of the special session of the 1966
General Conference of The Evangelical United Brethren
Church and the delegates of the 1968 General Conference
of The Methodist Church, re-examined the paragraphs in
question, accepted the provisions as printed, added two sub-
paragraphs 815.1 (e) and 815.4 and adopted them. This
action was ratified and adopted by the 1968 General Con-
ference of The United Methodist Church.
The provisions of the related paragraphs of the Disci-
pline, each of which is directly "tied" to Paragraph 21 of
the Constitution, are as follows :
Relating to relative representation in the General Con-
ference is Paragraph 602 (identical with Paragraph 515
of Part IV of the Organization and Administration of the
Plan of Union) :
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"Paragraph 602. Representation. — in order to carry out
the intent and spirit of the constitutional provision (Divi-
sion Two, Section III, Article VII), the following special
rules shall apply :
"1. In any special session of the General Conference
held during the quadrennium 1968-72 and in the General
Conference of 1972, 13 percent of the delegates shall be
chosen from among members coming from the Evan-
gelical United Brethren membership and 87 percent from
among members coming from the Methodist membership.
"2. In any special session of the General Conference
held during the quadrennium 1972-76 and in the General
Conference of 1976, at least 6.5 percent of the delegates
shall be chosen from among members coming from the
Evangelical United Brethren membership and at least
43.5 percent from among members coming from the
Methodist membership.
"3. In General Conferences subsequent to the General
Conference of 1976 there shall be no requirements re-
garding representation from among the members coming
from the constituent denominations,
"4. For the purpose of this section the term "member
coming from" a denomination shall mean a person who
was a member of such denomination on the date the Plan
of Union became effective.
"5. It is anticipated that before 1976, through the unit-
ing of Annual Conferences or otherwise, many Annual
Conferences of the respective denominations may be
materially changed as to boundaries, membership, or
otherwise but that some of the Evangelical United
Brethren and Methodist Annual Conferences existing at
the time of union may continue to exist as such without
material change. Accordingly, the secretary of the Gen-
eral Conference shall prepare and, subject to review and
approval by the Council of Bishops, promulgate a schedule
allocating to the Annual Conferences of the Church the
number of delegates coming from The Evangelical United
Brethren Church and The Methodist Church, respectively,
which each Annual Conference shall elect. Such schedule
shall attempt to allocate fairly the delegates to be elected
as coming from the respective denominations among
those Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist Annual
Conferences which continue to exist as such without ma-
terial change and among those Annual Conferences whose
membership, because of mergers or otherwise, has been
materially changed and consists of persons coming from
both constituent denominations."
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Relating specifically to relative representation in the
several Jurisdictional Conferences is Paragraph 615
(identical v^ith Paragraph 515 of Part IV — Organization
and Administration, Plan of Union) reading in part as
f ollov^s :
"Paragraph 615 : In order to carry out the intent and
spirit of the constitutional provision (Division Two, Sec-
tion III, Article VII) the following special rules shall
apply :
"1. In any special session of a Jurisdictional Confer-
ence held during the quadrennium 1968-72 and in each
Jurisdictional Conference of 1972, delegates shall be chos-
en from among members coming from the Evangelical
United Brethren membership and the Methodist mem-
bership, respectively, as follows :
Northeastern 22fo and 78%
Southeastern 2% and 98%
North Central 24% and 76%
South Central 5% and 95%
Western 8% and 92%
"2. In any special session of a Jurisdictional Confer-
ence held during the quadrennium 1972-76 and in each
Jurisdictional Conference of 1976, delegates shall be chos-
en from among members coming from the Evangelical
United Brethren membership and the Methodist member-
ship, respectively, using the following percentages as
minimums :
Northeastern 14.6% and 52.0%
Southeastern 1.4% and 65.0%
North Central 16.0% and 50.6%
South Central 3.3% and 63.8%
Western 5.3% and 61.3%
''3. In any Jurisdictional Conference held subsequent to
the General Conference of 1976 there shall be no require-
ments regarding representation from among the members
coming from the constituent denominations.
"4. For the purpose of this section the term ''member
coming from" a denomination shall mean a person who
was a member of such denomination on the date the Plan
of Union became effective."
5. (In substantially same language as Paragraph 602.5
modified to relate to Jurisdictional Conferences. )
Relating to relative representation on boards and
agencies of the General, Jurisdictional and Annual Con-
ferences, as well as local churches, is Paragraph 815 (iden-
tical with Paragraph 718 of Part IV, Organization and
Administration, Plan of Union) reading in part as follows:
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"Paragraph 815. Relative Representation. In order to
carry out the intent and spirit of the Constitution (Divi-
sion Two, Section III, Article VII) :
"1. All General Conference boards and agencies :
a) Regardless of size shall have, during the first
three quadrenniums following union, at least one member
coming from The Evangelical United Brethren Church
membership,
b) During the quadrennium 1968-72 shall have ap-
proximately 13 percent of the members coming from The
Evangelical United Brethren Church membership and 87
percent coming from The Methodist Church membership.
c) During the quadrennium 1972-76 shall have at
least 8.7 percent from The Evangelical United Brethren
Church membership and 58 percent from The Methodist
Church membership.
d) During the quadrennium 1976-80 shall have at
least 4.3 percent from The Evangelical United Brethren
Church membership and 29 percent from The Methodist
Church membership.
e) ...
"2. All jurisdictional boards and agencies :
a) Regardless of size shall have, during the first
three quadrenniums following union, at least one member
coming from The Evangelical United Brethren Church
membership.
b) During the quadrennium 1968-72 shall have
members coming from The Evangelical United Brethren
Church membership and The Methodist Church member-
ship, respectively, approximately as follows :
Northeastern 22% and 78%
Southeastern 2% and 98%
North Central 24% and 76%
South Central 5% and 95%
Western 8% and 92%
c) During the quadrennium 1972-76 shall have
members coming from The Evangelical United Brethren
Church membership and The Methodist Church member-
ship, respectively, at least approximately as follows :
Northeastern 14.6% and 52.0%
Southeastern 1.4% and 65.0%
North Central 16.0% and 50.6%
South Central 3.3% and 63.3%
Western 5.3% and 61.3%
d) During the quadrennium 1976-80 shall have
members coming from the Evangelical United Brethren
Church membership and The Methodist Church member-
ship, respectively, at least approximately as follows :
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Northeastern 7.3% and 26.0%
Southeastern 7% and 32.7%
North Central 8.07^ and 25.3%
South Central 1.7% and 32.7%
Western 2.7% and 30.7%
"3. All boards and agencies of united Annual Confer-
ences shall, when practicable, during the first three
quadrenniums following union :
a) Regardless of size have at least one member
coming from The Evangelical United Brethren Church
membership.
b) Recognize the principle of at least twice the
number of members coming from The Evangelical United
Brethren Church membership, in relation to the number
coming from The Methodist Church membership, as the
relative numerical membership in the Annual Conference
coming from the respective denominations would indicate ;
subject to the constitutional provisions and further sub-
ject to the fact that over the period of the three quadren-
niums many persons will come into membership of The
United Methodist Church without prior membership in
either of the two uniting denominations and that, there-
fore, the fixed membership on boards and agencies to
come from membership in the two uniting denominations
should, over the period, be scaled down, in each case pro-
portionately."
The foregoing legislative history and the pertinent dis-
ciplinary provisions quoted lead us to the following con-
clusions which are dispositive of this case.
There can be no doubt that the special rules set forth in
Paragraphs 602, 615 and 815 were adopted by the two
denominations at the time of union to express quite
specifically their intent concerning the subject of relative
representation in the new church. Patently, no generalized
constitutional statement such as Paragraph 21, standing
alone, could have adequately dealt with the complexities of
the whole subject matter at the levels of the several con-
ferences, both in delegate and board and agency representa-
tion.
To make clear and explicit and to avoid questions such as
are now posed by the petition herein, the rules defined the
relationships with a specificity bordering on mathematical
precision for each of the quadrenniums involved in the
transitional period. Certainly the care and detail with which
the special rules were written negate any possible argument
that the General Conferences of 1966 and 1968 overlooked
Paragraph 21 or mistakenly defined its true intent and
spirit. To the contrary. Paragraphs 602, 615 and 815, in
The United Methodist Church 701
each case are introduced with the illuminating and signif-
icant clause "In order to carry out the intent and spirit of
the constitutional provision (Division Two, Section III,
Article VII)," and furthur in Paragraphs 602 and 615,
"the following special rules shall apply." There could be no
clearer "tie" or bridge between the special rules and the
constitutional article, Paragraph 21. Furthermore, it would
appear that the rules as well as Paragraph 21 will become
ineffective at the termination of the first three quadren-
niums following union.
The special legislative rules in question not only estab-
lished relative representation for members coming from the
constituent denominations but also made provision for rep-
resentation of persons coming into membership in The
United Methodist Church without prior membership in
either of the uniting denominations (Par. 815.3 [b]). In
order to provide this increasing area of openness for all
newcomers to The United Methodist Church including youth
with Evangelical United Brethren or Methodist background
who would not be among "members coming from" the two
churches, the draftsmen from the two churches assumed
a 2-to-l ratio between the fixed memberships of the respec-
tive churches when they entered union in 1968 but on a
reducing base during the ensuing three quadrenniums. This
arrangement for openness is in no sense in conflict with the
guaranty of Paragraph 21 but is a delineation of it.
A question has been raised whether in the second and
third quadrenniums, as to which the ratios are stated to be
"at least" those percentages specified in Paragraphs 602,
615 and 815, the actual applications might result in the
defeat or substantial impairment of the 2-to-l ratio guar-
anty. In recognition of possible difficulty of application,
procedures for the same are included in each paragraph.
It is our view that in the three quadrenniums following
union if in any conference or board and agency appoint-
ments and elections the percentage of representation af-
forded members coming from The Methodist Church is
above the "at least" percentage (for example the 43.5%
of General Conference representation in 1976 as provided
in 602.2) then the representation above the "at least" per-
centage allocable to members coming from The Evangelical
United Brethren Church (Q.5% in the example above)
should be increased in double proportion. Otherwise, in-
equity would arise and the validity of any unilateral in-
crease above the "at least" specification would be ques-
tioned.
The special legislative rules, Paragraphs 602, 615 and
815, are necessarily organic in nature and are to be read in
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conjunction with Paragraph 21 as specific applications of
the constitutional guaranty of relative representation. It
is clear in the total context that the guaranty of effective
representation for The Evangelical United Brethren Church
contained in Paragraph 21 was at all times during the
three quadrenniums to be at least "twice the number of
representatives coming from The Evangelical United
Brethren Church as the relative numerical membership in
said particular conference would indicate in relationship
to the number of representatives coming from The Meth-
odist Church." (Italics supplied)
Decision
Paragraph 21 established a principle of double relative
numerical representation for members coming from The
Evangelical United Brethren Church in relation to members
coming from The Methodist Church during the three quad-
renniums following union. In order to provide during the
period following union for participation in decision-making
bodies of the Church for persons coming into membership
of The United Methodist Church without prior membership
in the constituent denominations, minimal percentages of
representation for members coming from The Evangelical
United Brethren Church and The Methodist Church have
been established in Paragraphs 602, 615 and 815. To the
extent that the number of persons elected or appointed from
the post 1968 new membership is less than the percentage
of representation available to this group, the percentage
remaining shall be divided between members coming from
the constituent denominations in the original 13 7c to 87%
ratio. When thus applied, Paragraphs 602, 615 and 815 are
in conformity with Paragraph 21.
April 24, 1972
Concurring Opinion
With the major part of the analysis and decision of our
colleagues we are in full agreement. There can be no doubt
as to the constitutionality of the relative double representa-
tion of former Evangelical United Brethren members versus
former Methodist members. We are also in accord with the
conclusion that the paragraphs in question (602, 615, and
815) are constitutional and in harmony with and designed
"to carry out the intent and spirit of the constitutional
provision."
One significant point of difference and of dissent relates
to the undistributed percentages for the quadrennia 1972-
76 and 1976-80; that is, the percentages not allocated either
to members of the former The Evangelical United Brethren
Church or of the former The Methodist Church (Par. 602.2 ;
Par. 615.2; Par. 815.1 c,d, 2 c,d).
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Paragraph 602.2 clearly states that "in the General Con-
ference of 1976, at least 6.5 per cent of the delegates shall
be chosen from among members coming from the Evangeli-
cal United Brethren membership and at least 43 per cent
from among members coming from the Methodist member-
ship." This may be interpreted, as the writers of the deci-
sion contend, as meaning that a few or many persons who
were not members of either of the antecedent churches may
be elected as delegates to the General Conference of 1976,
but that any portions of the unassigned 50 per cent not
filled by such persons must be filled, and on a pro rata basis,
by persons from one of the antecedent churches and in the
13-87 per cent ratios (i.e., relative double representation
for the Evangelical United Brethren) .
In response to this position, we would contend that an
equally plausible interpretation of these paragraphs and
percentages would be : The writers of the Constitution and
of these paragraphs, as well as those who approved them
by the necessary votes, could as logically have assumed that
the guaranteed representation of two to one covered 50
per cent of the delegations in 1976 and that the remaining
50 percent could be elected from among those who were not
members of an antecedent church or from among those who
were — that is, an open election without reference to any
prior connection.
There are at least three reasons for this more open inter-
pretation: (1) Had the framers of the Constitution and
these paragraphs, and the adopting bodies, intended to se-
cure a proportionate representation of newcomers to the
church (and this only) they would have placed the unas-
signed percentage at 20 per cent or less, in Paragraph
602.2. Certainly less than one fifth of the total membership
of the church is received in any four-year period. (2) Those
who were responsible for the establishing of the new church
evidenced at the start a strong desire to have both denomi-
nations melded into one people as soon as possible. The
interpretation here given would be in accord with that
thought, whereas the opinion of the majority of the Council
would preserve through another two quadrennia the heavy
emphasis on whether the person was a former Evangelical
United Brethren or a former Methodist. (3) The interpreta-
tion of the majority creates almost insurmountable prob-
lems in the election process. A simple illustration may be
given :
A particular Annual Conference is entitled to four min-
isterial and four lay delegates. The Secretary of the General
Conference (who carries the responsibility for allocating
to the Annual Conferences the number of delegates coming
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from each of the former denominations, Par. 602.5) might
find it appropriate to state that the conference must elect
one minister who was a former Evangelical United
Brethren and one minister and two laymen who were for-
mer Methodist. These four persons could appropriately be
first elected. The question remains: from what group or
groups should the remaining two ministers and two laymen
be chosen ? Under the interpretation of our colleagues there
should be opportunity for the election of one or two persons
in each class of delegates. Rarely if ever would one half of
the delegation be chosen from among persons entering the
denomination within the last four years. But if only one
minister and/or one layman is selected, how are the re-
maining positions to be divided between former Evangelical
United Brethren and former Methodist? Until the time of
election it cannot be determined how many members, up
to two ministers and two laymen, will be elected by the
conference. If two or three of the positions are not filled
by such elections, how are they to be assigned equitably at
this stage of the election process ?
More serious still is the problem: if this process is left
to be dealt with by the Annual Conference at the time of
its meeting and voting and if all positions, out of the 50
per cent unassigned, are not occupied by "new members of
the denomination," how is the constitutional requirement of
equitable representation in the General Conference to be
assured?
Assuming the validity of our colleagues' general argu-
ment, that Paragraphs 602, 615, and 815 are constitutional
and therefore are to be applied, the only effective and equit-
able way of doing this is to assume that the unassigned 50
per cent will be filled without any reference to denomina-
tional heritage, except for such minor fractions as may be
used up in giving effect to the phrase "at least" which is
used twice in Paragraph 602.2. The unassigned percentages
in Paragraph 615.2 and Paragraph 815.2 c and 2 d should
be similarly interpreted.
Murray H. Leiffer
Leon E. Hickman
Dissenting Opinion
I respectfully dissent from the majority opinion in this
case. The question before the Council is that of the relation-
ship, and possible conflict, between Paragraph 21, Article
VII of the Constitution which is protected by the restrictive
rules and Paragraphs 602, 615, and 815 of the legislative
law of the Church contained in Part IV of the Discipline.
The majority opinion attempts to circumvent the necessity
The United Methodist Church 705
of dealing directly with the issue of possible conflict be-
tween the two by giving a constitutional gloss or authority
to these particular paragraphs of legislative law. There are
two proposed justifications for this position.
The first proposed justification is on the basis that Para-
graphs 602, 615, and 815 were under consideration and
going through the adoptive procedure necessary for their
inclusion in the Discipline at the same time that the Con-
stitution was being adopted, that they deal with the same
problem as Paragraph 21 of the Constitution and must be
interpreted together. While the opinion as written stops
short of claiming constitutional authority for them on the
grounds of "Concurrent Adoption," it assumes that the time
and procedure of their adoption somehow gives them a
status somewhat above that of regular legislative law. These
paragraphs were adopted by the same procedure as were
all the other sections of Part IV of the Discipline. This
procedure is set forth specifically in the Analysis of the
Majority opinion. From the point of view of the adoptive
process they are in no way different from any other section
of Part IV of the Discipline.
The second proposed justification for according these
three paragraphs a constitutional authority is that they are
"tied," through their introductory statements, directly to
Paragraph 21 of the Constitution and are therefore
"organic" to the Constitution itself. Neither of these pro-
posed justifications is persuasive.
If we accept the first argument then we must of necessity
extend the same extra legislative status to all of Part IV
of the Discipline for all of it was adopted at the same time
and by the same procedure. This procedure was not that
which is required for the adoption of constitutional law in
the Church. Paragraph 21, on the other hand, was adopted
by constitutional adoptive procedures separate and apart
from the procedures used in adopting Part IV of the Dis-
cipline.
If we accept the second argument, we must then say that
all legislation passed for the purpose of implementing provi-
sions of the Constitution, themselves, have a constitutional
authority entirely apart from what relationship their sub-
stantive content may bear to the provisions of the Constitu-
tion which they are designed to implement. This is a logic
which I cannot accept.
There can be no doubt those who drafted Paragraphs
602, 615 and 815 of Part IV of the Discipline were familiar
with the existence and content of Paragraph 21, and that
they intended these paragraphs to be implementing legisla-
tion for Paragraph 21 in the Constitution. The statement
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which introduces the substantive content of each of these
Paragraphs is, "In order to carry out the intent and spirit
of the Constitutional provision (Division Two, Section III,
Article VII), the following special rules shall apply." How-
ever, the test of their validity in this respect does not lie in
the declared intent of those who drafted and approved them,
but rather in whether their substantive content does in
fact carry out the required provisions of the part of the
Constitution which they are designed to implement. It is
at this point that Paragraphs 602, 615 and 815 fall far
short.
The single purpose of Paragraph 21 (quoted in the
Analysis of the majority opinion) is clearly stated. It is to
assure effective representation of the former The Evangeli-
cal United Brethren Church in The United Methodist
Church for a period of three quadrenniums after union.
In order to guarantee this effective representation it estab-
lishes the principle of at least double the proportionate
representation, based on membership, as compared with the
former The Methodist Church. Not only so but it prescribes
the manner in which the representation must be computed,
requires that it be applied in every instance for the dura-
tion of the three quadrenniums and then places it under the
protection of the restrictive rules so that it cannot be al-
tered except by the most difficult legislative procedure
known in our Church. The Evangelical United Brethren
Church was a very small minority unit (6.5%) in this
Union. Assurance of adequate representation for three
quadrenniums was one of the prices of Union. This assur-
ance was so important in the Union procedure that it was
written into the fundamental law of the Church and given
the strongest protection against change that it was possible
to give. Therefore, any provision in the legislative law of
the Church which is in conflict or provides a procedure for
avoiding the requirements of this paragraph must fall.
Paragraphs 602, 615 and 815, although designed to imple-
ment the purpose of Paragraph 21, do not, in fact, do so.
All of the provisions of these three Paragraphs as now
written can be carried out with mathematical precision and
yet the results may fall far short of meeting the require-
ments of Paragraph 21.
I cite but one example of the inadequacy of the provisions
contained in these Paragraphs and of the extreme difficulty,
if not impossibility, of meeting the requirements of Para-
graph 21 by applying the formulae they present. Similar
inadequacies and difficulties exist in the application of each
mathematical formula presented. Paragraph 602 provides
that in the representation to the 1976 General Conference
The United Methodist Church l(fl
at least 6.5% of that representation shall be from among
the Former Evangelical United Brethren Church member-
ship and at least 43.5% from among the membership of the
former The Methodist Church. This is in the relative pro-
portion which was determined by the computations required
in Paragraph 21 except that it applies to only 50% of the
representation to that General Conference. From where will
the other 50% of the representation come? If more than
6.5% is selected from among the former Evangelical United
Brethren membership the proportional representation will
be out of line. If more than 43.5% is selected from among
former Methodist membership then the minimum represen-
tation requirements for former Evangelical United Breth-
ren will not be met. Paragraph 21 requires that the propor-
tionate representation as between the two former denomina-
tions shall apply to the total of their representation. If it
does not so apply when the delegations are constituted then
the delegations are clearly unconstitutional in their makeup.
The reason given for the "open" membership of a portion
of the representation in the second and third quadrenniums
is in order that there may be some proportional representa-
tion from the "new" membership. That is persons who were
not members of either of the Uniting denominations. This
certainly is a logical and commendable purpose. It adds a
third factor to the representation formula. While represen-
tation from this group is not specifically provided for in
Paragraph 21 (Paragraph 21 was not written for that pur-
pose) it is not prohibited by it so long as it does not disturb
the required proportional representation between the mem-
bership of the two uniting denominations. The extremely
difficult practical problem is how it is to be accomplished
within the constitutional requirements.
As I view it there are two, and only two, possibilities
that would not run the danger of being declared unconstitu-
tional. One would be to specifically add the third factor of
representation from the "new" membership to the mathe-
matical formulae in these three paragraphs. This might be
done by determining the number of such new members
received in the quadrennium just past, calculating it as a
percentage of the total present membership and assigning
that proportion of the total representation to be selected
from among such "new" members. The remainder of the
representation could then be divided in a 13%-87% ratio
between former Evangelical United Brethren and former
Methodists. Such a procedure would certainly meet the re-
quirements of Paragraph 21 and might indeed give some
real stimulation to the involvement of these new and
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younger members within the active, responsible life of the
Church at all levels.
The other possibility of meeting the Constitutional re-
quirements of Paragraph 21 would simply be to assign 13%
(the double representation figure which has been applied
to the first quadrennium) of the representation to the mem-
bership of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church
throughout the second and third quadrenniums, and leave
87 % open. This would give no specifically assigned percent-
age either to the former Methodist or to the "new" member-
ship but such assigned percentages are not required by
Paragraph 21. This paragraph was written for one purpose
only, which was, "In order that The Evangelical United
Brethren Church shall be assured of effective representa-
tion in The United Methodist Church." It makes only one
requirement which is "in every instance there shall be
chosen, during the first three quadrenniums following
Union, at least twice the number of representatives coming
from The Evangelical United Brethren Church membership
as the relative numerical membership in said particular
Conference would indicate in relationship to the number of
representatives coming from The Methodist Church."
Until such time as Paragraph 21 becomes inoperative
by its own self-imposed time limit or by earlier repeal any
procedure for selecting representation, regardless of its
source, that does not result in a representation that meets
this requirement is clearly unconstitutional.
I. Lynd Esch
Decision No. 357
In Re : Constitutional Authority of the General Con-
ference to Mandate an End to Annual Conferences
Structured on Race.
DIGEST
The Enabling Legislation in the Plan of Union authorized a tran-
sitional period within which to merge ten Negro Annual Confer-
ences with their white counterparts and thus bring an end to racial
structure within the Church, as required by Paragraph 4 of the
1968 Constitution. Thus far, mergers have been voluntarily achieved
in six of the ten situations. Four remain.
It is within the constitutional authority of the General Conference
to determine that the transitional period for voluntary mergers has
ended. If it so determines, it may direct the Annual Conferences in-
volved to negotiate mergers within a named deadline that would be
possible of achievement. This would appear to be the sessions of
1973.
It is also within the constitutional authority of the General Con-
ference to direct the Jurisdictional Conferences within whose bound-
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aries these Annual Conferences lie to expedite in every reasonable
manner the required jurisdictional approval of names and boundaries
of conferences so merged. Such approvals may be given in advance
and action may be directed to be taken at the 1972 sessions of the
Jurisdictional Conferences.
The General Conference may neither authorize nor require Juris-
dictional Conferences to themselves undertake to merge Annual Con-
ferences. Jurisdictional Conferences possess no such powers nor could
they be vested in them short of a constitutional amendment.
An Annual Conference may not be structured bi-racially with
respect either to structure or voting, even though undertaken to
protect a minority.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The General Conference has referred to us for a declaratory de-
cision the constitutionality of three legislative amendments proposed
by the Commission on Religion and Race, as follows :
Amendment No. 1
"Amend Paragraph 625 of the Discipline by adding at the end of
the present paragraph an additional sentence reading as follows:
"In furtherance of that policy the Jurisdictional Conference shall
determine the boundaries of its Annual Conferences without re-
gard to race. The mergers of Annual Conferences required by this
provision shall be effective at the close of the 1972 session of the
Jurisdictional Conference, subject to the transitional provisions
for readjustment of districts involved in the 1972 amendment to
subparagraph 3 of Paragraph 390 of the Discipline."
Amendment No. 2
"Amend subparagraph 3 of Paragraph 390 of the Discipline by
adding at the end thereof the following:
"Not later than the 1973 session of each Annual Conference,
the districts shall be formed and their boundaries fixed without
regard to race."
Amendment No. 3
"Amend subparagraph 4 of Paragraph 815 of the Discipline by add-
ing at the end thereof the following :
"In the case of Annual Conferences resulting from mergers involv-
ing former Negro Annual Conferences, during the Quadrennium in
which such a merger becomes effective all members of boards and
agencies of the Annual Conferences parties to the merger shall be
members of the boards and agencies of the new merged Annual
Conference. A chairman of a board or agency of one of the con-
stituent Annual Conferences shall be either chairman or co-chair-
man of that board or agency in the resulting Annual Conference.
For the next two Quadrenniums the resulting Annual Conference
shall include in each of its boards and agencies, regardless of size,
at least one member coming from each of the constituent Annual
Conferences and shall recognize the principal of at last twice the
number of members coming from former Negro Annual Conference
membership, in relation to the number coming from other Annual
Conference memberships, as the relative numerical membership
coming from the respective Annual Conferences would indicate;
provided that this provision shall not be applied so as to give repre-
sentatives coming from former Negro Annual Conferences a major-
ity position, which, except for this provision, they would not have."
The background of the proposed legislation is explained sufficiently
in the Analysis.
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Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is based on Paragraph 1707 of the Disci-
pline.
Analysis
Paragraph 4 of the Constitution provides that ". . . no
conference . . . shall be structured so as to exclude any
member . . . because of race, color, national origin or
economic condition." Were a new Annual Conference to be
structured on the basis of race, there is no doubt that it
would be unconstitutional.
When The United Methodist Church was formed in Dal-
las, it inherited ten Annual Conferences, formerly of the
Central Jurisdiction of The Methodist Church, so struc-
tured. Today only four such conferences remain.
The progress made to date has been accomplished under
a program of voluntary merger authorized in the Enabling
Legislation included in the Plan of Union.
In Decision No. 242 (November 1966), we held that the
interdiction of a racially structured conference in Para-
graph 4 of the Constitution was to be harmonized, over a
transitional period, with the voluntary procedures of the
Enabling Legislation set forth in the Plan of Union. In that
opinion we stated :
"The Enabling Legislation in the Plan of Union
delineates policies and procedures to be followed by the
new church during a transitional period in order to bring
its structures and practices into harmony with the Con-
stitution of the new church.
"Read together, Article IV of Division One of the Con-
stitution and Paragraph 9 of the Enabling Legislation
in the Plan of Union reveal a pattern to move toward
the inclusiveness defined in Article IV of the new Con-
stitution by the policies and procedures spelled out in
Paragraph 9 of the Enabling Legislation. It is recognized
that the transition from the old to the new cannot be
accomplished the moment the new church comes into be-
ing. At that moment the enactments of the Enabling
Legislation furnish a bridge by which we get from the
old to the new."
The basic constitutional issue posed by the proposed
amendment to Paragraph 625 of the Discipline is whether
the General Conference may now determine that the transi-
tional period for voluntary mergers is over and that the
prohibition of racial structures in Paragraph 4 of the Con-
stitution must now be made effective.
We believe it is within the authority of the General Con-
ference to so determine. The Enabling Legislation in the
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Plan of Union defined the transitional period in these
terms :
"The 1966 session of the Methodist General Conference
unmistakably expressed its determination to bring about
not only the elimination of the Central Jurisdiction but
also the merger of the separate Negro Annual Confer-
ences formerly part of that jurisdiction with the con-
ferences of the Regional Jurisdictions and the elimination
of any structural organization based on race. The resolu-
tion adopted by the General Conference and submitted by
it to the other bodies named therein reads in part :
"By the adoption of this resolution each Annual Con-
ference, each Jurisdictional Conference, the General Con-
ference, each College of Bishops, and the Council of
Bishops express their determination to do everything
possible to bring about the elimination of any structural
organization in The Methodist Church based on race at
the earliest possible date and not later than the close of
the Jurisdictional Conferences of 1972 . . ."
The proposed legislation directs that the cut-off dates on
voluntary mergers be the meeting dates of the Jurisdic-
tional Conferences of 1972. This is in harmony with the "de-
termination" previously expressed in the Enabling Legisla-
tion, to bring to an end by that date any organizational
structures based on race. We are aware that the South-
eastern Jurisdiction did not commit itself to a date but
pledged itself to assist in bringing about such mergers of
its conferences as soon as practicable and mutually agree-
able to the conferences directly involved. Nevertheless, the
Enabling Legislation speaks for the entire Church.
The authority of the General Conference to direct
compliance with Paragraph 4 of the Constitution is found
in Paragraph 15(3) of the Constitution which authorizes
it "to define and fix the powers and duties of Annual Con-
ferences" in all matters distinctively connectional ; and in
Paragraph 15(14) which authorizes it in matters distinc-
tively connectional "to secure the rights and privileges of
members in all agencies, programs, and institutions in The
United Methodist Church regardless of race or status."
There is no doubt that racial inclusiveness is a matter
distinctively connectional, as witness Paragraph 4 of the
Constitution, and our Decision No. 232 in 1965. Legislation
based on Paragraph 15(3) or (14) is necessarily subject
to the limitations and restrictions of the remainder of the
Constitution.
Within these grants of authority, thus defined and
limited, the General Conference may direct the Jurisdic-
tional Conferences to determine the number, names and
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boundaries of its constituent Annual Conferences without
regard to race. It may direct that this be done at the 1972
meetings of the Jurisdictional Conferences.
The General Conference may also direct the Annual Con-
ferences involved to take all steps necessary to consummate
mergers v^ith their geographical counterparts at the earliest
possible dates, initial action to be taken in Annual Con-
ference sessions of 1972 and to be concluded not later than
the regular Annual Conference sessions of 1973. In so
doing, the General Conference must respect the inherent
authority of an Annual Conference, as the basic body of
the Church and the residual repository of authority not
delegated elsewhere by the Constitution, to negotiate such
terms of merger as it deems appropriate, subject only to
(1) the exercise of the powers of the Annual Conference
in harmony with the policy of The United Methodist Church
with respect to elimination of discrimination on the basis
of race (Par. 662 of the DiscipHne), and (2) the approval
of the Jurisdictional Conference with respect to names and
boundaries.
The legislation proposed to be added to Paragraph 625
of the Discipline would exceed the authority of the General
Conference. It directs the Jurisdictional Conferences to
bring about these mergers of Annual Conferences by juris-
dictional action. The authority of the Jurisdictional Con-
ferences over Annual Conferences is limited to approval
of their names, number and boundaries. The legislation
before us goes beyond this limited authority, and would
appear to direct the Jurisdictional Conferences to merge
Annual Conferences and, as a necessary corollary, to deter-
mine matters of structure and staff, as well as dispositions
of property. These are matters beyond the constitutional
competence of a Jurisdictional Conference. Under the exist-
ing constitutional structure. Annual Conferences merge by
their own agreement and on their own terms, subject only
to the limitations previously named. We deem it a matter of
importance that the constitutional integrity of the Annual
Conferences be maintained.
The proposed amendment to Paragraph 390(3) of the
Discipline is constitutionally unobjectionable, but it would
serve no purpose if the amendment to Paragraph 625 is
abandoned.
We likewise advise that it is beyond the authority of the
General Conference, at this time, to direct the composition
of the boards and agencies of the Annual Conferences that
may be directed to merge, or to require that one party to
the merger have a voting strength disproportionate to its
membership. These steps would be directed if Paragraph
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815 of the Discipline were to be amended in the manneii
submitted to us.
Whether a General Conference may thus dictate terms of
the Annual Conference mergers under consideration, in the
event that the Annual Conferences fail to achieve merger
within the time limits imposed upon them, is a matter to
be decided when such a situation arises.
If the time should come when it is constitutionally ap-
propriate to pass such legislation, care must be taken not to
structure voting or conference organizations on the basis
of racial quotas. If such legislation were on the terms sub-
mitted to us with respect to amendment of Paragraph 815
of the Discipline, it would be unconstitutional as a bi-racial
structuring of a conference. Decision No. 5 of the Interim
Judicial Council gives the guide lines. Annual Conference
structure or voting quotas cannot be based on race or color,
even when done for the protection of the minority. The
Church may not be structured bi-racially. It must be color
blind.
This is more than a matter of semantics. It cannot be
circumvented by the subsitution of general language which
obscures the fact that the legislation will be dealing with
the merger of four Negro Annual Conferences with their
white counterparts. When they come together they must
do so as a single entity, in which neither structure nor vote
is controlled by former conference affiliation. Merger of
Annual Conferences connotes equitable attitudes in matters
of representation in subordinate bodies of the merged con-
ferences.
In the absence of mutual agreement on the terms of
merger, the General Conference has the authority to pro-
vide the offices of an appropriate agency to mediate or
arbitrate differences which impair the achievement of con-
ference mergers. It would not be beyond its legislative
power to prescribe a tim.e certain for conclusion of mergers,
and provide for binding arbitration of mergers not con-
cluded by the prescribed time.
It is the province of the General Conference to state
clearly when the transitional period expressed in the En-
abling Legislation has ended, and what is required of An-
nual Conferences to comply with the constitutional prohibi-
tions against racial structures.
Decision
We advise that it is beyond the authority of the General
Conference either to authorize or require Jurisdictional
Conferences to merge Annual Conferences, this authority
being vested in the Annual Conferences, subject only to the
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authority of the Jurisdictional Conferences to approve
name, number and boundaries of the Annual Conferences.
The proposed amendment to Paragraph 390(3), intended
as an implementation to the proposed amendment of Para-
graph 625, would be constitutional but inappropriate, in
view of the unconstitutionality of the proposed amendment
to Paragraph 625.
The proposed amendment to Paragraph 815(4) would be
unconstitutional as a structuring of Annual Conferences on
bi-racial lines.
April 24, 1972
Decision No. 358
In Re: Appeal of the General Conference for a
Determination of the Constitutionality of its Action
When it Adopted the Report of the Theological Study
Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards.
DIGEST
Part II of the 1968 Discipline is not part of the Constitution, The
Report of the Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and Doc-
trinal Standards does not violate Restrictive Rules I, II or V. There-
fore, the adoption of the Report by the General Conference as a legis-
lative enactment is constitutional.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
At the. session of the General Conference on April 21, 1972, the
Report of the Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and Doc-
trinal Standards was presented for action. After some discussion and
questions, the vote on the Report was taken by written ballot, fol-
lowing which William B. Grove moved to ask the Judicial Council for
a decision as to whether or not this action requires a constitutional
amendment. The General Conference supported the request by the
required vote.
The Report of the Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and
Doctrinal Standards is a proposal that the Report become Part II of
the Discipline, in effect, substituting the Report for the present Part
II. This is the action which the General Conference took when it
adopted the Report. When the ballot was counted it showed an over-
whelming vote of approval.
The Report of the Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and
Doctrinal Standards is in three sections: "Section 1 — Historical
Backgrounds," "Section 2 — Landmark Documents." "Section 3 — Our
Theological Task." Section 2 of the Report contains The Articles of
Religion of The Methodist Church, the Confession of Faith of The
Evangelical United Brethren Church and the General Rules of The
Methodist Church.
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Paragraph
1707 of the 1968 DiscivUne.
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Analysis
The question before us is in two parts: (1) whether Part
II of the 1968 DiscipHne is a part of the Constitution, thus
requiring for any change a constitutional amendment; (2)
whether the Report of the Theological Study Commission
makes any changes in the Articles of Religion, the Confes-
sion of Faith or the General Rules thus requiring a con-
stitutional amendment under the Restrictive Rules.
While there has apparently been some ambiguity in the
past because of the location of this material in former
Disciplines, it is the opinion of the Judicial Council that
Part II entitled "Doctrinal Statements and General Rules,"
of the 1968 Discipli?ie is not a part of the Constitution. The
two doctrinal statements and the General Rules in Part II
have the protection of the Restrictive Rules of the Con-
stitution and cannot be changed except by following the
procedures for Constitutional amendments, but Part II it-
self is not a part of the Constitution. The paragraphs of
historical setting and comment in the Preface to Part II
are legslative enactments and can be amended, therefore,
by action of the General Conference, The record indicates
that this was the intent of the action of the General Con-
ference when it adopted the Report of the Theological Study
Commission to become Part II of the Discipline. The Chair-
man of the Theological Study Commission stated to the
General Conference that the Report was before the Con-
ference as a legislative enactment and that the point of
their motion was "that it be referred to the Annual Con-
ferences not as a constitutional amendment for vote, but
rather for consideration as to how it might be used for
optimum study and use throughout the Churches." (Daily
Christian Advocate, 1972, page 344) It is the opinion of the
Judicial Council that the General Conference action, sub-
stituting sections 1 and 3 of the Report of the Theological
Study Commission for the present Preface in Part II of the
1968 Discipline is valid. Such a change does not require a
constitutional amendment.
There is another question involved, however. Section 2 of
the Report of the Theological Study Commission contains
the Articles of Religion, the Confession of Faith and the
General Rules. These three documents are protected by Re-
strictive Rules I, II and V of the Constitution (Pars. 16
and 19) which read as follows :
"Section III, Restrictive Rules.
Article I — The General Conference shall not revoke,
alter or change our Articles of Religion or establish any
new standards or rules of doctrine contrary to our present
existing and established standards of doctrine.
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Article II — The General Conference shall not revoke,
alter or change our Confession of Faith.
* * *
Article V — The General Conference shall not revoke
or change the General Rules of our United Societies."
Paragraph 64 of the Constitution reads in part :
"Amendments to the Constitution shall be made upon a
two-thirds majority of the General Conference present
and voting, and a two-thirds affirmative vote of the ag-
gregate number of members of the several Annual Con-
ferences present and voting, except in the case of the
first, second and seventh restrictive rules which shall re-
quire a three-fourths majority of all the members of the
Annual Conferences present and voting . . ."
Thus any change in the Articles of Religion or the Con-
fession of Faith would require, in addition to the two-thirds
affirmative vote of the General Conference, a three-fourths
majority vote of Annual Conference members, and a change
in the General Rules a two-thirds majority of Annual Con-
ference members.
These three documents, while not specifically a part of the
Constitution, are basic documents in the life and structure
of our Church. The Articles of Religion and the Confession
of Faith are given even greater protection than the Con-
stitution itself. Change in them is made more difficult.
The question before us is whether or not the Report of
the Theological Study Commission makes any changes in
our Articles of Religion, our Confession of Faith or our
General Rules and whether or not it establishes any new
standards or rules of doctrine contrary to our present exist-
ing standards of doctrine. On the basis of a narrowly con-
strued interpretation of the question, the Judicial Council
is of the opinion that it does not. We find no recommended
substantive changes or additions to the documents them-
selves.
The broader question of whether or not changes in para-
graphs of historical and theological interpretation in Part
II of the Discipline make changes in these protected docu-
ments we do not decide. The Judicial Council, historically,
and we think properly, has refused jurisdiction over ques-
tions which dem.and of it theological interpretations. (Deci-
sions No. 59 and 86) We believe the General Conference is
competent to raake this decision. If the General Conference
had decided that the new setting provided for these pro-
tected documents by sections 1 and 3 of the adopted Report
made changes in the documents themselves or established
any new standards or rules of doctrine, then the procedures
for amendment of the Restrictive Rules would have been
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required. We believe the General Conference did not so
decide, rather, that it agreed with the Chairman making
the Report when he said, ". . . we do not regard it as in
violation of the first, second or fifth Restrictive Rules," We
believe, therefore, that the General Conference had the
authority to adopt the Report of the Theological Study
Commission on Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards as a legis-
lative enactment, to become Part II of the Discipline.
Decision
It is the decision of the Judicial Council that Part II
of the 1968 Discipliyie is not a part of the Constitution, that
the Report of the Theological Study Commission on Doc-
trine and Doctrinal Standards does not violate Restrictive
Rules I, II or V, that the adoption of the Report by the
General Conference as a legislative enactment to become
Part II of the Discipline is therefore not unconstitutional.
In order to keep this matter clear and unambiguous it is
required that, either in the Preface or as a footnote to Part
II of the Discipline, there be a statement to the effect that
Sections 1 and 3 are legislative enactments and neither a
part of the Constitution nor under the Restrictive Rules.
April 24, 1972
Decision No. 359
In Re: Appeals on Constitutionality of Legislation
Creating Council on Ministries.
DIGEST
The General Conference has the authority to adopt an organiza-
tional provision for the General Council on Ministries which specifi-
cally denies the possibility of a bishop becoming an officer of the
Council.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
Incident to the General Conference enactment of legislation creat-
ing and empowering a "General Council on Ministries" two questions
have been presented to the Judicial Council by two separate appeals.
One appeal comes from the General Conference on adoption, April
27, 1972, of the following motion:
"that . . . the act of the General Conference be referred to the
Judicial Council, appealing for a declaratory decision as to its con-
stitutionality: Action on Calendar Item 363, Report 16 of the
Committee on Conferences, . . . Page 441 of the DCA, which specifi-
cally denies the possibility of a Bishop being an officer of the
Council on Ministries, in the light of our Constitution . . . Para-
graph 50 ... , Paragraph 52, and Third Restrictive Rule (Para-
graph 17)."
The second appeal comes from the Council of Bishops, dated April
27, 1972 as follows:
"The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church re-
spectfully ask the Judicial Council of the Church to rule on the
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constitutionality of the said paragraph (829 of Calendar Item
343, DC A, 426) which seems to be a delegation of powers to the
said Council on Ministries which the General Conference of the
Church cannot give under its own constitutional powers."
The appeal of the General Conference was first considered by the
Judicial Council at an announced open hearing for interested parties
on the evening of April 27. The second appeal was received by the
Judicial Council at its session the morning of April 28.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction of both appeals is accepted under the Consti-
tution (Par. 61.1), Discipline Paragraphs 1707 and 1715.
Analysis
Both of the matters before us refer to the legislation
establishing the new General Council on Ministries. The
first question from the General Conference concerns the
organization of the new Council. The second question from
the Council of Bishops concerns its functioning.
The two questions may well have bearing upon each other.
The Judicial Council recognizes this even while it gives its
attention in this decision to answering only the first ques-
tion upon the narrow basis of the question itself: is the
clause in the legislation setting forth the organization of the
General Council on Ministries, which stipulates in the sec-
tion on officers that none of them shall be a bishop, con-
stitutional ?
Paragraph 15 of the Constitution reads in part :
"Par. 15. Article IV. — The General Conference shall
have full legislative power over all matters distinctively
connectional, and in the exercise of this power shall have
authority as follows :
* * *
"5. To define and fix the powers, duties, and privileges
of the episcopacy. . . .
"8. To initiate and direct all connectional enterprises
of the Church and to provide boards for their promotion
and administration."
There are apparently two reasons for questioning the
phrase, "none of whom shall be a bishop." The first is the
contention that this is legislation directed against a class
of persons on the basis of status. Such an argument has not
much standing in this relationship where, historically, such
legislation has been used to guarantee certain specific rep-
resentation on the boards and agencies of the church, for
instance, the legislation in the 1968 Discipline that, in the
organization of certain boards, the chairman "shall be a
bishop." It might have been argued that this was class
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legislation against lay persons and ministers. We believe,
however, that it cannot be so determined. Whatever the
v^^isdom of such restrictions, we believe they are within the
authority of the General Conference to determine.
The other reason for questioning the inclusion of the
phrase, "none of whom shall be a bishop," is the argument
that it is contrary to the constitutionally required functions
of the episcopacy in Paragraphs 50 and 52, and that it may
be such a change in the nature of the episcopacy as to vio-
late Restrictive Rule III.
This is a more serious matter. On the basis, however, of
a very narrow interpretation of the question, namely, the
power of a General Conference to set up and fix the organ-
izational procedures of its boards and agencies with restric-
tive clauses concerning members and officers, we must con-
clude that the General Conference has such authority. Para-
graph 15.5, 8 grants the General Conference full legislative
power over all matters distinctly connectional, authorizes it
specifically to fix the powers, duties, and privileges of the
episcopacy, and to initiate connectional enterprises and pro-
vide boards for their promotion and administration.
We would point out that this is a narrowly construed
question and answer. Any interpretation of this decision
which would indicate that the functions of our historic
episcopacy are not grounded in the Constitution or protected
by Restrictive Rule III would be in error.
We must defer the second matter before the Judicial
Council until a later date which will provide opportunity
for hearings, for a careful study of General Conference ac-
tions, and a review of the constitutional relationships in-
volved.
Decision
It is the decision of the Judicial Council that the General
Conference had the authority to adopt an organizational
procedure for the General Council on Ministries which
denied the possibility of a bishop becoming an officer of the
Council.
Decision on the appeal of the Council of Bishops is
deferred to a later date.
April 28, 1972.
Dissent
I believe the decision of the Judicial Council is premature
and involves piece-meal disposition of a major constitutional
question. I would have preferred postponement to afford
full hearing, the benefit of briefs and a more careful study
than the limited time has permitted the majority to decide
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the case. The case is decided in isolation from the related
appeal of the Council of Bishops, dated April 27, 1972, per-
taining to Paragraph 829 (DCA P. 426) which is not to be
considered until a later date.
The instant case tests the power of the General Confer-
ence to alter the "plan, powers, privileges and duties" of the
Episcopacy guaranteed by Paragraph 50 of the Constitution
in the extremely narrow frame of the proposed exclusion
of bishops from the offices of the Council on Ministries
(DCA P. 441). While the base on which the case is decided
is most limited, the underlying constitutional issue concern-
ing the future role of the Episcopacy is of broad concern
and of great importance to the Church.
By necessity resolution of the issue in the instant case
must be influenced by the later outcome of the appeal of
the Council of Bishops challenging the delegation of interim
legislative powers to the Council of Ministries and particu-
larly the proposed power of that Council to change the
internal structure of Boards and to transfer functions
among them. (Par. 829, DCA P. 426)
It is argued that the pendency of the present case casts
a cloud over the pending legislation. I submit no less a cloud
has arisen by reason of the serious constitutional issues
raised in the appeal of the Council of Bishops. Therefore,
I can see no reason for a piece-meal, hurried and partial
disposition of the important constitutional questions posed
by the two integrally related paragraphs of the proposed
legislation.
Samuel W. V/itwer
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESSES
AND SERMONS
COMMUNION SERMON
By Bishop Charles W. Brashares, Retired
Prayer . . . Lord, Speak to us. Amen.
Why do we begin the session of the General Conference
with the Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord's Sup-
per? Because we need what the disciples needed in order
to present to the world the living Christ.
Jesus realized that each disciple would confront a new
situation within a week. Jesus, their leader would be cru-
cified. The religious leaders of their childhood at the Temple
would be hunting them down to kill them. The city of
Jerusalem, which had been the center of their thinking,
would hasten on to its destruction. In some way Jesus
must equip these fishermen, a tax collector and the other
disciples, for the task ahead.
My friends, you and I need help as we begin our task
here. We have not come to this arena as refugees from
the world at work. We have been chosen as delegates from
a fast changing world in conflict with itself, a divided
house. We too must allow Jesus to cleanse us of our divi-
sions, to empower us in new unity, and to send us forth
enthusiastically, singing in harmony the joyous good news
that can create a better world. So we too, like the early
disciples, now await the work of a present Christ who can
cleanse, empower, and inspire us at this Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper.
First, Jesus cleansed them. You see, each disciple was
full of plans of his own. The disciples came quarrelling as
to which would be the leader when Jesus was gone. It, too,
was a kind of election year. Several disciples felt they
might be called to lead in Jesus' place, and they were quite
willing to be drafted to take the central throne ... or at
least to serve in some advisory capacity.
Jesus did not criticize or look down on these ambitious
men. He did not have each one kneel before Him while he
looked down on him and laid a hand on his head. Rather,
Jesus poured water in a basin and came and knelt before
each man, and looked up to him with loving devotion as He
washed each dear disciple's feet. Thus Jesus washed their
minds of lesser ideas and showed them that He who was
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greatest would be the servant of them all. Sometimes even
a so-called saint needs to be reminded he is not the Saviour
of the world. His task is to reveal the Saviour of the world
in His humility, and cleanse us of all but the Father's will.
1 attended the first ashram Dr. E. Stanley Jones held in
thisi country. As we came to register, each person was full
of his own plans. Some were good plans, but they were our
plans. One man had arranged a table just inside the door
so he could sell life insurance to each person who came to
register. A good woman was determined to convert each of
us to a new theological notion she had heard the week
before. Dr. Jones asked each of us to take a New Testament
into a quiet place and read it and ask himself, "What is God
trying to say to me?" then speak to no one 'til breakfast the
next day. By then, many of us had begun to ponder what
might be God's will for us.
Of course, every one of us here is certain he wants the
right thing. Some whim catches our fancy, and we want
to make everyone else adopt it. As we become more weary
and more rushed, we become more zealous to make others
agree with us. We have little time for prayer. We say we
cannot stay in the upper room while our Lord is being
crucified, so we seize a sword and cut off somebody's ear
as we try to stop the crucifixion and resurrection. So in
the Far East, Hindus and Moslems are killing each other.
In the Near East, Jews and non-Jews are killing each other.
In Ireland, Catholics and Protestants are killing each other.
All this shows the result, when men depart from love,
which is God's way, and indulge in Machiavellian diplomacy
and antagonism in order to forward their own plans. "A
house divided against itself shall not stand." Christianity
is not only sympathetic, but it is surgical. Nevertheless, the
surgery needs to begin by taking the determination to have
our own way, out of our own eye.
Someone recently asked a social revolutionist, "Do you
believe in hell?" To the surprise of everyone, he said he
did. They asked, "Will you describe hell?" He answered,
"O.K. First they ask you what you like to do best. When you
tell them, they say, 'All right, from now on, you will have
to do that one thing you like to do best forever, and that
will be hell.' "
If you and I should follow that same succinct logic, we
would describe heaven as the result when men crucify their
own plans and unite in doing God's will together. In every
man's life there is a throne and a cross. We either put our
own plans on the throne and Christ on the cross, or we
put Christ on the throne and crucify our own plans. Which
shall we do here now? We hear Jesus pouring water into
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a basin for us. We hear a voice saying, "If any man
would follow me, let him take up his cross." So we are
cleansed.
Then Jesus empowered them. Jesus broke the bread. As
He gave bread to each disciple, He said, "This is my body
given for you," and He told them to feed on Him by faith
with thanksgiving. "Your fathers ate manna in the wilder-
ness. I give you the bread of life."
Have you wondered how Jesus strengthened these men to
face a hostile world? Once you were nobody. Christ has
made you somebody, children of God. So it was, Thomas
the doubter went to India and founded the Thomasian
Church, active to this day, by God's grace. Philip took his
way to Africa, baptising as he went, and the Christian
Church in Africa was for centuries the center for all
Christendom and lives in the Coptic church of today. Peter
made his way to Rome. These men who took the cross had
no fear of death. You cannot kill a dead man who has
already taken his cross. You can only reach his flesh, and
he knows it. He has become the vehicle of a vastly greater
power.
Isn't it strange that we frequently forget the power of
God to change the world? Our own little tricks and tactics
fail so hopelessly. But what can withstand the power of
God, wherever men dare use it! A black humorist tells us
he tried the Christian way years ago. He tried to integrate
a restaurant which refused to serve a black person. For
three weeks he sat at a table requesting to be served. The
owner of the place got weary of seeing him there. They
put before him a roast chicken. Three husky men stood
over him. They gave him a carving knife and said, "Now
you are served. Take this knife and whatever you do to
that chicken, we shall do to you." The black man lifted the
chicken tenderly to his lips and kissed it. What could
tormentors do against such an expression of love? They
burned a cross in the man's front yard, and he opened his
door and called, "Please bring it in here ; my wife and chil-
dren are cold." Violent victories sometimes come quickly,
but over the long run, those who change the world must
have patience to practice nonresistant love. The disciples
began that endless line of splendor that will finally convince
the world that for human survival we must eventually learn
the power of love.
You weak, little, helpless, defeated man. Stand up on
your two feet and behold the power of God. Consider the
heavens as the very stars declare the glory of God in the
circling precision of their harmony. Consider the lilies of
the field. They have died a thousand times, and here they
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stand in the power of the resurrection. Consider the birds
who sow not neither do they reap, but they successfully
face the winter winds and snows and come forth singing in
the spring that somehow God has carried them through
the darker days. God does all this in nature. And God em-
powers men who trust in Him. How is it that we, who do not
know the names of the most powerful monarchs of the past,
remember Moses, a lone shepherd who obeyed God two
thousand years ago? We know Abraham and Jeremiah and
Jesus. God gave them power. And to us He says, as He said
to the apostles, "I will strengthen you, uphold you by the
right hand of my righteousness." Yes, God turns your
weakness into strength as He empowered the disciples. Let
US feed on Him . . . now . . . with thanksgiving.
Finally, Jesus sent the disciples out with a song. Jesus
had told them, "My joy I give unto you." Mark's gospel tells
us they went out singing. They couldn't see the future
triumph, but they sang "Hallelujah" anyway and felt the
joy. Soon they would be in dirty prisons at midnight, sing-
ing "Hallelujah" as they clanked the rhythm with their
chains among the reeking walls. Some would be thrown to
the lions in the arena or burned on crosses. One Caesar went
almost mad asking, "How can they sing while they suffer
and die?" But they sang "HALLELUJAH," for they kept
their eyes on a city not made with hands above the walls
of disintegrating Rome. Hallelujah. They saw Christ's
victory above the foreshortened future as did John when
he wrote Revelation. And beyond individual death they
beheld life everlasting with Christ. Tagore of India said,
"Death is not the extinguishing of the light. Death is
putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." And
Christians hope to waken in the morning in the Father's
house. Hallelujah.
I have watched Christ through the years as He touches
the blinded eyes of men 'til we begin to see the futility of
hate, war, dissension. Someday we shall unite to cure the
causes of these evils. I saw Christ come to a rich man and
ask, "Do you really care for the poor family yonder where
the mother and baby do not have proper care?" The rich
man gave money and care, and he rejoices to this day that
he did doubleteam with that family and bring them through
their emergency. I heard Christ speak to a married couple
who hired a lawyer and got divorce papers. The voice said,
"Before you break up your family and part forever, why
not go to church together and part in love." They went to
church, and tore up the divorce papers and are still living
happily together after twenty-seven years. I have seen
Christ fighting poverty with hope to end the slum. He tries
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to make world brotherhood, no matter where you're from.
He is marching with the outcasts singing, "We will over-
come . . . Our Lord is marching on."
"And He shall reign forever and ever, Wonderful,
Counselor, the Mighty God, the everlasting Father, Prince
of Peace. And He shall reign forever and ever. Hallelujah."
We pray . . . Dear Lord, CLEANSE US, EMPOWER US,
GIVE, GIVE TO US here, now the joyous song of triumph
for these days of this General Conference. We need Thy
presence.
That's why we begin the General Conference by celebrat-
ing the Supper with our Lord.
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS
By Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke, New York Area
What Do You Expect?
Luke 3:10-16
"The people were gathered on tip-toe of expectation . . .
ivonderiyig . . ." Luke 3 :15.
The staff of a business concern was discussing the recent
transfer of one of their number. When someone asked —
"WHY?" the answer was cryptic; "He wasn't making it."
Then there came an addition, declarative and wistful, "I
guess we expected too much of him."
A young man in our community was apprehended during
a moral lapse. In discussing his plight one well-meaning
person observed, "Well, knowing the over-all circumstances
of his life, what would you expect?"
We are told this is a generation of rising expectations.
Much of the turmoil of the sixties was caused by the sharp
and raw disappointments in society's failure to provide
the realization of those expectations.
1. Whatever the lesson these paradoxes may suggest, his-
tory tells us with vivid certainty "GREAT ACHIEVE-
MENTS are the children of GREAT EXPECTATIONS."
What and who you are suggests and often determines the
nature of our expectations.
From the beginning men have scanned the skies, mystified
and enchanted by the habits of the stars. With our Biblical
forebearers we trace the pathway of Orion and the
Pleiades, of Jupiter and Mars. We greet them in their
accustomed places century after century and rejoice in
their dependable habits. That is precisely the conduct we
expect in the stars — their nature known to us. When a
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variation in pathway is discovered as instruments are
sharpened and focus lengthened we do not attribute this
conduct to those human vagaries of drunkenness, instability,
or mindless wandering. We seek the cause of the variance
in the natural order. We have a right to expect the answer
will be found there. We are not disappointed.
Two half-inebriated lovers meander through the zoo. In
a moment of irresponsibility she thrusts her arm through
a cage and is mercilessly mangled. On both counts the re-
sultant is what we have a right to expect ; an animal striking
a threatening foreign object ; a tipsy person behaving as an
irresponsible bundle of living matter.
In our general neighborhood there is a spot hallowed by
deed and memory. Roll back the years. A man is about to
be hanged. He is given an opportunity to speak of his
dreams in this moment of his denouement. Shall it be an
episode given to reviling both man and God? And he said,
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my
country" (Nathan Hale) — an answer his friends could
expect, knowing their man.
And we are told in the long ago there came a voice from
heaven, saying, "This is my own dear son, with whom I am
well pleased" (Matt. 3:17). Given the testimony of that
voice what could be expected? Then there came the "set
of his face," the gift of his life, the glory of his risen
spirit. These we celebrate.
2. And here we gather but in what mood? What is our
understanding of who we are? That determination will fix
the definitive limits of our expectations.
Are we disparate groups representing various "interests,"
and drawn from all quarters of the earth? Are we "sec-
tional clubs" who will dub as maverick those who fail to
find agreement with our positions? Are we archangels of
tradition, feverishly protecting the institution and its
varied memories lest the old ark sink in the uncertain
sands of relevance? Are we gathered as an army of
warriors fighting for change — change too often for its
own sake? Are we gathered as leagues of minorities as-
sured this is the hour to requite the discomfort and depriva-
tion of the decades?
Could it be that we are many of these thrown together,
not as maddened warriors but as seeking friends bound
in the bundle of life, as a colony of heaven earnestly
striving, desperately struggling to learn God's will for us
in this day? Will we daily pray with solid intent, "Thy will
be done!" TODAY. On earth, through me, in these hours?
And praying will we expect his Spirit will be our inseparable
guide?
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It was said of others who were meeting somewhat as
we do that the "people were gathered on tip-toe in expecta-
tion . . . wondering. . . ." From that expectation, anchored
in the centuries, came the visitation of the Messiah,
And what do we expect — what have we a right to expect,
remembering that expectations are the dynamic forces
which lead to great achievements ?
3. Attempting to learn something about the expectations
of this Conference, I tried an uncomplicated, short sample
questionnaire, sending it to about ten percent of this body.
I asked simply, "What are your expectations and your
hopes for this meeting?" More than 95% replied — a miracle
in itself. The responses suggested no miracles.
One perceptive friend suggested an agenda of three
items. An opening prayer. A calling of the roll. A motion
for adjournment. I imagine he felt we had not exhausted
the agenda set before us in Dallas and St. Louis.
There was one steady undertow evident in most replies:
that it was imperative we should leave this place recognizing
our pluralisms, but joined as a fellowship of kindred spirits
serving one Lord. As one put it, "I hope to leave Atlanta
lamenting that the fellowship is over, not regretting the
time we spent together." Another suggested that early in
the meeting someone should provide a motion of apprecia-
tion for the many blessings we have received from the
past, a promise to stop complaining, and a corporate resolve
to work together.
Many hoped for the demonstration of a more sensitive
concern for all minorities, moving forward not in an
atmosphere of fear but of faith. Said one, "Let the church
be the catalyst of the hopes of the powerless."
Others hoped for and expected a new view of the evan-
gelistic mission of the church in which reconciliation would
become the deed of life. Another wrote in lyrical fashion,
"Let us mount a crusade of wise and winsome evangelism."
There was general expectancy evidenced for due consid-
eration of the several Commission reports mandated by
earlier conferences. As you would imagine among those
reports the one on STRUCTURE was favored with every
color in the spectrum of expectation, from dour indigo to
brightest flame.
Some hoped this meeting would give evidence of a wider
listening to the voice of the local church coupled with an
obedience to the pleading. Others expect this meeting to
speak an encouraging word concerning COCU and the mark-
ing of some direction for our continued support.
There was considerable expectation that the Book of
Discipline which emerges from this meeting may be re-
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structured so that it will become a more useful tool for the
journeymen in the church, meaning everybody.
That we should provide a clear and strong resolve to
implement the program for PEACE AND DEVELOP-
MENT was the expectation and prayer of many.
So it would be easy to continue. But, alas, in few of the
replies was there a commanding sense of great expecta-
tion, no figurative standing on tip-toe. Some of the replies
were immersed in a sense of "We would be well advised not
to expect too much!" If this IS our mood — little will be
achieved.
May we resolve NOW, THIS WILL NOT BE OUR
MOOD! Great achievements ARE the children of great
expectations.
4. Share with me a few of those things I believe we have
a right to expect !
We have a right to expect — given the gift of reason by
our Creator — we will exercise that faculty creatively. Or,
may we say it scripturally ; we have a right to expect that
the mind that was in Christ Jesus will be alive in us.
We have a right to expect that as the people we claim to
be — the people of God, the people of the Christian faith —
we shall exercise the gift of faith as a Christian com-
munity.
We have a right to expect of each other a commitment
to humbly, prayerfully and graciously listen to our fellow
Methodists and then patiently and courageously act to-
gether, the Cross of Christian love being our guiding mark.
Personally, and I trust you join me, I expect the presence
and guidance of His Holy Spirit as with intensive applica-
tion we seek his will and determine it will be done ! Enter-
taining such expectations in prayerful resolution, who can
forecast the blessings that are imminent. Does our Lord
expect anything less !
I believe it was written of William Henry Channing that
when he arose in the morning he always felt that the "one
divine far-off event" might well occur before he sat down
to breakfast. We have every right to believe, giving our-
selves to a mood of high expectation, yea, standing on tip-
toe of the spirit, his presence will guide us toward the king-
dom in these days.
The congregation was small, the listening desultory, the
preaching quietly energetic, but so sincere. The text for the
day was taken from the prophecy of Isaiah. "Enlarge the
place of your tent, and let the curtains of your habitations
be stretched out, hold not back, LENGTHEN YOUR
CORDS, STRENGTHEN YOUR STAKES" (Isaiah 54:2).
The sermon came to an end and so did the service of
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worship. One by one the members of the congregation began
to wander away or gather in small knots for neighborly
conversation.
Unbelieving, the preacher cried to his friend, "Fuller,
Fuller, call them back ! We dare not separate without doing
anything!" From that cry there grew a new era in
Christendom.
Undoubtedly none will rise in this house and interrupt
our departure shouting disapproval of our behavior as
Carey did.
May the reason be found not in our proper decorum, or
our lack of fundamental interest and concern.
Let the reason be found in our adventuring together,
standing on tip-toe of expectation, wondering at God's
grace, believing the visitation of the Spirit will show us
his face and his will again.
EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD. ATTEMPT
GREAT THINGS FOR GOD !
What a word for our time !
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS
By Bishop Ralph T. Alton, Wisconsin Area
Always Remember Jesus
I am persuaded that every so often a church has to
reaffirm the basic tenets of its faith, else what comes to
be taken for granted disappears in the mists of vagueness.
And this must be more than the reciting of a creed. It
must be wrestling with the meanings of what has been
affirmed. So even if there had been no union of two former
denominations into The United Methodist Church, a com-
mission to struggle with the re-assessment and the restate-
ment of the faith essential to our church would be in order.
Certainly one fundamental facet of faith that needs
re-affirmation is the truth that the Jesus of the Gospels
is the Christ of God, What concerns me most about the
relationship of this truth to our faith is not its expression
as theological theory, but its evidence in the practices of
the people called United Methodist. I want to share a bit
of my concern with you this morning.
The first question asked of a candidate for full member-
ship in an Annual Conference of The United Methodist
Church is, "Have you faith in Christ?" Dr. Merlyn North-
felt, president of Garrett Theological Seminary and a mem-
ber of this Conference, reminded the students there of that
fact, and affirmed that this had to be the first question, be-
cause if a Christian minister couldn't answer that in the af-
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firmative, there was no use asking him any others. The
same thing could be said for any Christian. Our Christian
faith begins with the acceptance that in the person of Jesus
whose Hfe and teachings and death and resurrection are
recorded in the gospels, God is related to man more clearly
than in any other revelation of truth known to man. I
still remember that in the catechism book I studied in
preparation for church membership, the question, "What
does it mean to be a Christian?" was answered thus: "To
be a Christian means to love and to trust, to obey and to
follow the Lord Jesus Christ." I do not know a better
definition than that. When Dr. E. Stanley Jones proclaims
that the one central truth essential to the Christian faith
is that Jesus Christ is Lord, and points out that the unique
factor in the Christian religion is the person of Jesus
Christ himself, he adds the testimony of his own experience
to this central affirmation that the Christian faith has to
be rooted in Jesus as the Christ. My concern for this truth
this morning is prompted by a very sincere conviction that
in the church today — specifically in The United Methodist
Church — ^there is a great deal of thought and life that
is being labeled "Christian" without any identity whatso-
ever with the gospel of Jesus Christ and without any
determined desire to "love and to trust, to obey and to
follow the Lord Jesus Christ."
During the quadrennium now closing, one emphasis in our
Church has been on the study of the Gospels — first in the
Sermon on the Mount, and then on the life and teachings of
Jesus. Without depreciating in the least the sincere effort
made by pastors and churches to involve people in these
studies, reports would show that those who became involved
in any study that with any degree of depth sought to deepen
an understanding of and a commitment to the Christ of the
Gospels were but a fragment of the people called United
Methodist. The response of the majority of our people
would have to be interpreted as saying that they really did
not consider a study about Jesus to be important in relation-
ship to what they understood as the Christian faith. And
so the Christianity based on the gospel according to the
New York Times, or the Chicago Tribune or the Los
Angeles Times or Newsweek or Life or the Readers' Digest
continued to flourish, while Christianity based on the Gospel
according to Matthew and Mark and Luke and John strug-
gled for some recognition.
In the arena of theological controversy there are
emphases on the importance of developing a Christology
without Christ: "cosmological Christology," some are call-
ing it. A strong positive factor in this emphasis is the
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recognition that in human experience, the fact of Christ
as a spiritual presence is evident where the name of Jesus
may not be known. There is a vahiable sensitivity to the
permeating presence of the Christ spirit in many expres-
sions of man's search for truth when one theologian writes,
"There was a time when we could presume the absoluteness
of Christianity; there have been societies in which such
a stance was entirely logical and proper. But we live today
in a world filled with valuable ideas, and to cling exclusively
to one set is to close our eyes to reality and honesty." But
the fallacy of this point of view is that in the world of
ideas as in the world of technology there must be a norm
that becomes the evaluating standard by which all other
processes are judged. How do you know reality and honesty
when you see it unless you have some standard identified
as reality and honesty ? Affirming the universality of Christ
does not make unnecessary His particularity as a personal
incarnation.
Another way of looking at the same matter is in the
recognition that in the last quarter of a century, our inter-
est and involvement in a new ecumenicity in relation to
other religions has brought about a more sympathetic
understanding and acceptance of the validity of other
faiths. Our desire for a relationship of equality with peo-
ple of other religions has tempted us to pretend that one
religion is about as good as any other. That kind of expres-
sion has come to be pretty common among the people in
our churches. A prevalent conviction among many Chris-
tians is that religious affiliation is much more a matter of
accidental inheritance than of optional decision. A black
athlete turns to the Muslim faith; a university student
espouses one of the various varieties of cultural faiths;
and a common response is, "Maybe for them it is better."
Even among those involved in theological dialogues among
representatives of the world's religions one finds the expres-
sion, "In relationship with the other religions of the world,
our Christology embarrasses us." To the contrary, ought
not our Christology give us clearer understanding of the
degree to which other religions glimpse the eternal truth
revealed most clearly in Jesus, the Christ? And, therefore,
would we not be all the more appreciative of the desire for
truth evident in other faiths? It was from the perspective
of his commitment to Jesus that St. Paul could say to
the people of Athens, "Men of Athens, I perceive that in
every way you are very religious."
When Jesus said of his relationship to the law and the
prophets that he had not come to destroy them, but to ful-
fill them, he was establishing what, for the Christian, is
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the fulfilling relationship of faith in Jesus Christ to every
pattern of thought and action by which men choose to live.
Our affirmation of faith in Jesus Christ is not judgmental
but maturing and completing.
When I was a boy I had a puzzle that consisted of a
shallow square box into which you were supposed to put
together a number of small pieces of wood of varying sizes
and shapes. You could get a lot of the pieces together as
though you were solving the puzzle, and then find the re-
maining piece didn't fit into the remaining space. There
was only one way the pieces could be put together so as
to all fit into the box. My faith in Jesus as the Christ
affirms that he is the only one who "puts it all together;"
and therefore he is the one who can fulfill the endeavor
of men to solve the problem of life. What else did Peter
mean when he declared, "There is salvation in no one else" ?
Or what else did Paul mean when he affirmed, "We preach
Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to
Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks,
Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God"? And
what else do you make of the words of Jesus himself,
"I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to
the Father but by me"? I have many questions in my
response to the various expressions of the so-called "Jesus
movement" in our time. But I would want to be a part
of that movement in witnessing to the essential centrality
of Jesus Christ in any adequate understanding of God's
purpose for life. For me, as for St. Paul, "God was in
Christ, reconciling the world to Himself." Therefore,
wherever God is, I experience the presence of Christ — and
only when I can experience the presence of the Christ I
identify with Jesus do I affirm the presence of God. That,
I think, is why I call myself a Christian.
One essential, and very practical value, of this basic
affirmation of the Christian that Jesus is the Christ is in
the realm of moral and ethical decisions. In the church
today we seem to be wandering in the morass of moral
confusion. We have real difficulty making up our minds
about what is right or what is wrong because we lack some
dependable basis for judgment that makes it right or
wrong. Of course, one approach to this process is based on
some system of rules or laws that defines right behavior as
over against wrong behavior in terms of "thou shalts"
and "thou shalt nots." But human experience continuously
discovers that laws are always in need of interpretation,
or of new laws to further define the old laws. It takes
a high degree of naivete to say, "All we need is the Ten
Commandments."
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The chief trouble with legalism as a basis for moral
judgment in the justification of law is its attempt to deal
with relationships — man to things or man to man — and
relationships are such expressions of spirit that they
are always bursting the seams of any attempts at confining
definitions. Talking about the spirit of the law as over
against the letter of the law is an attempt to deal with the
dilemma of recognizing rightness as a spiritual entity on
the one hand, and yet facing the necessity of identifying
its forms of expression on the other. One attempt to resolve
the dilemma suggests that each moral conclusion must be
the result of the combination of factors that make up any
particular situation as interpreted by the person making
the moral judgment. But if all the factors in the equation
are variables, does not the person making the judgment be-
come the victim of the situation rather than its evaluator?
For the Christian, salvation from the dilemma comes in
the form of the identification of the essence of righteous-
ness with a person — with the Person. The Christian faith
affirms that the spirit of Christ incarnate in the Jesus of
the Gospels is the hallmark of righteousness. The essence of
this reality is not found in any moral guideline he uttered or
any specific instruction he gave but in the spirit that char-
acterized what he was as well as what he said. Therefore,
he is the constant that belongs in every equation leading to
moral judgment. And in the midst of the variables that do
constitute each particular situation, He furnishes the point
of evaluation that results in a conclusion that is not itself
a variable, but possesses the constancy of the spirit of
righteousness. That means that we must be careful not to put
our words in Jesus' mouth, but to put His words in our
mouths, and not to impose our moral value systems on His
life, but to accept His value system in our lives.
Father John Wesley struggled with the problem when he
tried to define the evidences of a desire for salvation. Our
problem in accepting the advice of Father John is at points
where he becomes legalistically specific. We may say at
points, "Times have changed." But he is "right on" when
he identifixes such evidences with the presence of the spirit
of Christ Jesus in the behavior concerned, as when he
says we should avoid "the taking of such diversions as
cannot be used in the name of the Lord Jesus," or "the
singing those songs, or reading those books, which do not
tend to the knowledge or love of God." I'd like to put
that on the marquee of a theater. Those are timeless in-
structions because they are linked to the eternal reality of
the spirit of God incarnate in Jesus Christ. The Study
Commission on Social Principles is on the same wave length
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when it affirms that any Christian Social Principles imple-
mented by any particular moral judgments are vindicated
ultimately by their rootage in an affirmation about the
truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
Even more significant than the moral and ethical implica-
tions of the centrality of Jesus Christ is what He does for
our mission in life, as individuals and as a church. He
becomes both the motivation for and the control of the
purposes to which we give our lives. What do you live for
as a person? What determines the justification for the
expenditure of your life? For our purposes here, what are
we about as a church? What justifies our continuance as an
instrument of God in the world? Is it anything less than
to be the Body of Christ? And that means not simply
being a fellowship into which Christ brings life, but a
combination of flesh and blood through which Christ's
spirit continues to be incarnate in the world as witness to
the love of God. I sometimes get the feeling that in our
talk about being the Body of Christ we lay too much stress
on our being the body, and too little stress on our being
the Body of Christ.
There is always a danger in too much concentration on
situations in the church, that we will fall into the fallacy
of assuming that the way we identify the parts of the Body
of Christ to each other is more determinative of our mis-
sion than the relationship of the parts of the body to
Jesus Christ as its head. St. Paul made no such mistake
in his references to the Body of Christ.
What we must be about is what His spirit compels us to
be about. And that is never to serve our own interests but
to fulfill His purposes. That thrusts us inevitably into in-
volvements in the world which we never would choose for
ourselves. To understand what it means to be the continuing
agent of Christ's spirit in the world confronts us with a
cross. We have to struggle with our own Gethsemanes
between our desires and his, that may make us sweat blood.
There is a beatitude about which we think too little:
"Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you
and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my ac-
count." I don't get the feeling that as a church we are
taking any great risk of being blessed in those terms, or
that when it does occasionally happen we feel blessed about
it. The prayer of St. Francis is familiar to us, but we do
not recognize enough its demanding inferences ; we are too
apt to agree with those who think it is a "lovely prayer."
Think of it — "Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace."
That doesn't say, "Lord, give me peace for myself." Those
who try to be instruments of God's peace often find them-
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selves so involved in conflict with those who don't want
peace that they experience peace only in terms that pass all
understanding. "Where there is hatred, let me sow love."
There is a vast difference between getting in on the loving
where loving is the general atmosphere, and sowing love
where hatred is. Yet St. Francis knew that being sensitive
to the spirit of Jesus Christ drives us constantly where
the testimony of experience may well be, "He saved others ;
he cannot save himself."
We have been saying that the world must determine the
agenda of the church. We have needed to say that Jesus
Christ must determine the agenda of the church. That
forces us to an awareness of the real meaning of the
Incarnation. The revelation of eternal truth in Jesus has
its rootage in the affirmation that God so loved the world.
The voices of minority groups — the church crying for sup-
port for their efforts towards empowerment — have their
justification not as the clamour of self-interest demanding
attention, but as an insistent echo of the voice of Jesus
Christ. There is a new contemporaneity in the familiar
words of Frank Mason North :
Where cross the crowded ways of life,
Where sound the cries of race and clan.
Above the noise of selfish strife,
We hear Thy voice, 0 Son of Man.
It can never be enough for us simply to satisfy the
motivations prompted by our own concerns. For the Chris-
tian "to love and to trust, to obey and to follow the Lord
Jesus Christ" involves, both individually and collectively
in the church, a commitment to any mission to which the
Spirit of Jesus Christ compels us. "You have not chosen
me, but I have chosen you." And for that for which we
are chosen, we need to respond by asking of the Spirit
of Jesus Christ, "What do you want me to do?"
Moreover, that becomes not only our motivation ; but the
control of our mission — which is to say that we must be
committed to a single mission. "I decided to know nothing
among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." Our
responsibility as disciples of Jesus Christ must be to
help the spirit of Jesus into the processes of life to redeem
them from unworthy ends. For instance, education and
welfare are worthy programs for human improvement. But
education and welfare have no capacity to provide their
own motivations; these are provided by their associations.
Hence, education and welfare that are politically oriented
and therefore politically motivated may become the de-
stroyers of the human values they ostensibly are intended
to enhance. There are plenty of illustrations in human
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experience, both historically and currently, of this fact.
The constant influence of the spirit of Christ in education
and welfare may save them for the elevation of human
dignity and the exaltation of human values. There is a
great deal of current concern over ecology that has no
other motivation than self-preservation. Yet selfish interest
is the very motivation that has brought much of the
ecological problem upon us. The Spirit of Christ must
permeate the program dealing vv^ith the problem v^ith a sense
of the stewardship of life, or the whole procedure may
vanish with assurances that new forms of manipulation
of natural resources may at least postpone the disastrous
outcome beyond our own time of concern.
In short, the Spirit of Jesus makes it impossible for us
simply to jump on the bandwagon of any movement that
claims to be for the common good. Our role is to bring the
Spirit of Jesus Christ into judgment on and inspiration
for such movements that they may become instruments of
God's love revealed in Christ.
We need to be much more dedicated than we have been
to being channels through which the Spirit of God revealed
in Jesus Christ gets into the processes by which men seek
to deal with the social and political and economic and na-
tural problems that confront us. The Church ought not
(in its resolutions) simply reflect the judgments that have
arisen in the secular world regarding human problems.
Rather, our responsibility must be to influence the decisions
of the secular world with our understandings of truth
reveaJed to us in our pursuit of Jesus Christ. This is our
singular commission. So the primary question that con-
fronts us all as Christians is, "Have you faith in Jesus as
the Christ?" How we answer that question determines
whether we have any answer for any other questions.
Nels Ferre, who has influenced my thought as much as
anyone, told some of us the story of his departure from his
home in Sweden as a boy of twelve for his education and
future life in the United States. An uncle had made his
home in this country and wrote back to offer to care for
young Nels, and provide for his education if the parents
would let him go. Nels says he remembers vividly the experi-
ence on the station platform when the family had brought
him for his departure. He particularly remembers his
mother who stood quietly to one side, apart from the some-
what noisy expressions of emotion on the part of brothers
and sisters. Then as the train came in, and Nels was about
ready to climb aboard, she came to him and put her arms
around him and whispered in his ear, "Nels, always re-
member Jesus." I think that God is hugging us in His
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arms, and by His Holy Spirit is saying to us — ^His Church
— as he sends us to our mission in the world, "Always re-
member Jesus."
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS
By Bishop Hermann W. Kaebnick, Harrisburg Area
The Extraordinariness of the Christian Life
Mattheiv 5:21-2J^, 27-29, J^3-48
Mark Twain once encountered a predatory businessman
who was somewhat sentimental about religion. "Before
I die," said this businessman, "I plan to take a trip to
the Holy Land. I am going to climb to the top of Mt. Sinai
and read the Ten Commandments aloud."
"I have a better idea," answered Mark Twain. "Why
don't you stay here at home and keep them?"
Jesus was even more direct and searching toward those
who were sentimental about him rather than intent upon
doing what he had commanded. Throughout the Sermon on
the Mount, he demanded that his followers exceed the
demands of the Law. "What is there extraordinary about
your life?" he asked. Not only his example but his message
require extraordinary character and living.
This is a disturbing demand — that we excel in Christian
living. And yet as a matter of psychological fact, most of
us have deep within us the passion for some kind of
eminence. This drive can lead a person to noble attainments
as well as to evil consequences. Some men direct it toward
personal aggrandizement, wealth, fame, power, national and
world dominance. Others direct this drive to noble,
sacrificial, redemptive service.
Throughout his ministry in general, and in the Sermon on
the Mount in particular, Jesus appealed to this deep-seated
longing in human nature. He did not try to eliminate it.
He rather appealed to men to channel it and dedicate it to
the highest ends in life.
The practical importance of this appeal for extra-
ordinariness of life is evident when we consider that one
of the greatest obstacles to the progress of Christianity in
the world is the fact that Christians and non-Christians are
so often indistinguishable. How much alike we are! Ad-
mitted, the extremes differ — the criminal, the alcoholic on
the one hand, and the dedicated, saintly men and women,
incarnating the spirit of Christ on the other hand — these
differ radically.
But the vast majority of us, in the church and out of it,
neither saints nor sinners — how much alike we are! So
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we may legitimately ask: How do Christians differ from
non-Christians? Here we meet the Master's demand which
dominates the Sermon on the Mount. In the fifth chapter
of Matthew, we may note the difference between Chris-
tians and non-Christians. And in the passage that was
read this morning, we have three instances or areas where
those differences are evident. May we consider them now.
The first situation which Jesus stated is that in which
our living is distinguished by OUR REVERENCE FOR
LIFE. "You have learned that our forefathers were told,"
said Jesus, " 'Do not commit murder' . . . But I tell you
this, Anyone who nurses anger against his brother must be
brought to judgment" (vs. 21-24). We feel the force of that
statement the moment it is uttered.
Jesus did not confine murder to the physical act of strik-
ing down a fellow-being in cold blood, whether it is with a
gun, or bomb, or some other weapon. The ill will which
destroys any man's peace of mind; the thoughtless gossip
which injures a person's good name or brings a cloud of
suspicion upon another's honor; the harsh, cutting word
which wounds another's finer sensibilities; the inhuman
treatment of an employee, or of a prisoner in a penal
institution, or of the helpless victim in a besieged country
— all become murderous. They show ugly contempt for
human well-being, and, thus, they stand condemned !
Furthermore, the Master insisted that anyone having
ill will in his heart against another cannot worship God.
"If, when you are bringing your gift to the altar, you
suddenly remember that your brother has a grievance
against you" — even though his grudge may be ill-founded,
an effort must be made to remove it — "leave your gift
where it is before the altar. First, go and make your peace
with your brother, and only then come back and offer your
gift."
So far as it lies within us, our relations with others must
be made right if we would have our relations with God
acceptable and genuine in worship. If we would ascend unto
the hill of the Lord and stand in that holy place, we must
come with clean hands — no blood on them, and with pure
hearts — devoid of malice or ill will.
To distinguish ourselves in our Christian living, we must
manifest a reconciling concern for all the interests and
needs which enter into the lives of our fellowmen regard-
less of race, or status, or creed.
In the next place, are we Christians distinguished by our
CHASTITY OF LIFE ? "You have learned that they were
told," said Jesus, " 'Do not commit adultery,' but what I
tell you is this: If a man looks on a woman with lustful
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eye, he has already committed adultery with her in his
heart" (vs. 27-28).
The pulpit does not often speak about this subject. But
what can a preacher do when he knows that wherever the
young and young adults go they are met with the flaunting
of immorality? To a large extent, every other voice today —
the mass media, books, magazines, TV, the theatre, the
movies — are obsessed with this subject.
The idea several decades ago was that if young people
were biologically well-informed, the sex problem would be
solved ; all that they needed was factual information. Well,
the younger generation impresses one today as being pretty
well informed about the subject of sex. But has this solved
the sex problem? This is not a plea in any sense for the
policy of non-discussion. Ignorance is no cure for anything.
We must admit, however, that all this vociferous and
shameless flaunting of sex in novels, in magazine articles,
in plays, in films, in caricatures, is not beneficial to the
mind and emotions ; it is coarsening ; it does not lift the
apirations toward purity, but accustoms the mind to im-
purity. One thing, among others, that we deeply need to
remember is that we cannot wash our linen clean in dirty
water.
Both sexual attitudes and patterns of conduct are chang-
ing in our culture at an accelerating rate. We have to
recognize that our day is a new day. Whether it is a better
one is clearly open to debate; but there is no question
that it is a different one. It is, therefore, the church's role
and responsibility in the midst of the changing patterns of
sexual behavior to interpret the meaning of sexuality, and
to bring a Christian ethical view to bear upon its expression
in human relationships.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave an extension to
the moral law of God and made it clear that adultery,
prostitution, fornication are sin, that the attitude of lust
in man's heart is likewise sin. The sharpness of Jesus'
language : ''tearing out and flinging away the eye that leads
us astray," and "cutting off and flinging away the right
hand that is our undoing," shows the stringency of the
required discipline. Even if the eye is not torn out, or the
hand is not amputated, the lustful book, the magazine,
the amusement, the picture, the friendship, and what have
you should be flung away.
If as Christians, we are to be extraordinary in our re-
lationships, we will surrender what is "lawful" for the sake
of fully dedicated Christlike lives. It is better to live
"maimed or lame" than to miss possessing "abundant life"
which Christ offers to all.
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Once more, are we Christians distinguishing ourselves
by our ATTITUDE TOWARD WRONGDOERS? "You have
learned that they were told," said Jesus, " 'Love your
neighbors, hate your enemy.' But what I tell you is this:
Love your enemies and pray for your persecutors, only so
can you be children of your heavenly Father" (vs. 43-45).
The world in Jesus' day was under the law of retaliation.
This law stipulated that the wrongdoer should "get as good
as he gave." But Jesus announced a great advance upon
that low standard. "I tell you," said he, "love your enemies
and pray for your persecutors." This was indeed a revolu-
tion !
"If you are dishonored and hated," said he, "you should
show yourselves truly to be my disciples by the way in
which you bear the hatred and the insult, overcome the
evil, forgive the injustice of those who are your enemies.
Love when you are hated. Bless when you are cursed. If
two blows are given, prefer taking both to giving one."
Dr. R. J. Campbell described the shock he experienced
when one of his church members told him of a man who
years earlier had wronged him, "I waited twelve years,"
said this man, "until I had sold his property. And when the
chairs were sold from under him, I drew a long breath and
said, 'My God! that's conquering!' " Well, is that conquer-
ing, or is it being conquered by retaliation and hatred?
Luther came closer to the teachings of Jesus when he
said, "My soul is too glad and too great to be at heart the
enemy of any man." So was Booker T. Washington. "I
resolved," said he, "that I would permit no man ... to
narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him."
"Love your enemies" — what an impossible ideal this
seems at first! But as a matter of fact, it is the most
practical and rational rule for daily living that can be
found, whether in personal relationships reaching across
all barriers of race and class and nation, or as one's share
in the mass emotion of wartime.
God does not retaliate. He "makes his sun rise on good
and bad alike, and sends the rain on the honest and dis-
honest." God treats all men with a certain broad, patient,
kindly impartiality in the hope of awakening the evil-
minded and the dishonest to a better disposition toward him
and toward all mankind. He treats all men upon the basis
of their human worth and his love for all.
"Therefore," said Jesus, "You must be perfect as your
heavenly Father is perfect." This word "perfect" has been
variously translated. In Luke's account, the word is not
"perfect" but "merciful." "Be merciful even as your Father
is merciful." The New English Bible translates this verse.
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"Be all goodness, just as your heavenly Father is all good."
Torrey's translation is : "Be therefore all-including in your
goodwill." The Greek word translated "perfect" in this
passage is variously rendered in the New Testament, often
as "being mature." It connotes full spiritual growth. For
example: "Until we all attain ... to mature (perfect) man-
hood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of
Christ" (Eph.4:13).
So Jesus calls us to a quality of spirit distinguished from
the average, and an extraordinary manner of life that
exceeds the ordinary way of living. In summary, he calls
us to be spiritually mature men and women, to manifest a
quality of spirit and a manner of life that go beyond all
self -righteousness and the demands of the law.
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS
By Bishop Charles F. Golden, San Francisco Area
The Church Liberated! For What!
Our Lord's choice of scripture to announce his public
ministry was not by accident or happenstance. You will
recall that Jesus had come from the temptation experience
where he had struggled through the problems of priorities
in his mission and ministry to the world. He had made some
decisions that not only affected his own life and ministry,
but which established dimensions of human concern and
directions for the Kingdom of God movement to which
every Christian, by choice, is committed.
Perhaps nowhere among the prophecies could Jesus have
chosen a more cogent and dramatic expression upon which
to focus the major thrust of his ministry of reconciliation
and redemption than was found in the passage of Isaiah
with which our Lord identified right from the beginning of
his ministry :
"The spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed
me. He has sent me to announce good news 'to the poor. To pro-
claim release for prisoners ... To let the broken victims go free"
(or — "to set at liberty those ivho are oppressed"). Lk. 4:14-20.
There are numerous biblical references and evidences in
secular history to support the position held by many of us
that God has made us to be both "human" and "free."
The basic human freedom: freedom of choice, is a built-
in factor for which each of us has responsibility and for
which each of us, under God, is held accountable.
If freedom of choice is to have meaning, certainly it
must mean, as Corless Lamont expresses it, "that one is
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free to do something or one is free not to do it."
Possibly one of the longest held and most frequently
suppressed and thus the most deeply seated quests for
freedom is the freedom just to "BE" who one really is
without censor, or without rejection by one's peers or the
social culture to which one desires to relate. Many of us
have attempted to fit into images held by others for us,
rather than take the more diflftcult route of being who we
really are. Aaron J. Ungersma in a provocative little book
entitled. Escape From Phoyiiness, has a great deal to say
on this issue, as he talks about those of us who are frequent-
ly trapped by inner conflicts between the person we are and
the person we are presented as being.
The problem with exercising the free will God has given
us to make choices is that we must accept the consequences
of the choices we make.
As followers of the Christ, we are, hopefully, committed
to exercising our gift of freedom within God's rule of
love and in keeping with the commonality of our humanity.
Our common humanity and our collective freedom are
inextricably related and interdependent.
Humanity — by God's own design and creation — is one
people. The unfree cannot be contained in a state of un-
freedom in the midst of a free world. God, who is freedom
itself, makes unfree men free in Christ.
Paul Furnish takes the position that man in Christ,
claimed for service in the realm of grace, is for the first
time really free to love, really free to enter into construc-
tive and humanizing relationships with other persons.
God, through Christ, has set the church free to serve as
an agent of reconciliation in a broken and divided world.
Karl Rahner contends that "the church is the community
of those who have been called to the freedom of God so
that her law may become 'the law of freedom, justice, love
and peace.' "
1. Concepts of Liberation
We are living through a period of history when the words
"freedom" and "liberation" have taken on all kinds of
meanings and implications that tend to set off different
kinds of emotional reactions from individuals and groups.
To some of us, the quest for liberation, whether it be
in church or state, is related to violence or comes as a threat
to that which is established. To others among us, the quest
for liberation is as natural as breathing and comes as a
challenge and an expression of hope for those who find
themselves excluded from the mainstream of decision-
making bodies in which their destinies are determined. This
concept should not be hard to understand even if not
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accepted by those of us from America who claim among
our national heroes one who is remembered most for his
expression, "Give me liberty or give me death."
One's concept and evaluation of any quest for liberation
is, of course, related to who and what is being liberated and
from what one is being set free.
There are, perhaps, as many different concepts about lib-
eration movements here today as there are persons in this
assembly.
The resurgence of liberation movements, which surfaced
so strongly in the latter part of the fifties and during the
sixties, was not new. The quest for human freedom is a
basic human desire that has been operative from the be-
ginning of time for man on the earth.
The continuing quest for human freedom is here to stay.
Until the last person on earth is free, the human quest for
freedom shall be with us. The manner in which this quest
comes to expression is increasingly crucial for our total
humanity. The increasing availability of sophisticated
weaponry and the rising tide of self-determinism on the
part of all peoples of the earth makes the ministry of
reconciliation about which our Lord preached a most viable
alternative to chaos — to say nothing of a more excellent
way of life for all people of good-will.
It is exceedingly important that we, as followers of the
Christ, make the distinction between the gift of freedom
which comes to us from God and what may be taken by
us as license to do what we want to do at the expense of
others' rights who have also been endowed with a free will.
The freedom of one person must, of necessity, be limited
by the same freedom granted by God to others — even when
it involves those who have not chosen to be Christian, and
those who have not chosen to be non-violent, or those who
do not belong to our own racial group or whose culture
differs from the culture to which we relate. The dehumaniza-
tion of any person contributes to the dehumanizing process
that eventually affects us all. We shall all be free, or none
of us shall be free from the fear of unfreedom. It is the
fear of unfreedom that enslaves the mind and limits the
free spirit of the human soul.
The very nature and development of socio-economic
orders and political systems of our world makes it manda-
tory that we find viable alternatives to violence and human
exploitation that lead to chaos for our world.
2. The Ministry of The Liberated Church
Scriptural justification for the involvement of the Chris-
tian church in the quest for human freedom is quite sub-
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stantial and clear. Our Lord relates freedom to truth:
"You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free."
"If the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free." The
apostle Paul relates liberation with the presence of the
spirit. Where the spirit of the Lord is — there is liberty —
and there, also, is the church.
If the church, as the people of God, is to serve as a rec-
onciling, liberating and redeeming power in the world, it
must itself be free from fear of losing its own life. If
the church is to be free in the world, it must be free from
the world.
If the church is to provide effective leadership in the
human quest for freedom in our world, it must itself be
liberated both from itself and from the world in which
it finds itself at work.
There are those among us who contend that no organized
institution committed to the interest and concerns of
humanity is in greater need of liberation than the church.
Likewise, there is no institution upon which rests a greater
responsibility for the cause of humanity than that which
is placed upon the church.
The church must be free to probe for the truth about it-
self and the justification for continuance in the world as
God's agent for redemption and hope.
The church must be liberated from its secular success-
oriented syndrome which tends to move it to evaluate the
effectiveness of its ministry by its financial accomplish-
ments, the adequacy of its building facilities, and the
number of its membership listed in the social register of
the elite or who are otherwise established in the social
order.
The church must be liberated from entrapment in the
support of socio-economic or political enterprises that lead
to styles of life for some and styles of death for others.
The church must be free to use its powers to effect
changes in individuals as well as the social order in which
persons are caught and within which they must work and
witness.
The church must be free to program itself in keeping
with its God-given mission and its commitment to the min-
istry of reconciliation to all people. It must be liberated
from self-centeredness, false piety, hypocrisy, and pater-
nalism. It must be free for missions involvement every-
where for all persons.
The church must be free to stand against any power or
combination of powers that tend to separate it from the
way and love of Christ for all the peoples of our world.
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The church must be free to use its powers to change the
world.
The church must be free to be the church not only to
people, but to social orders and political systems with which
persons have to contend as they seek to be obedient to the
will of God.
The church, as the people of God, must be free to fail,
particularly as judged by secular standards in a pluralistic
competitive society.
The church must be free to act out its Christian witness
and convictions by and through engagement and involve-
ment in the life and concerns of people at every point of
human need.
The church must be free to utilize and work through
structures without being bound by their rigidity or en-
slaved by their insensitivity to the variety of human needs
for which the church is called to minister.
The church must be free to minister to persons as they
are and at every level of their needs. We cannot negate
God's love and acceptance of persons by denying them
admission to "our church" or dismissing them from the
organized fellowship we claim to be the church of God. We
cannot close the doors of our church to those whom God
has accepted without closing the doors to God; we must
learn to love and accept persons we don't like.
The church must be free to engage in participatory pro-
cesses designed to involve its constituency in responsible
decision-making in keeping with demands of the Chris-
tian gospel and the cause of the Kingdom of God.
The church must be free not only to risk its resources,
its leadership, its reputation, and its status for the cause
of the Kingdom of God; if it follows its Lord, it must be
free and prepared to lose its life, if need be, that the King-
dom of God for which our Lord gave his life might come
to expression in the world.
3. Coyiclusion
Hans Kung calls attention to the fact that the "ground
and source of man's freedom lies not in himself . . . but in
the freedom of God." In Christ, God has freely given
himself to humanity. How else can we interpret the Word
becoming flesh to dwell among us? God was in Christ
reconciling the world unto himself. It is this ministry that
has been entrusted to us by our Lord.
We, who are committed to the way and ministry of the
Christ find our freedom as captives of his love, a love which
transcends the walls of fear that would be otherwise in-
surmountable.
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We remain with the church not because it has perfected
the coming of the Kingdom; we remain with the church
because it gives hope for membership in the Kingdom of
God both now and through the ages. The church must con-
tinue to provide hope and help for those who are unfree and
those who have been forced to Hve at a level of life beneath
their possibilities. God has made us to be "human" and
to be "free." What God has liberated let no person enslave.
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By Bishop W. Kenneth Pope, Dallas-Ft. Worth Area
A Cloud of Witnesses
Hebrews 12:1, "With all the witnesses to faith around
us like a cloud . . ." (New English Bible)
If this is supposed to be a memorial address, I want
to change it over into a sermon. For I have a text and too
much to say about it to call it an address. The writer of the
Book of Hebrews, in the eleventh chapter, has recounted
some of the Old Testament patriarchs and heroes, introduc-
ing each with the recurring theme, "By faith . . . ," con-
cluding with a final salute to their courage and sacrifice.
He then asks, "And what of ourselves?" and begins the
answer with, "With all the witnesses to faith around us
like a cloud . . ."
This cloud of witnesses is what we thought of a few
moments ago when we paused in silent reverence in the
liturgy before the names of the bishops who have joined
the hosts triumphant during the last quadrennium. These
names, along with those of the clerical and lay delegates
of the last General Conference, were also read and reiter-
ated at the opening session of this body. I would have
not only these names in mind but all those of our ranks,
those unnamed loved ones and witnesses to the faith in
every corner and in every stride of the church, as we speak
and think together in this memorial service.
An occasion like this usually evokes mixed emotions. On
the one hand, we sorrow that those who once walked by our
sides are with us no more. On the other, we gather here
to praise their memory and to give thanks that they were
once among us. This is a service of gratitude. We have come
to celebrate their faithfulness and their triumphs in Christ.
The memory of them is around us as a cloud.
1. They Gave Us a Rich Heritage
In the first place, we recall the rich heritage they passed
on to us. A sense of history is one of the great stabilizing
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forces in life. Unless one can appreciate the past, it is not
likely that he can permanently appreciate the present, nor
can he be trusted with the future. We are not afraid of the
future if we know well the past. If history belongs to
God, the past is part of God to us.
Of course, we learn by the past. We profit by its mistakes.
We walk on the lives of our fathers lest we stumble on the
rocks that tripped them. Over an exit in the lobby of the
Pan American Air Terminal at Kennedy Airport in New
York is George Santayana's statement, "He who does not
remember the past is condemned to live by it."
But we must never forget one thing: we have emerged
from the past because our fathers in the faith, this great
cloud of witnesses, were faithful and heroic in it. I marvel
at the fortitude and sacrifice that possessed them. When
I stand in a pulpit, I know that a great price was paid for
it. Today's free pulpit is a product of the past. "They have
labored and we have entered into their labors." They have
laid the foundation and we have builded thereon,
I suppose the sorriest day of a preacher's life is when
he begins to bemoan his fate. With what ease we sing,
"And are we yet alive and see each other's face." Our
fathers had reasons to sing it. For one reason, the average
life span fifty years ago was nearer thirty years than the
over sixty years as it is today. Between Annual Conferences
the preacher's family didn't always have medical care, and
if some of them fell prey to tuberculosis, pneumonia or
typhoid fever, the odds were frequent that they did not
survive.
They faced hardships, most of them. In my own family,
my father was a Methodist preacher for the first half of
this century. A few years before he died above the three-
score and ten, I once complained that he carried only cheap
life insurance. His reply was that he never had any money,
and good insurance was out of his reach. He went on to
tell me of a move that we made in 1909, and which I re-
called, from one appointment to another some 100 miles
away. The household goods were sent on in a hired wagon
and team. We followed in a vehicle that was called a "hack."
He said that after we arrived and he had paid for the use
of the wagon, team and driver, and the "hack" we travelled
in, he had $2.50 left to begin the year. Yet, there was no
complaining or whining on his part. I never questioned
his financial program after that conversation.
To be sure, this cloud of witnesses to the faith were
not perfect. The writer of Hebrews suggests his heroes
were not perfect, in fact, were not to be made perfect
without us. The treasure was in earthen vessels, but they
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were obsessed with being stewards of the mysteries. It is
this rich stewardship that they have passed on to us.
2. The Variety of the Witness
Another thing to be said of this cloud of witnesses is
the variety of the witnessing. One only has to mention
the names referred to in this eleventh chapter of Hebrews
to be reminded of this: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham,
Sarah, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel,
and the prophets. What a list of different kinds of people.
And yet, their praises are sung for being witnesses to
the faith. They all belonged. The writer of Hebrews could
be saying, "Don't rule them out just because they are
different." It is a word for those of us in the church today.
How to have differences in the church and still receive the
sacraments as one body in Christ is an example these
witnesses give us.
It is a lesson given us by those of the cloud of witnesses
whom we have known. Many of us are thinking of the dif-
ferent kind of witnesses in our own local communities.
I could speak of the different kind of witnesses from among
the names of the bishops whom we remember in this
memorial service. What magnificent characters these were.
Part of their magnificence was the way they differed and
yet never turned loose each other's hands in Christian faith
and brotherhood.
One could wish there were time to give adequate tribute
to all whose names have been mentioned. But for those who
knew them, who can forget the gentle character of Bishop
Glenn Phillips, always ready with a smile or a note of
humor, or Bishop Matthew Clair with his friendly face?
Or who will forget Bishop Costen J. Harrell with his strict
interpretation of the Christian faith and the church, or
the everyday, warm-hearted brotherliness of Bishop Walter
Gum? There was the rugged readiness of Bishop Everett
Palmer to champion a cause, or the stately stride of Bishop
Wilbur Hammaker over the years in the temperance move-
ment.
These men were all different in temperament and yet
they were an example of what the church must be today.
I join in the move toward a unity in the Christian church.
But we must keep room for differences.
At times, we have surrendered to the false notion that
Christians must not differ in their interpretations of the
world. This is especially true of local congregations. The
common denominator has been put so low that the issues
of life and the community do not receive the benefit of
the Christian conscience in the local church. This is a word
that may well be spoken to this body when so many issues
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are before us, and on which there are so many and so
strong differences. Let there be a variety of us and let us
resolve that nothing shall separate us from the love of
Christ.
3. A Day of Neiv Dedication
A last word for us today from the cloud of witnesses is
that this be for us a day of new dedication. This is our
greatest memorial to them and this would be their greatest
desire from us.
If they did, we can. Maps are fine, but many of our
fathers went out before maps were made. In much of to-
day's witnessing, for both clergy and laity, we are called
to go out to make maps. There is a sense of high adventure
and risk in all that we plan and do. Like those of old, we
go out by faith. They answered the call because God needed
them. This call was their greatest possession. It is our
greatest possession. Our work is not determined by ease
but by a challenge.
Listen to this: "Through faith they fought whole coun-
tries and w^on. They did what was right and received what
God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions, put out
fierce fires, escaped being killed by the sword. They were
w^eak but became strong; they were mighty in battle and
defeated the armies of foreigners. Through faith women
received their dead raised back to life. Others, refusing to
accept freedom, died under torture in order to raise a better
life. Some were mocked and whipped, and others were tied
up and put in prison. They were stoned, they were sawed
in two, they were killed with the sword. They went around
clothed in skins of sheeps or goats, poor, persecuted and
mistreated. The world was not good for them ! They
wandered like refugees in the deserts and hills, living in
caves and holes in the ground" (Heb. 11:33-38 New Eng.
Version).
This is their challenge to us. And today we salute their
memory. We join the writer of Revelation in the words,
"Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, 'Who are
these, clothed in white robes, and whence have they come?'
I said to him, 'Sir, you know.' And he said to me, 'These
are they who have come out of the great tribulation ; they
have washed their robes and made them white in the blood
of the Lamb.
'Therefore are they before the throne of God,
and serve him day and night
within his temple ;
and he who sits upon the throne
will shelter them with his presence.
'They shall hunger no more, neither thirst
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any more ;
the sun shall not strike them, nor
any scorching heat.
'For the Lamb in the midst of the throne
will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of
living water ;
and God will wipe away every tear
from their eyes.' "
{Revelation 7:13-17 — King James Version)
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS
By Bishop Ole E. Borgen, Northern Europe Central
Conference
Whole
I am quite sure that you have heard the story about the
three blind men ; they were trying to describe an elephant.
One of them got hold of a leg and he began describing it;
an elephant is something like a log, like a trunk of a tree
standing vertically, solidly on the ground. That is an
elephant. The second one got hold of the tail. An elephant
is a round flexible thing solidly fastened to something
big and round, thick as four fingers tapering off and with
a whisk of hair at the end. The third one, he hit the trunk.
An elephant is a thick, round and flexible tube through
which air constantly passes in and out — that is an elephant.
What these men found, the conclusion they came to, was
of course true, and still everything was completely wrong.
Now, we may even smile at such naivete and simple-
mindedness, but I am not quite sure that we are entirely
free from similar behavior and assertions in our time.
There are today voices rising from near and far crying
out, "This is it. This is true Christianity, The true Gospel
is. . . . This is the truth, and the whole truth." One cries
out, "You must be born again," while another firmly as-
serts, "No, no, no — we must do something. We must help
people, we must be active." For some it is a question of the
inner life. That's what really matters. For another, the
outward life is essential. Anything else is fleeing from
reality. On one hand, the spiritual . . . the life of the spirit
dominates the picture. On the other hand, the world is
held to be the most important. We are in the world. The
world sets the agenda and must be given highest priority.
Again, worship, more prayer, more study of the Bible,
more service and evangelism, winning all for Christ, is
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what we need. We have only one thing to do, to save souls,
while yet a chorus of voices surround us, "No, no, no,
the Gospel is social action. It is to be lived out in action.
Serve your fellowmen. Right what is wrong. Free the op-
pressed. Feed the poor, give them a life of dignity. Chris-
tianity is service."
From some quarters we hear the stress on the importance
of teaching. Knowing and understanding is emphasized.
The preacher must have a good education; each layman
and laywoman must study to perfect his or her faith. "Oh,
no," say others, "what matters is life, the existential dimen-
sion. That is what matters. I need only the Bible and the
church." Some hammer on, "You shall, you shall not." If
you do this — if you don't do that, you are or you are not
a Christian. Others somewhat condescendingly smile — well,
Christianity, my friend, is freedom — total freedom. The
situation decides what to do or not to do. Sometimes justice
and sin and judgment get all the attention, while at other
times, love-talk, maybe even of the sweet and romantic
kind, dominates the picture. By some, the personal, the
individual is condemned or affirmed. Others impatiently
reject any idea of the collective or that which is common
for a group of people. Or we find what we may call fun-
damentalism, and I think we know what that means in spite
of most people claiming they don't know what it means,
with inerrancy and similar doctrine; at the same time
facing various forms of liberalism all the way to a totally
non-authoritarian view, and similar views. Oh, we can go
on like this, one time after the other, one part after the
other, one section of the life of man and of the church
as Christians. You may add whatever you want to, but my
question is today: Where shall all this end? Because, you
s,ee, truth is to be found in all of these assertions and still
it is all wrong. Christianity seems to have become a body
with a split personality, split many ways. Like the blind
men describing the elephant, voices are heard claiming,
"This is all true, the whole of Christianity or the Gospel."
But my friends, I feel it very strongly that schizophrenic
conceptions have too long dominated the life of the church
and of each individual, and groups of individuals profess-
ing the faith of Jesus Christ. Because schizophrenic Chris-
tianity is not of God, but of man.
He, who sat upon the throne, said: "Behold, I make all
things new." And we further read, "Therefore, if any one
is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away.
Behold the new is come." Every person claiming to be a
Christian or follower of Christ must be able to say, "There
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is something new in nny life, something that has changed
my life in all of its areas and relationships." Because, you
see, when we come into this kind of situation, our relation-
ships change in all the areas of our lives, if it's genuine
and right. Let me just mention two or three.
First of all, it changes my relationship to God. Something
new is created. Something new is born in my life from
God and of God — and let me remind you no man can give
birth to himself. It is not so much a question of something
I have or even do, rather something I am and something I
am becoming — something I am in relation to God, a living
dynamic relationship. It is just Hke electricity; it is in
the current, in the actual use of the power that the whole
thing is actualized, something which only is when being
used up. John Wesley once said that the difference between
(man and animals does not lie in man's reason and intelli-
gence but in his capacity for God. Now we have this capacity
for God; we have this capacity, but only to the extent we
are united with the source of power will God be a reality
in our lives. It is the relationship, the life which is lived
with God which is essential.
But, secondly, this also leads to a new relationship with
myself. There are sicknesses which need the psychiatrist.
Thank God that we have these. But there is also a spiri-
tual illness which, as Paul expresses it, leads to the "grief
which produces death." Death in form of meaninglessness,
hopelessness, lack of purpose and content in life. And he is
exhorting, "Be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and
put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God
in truth, righteousness and holiness." Spiritual illness can
only be cured through being a partaker of the healing power
of the Holy Spirit. Right relationship with God makes it
possible for a person to come to terms with himself.
Thirdly, there emerges a new relationship to other people.
Paul says, "From now on, therefore, we regard no one
from a human point of view." When a person becomes a
new creation, then God makes everything new, also my
relationship to other people. The other person who, for me,
meant nothing and whom I, perhaps, even despised, sud-
denly becomes a brother or a sister to me. You see, just
like an apple tree has to bear apples, in the same way the
life of God in me must lead to love of neighbor if it is
genuine and real; because, you see, He who said, "You
shall love thy God above all things" — He also said, "and
thy neighbor as thyself."
We have a tendency also here to act schizophrenically in
that we either stress the love of God in our relationship
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to Him, or the love of neighbor and our relationship to
them. Christ said, "These two together fulfill the law, and
nothing else." And, therefore, my friends, I would like to
remind you that Jesus Christ makes us whole, not frag-
mented, not schizophrenic. I love the word "whole" in the
English language. We don't have anything like it in my
language. It has a tremendous content. It means total, com-
plete, wholesome, healthy, non-fragmented and much, much
more. So you see for a person to become whole he must be
changed in all his relationships, and at least all three that
I have mentioned.
First, a new relationship with God must be created and
thus the other new relationships must necessarily follow.
A new life must be born in our lives, and service of men
must follow. This is the nature of faith, and if it does not,
we have to put a big question mark after that faith.
Only in this way, I think, shall we be able to serve the
whole man, body and soul, motivated by Jesus Christ. And
let me remind you, if you claim to go in the name of Jesus
Christ, you better know Him first. There shall be w^orship
and social action, not worship or social action. There shall
be evangelism and service. There shall be law of God and
Christian freedom. There shall be teaching and life. There
shall be faith and works. There shall be love and justice.
All structures, forms and institutions need a content life,
the dynamic power of God. On the other hand, all content,
dynamic movements and power need a form or structure
in order not to disintegrate. Also, in this area we tend to
be schizophrenic. We believe, some of us, that our set struc-
ture is of the utmost importance ; that's all, the only thing
that matters. If you want to maintain a status quo, keep
the structures ; if you want to change the status quo, change
the structures. If you want renewal, change the structures.
Some of us, again, stress the elements of the dynamic :
No, we don't need all of this, just live, existentially, per-
sonally, individually. Let life be a big happening. Let me
remind you, my friends, that the history of the church tells
us that no structure can survive without the dynamic. No
dynamic can survive without the structure and forms to
keep it from disintegrating. And so, with all of this, the
movement of the spirit of God among men shall make us
whole, also in terms of these areas. He shall make us whole
individuals. He shall make us whole as a communion and
fellowship of the people of God. Schizophrenic Christianity
is demonic. It destroys God's wholeness in us and our whole-
ness with God and other people. Tension in polarity is good
and means life. Polarization which breaks the wholeness
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which is the basis for such healthy polarity and tension
results in a schizophrenic Christianity. If somebody is only
talking about the spiritual life, let us remind that person
of our social responsibilities. If somebody is constantly
speaking about our social obligations, let us then proclaim
the basis for these responsibilities, the new relationship
with God.
And he speaks here that "some should be apostles, some
prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, for
the equipment of the saints, for the work of the ministry,
for building up the body of Christ until we all attain the
unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of
God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of
the fullness of Christ; so that we may no longer be chil-
dren, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind
of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness
in deceitful wiles. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we
are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head,
into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit
together by every joint with which it is supplied, when
each part is working properly, makes bodily growth and
upbuilds itself in love (Ephesians 4). He shall make us
whole, and may this be the future for us as individual
Christians; as the great Methodist Church, which we love
and think is an instrument in the hands of God; as con-
gregations ; as groups of people working to bring salvation
to men, and justice, righteousness, and peace among men.
Wholeness sums up the Gospel. It is not schizophrenic, but
whole. Amen.
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS
By Bishop Noah W. Moore, Jr., Nebraska Area
Service Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.
Indeed it is fitting and very proper that we as a church,
and as churchmen, and as churchwomen, followers of Jesus
Christ, pause here in the midst of our overcrowded sched-
ule of hearing reports and the enactment of legislation that
may well affect the church and the nation and perhaps the
world for good, we hope, for years to come, to memorialize
one of God's truly great troubadours — in his own words —
a drum major for Christ, Martin Luther King.
In truth and in so doing, we do more than pay tribute to
him, truly a prophet foretelling the will and the way and
work of Jesus. Truly a priest, for everywhere he went in
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city and county and church and court, making intercessions
for many. Yea, truly a suffering servant, a savior, if you
please, drinking from the same cup the Master pressed to
the lips of his disciples brimming full with sin and the
suffering and the sickness of the v^orld, and daring to
drink all of it. I repeat, we have paused not only to pay
tribute to a man who influenced the march of civilization
by his life and his deeds, and yea, by his untimely death,
but to take stock of ourselves in the light of Jesus so
marvelously revealed in this man of God, to look at our
attitudes, our outlooks, our perspectives, our principles, our
motives, our likes and our dislikes, even our prejudices, and
our decisions as we discuss and debate problems and issues
and enact laws and create councils and commissions, all in
the light of this man whose life was a reflected light of
Jesus, the Christ.
"For me 'twas not the truth he taught.
To him so clear and to me so dim. But when he came to me
He brought a sense of Him,
And from His eyes he beckoned me.
And from His brow His truth was shed
'Til I lost sight of Him
And beheld the Christ instead."
In the memorial to Martin Luther King, friends, it's very
similar to the — I say this, you may be sure, with rever-
ence— to the sacred memorial feast in the fellowship with
Jesus. It is not a time for brooding and sadness save for
our own sins and sickness, but certainly not for him nor the
eternal truth that gave wings to his spirit, but rather a
time for all of us in this General Conference for challenge
and celebration and commitment to Jesus, our Lord and
Savior.
In so doing, we will set our own sights straight and
bring our values in line with his. This is so sorely needed
as we begin to grind out legislation by the machinery of
this deliberative assembly. Without it, much of what we
do here, I am afraid, will affect neither the church nor the
nation for good, but rather for ill, and God forbid that
this should happen and it doesn't have to happen, friends,
and it won't happen if we really and truly commit our-
selves in this memorial to the true Jesus, Savior of men,
incarnated in the life of Martin Luther King, whom we
now memorialize. Upon learning we were to have a memorial
service to Martin Luther King, someone asked was he a
Methodist or a Baptist. I quickly responded, "You're asking
a question that Jesus never asked. His spiritually dull, and
ofttimes stupid, disciples asked it, but not Jesus."
"Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name
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who follows not with us. And we forbade him." They
thought the devils should stay in unless they were doing
the evicting. I know some preachers like that. "But Jesus
said, 'Forbid him not. For he who is not against us is on
our side.' "
Martin Luther King at heart was like every true follower
of Jesus the Christ, and that's the reason he had such ex-
cellent rapport with people and millions who loved him
around the world. To him, denomination was simply a con-
venience, a vehicle, an instrument. But at heart, he was
neither Baptist, nor Methodist, nor Roman Catholic, nor
Pentecostal. At heart, he was all Jesus, the love of God.
Jesus, the joy of God. Jesus, the peace of God. Jesus, the
wisdom of God, Jesus, the righteousness of God. Jesus,
the long-suffering servant of God. Jesus, the power of God.
In heart, he was all Jesus.
The name Methodist or Baptist is no assurance for
heaven anyhow, no, not even United Methodists, but the
word Jesus is. In this memorial, therefore, we give ourselves
in full commitment to Jesus. This is what Martin Luther
King did, and it is this that made him,, yes, and his name,
blessed.
May I challenge you today and in the days ahead to do
what Martin Luther King would do with every petition
and every report and every motion and every amendment
that will come before us. If we are fully committed to
Jesus, and he was committed, we will need to do no more;
and certainly as his follower, the follower of Christ, we
could do no less.
You ask, how do I know how Martin Luther King would
react in this Body. I know, for I know in whom he be-
lieved. He believed in Jesus with all his heart, and the man
who beheves in Jesus will always cast his vote right. I didn't
say he'd vote Republican or Democrat. I said he'd vote right.
I didn't say he would vote Methodist or Baptist, but I
said he would vote right. I didn't say he would vote in-
creased budgets or decreased budgets, but I said he would
vote right. The man who believes in Jesus will always vote
right. For belief in him is more than assent, it is the con-
sent of his total being. This was Martin Luther King.
Now friends, please permit me to do what no other bishop
in the history of the church, certainly not in the history of
the Methodist Church, has dared to do, namely, to tell voting
delegates how to vote. And I'm going to tell you by telling
you what Martin Luther King believed in. For, after all,
it is from his beliefs that his actions and reactions have
come.
1. He believed that no man was free until all men were
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free everywhere. As long as there was one man unjustly
imprisoned, not only he himself was imprisoned, but every
man everywhere was imprisoned. Again and again and
again the world has heard him proclaim from prison walls
as well as pulpits, the word of Amos, his favorite prophet,
"Let justice run down as waters and righteousness as a
mighty stream." He proclaimed justice for all of God's
children — Chicanos, American Indians, and Blacks, and eco-
nomically oppressed whites.
2. He believed that every man was of intrinsic worth in
the sight of God and should be respected as a man, a Son
of God, for whom Jesus died. To him, the greatest crime
to be perpetrated against a human personality was to rob
a man or a woman of human dignity. To rob a man of his
purse is to steal trash. But to ruin his good name is to
take from him just about all that he has. It's God-given,
and to violate what God has given here is blasphemy for
which there is no forgiveness. This is what racism does,
whether in America or the southern part of Africa. And
the man or nation who does it — in the words of Jesus —
"is in danger of hell-fire."
3. He believed that war was evil and that redemptive
love of passive resistance was more powerful than all the
ingenious and infernal weaponry forged in the munition
works of the most sophisticated nations throughout the
world.
4. He believed that people were of infinitely more value
than property and men of more value than money or
measures.
5. He believed that the power of God and the power of
the church was neither to be found in church buildings nor
in church structures which we have been fuming about so
much, and are still fuming, but in Jesus who loved little
children whether they were white or brown or black or
red, who companioned with publicans and sinners and pros-
titutes, who never missed an opportunity to bestow a bless-
ing upon one in dire need, whether in a crowded street
or in an isolated spot at noon-day in a foreign and off-limits
land.
6., and last. He believed in Jesus and he followed him
wherever he led. And it was Jesus who led him to Mont-
gomery, to Birmingham, to Selma, and Cicero, and finally
to Memphis. But, thank God, when King left that town it
was never the same. This is true of all America because
he passed this way, and America will never be the same, and
America shall eternally be in the debt of Martin Luther
King. For, I dare affirm, as the Wesley Movement in En-
gland saved England from a bloody revolution such as
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France suffered, so Martin Luther King, prophet, priest,
suffering servant and savior, saved America, his land and
his nation, from the fires of revolution and the evils of
injustice and racism and bigotry, fires that had already been
kindled and v^^ere threatening to destroy her. Never did so
many owe one man so much.
We know that he has passed from death unto life be-
cause he loved the brethren.
"He hath showed thee, 0 man, what is good, and what
the Lord doth require of thee but to do justly and to love
mercy and to humble thyself to walk with thy God."
There is a John 3:16 that some of us don't know; we
know John 3 :16 the first one, but there is another one which
describes Martin Luther King. "Hereby I perceive the love
of God because he laid down his life for us. We ought to
also lay down our lives before the brethren." How shall I
vote in this General Conference? Vote as King would vote.
In truth, the greatest memorial that we could pay to him
this day and in the days ahead, a living memorial, let us
vote Jesus. Amen.
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By Bishop Lance Webb, Illinois Area
The Church Demanded Not Discredited
Ephesians 3:7 -10a, 20-21
Dear Friends, these words from the Apostle Paul to the
Ephesians 2,000 years ago sound very strange and unreal
to some of us, even we who believe and work in the church.
Now through the church, the wisdom of God in all its
varied forms might be made known. To Him be glory in
the church. What church is he talking about? The church
at Main and Vine Street, the United Methodist Church, the
universal church in a world at war? What is the church
through which God's wisdom and glory is being made
known? The Council of Bishops in April in San Antonio
last year. Bishop Arthur J. Moore said some words that
we will never forget. He said, "I am 82 years old and I
want to leave with you my certain conviction concerning the
church of the living God, that it is not discredited, but
demanded today as never before." I was deeply moved, be-
lieving that this was not the sentimental romanticizing of
a dear, beloved retired bishop who has done so much for
and received so much from the church, but that this is the
deepest reality of our human existence. The church of the
living God, the Body of Christ, is not discredited but de-
manded. True, we have passed through a decade of criticism
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and denunciation of the church for all its failures and
weaknesses, of which there have been many. Many persons,
including youth, say they are interested in Jesus but not
the church. Church membership, attendance, financial sup-
port is dwindling; the favorite sport of many is throwing
rocks at the church which Paul says Christ loved and for
which he gave his very life. So this morning let us cele-
brate our faith with the apostle Paul and countless others
who have served before us, that through the church the
wisdom and the glory of God is still being made known.
"By the power at work within us to Him be glory in the
church and in Christ Jesus from generation to generation.
Amen."
Friends, there are two things that we need to under-
stand before such a faith can be either honest or valid.
The first is that the church is always discredited and has
been in every age when it is something other than the
Body of Christ, as too often we have permitted it to become.
For instance, when we try to keep it only as a spiritual
society concerned only with spiritual problems, dealing only
with the interior lives. Now this is what happened in Rus-
sia, what has happened in Europe and is happening in too
many of our United Methodist churches all over the w^orld.
We may talk about salvation of the soul and stop there
without understanding that the New Testament includes
the whole person, as Bishop Ole Borgen said so beautifully
yesterday morning. The Christian gospel offers salvation
for persons in our wholeness. Life in abundance as prom-
ised by Jesus is life in the soul body, the psyche-soma
which cannot be separated. When we try to confine our
Christian faith to the interior life, concerned mainly with
peace of mind and private virtue, and ignore the terrible
injustices and evils that wreak such havoc all about us, we
commit the great sin against love described in the Epistle
of John when he said, "He who says he loves God and does
not love his brother is a liar and the truth is not in him."
Well, no wonder there's so many youth and others who
are dumping the church that they have known as phony
and irrelevant. For a loveless, unconcerned church is a con-
tradiction and has been discredited from the first. Now the
opposite extreme is just as false. The church is always
discredited when we seek to make it nothing more than an
ethical society; i.e., when we attempt to make the world
better with a rigid set of righteous principles or rules, even
when they are derived from Jesus. When we seek to produce
the fruits of justice, peace, goodness and love without the
roots from which they come, the results are the opposite
from which we intend, and the virtues becomes deadly vices.
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Now this kind of church is composed of self-righteous
persons who know exactly what is wrong with others,
with their family, in their church, and in society, and they
are determined to make them do what is right even if it
kills them. Now the error in this heresy is to forget that
truly good morality bringing lasting peace is always a by-
product of faith working through love. Only the Holy Spirit
of Christlike love can make anyone truly loving and just.
Now therefore the church is always discredited and fail-
ing when it seeks primarily to be a crusading, a reform-
ing society, even when our goals are good Christian goals.
Witness, if you will, the sorry story through the centuries
of Christians battling against the evils, such as the Muslim
domination of the Holy Land with the Crusades enlisting
as many of the knights, thousands of knights, and killing,
going out to destroy — to kill the Muslim enemies and to be
killed, all in the name of the Prince of Peace. Or witness
the battle against chattel slavery in our own country, a
monstrous evil indeed, that had a great part in leading
to the War Between the States. Brother battling against
brother in senseless destruction. Bruce Catton, the his-
torian, has said that if only The Methodist Church and
the other Protestant Churches had remained together in
fellowship and brotherhood, even though they had sharp
differences of opinion on this subject, if they had remained
together in fellowship, there very well might not have been
a bloody war. It is that there could have been some other
way to have settled this problem without violence.
And so now with our war, our battle against war and
racism, certainly evil, tragic, dastardly; and friends, the
same sorry story can be repeated and is being repeated
by some Christians who seek to remove these bitter evils
by any method, however evil the methods may be. It took
a Saint Francis to show that none of these great evils
could then or can now be removed by the equally great
evils of the crusades — ancient or modern — in which the
good end always justified the use of any evil means. St.
Francis knew that ONLY as we who make up the church
as Christians as the Body of Christ cry with our very
lives as well as our words :
"Lord make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love ;
Where there is despair, let me bring hope."
It is only thus that really any constructive thing can be
done to remove the evils about us.
The truth is illustrated over and over in human history :
WE CANNOT BY SELF-RIGHTEOUS METHODS RE-
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FORM UNREGENERATE PEOPLE OR DESTROY THE
CRUELTY SYSTEMS THEY HAVE ESTABLISHED
WITHOUT FORMING MORE CRUELTY SYSTEMS.
THERE IS NO JUSTICE WITHOUT LOVE AND NO
LOVE WITHOUT JUSTICE.
As Mrs. Thelma Barnes, articulate black leader, said
eloquently to the Council of Bishops a few days ago, she
said, "The General Conference by vote and a stroke of the
pen can abolish the Central Jurisdiction, but until we have
passed the test of brotherhood, we are still not the church
as Christ calls us to be."
Now the Apostle Paul understood this as he saw the
people of his day, as our day, fighting each other. He said,
"Take heed if you bite and devour one another that you
are not consumed one to another." Then the church is
demanded today as in Paul's day only as the agent to which
the wisdom and love of God is made known. And this wis-
dom and love does not have much in common with what
the world calls wisdom and love. THE CHURCH IS MAK-
ING THE WISDOM AND LOVE OF GOD KNOWN
WHEN WE ARE MINISTERING TO THE DEEPEST
NEEDS OF HUMANKIND BY OUR WITNESS AND
OUR LOYALTY TO THE WORK OF CHRIST OF WHOSE
BODY WE ARE MEMBERS.
And the abundant life, yes, the very existence of human
life DEMANDS the church. WHEN AND HOW, YOU
ASK. Jesus described in three striking symbols THREE
WAYS in which his authentic followers are to function in
the world: He said, "YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE
EARTH— YOU ARE TO BE LIGHT TO THE WORLD—
YOU ARE TO GO OUT AS SHEEP AMONG WOLVES."
I'm sure that most of us have preached and taught on
the first two, salt and light, but it is only recently that I
saw the importance of being sheep among wolves.
The church is demanded, in the first place Jesus is say-
ing, as "salt of the earth." This symbol of the church
comes from Leviticus 2:13: "You shall not fail to put the
salt of your covenant with God on your oifering. Salt shall
accompany all your offering." Now Jesus in adopting this
figure of speech is really saying, "Your relationship with
God is a sign of the new covenant." "This," says Paul, "is
the secret of Christ hidden from the ages . . . You belong
to the household of God." Now this new relationship with
God and others makes you and me salt to the earth.
Now this salt is not only for taste but for the preserva-
tion of life — not only a physical life but also moral and
spiritual life. We need most of all to be preserved, do
we not, from the stale virulent stench of selfishness, aliena-
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tion, hostility, and fear that separates us from each other
— from the curse of self-righteousness and lovelessness
that makes us rebel at the law of love and truth that
could set us free.
The Drifters, by James A. Michener, is the story of six
idealistic youth, including three young Americans, who
meet in the Spanish resort city of Torremolinos. All are
trying to escape from the frustration and futility of work-
ing hard for idealistic reforms. They tried to remove "the
injustice which has made them sick; but they feel the
futility of their powerlessness against the evil systems."
And so they run away.
One is a beautiful young British woman, Monica. She
was utterly disgusted with her father, Sir Charles Braham,
who had spent his life as a civil servant in the British
Congo now Vwarda. He had been knighted by the Queen
for his dutiful service of imposing British standards and
principles on the Congolese. But they vented their hatred
not only on the white exploiters but also on 'self righteous'
public servants like her father. She was furiously bitter at
what these people of this new Republic had done to her
father even though she saw how wrong his methods had
been. She loved him but she ran away from evil she could
not handle. In Torremolinos and in her other wanderings
vdth her five new friends, she never found the saving salt
of life but died a main line heroin addict.
The whole story is a tragedy, for not one of the six
found the needed motivation and patience to continue work-
ing for the good of others. Why? Michener does not give
the reason, but Paul, I am sure, would have said that they
never knew the saving salt of Christ's church, the love
that never fails.
As Christians through the church we are to be the saving
salt of reconciliation and redemption — the only way human
problems are ultimately solved, no matter how hard we
work to change the system, as much as they need to be
changed.
A good illustration is in the description of the place of
the church in the lives of the poor in Appalachia. Robert
Coles spent a great many years living among the poor in
these mountains, talking with hundreds of them, and he
wrote in "Psychology Today" recently, "The church helps
them escape from the rough life they live." Yes, they find
joy in singing and praying with others, but something more.
As a tall North Carolina tenant farmer put it :
"I come out of there and I'm taller. I'm feeling bigger.
I feel God has taken me to him. He put his hand on my
shoulder and said, 'Brother John Wilson, the reason that
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I wanted you praying to me is so you won't be looking
at yourself and feeling so low.' That's why I'll feel like
it says in the Bible, a new man, because He's nodded at
me and given me his blessing and said, 'Brother John,
you're all right, man, even if you do slip and fall once
in a while. So keep right on going, and I'm right there
looking on you, and it'll be ok; bad as it is, you'll come
through.' "
Friends, in our time, as in Francis' and Wesley's time,
the church is the Household of God where people are ac-
cepted and loved ; it gives us strength, not only to bear our
troubles but TO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT. BUT WHEN
WE ARE REALLY THE CHURCH, THE LOVE TAKES
OUT THE DESTRUCTIVE BITTERNESS AND HATE
OF OUR BATTLE, AND LIFE IS WORTHWHILE EVEN
IN OUR STRUGGLES.
THE CHURCH IS DEMANDED ALSO AS LIGHT FOR
ALL THE WORLD, the light of the new relationship with
God which sets us free to love each other in spite even of
the cross, or even when it means a cross. Ah, what a dif-
ference the revealing light of Christ makes in our very
human church when it is given an opportunity.
The Holroyd Papers by Chandler Sterling begins with
the seamy story of human lust and selfishness at its worst
in an Episcopal priest — now it could have been a Methodist
minister. But James Holroyd, for all the wrong reasons,
has entered the service of the church. For several years
his ministry hurt and injured as many as he helped, 'til
one night during a seminar with one of his favorite psy-
chologists, he saw the light! He heard the truth. The
faces of those whom he had hurt rather than helped ap-
peared before him, and the poisonous results of his own
lovelessness overwhelmed him. He ran out into the night
trying to escape from his guilt; the terrifying understand-
ing that his attempt at Christian ministry had done such
evil made him run on and on even in the rain. Exhausted,
he stumbled over a garbage pail and tried to crawl into it.
Then with the stench of the garbage all over him, and
the smell of his own retching, he got up and ran on and
on until he came to a little church in the ghetto lighted
within. He crawled up to the altar, down the aisle, fell
down at the altar and went to sleep.
Next morning as he awakened, the black priest of the
little church was bending over him. Touching his arm, the
black man said, "Brother, would you like a cup of coffee?"
They drank together silently. Then the black minister said,
"My brother, mass is at seven. Do you feel well enough
to serve me?"
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Shaken and deeply moved, Jim Holroyd used the words
and acts of the Holy Communion. And as he did, he heard
only snatches of the holy mysteries, but the light began
to shine within him as he read: *'He saves your life from
destruction. He crowns you with mercy and kindness . . .
with well being put to silence and ignorance of foolish men
. . . not using your liberty as a cloak for malice . . . Your
heart shall rejoice."
James Holroyd became a new man, beginning in that
hour, with the light of Christ's love shining through the
church in the love of a black man who called him brother,
and in the Holy Communion which, as unworthy as he
was, he had received and now was serving to his brother.
The last years of James Holroyd's ministry were trans-
formed, fruitful, joyous and effective. Friends, THIS WAS
AND IS THE CHURCH THAT IS DEMANDED TODAY
FOR ALL HUMANKIND IN WHATEVER CONDITION
OF DESPAIR OR OF PRIDE !
But the third and hardest requirement for all who would
be members of Christ's body was called to my attention
by a little book by the late theologian, Jacques Ellul. The
book is entitled The Presence of the Kingdom.
Jesus said, YOU ARE TO BE SHEEP AMONG THE
WOLVES. But the very idea is revolting to us, Ellul. Every-
one wants to be a wolf; no one wants to be a sheep. Yet
the world cannot live without this living witness of sacri-
fice. Well, friends, we're not to be wolves, but we are to
be sheep, and we are to do the things that this means.
All right, you say, what actually does this symbol describe
as a function for those of us who are to be the followers
of Christ?
It means THAT WE MUST LIVE COMPLETELY
COUNTER TO THE WORLD'S WISDOM that is fed to
us every day through television and fiction and drama and
secular teachings. It says, be a wolf, not a sheep. Love your-
self and your success, your safety and your prominence
first. You have suffered unjustly, so now demand your
rights and get them no matter how. Get what is coming
to you, even if you have to dominate others. No, Jesus
reminds us, YOU ARE TO BE SHEEP AMONG WOLVES.
His whole life's teaching, his death on the cross, was as
the lamb of God, "wounded for our transgressions, tor-
tured for our iniquities, by His scourging we are healed,
for He was led like a sheep to the slaughter."
Yet, John in the Book of Revelation describes the vision
of "THE LAMB WITH THE MARKS OF SLAUGHTER
ON HIM, STANDING IN THE VERY MIDDLE OF THE
THRONE" — i.e., the symbol of ultimate authority and rule
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and power in this universe is the lamb that is standing in
the middle of the throne, and around him are thousands
upon thousands, myriads upon myriads, and they are sing-
ing a new song, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to
receive all power and wealth, all wisdom and might, honour
and glory and praise. FOR HE SHALL REIGN FOREVER
AND EVER. KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS
FOREVER." How gloriously hopeful, indeed, to share His
victory, to be sheep of His pasture !
"Oh, but," you say, "to be a lamb among wolves — we'll get
hurt!" Well, indeed, A CHRISTIAN AS A PART OF THE
CHURCH DEMANDED MUST LIVE IN THE WORLD,
BEARING ALL OF ITS TENSIONS, BUT AS A SHEEP
AND NOT AS WOLF! But this means not giving in to
the evil or GIVING UP in despair because of it, but BEING
STRONG AND COURAGEOUS TO FIGHT THE EVIL
AND DOING IT AS CHRIST DOES, WITH LOVING
STRENGTH AND WISDOM. Those of us who saw the
great drama on World Methodist Night last Wednesday
will not forget the word of the young Rhodesian in the
spirit of his Bishop Abel Muzorewa, speaking of the church
and his black brothers when he said, "WE WILL RISE
UP AND FIGHT THE EVILS, BUT WITHOUT GUNS
AND HATE. WE WILL BE BRAVE AS LIONS."
Yet the tragedy of much Christianity today is that the
word SACRIFICE has almost been lost. In reacting to
dominating parents, leaders of government and church,
we are too often wolves, and not sheep. And when we go
out to change the structures and the systems in this spirit,
we lose the very good we set out to gain.
Dear friends, to be sheep among wolves is always to be
very near to the cross, for it is never seeking to force
"my good," "my will," but seeking to lead, to guide, to re-
store, to reconcile, to recreate, WILLING TO BE SALT TO
THE EARTH, TO BE LIGHT TO THE WORLD, AND, IF
NECESSARY, A LAMB LED TO THE SLAUGHTER!
Costly, difficult, humanly speaking, impossible? Yes, BUT
THE LAMB IS AT THE CENTER OF THE THRONE:
CHRISTLIKE, SELF-GIVING LOVE IS THE MARK OF
THE CHURCH THAT IS DEMANDED TODAY AND
WITHOUT WHICH WE CANNOT LIVE.
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS
By Bishop Thomas M. Pryor, Chicago Area
A Time for Proclamation
I direct your attention to the passage in Luke's gospel
where Jesus attends a service in the synagogue "as was his
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custom," and is handed the book of Isaiah to read. You
recall that Jesus had the privilege of selecting what por-
tion he would read. He chose what we have come to know
as a part of Isaiah 61. He was using it as a sort of preface
and summary of his ministry. He was proclaiming "the
acceptable year of the Lord," Let me read this passage:
"The spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has annointed me;
He has sent me to announce g:ood news to the poor.
To proclaim release for prisoners and recovery of sight for the
blind ;
To let the broken victims go free,
To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."
I want to use this passage as a background for our
meditation this morning, and to declare as boldly as I can
that this is the time to proclaim the acceptable year of
the Lord, both as individual Christians and especially as
the church as we think together about our mission and
program.
First I want to share a conviction I cannot escape. We
are on the verge of a new and different world, and we
as a church must not only face that fact but must respond
to it creatively and responsibly. If you want verification of
the fact of a new world, read, even superficially, in the
scientific literature today. Or take a book like Alvin Toffler's
Future Shock in which he describes our day and generation
as a "median strip" between two worlds — one the past, and
the other the future.
The question is, what part will our church play in this
new world? I believe that the church has a great oppor-
tunity in this new day, and that it can have a significant
place in helping to make it as it should be, the way God
wants it to be. It is my firm conviction that as we stand on
this "median strip," God is trying to use our church — nay.
His church — to be the instrument for making this new day
after His plan and purpose.
I am equally convinced that there is no guarantee that
The United Methodist Church will be granted a preferred
place in that new world or will even survive unless certain
clear signs are followed and prevail in the new day. What
are these signs? Or to put it another way, what will it
take to make the church adequate and serviceable to God
in the new day?
1. It will take a re-statement of the New Testament
truths in their entirety over against the emerging forms of
the new world. You recall that in the passage from Luke
to which I earlier made reference Jesus got into serious
trouble with his home congregation when he began to make
Biblical truths relevant and apply them to his ministry. It
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has always been true, and it will be no easier in the new
day than it was in the time of Jesus. But it must be
done. And it must be done with increasing depth and in-
creasing skill. As a church all we have to offer, authen-
tically, is the gospel message. But it must be the whole
gospel, and it must be offered and witnessed to in some
depth and comprehension. No longer will the endless rep-
itition of religious platitudes suffice. No longer will denomi-
national loyalty support an irrelevant church. No longer
will social pressure and community sentiment keep a church
alive in this new day. And no longer will those who try
to insist that only a nineteenth century church will be
supported be listened to with respect.
Recently we had a seminar on the crisis of faith in our
area. Several outstanding churchmen were in the group,
and while there was no absolute agreement, there was con-
sensus that now was the time for the church to reverse
its stand towards the world and begin to declare as well
as listen. Ever since World War II the church has been
listening to the world: the existentialists, psychologists,
sociologists, natural scientists, youth, civil rights leaders,
revolutionaries, the poor, and the powerless. No one would
doubt that this kind of listening has been, and still is,
necessary. But such a one-sided commitment to listening
may lead to the assumption that the word of the world
is the only word for today. The seminar concluded that
now was the time for authentic proclamation.
What does the church have to say to modern man? Is
the Word of the gospel just one word among many, or is
there an authentic word that must be uttered? To para-
phrase the apostle Paul at this point, if it were not true
then we are of all men most to be pitied.
Of course it is true, and it is time the church recap-
tures the proclamation of the Christian gospel in authentic
terms.
But let me put it in a different frame of reference for
a moment. Most of you remember Bill Moyers, who as a
Baptist preacher became President Johnson's Press Secre-
tary and more recently has become a publisher. Recently
he said that "American churches have gone to bed with a
culture marred by terribly wrong values." He says that
it is his opinion that "the churches have embraced a culture
that has the wrong values and have either acquiesced or
subscribed to that culture." To indicate his point, Moyers
said that "our country is dominated by special interests,
private greed and political myopia that permitted us to
spend $200 billion on the military, which was 25 times as
much as was spent on social and economic development. We
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spend millions on NASA while millions of tons of garbage
piled up in the nation's cities." Mr. Moyers said, *'We set
the wolf to guard the sheep by placing the representatives
of power companies that receive government benefits on
statewide pollution boards." Is the charge true? While ex-
ceptions can always be found, there is enough proof to
establish the fact that the church has been 'culturized,'
and has accepted false values. We are all guilty.
The reverse of this is also true. There have been some
social activists who have been so sensitive to the world's
hurt and pain that they, too, have forgotten the whole
gospel, and have become crusaders for a new world to the
exclusion of all other prophetic and priestly functions,
thereby denying the breadth of the gospel, while concen-
trating on only one aspect of the message. No one who
knows the gospel will deny the relevance of the social mes-
sage, and will point out, as I do, that it has been neglected
by those who have embraced a "shoddy culture," but the
fact remains that the social message is not the whole gospel,
albeit an important part. We must hear and assist the whole
gospel to speak to the new day in authentic terms.
2. Building on the concept of the whole gospel, an authen-
tic church must emerge to serve this new day. I can see the
signs of this emerging church in my own area. I can see
it in the aftermath of the many confrontations that have
occurred, that have challenged our exclusiveness and insen-
sitivity, and have forced our churches to grapple with the
implications of the gospel for today. I have said, only half
humorously, that I have at last found the perfect figure of
speech to describe my role as bishop in the Chicago area. I
see myself as a "midwife" at the birth of a new church.
My wife says I should at least call myself an obstetrician,
to which I replied, "I don't know enough to deserve that
title." But make no mistake — out of pain and anguish, the
new church IS being born, and nothing can stop it !
History shows that the church often reaches its highest
level of vitality and spiritual reawakening soon after some-
one has predicted its demise. Such a period may well be
emerging today. Less than a decade after God's death was
proclaimed and accepted as a fact by many, I see signs of
a stronger church than ever before. Not numerically — that's
not a vital test of authentic Christianity — ^that's a test of
popularity. And that is not really what we are testing for.
If you want favorable statistics you can go back to the
decade 1946-56. "Churchianity" was the "in" thing, and
many were yielding to that form of social pressure. But
they were not grappling with an authentic gospel or making
their lives conform to a Christian standard. Today there
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is much more reality and a higher degree of dedication and
devotion. And this is what must be expanded to meet the
new day.
Let me list a few of the things that, in my opinion,
characterize the authentic church of the future. I am taking
for granted, of course, that it will incorporate the essen-
tial Biblical truths and strive to reveal the God that we
know best through Jesus Christ.
First, I think the church for the new day will have, what-
ever else may evolve, a worshiping congregation, which is
responsive to human need. I don't believe that religion can
ever be reduced to what I personally like, or what satisfies
me, or what caters to my prejudices. There must be an
authority not only outside of self, but an authority that
comes from informed discipline, dialogue, and social con-
tacts. The fact is that while religious experience is always
personal and intimate, the very nature of religion is always
social. Therefore the congregational life of the future will
be increasingly important if it strives to create new images
that speak to the new day. It must remain flexible and in-
novative ; it must develop a fellowship that has "oughtness"
and accountability built into it. The church of the future
must develop a congregation with lively expectations, who
are not present to be entertained but have come together
to be guided by God's Holy Spirit as they face up to the
real problems of a rapidly changing world.
The church of the future will have an increased nur-
turing role in helping men and women, boys and girls,
grow in the "knowledge and love of God." Recently, at one
of our confirmation rallies, the junior high school young
people were asked what they thought it meant to say "yes"
to God. Here are two answers :
"I want to be one who listens with more than ears —
sees with more than eyes — speaks with more than voice.
To this I direct my efforts."
The other :
"To say 'yes' is to respond in love without even think-
ing ; to say 'yes' is to BE love."
I don't think that I would have had such a mature concept
of my faith at that age !
Kierkegaard, many years ago, described the kind of
church that alone will suffice in the new day. He said in
effect that we have to reverse the usual understanding of
pastor-choir-congregation and introduce God in a totally
new way. Kierkegaard said that the congregation should
never be considered the audience with the minister and the
choir taking the place of the actors in a play, but instead,
there is only one audience; God alone is the audience, and
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that everything that is done in a worshiping congregation
is done before God for his approval and approbation. A
worshipper is never part of the audience — said Kierkegaard
— he is always part of the cast. And if the church of the
future is to be faithful to the direction of God's Holy
Spirit every one must play his part to the utmost : preacher,
choir, congregation. You are the church, the body of Christ,
the wave of the future.
3. There is one other element that I want to introduce
this morning that characterizes the proclamation of the
gospel and gives an authenticity to its message. That is
the degree of personal commitment that an individual
brings to his understanding of the gospel. When Jesus
read the passage from Isaiah 61, he had already been mas-
tered by it. He had accepted its truth as authentic and
had committed himself to bringing "good news to the poor,"
and to help the prisoners, the blind and the victims of
society find freedom. He knew what his ministry was and
he would let nothing turn him aside, not even death itself.
His dedication brought with it a sense of responsibility
that nothing could turn aside. If our church is going to
be effective in this new day, we must bring a high degree
of dedication that is more than acquiescence and lip ser-
vice to what we really believe. We must be willing to per-
severe in our pursuit of what we think is right, to the end
if need be. Dedication requires constancy always, not only
when it is easy and expedient.
I have seen this kind of dedication in my area and never
cease to thank God for such faithfulness. I recall a young
minister and his wife who had deliberately chosen to work
in one of the blighted areas in Chicago. The young minister
had the ability and the training to serve in any of our
churches, but he chose an underprivileged area because he
saw it as his special calling. He felt he could be more effec-
tive among the "poor, the prisoners, the blind and the
broken." There is no question about his effectiveness. He
related to the gangs that flourished in that neighborhood.
He was successful in many cases in helping the addicts and
the 'winos.' But his striving to help in the name of a com-
passionate Christ ultimately cost him his life. I shall never
forget the call from the police that Fall morning when the
sergeant informed me that the Reverend Bruce Johnson
and his wife had been brutally stabbed to death by an
unknown assailant. A young minister and his wife killed,
leaving three small children behind. The whole community
joined in the memorial service to celebrate what the lives
of Bruce and Eugenie had meant to them. The church
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couldn't begin to hold the people that wanted to attend.
It was an experience that I shall never forget.
However, as Bishop of the area, I was responsible for
appointing another minister to that church. Was I sen-
tencing another man and possibly his wife to death? By
the time I could assemble my cabinet to consider the ap-
pointment of a man to the Armitage Avenue Church, an
amazing thing had happened. One after another, ministers
from all sections of our conference had come to me or to
one of the district superintendents and had volunteered
their services. Twenty-one in all had offered to go! But
more important, they had felt that the witness that Bruce
and Eugenie had made must be carried on, and that nothing
— ^not even death itself — could stand in the way of wit-
nessing to the love of God that reconciles man to Him and
to each other. They wanted to be part of that witness.
That's what their dedication meant.
Think again of the words of Jesus. God appointed him
to preach, to heal, to proclaim. What are you going to
proclaim?
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS
By Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson, Birmingham Area
The Jericho Road Runs 'Round the World
Text: "And a certain lawyer, wishing to test him, asked
him, 'Master, who is my neighbor?' and Jesus . . . said, 'A
certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho and
fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment,
and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead' "
(Luke 10:30).
When the delegates to the General Conference in 1948
sat down in Boston, they heard one of America's greatest
preachers preach what I thought was his greatest sermon,
entitled, "The Jericho Road Runs 'Round the World."
I have read and re-read that sermon or that address
many, many times in those years between '48 and now.
All of us have thrilled at the great roads that run around
the world, roads that every man knows, whether he has
ever seen them or not. Who is there among you who has
not delighted to the sunset on Michigan Boulevard in the
late afternoon? Every man, whether he has walked it or
not, feels that he knows Fifth Avenue. And all of us are
acquainted, as well as our friends from Britain, with Bond
Street. Every man is at home on the Champs Elysees,
whether he's ever seen it or not, and all of us have been on
the Appian Waj'", whether we have ever walked it or not.
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But I have a kind of a growing feeling that perhaps his-
tory's greatest road is the road known as Jericho. In a
sense it belongs to the whole human family. It is the road
of need, the road of understanding, the road of compas-
sion. There are four things that I wanted to say about it.
I wanted to say that in this world we dare not be indif-
ferent to the Jericho Road if we have any kind of pre-
tense about trying to be authentic Christians. I wanted to
say that we cannot be neutral about the Jericho Road if
we're going to interpret the mind of Christ. I wanted to
say we will betray Christ if we degenerate into trivialities.
I wanted to say that we must be contemporary about it.
It's impossible to look out upon this kind of a world
and believe that Jesus Christ would have no convictions
concerning such matters as exploited people — or atomic
bombs — bacteriological warfare — or displaced persons, and
all the multitude of issues today which struggle with the
soul of men or seek to keep a man from realizing his true
personhood.
All too often leaders are answering questions that have
already been answered or answering questions that nobody
is asking. Dr. Paul Schilp wrote of violent controversy in
the Russian Church at the precise hour that the Bolshevik
Revolution broke into Petrograd in 1917.
Powerful leaders were taking part in a conference having
to do with the life of the church. Erudite scholarship was
called in — there was a mighty issue at stake. The world
was on fire, and the church was struggling over its might-
iest issue. The issue, according to Dr. Schilp, was ''whether
or not certain parts of the priest's robe should be in saf-
fron or in plain yellow."
If we are going to understand the Jericho Road in our
day, we have to understand something of the world in which
the Jericho Road runs. Dr. Tracey Jones reminds us that
there are six characteristics of the Jericho Road in our day.
There is the emerging of an exciting and promising and
yet dangerous technological world. While we sit in this
arena today, men will be coming back from outer space
in the longest expedition that man has ever done. But be-
cause it has been done before, we yawn while they land.
Even so, today at a hundred hushed laboratories and on a
thousand cluttered drafting boards, men are working daily
to create miracles that excite the imagination but also call
into question our survival.
In the second place, there is a decline of the Western
world from its once dominant position in cultural and polit-
ical and economic influence. The greatest loss we have had
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in the Western world is not in our military power but in
our moral prestige.
The third characteristic, according to Dr. Jones, is the
emergence of the independent nations of Africa and Asia.
Time after time after time in the last three General Con-
ferences we've been granting autonomy to nations, some
of whom did not exist three quadrennia ago. Within the
last eighteen years, thirty-five new nations have emerged
in Africa, five in Asia, and they involve over 100 million
people.
In addition to this, we see the rise of Communist states,
and the Jericho road runs through them. In 1917 there
were 100,000 Communists in the world, and today one-third
of the human race lives under that rule.
We see also a relationship in the world's religions. When
I was a theological student longer ago than I want to re-
member, I remember the days of John R. Mudd and Sher-
wood Eddy, telling us that the religions of the East are
dying out, and Christianity is the great and rising star of
the morning sun; but any edition of the Chicago Tribune
or the Neiv York Times on Saturday will give you about
as many choices for Hindus and Buddhists as they do for
Methodists and Baptists.
Then there is the phenomenon of the emergence of a
world-wide Christian church. Archbishop Temple was right,
that the greatest religious phenomenon of our day is the
rise of the ecumenical movement, the oneness of the Chris-
tian community. What do you learn on the Jericho Road
today? You would learn that 172,000 people are added to
the world's population every twenty-four hours. And that
three out of four of them are doomed to a lifetime of
hunger. You would learn that India adds to her population,
the size of Australia every ten months.
The Jericho Road is a crowded road. Today there are
over 10,000 people starving to death daily in the world
in which we live, five hundred thousand of them sleeping
on the sidewalks of Calcutta every night. The infant mor-
tality rate there is 50 percent. You would find that in
Brazil 3 percent of the people control 90 percent of the land.
West Pakistan with its 50 million people sees the economy
controlled by 10 families. You'd find the daily calorie intake
in the United States is over 3,000 calories a day. As many
as 1,25 billion people are living on less than 1,400 calories
a day. Jericho Road is a hungry road.
Refugees everywhere. There are now 28 million inter-
national refugees out on the Jericho Road today. Three
million of them have stopped in Hong Kong, and 4 million
of them are trying to find their way in South Korea.
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You would find world-wide unemployment all around. A
United Nations study showed that there are 250,000,000
unemployed people in the less developed countries. In In-
dia's state of West Bengal, there are more than 20,000
college students who are jobless. The University of Calcutta
has 100,000 students. The majority have difficulty in finding
a job that relates anywhere to their training.
The Jericho Road in the twentieth century is a dangerous
road. It is a crowded road. It is an anxious road. It is a
hungry road. It is a needy road. Where does the Jericho
Road begin ? It begins at the Civic Center in Atlanta, Geor-
gia, and it runs 'round the world. Look at it again, if you
will — wounded and stripped and half -dead. On that highway
there was but one man lying in a pool of blood, but on the
Jericho Road that stretches out from this arena, the road
is littered with the stripped and the wounded and half-
dying.
Let us face one fact plain and undeniable — the Christian
church has been commissioned to represent Jesus Christ
on the Jericho Road. The charge laid upon his disciples
still stands upon us. We are to be his witnesses to the utter-
most parts of the earth. We must walk the Jericho Road
with concern, with compassion and with a willingness to
serve the stripped and the wounded and the half-dead. For
the entrance to the Jericho Road has above it a sign — Inas-
much. May God forgive us if we spend our energy debat-
ing the color of our stoles while the human family cries
out in need. Let us do something authentic for the sake of
Jesus Christ in a world that is desperate because it sees
no salvation.
I would say one other word about it as I look down the
Jericho Road which stretches out from this arena. There
are men who see no light, there are men who see no hope,
there are men who see no way through. I see a light ; I see
a light. I see a hope. It streams from across where a
strange man, himself stripped and wounded and half dead,
not showing from that cross the height of man's hatred
but the depth of God's love ; and as I stare at this amazing
spectacle I hear him say with a kind of magnificent con-
fidence, "I am the way, walk ye in it." "But Lord, when
did we see Thee wounded and stripped and naked and
starving? We would never let it happen to you." Inasmuch.
Amen.
DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS
By Bishop Paul Milhouse, Oklahoma Area
Three Dimensions of the Gospel
After Paul had been delayed in making his trip to visit
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the Christians in Rome, he decided to write them a letter,
and in the first part of his letter he had this to say to
them, "I want you to know, brethren, that many times I
have planned to come to you, but have been hindered until
now. I wanted to come to you in order that I might have
some fruit among you as among other Gentiles. To the
Greek and to the barbarian, to the learned and the un-
learned, to the educated and the uneducated, I am debtor;
thus, I am anxious to come and preach the gospel to you
who are in Rome, for I am not ashamed of the gospel. It's
the power of God unto salvation for all who believe, to the
Jew first and then to the Gentile. For in it, the righteous-
ness of God is revealed from faith to faith."
In this particular statement of Paul's he gives us a
glimpse of three different dimensions of the gospel of Jesus
Christ. First, the gospel is to be preached. Mark began the
description of our Lord's ministry by saying, "Jesus came
into Galilee preaching." Our Lord sent his disciples out to
preach, to proclaim the gospel and He described it in terms
of making disciples of all nations. He talked to his people
about being witnesses. Sometimes we think we must defend
the gospel. Jesus talked about proclaiming it. We spend a
great deal of time trying to explain the gospel and build
many systems of theology. Our Lord explained the gospel
many times, but when He talked to his followers and sent
them out into the world, the emphasis was always upon the
proclamation. We are to proclaim the gospel, to preach it,
and the church has always been at its strongest when we
have been positive in our witness and proclamation of the
gospel.
But, there's an interesting thing here, Paul relates the
preaching to an obligation. He says, "I'm obligated to the
learned and the unlearned, to the Greeks, to the barbar-
ians"— in other words, to everyone. This obligation does not
arise of something Paul has inherited from society. This
obligation comes out of the fact that he has something. He
possesses the gospel of Jesus Christ which was intended
for all people. You remember the announcement at the
time of our Lord's birth, "I bring you great joy which shall
be to all people." And Paul was always conscious of this
gospel belonging to all people everywhere, and this is our
obligation to proclaim the gospel to all people.
A second dimension of the gospel appears in Paul's per-
sonal testimony. He says I'm not ashamed of the gospel.
He is speaking out of experience. He's saying, I've always
found the gospel dependable. It has never let me down. I
can depend upon it.
The gospel is to be experienced. Discipleship of our Lord
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is much more than affirming a creed. The gospel is an ex-
perience. John Wesley talked about it as having his heart
warmed. Jacob Albright, founder of the Evangelical
Church, wrote in his diary, "I experienced the power to
dedicate my life to God and to submit my will to His."
Otterbein explained his experience of the gospel to Asbury
one day in terms of the inner assurance of forgiveness.
And you remember Paul stood up in the court one day
and explained his experience of the gospel by saying, "The
Lord laid hold on my life, turned my life in a new direc-
tion and gave me a new standard of values. The gospel of
Jesus Christ is to be experienced."
Then he says that it is power. A power is always to be
experienced if it is to be related to us in any way — power
of electricity giving us lights. Power is always something
to be experienced if it's related to our lives. The gospel
is power. Paul used the word from which we get our word
dynamite, dynamo. It means the capacity to accomplish
something. The gospel of Jesus Christ does something. And
he says, "It's the power of God unto salvation." There's
always a, sense of rescue in this word. And Paul often pic-
tures us as bound with chains of our sin, and the gospel of
Jesus Christ is the power that cuts the chains that bind
us, to keep us from being the kind of people God intended
us to be. The gospel is power go release us from those
attitudes, those viewpoints, those pressures, that hold us
down and prevent us from living at the level God intended
us to live, where human life finds its greatest dignity and
where life finds its greatest meaning. The gospel of Jesus
Christ is God's power to rescue us from what we are, to
free us to be what He expects us to be and wants us to be.
And he says this is true for all those who believe. Faith is
trust; faith is putting our lives in the hands of God, to
let him take control. It's putting God in the driver's seat
of life. Faith is the drive shaft that links the wheels of
living to the power of God.
A third dimension is revealed in the words, the Gospel
reveals the righteousness of God. Righteousness is a word
of relationship. A "right" person, or as we would say, a
"good" person, is one who recognizes his obligations of a
relationship and does that which maintains and supports
and strengthens this relationship. A good husband, a good
wife, is one who recognizes the obligations of the marriage
relationship and strengthens the ties that bind the two
lives together.
The Bible says an unrighteous act is one in which a
relationship is ignored and the obligations of this rela-
tionship are ignored or disobeyed, and the relationship falls
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apart. The gospel reveals, uncovers, lets us see the righ-
teousness of God. In other words, in Jesus Christ v^e see
what God has done to restore right relationships between
him and us. He has been faithful; we have rebelled. We
have not been faithful. In Jesus Christ we see the faith-
fulness and righteousness of God in doing that which is
necessary to bring us back into right relationships with
him. And Paul says this is a matter of faith from start
to finish. The church shares responsibility with many
groups in society for human welfare, for education, for
government, for economic opportunities, but there is one
distinctive task of the church which is not shared v/ith
any other group in society and that is to proclaim the gospel
of Jesus Christ which is the power of God for our salva-
tion. And may we ever be faithful to it.
REPORTS OF
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEES
Commission on Entertainment and Program
For membership see page 7.
The Commission on Entertainment and Program of the General
Conference has several important responsibilities assigned to it by
action of the General Conference itself. These include :
1. Selection of the location of the next General Conference (it is
authorized to select the site two quadrennia in advance) and to
make all necessary arrangements in connection therewith.
2. Arrangements for publication of a book of quadrennial reports
of the general boards of the church.
3. Plan the schedule for the opening day of the Conference and
arrange for certain Orders of the Day.
4. Arrange for programs of public interest to be presented during
the sessions of the General Conference.
5. Recommend to the Conference the per diem allowance to be paid.
6. Issue invitations to fraternal delegates after consultation with
the Council of Bishops.
7. Supervise the work of the Secretary of the General Conference.
The authorization for the existence of this Commission and its
work will not be found in the Discipline but rather in the Plan of
Organization and Rules of Order of the General Conference.
The Commission has met many times during the quadrennium in
planning for the 1972 session of the General Conference and wishes
to report to the Conference on its stewardship.
1. A cordial invitation was received by the Commission some
four years ago to hold the 1972 Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Al-
though other invitations had been extended during the past twenty
years from cities in the Southeastern Jurisdiction, no previous ses-
sion of the General Conference has been held within that Jurisdic-
tional Conference due to problems presented in fulfilling the directive
of the General Conference with regard to accommodations for all
attenders. After careful investigation, it was the judgment of the
Commission that all of the requirements necessary would be met
satisfactorily in Atlanta, and the decision to accept the invitation
was made. We are indeed grateful for the cooperation of a splendid
group of ministers and laymen of all of the Georgia Conferences com-
prising the local Entertainment Committee. Special recognition of
this group will be made later in the Conference session. The Com-
mittee is headed by Bishop John Owen Smith and Mr. D. W. Brooks
as honorary chairmen and Mr. Gene Carroll as general chairman and
executive director. A complete list of local committee chairmen is
printed on pages 4 and 5 of the Handbook.
2. At this point, it is appropriate to announce that the 1976 Gen-
eral Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon, from April 25 to
May 8, 1976.
3. The personnel of a General Conference include six different
groups. These are :
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a. Voting Delegates
b. Nonvoting Delegates
c. Council of Bishops
d. Council of Secretaries
e. Judicial Council
f . Fraternal Delegates
By constitutional provisions the number of voting delegates is
limited to 1,000. Exactly 1,000 delegates have been elected. Nonvoting
delegates include representatives of Provisional Annual Conferences
overseas, Affiliated Autonomous Methodist Churches and Affiliated
Autonomous United Churches. Arrangements have been made for
seating voting delegates, nonvoting delegates, and members of the
Council of Secretaries on the floor of the Conference. Members of
the Council of Bishops, Judicial Council and Fraternal Delegates
will be seated on the platform.
At the 1970 Special Session, authorization w^as voted by the Con-
ference to seat one minister and one layman from the Oklahoma In-
dian Mission but without vote. A proposal was made in Calendar
Report 254 to continue this policy in future General Conferences.
The report was one of many calendar reports which had not been
considered when the Special Session was adjourned. Believing that
it was the desire of the General Conference to continue the policy
of seating representatives of the Oklahom.a Indian Mission without
vote, the Commission has arranged for this to be done for the 1972
session. Concurrence of the General Conference with this action is
requested.
(Editor's Note: In conjunction with the consideration of this
report the General Conference voted to grant the privilege of the
floor with voice but not vote to one clergy and one lay representative
from each of the Oklahoma Indian Mission, the Alaska Mission, and
the Red Bird Mission. The same privilege was granted to ten youth
delegates. See Journal pages 244-245.)
We recommend that the seating plan as printed in the Daily Chris-
tian Advocate of this date be approved as the official seating plan
of this Conference. We further recommend that our Commission be
authorized to make, from time to time, such changes as may be
found to be necessary.
4. Arrangements for adequate meeting places for fourteen Legis-
lative Committees, eleven Administrative Committees and twenty of-
fices is one of the difficult problems assigned to our Commission. We
are pleased to report that under the skillful guidance of Dr. Norman
Conard, business manager of the Commission, such arrangements have
been completed. The schedule of meeting places is printed on pages
6 and 7 of the Handbook. We are particularly pleased that it has
been possible to arrange for all Legislative Committees to meet at
St. Mark's United Methodist Church. In previous Conferences, the
Legislative Committees were scattered in and around the site of the
Conference.
5. Several changes, as compared with the past, have been made
concerning the Daily Christian Advocate. The increasing costs of fur-
nishing the Daily Christian Advocate to the delegates has been a
source of concern to the Commission. A careful study of the problem
by a special committee has resulted in the following decisions :
a. Only one copy of the Daily Christiaji Advocate will be furnished
free of charge to each delegate rather than two as heretofore.
b. The size of the Daily Christian Advocate will be reduced to 8^/^"
X 11".
c. A less expensive paper stock will be used.
d. Devotional addresses and sermons will be omitted from the
Daily Christian Advocate.
These changes will result in a sizable savings in cost, and the
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Conference is requested to appi-ove the action of the Commission
in making the changes.
6. We are pleased to report that upon nomination of Mr. John
Procter, publisher, the Commission has again elected Dr. Ewing Way-
land as editor of the Daily Christian Advocate. This will be the fifth
General Conference for which Dr. Wayland has served in this capa-
city. We are also grateful to The Methodist Publishing House for
providing hymnals for delegates without cost to the Conference.
7. Identification badges for the many different groups of people
who attend the Conference have been provided. An appropriate me-
dallion has been provided by our Badge Committee, and different
colored ribbons are used to identify the status of the person wearing
the badges. These colors and the groups wearing them are :
Bishops Maroon
Bishops' Wives Maroon and White
Judicial Council Purple
Judicial Council Wives Purple and White
Delegates White and Red
Entertainment Commission Royal Blue
Entertainment Commission Wives Royal Blue and White
General Secretaries Nile Green
General Secretaries' Wives Nile Green and White
Secretarial Staff Red
In addition to the badges for delegates and officials, the local
committee has provided badges for its personnel, pages and visitors.
8. We have made provisions for conveniently located press tables,
and we recommend that representatives of the press, as designated
from time to time by the Commission on Public Relations and United
Methodist Information, be seated at these tables, with admission to
the floor by official press badges.
9. We recommend that active and retired members of the Judicial
Council be seated upon' the platform during all business sessions of
the Conference.
10. We recommend that a Communion offering be taken, and after
consultation with the Council of Bishops, we recommend that the
proceeds of the offering be turned over to the United Methodist
Committee on Overseas Relief. A special offering for the pages and
ushers shall be received at the direction of the Commission on Enter-
tainment and Program.
11. A contract has been signed with Institutional Electronics, Inc.,
for tape recordings of all business sessions. A verbatim record of all
plenary sessions will be made.
12. Your Commission recommends a per diem allowance of $20
for each delegate for the days said delegate is in attendance at the
sessions of the Conference.
13. Your Commission has, in accordance with the Plan of Organiza-
tion and Rules of Order, and after consultation with the Council of
Bishops, officially invited fraternal delegates to attend the Conference.
Arrangements have been made to present these distinguished visitors
during the session. These delegates have been provided seats upon
the platform.
14. In order to provide for the convenience of certain persons who
will not be present during the entire session of the General Con-
ference but who have been invited as a matter of privilege for the
Conference and in order to facilitate their presentation to the Con-
ference, your Commission recommends the following Orders of the
Day:
a. Greetings from the Mavor of the city of Atlanta, Sam Massell —
Wednesday, April 19, 9:30 A.M.
b. Fraternal Delegates — Wednesday, April 19, 10:30 A.M.
c. Greetings from the Governor of the state of Georgia, Jimmy
Carter— Wednesday, April 26, 9:30 A.M.
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All other requests for Orders of the Day are referred to the
Committee on Agenda as required by the Rules.
15. Under the chairmanship of Dr. Irving Smith, several programs
of importance have been arranged for delegates and visitors. The
following features which will be announced in detail from time to
time are called to your attention :
a. A preaching service will be held each afternoon of the first
week of the Conference in First United Methodist Church at four
o'clock. Outstanding preachers and choirs have been chosen for these
services.
b. On Wednesday evening, April 19, World Methodist Night will
be observed in the theater of the Civic Center. In a dramatic pro-
gram, representatives of the World Methodist Council, Affiliated
Autonomous Methodist Churches and other indigenous groups related
to our church will be presented. In view of this pi'ogram, it is our
intent that the General Conference will not hear individual reports
of the groups represented in the program and that the General Con-
ference sessions will not need to be interspersed with introductions,
presentations, etc., of such representatives. We recommend this to
be an official session of the General Conference.
c. Saturday night, April 22, will be Georgia Night. A great pro-
gram is being planned by the Atlanta Local Committee depicting the
history of Methodism in Georgia.
16. Under the Plan of Organization of the General Conference,
the Commission on Entertainment and Program is charged with
oversight of the General Conference Secretary. In preparing for the
1972 session, the Secretary of the Conference found it necessary to
obtain assistance from the Commission on two matters which we wish
to report to the Conference.
a. Paragraph 601 contains a formula by which the number of
delegates to be elected by an Annual Conference is determined. The
statement is made that "this formula is designed to comply with
the Constitution, Division Two, Section II, Article I, which defines
the minimum and maximum number of delegates to a General Con-
ference. Should the computations provided in this paragraph result
in a figure below the prescribed minimum or above the prescribed
maximum for delegates, the Secretary of the General Conference
shall be authorized to remedy the situation by adjusting up or down
the fractions necessary to entitle an Annual Conference to elect
additional delegates, any such adjustment to be the same for the
factors of ministerial members and resident church members." No
date is provided for the computations required. Upon our request,
the Judicial Council ruled that statistics reported December 31, 1969,
should be used in the computations. Based upon the formula in Par.
601, and using statistics as of December 31, 1969, the number of
delegates to be elected exceeded the maximum size of the General
Conference allowed by the Constitution. It was, therefore, necessary
to change the fractions in the formula in order to provide for a
membership in the Conference not to exceed 1,000. This was accom-
plished by changing the ministerial membership factor from 1 to each
140 ministerial members to 1 for each 146 ministerial members and
the resident church membership factor from 1 to each 44,000 to 1 to
each 46,200. As a result of using the amended formula, the member-
ship of the 1972 General Conference is exactly 1,000.
The same problem will probably exist for the 1976 General Con-
ference, although it is possible that because of decreasing trend in
resident church membership and the trend toward granting autonomy
to overseas conferences, the formula in Par. 601 may produce a total
membership for the 1976 General Conference that will not exceed
the Constitutional maximum.
We do feel that an amendment should be made to Par. 601 to
provide a specific date on which the computations should be made
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so that if a change in the fractions is needed, ample time is avail-
able to advise the Annual Conferences prior to any elections. Our
proposal for such an amendment is contained in a petition which
has been filed.
b. The second matter we wish to report is in connection with Par.
602, which requires that the membership of the 1972 General Con-
ference shall be 13 percent former Evangelical United Brethren mem-
bers and 87 percent former Methodist members. In order to accom-
plish this ratio of representation, the Secretary of the General Con-
ference is directed "to prepare and, subject to review and approval
by the Council of Bishops, promulgate a schedule allocating to the
Annual Conferences of the Church the number of delegates coming
from the Evangelical United Brethren Church and The Methodist
Church respectively, which each Annual Conference shall elect." In
considering this directive, several questions arose which resulted in
the Commission on Entertainment and Program asking for the deci-
sion of the Judicial Council. Its Decision No. 333 was rendered in
answer to our seven questions. Based upon the instructions in Par.
602, aided by the Judicial Council Decision, the schedule was worked
out and approved by the Council of Bishops. As a result, 130 of the
1,000 delegates elected by the Annual Conferences are former EUB
members and 866 are former Methodist members. The other 4 to
make the grand total of 1,000 are from The Methodist Church of
Great Britain.
c. Another matter involving the Secretary of the Conference which
has concerned your Commission is the time when the transition from
the Secretary to his successor should take place. The Rules of the
Conference call for the election of the Secretary at the opening ses-
sion and imply that the newly elected secretary should assume his
responsibilities immediately upon election. In two of three turnovers
to newly elected secretaries since unification in 1939, the rules were
suspended and a "secretary designate" was elected to take office after
the current secretary had completed all work in connection with the
Confei-ence for which he had planned. We are convinced that the
Secretary who is responsible for planning for a session of the Con-
ference is better able to carry through the session, including com-
pleting the work related to the Conference after adjournment, than
a new secretary unfamiliar with what the planning would be. We,
therefore, urged the Council of Bishops, which is responsible for
nominating the Secretary, to cooperate with our proposal that the
present Secretary carry through the session and complete the work
in connection with it, including producing the Journal, and that the
new nominee be elected "secretary-designate" to assume the office
within a year, the exact date to be determined by the Commission
on Entertainment and Program. We have also requested the Rules
Committee to propose amendments to Rule I B and to Rule IV (1)
to make this procedure the regular pattern in the future. We have
also filed a petition to amend Par. 606 of the Discipline in the same
manner.
17. During the past two years the Commission on Entertainment
and Program has been urged to implement the action of the 1968
General Conference which endorsed the principles of Project Equality
and urged cooperation at all levels of United Methodism.
Prior to the 1968 action the Commission had already received and
accepted an invitation to hold the 1972 General Conference in Atlanta.
In this connection it may be stated that whenever an invitation is
received from a city that is interested in hosting the General Con-
ference, a memorandum of requirements is sent to the inquirer. One
of the statements in that memorandum is a paragraph which reads
as follows :
"The prospective host city shall furnish to the Commission on
Entertainment and Program in writing a statement from the hotel
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association, the restaurant association and such city officials as
can be procured, setting forth in detail what accommodations will
be provided for housing, feeding and public transportation for
members of the General Conference including non-Caucasians if
the locality in question is accepted as a meeting place of the Con-
ference."
Actually approaches on behalf of Project Equality have been made
to managers of hotels and motels looking toward their fuller partici-
pation. Time has not permitted this to develop as much as had been
planned.
While it should be pointed out that the Commission on Entertain-
ment and Program does not itself purchase goods and services from
the hotels and restaurants where General Conference is held, the
Commission pledges itself to cooperate as fully as possible with the
program of Project Equality.
Conclusion
The scope of the foregoing report is an indication of the vast
amount of work which has been done by many people in preparation
for the 1972 session of the General Conference. It is an impossibility
to adequately thank all who have shared in the responsibilities of
planning and arranging all the details involved. While we will recog-
nize some during the session, we know that many who should be
recognized will not be. As a Commission, we want to record our
gratitude to the larger number of men and women without whose
faithful help this Conference could not be possible.
Commission on
Entertainment and Program
A. G. Jefferson, Chairman
Gene E. Sease, Secretary
1. AGENDA
For membership see page 20.
AGENDA
Monday, April 17, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Worship
8:50 a.m. Opening Business Session— Bishop Paul Hardin, Jr., pre-
siding
1. Roll Call — J. Wesley Hole, Secretary of the General Con-
ference
2. The Question of Quorum
3. Words of Welcome — Bishop J. Owen Smith, Host Bishop,
Atlanta Area
4. Report: Commission on Entertainment and Program — A. G.
Jefferson, Chairman
5. Report: Interim Committee on Plan of Organization and
Rules of Ordei' — John Herr, Chairman
6. Election of Secretary
7. Nam.ing of Assistants to the Secretary
8. Nominations of Administrative Committees — Council of
Bishops — Bishop Roy H. Short, Secretary
9 :45 a.m. Recess
10:00 a.m. Music — Candler School of Theology Choraliers
10:05 a.m. Episcopal Address — Bishop F. Gerald Ensley
11:00 a.m. Report: Structure Study Commission— Dow Kirkpatrick,
Chairman
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12:25 p.m. Announcements
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Business Session — Bishop James K. Mathews presiding
Debate on Structure Study Commission Report
4:00 p.m. Preaching Service at First United Methodist Church, Dr.
Charles L. Allen
5:00 p.m. Adjournment
EVENING
7:30 p.m. Legislative Committees
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 18, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop W. McFerrin Stow^e presiding. Devotional Address
— Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report: Committee on Journal — George Akers, Chairman
Report : Committee on Agenda^J. Otis Young, Chairman
Report: Committee on Credentials — W. T. Handy, Jr., Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges— Mrs. Alvi-
rita Little, Chairwoman
Report: Committee on Presiding Officers — Jack Tuell, Chair-
man
9:30 a.m. Report: Theological Study Commission on Doctrine and
Doctrinal Standards — Albert C. Outler, Chairman
10:30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Report: Social Principles Study Commission — Bishop
James S. Thomas, Chairman
11:45 a.m. Report: Commission to Study the Ministry — Bishop D.
Frederick Wertz, Chairman
12:25 p.m. Announcements
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Legislative Committees
4:00 p.m. Preaching Service at First United Methodist Church, Dr.
Robert Blackburn
EVENING
7:30 p.m. Legislative Committees
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 19, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop Roy C. Nichols presiding. Devotional Address —
Bishop Ralph T. Alton
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report : Committee on Journal — George Akers, Chairman
Report: Committee on Agenda — Edward TuUis, Vice-chairman
Report: Committee on Credentials — W. T. Handy, Jr., Chair-
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Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges — Mrs. Alvi-
rita Little, Chairwoman
Report: World Methodist Night — J. Otis Young, Chairman
Report: Commission on Entertainment and Program — A. G.
Jefferson, Chairman
9:30 a.m. Order of the Day — Greetings from the Hon. Sam Massell,
Mayor of Atlanta
9:40 a.m. Ventures in Song — Presentation by the Commission on
Worship — Bishop Lance Webb, Chairman
9:55 a.m. Report: Commission on Religion and Race — Bishop W.
Kenneth Goodson, Chairman
10:30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Order of the Day — Presentation of Fraternal Delegates —
Harvey Potthoff, Chairman
11:30 a.m. Report: Council on World Service and Finance — Bishop
Paul Hardin, Jr., President
12:25 p.m. Announcements
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Legislative Committees
4:00 p.m. Preaching Service at First United Methodist Church —
The Rev. Emerson S. Colaw
EVENING
7:30 p.m. World Methodist Night— Civic Center Theater
AGENDA
Thursday, April 20, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop D. Frederick Wertz presiding. Devotional Address
— Bishop Hermann Kaebnick
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report : Committee on Journal — George Akers, Chairman
Report: Committee on Agenda — Alva Clark, Secretary
Report: Committee on Credentials — W. T. Handy, Jr., Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Presiding Officers — Jack Tuell, Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges — Mrs. Alvi-
rita Little, Chairwoman
9:30 a.m. Report: Council on World Service and Finance — Bishop
Paul Hardin, Jr., President
10:30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Bishops' Call for Peace and the Self -Development of Peo-
ples— Bishop James Armstrong
11:05 a.m. Report: Program Council — Bishop W. Ralph Ward, Presi-
dent
11:50 a.m. Report: Commission on the Black Colleges of The United
Methodist Church — Bishop James S. Thomas
12:25 p.m. Announcements
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Legislative Committees
4:00 p.m. Preaching Service at First United Methodist Church — The
Rev. Cecil Williams
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EVENING
7:30 p.m. Legislative Committees
AGENDA
Friday, April 21, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop Reuben H. Mueller presiding. Devotional Address
— Bishop Charles F. Golden
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report : Committee on Journal — George Akers, Chairman
Report: Committee on Agenda — Douglas F. Verdin
Report: Committee on Credentials — W. T. Handy, Jr., Chair-
man
Report : Judicial Council — Murray Leiff er, President
Report: Committee on Presiding Officers — Jack Tuell, Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges — Mrs. Alvi-
rita Little, Chairwoman
9:30 a.m. Report: Committee on Revievi^ — Roy J. Grogan, Chairman
9:40 a.m. Report: Program Council — Bishop W. Ralph Ward, Presi-
dent
10:00 a.m. Report: Study Commission on the Participation of Women
in The United Methodist Church — Bishop Thomas M. Pryor
10:15 a.m. Report: General Advance Committee — Bishop W. Ralph
Ward
10:30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Report: "Planning for Ministries — 1973 and Beyond" —
Virgil SextoM
11:30 a.m. Discussion on Report of the Theological Study Commis-
sion on Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards
12:15 p.m. Resolution on Earth Week
12:20 p.m. Election of Board of Governors for Wesley Theological
Seminary
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Legislative Committees
3:45 p.m. Special Music at First United Methodist Church
4:00 p.m. Preaching Service at First United Methodist Church —
Dr. Wayne Clymer
EVENING
7:30 p.m. Legislative Committees
AGENDA
Saturday, April 22, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop H. Ellis Finger presiding. Memorial Address —
Bishop W. Kenneth Pope
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report: Committee on Journal — George Akers, Chairman
Report: Committee on Agenda — J. Otis Young, Chairman
Report: Committee on Credentials — W. T. Handy, Jr., Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Presiding Officers — Jack Tuell, Chair-
man
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Report: Committee on Refei'ence — Jerry G. Bray, Chairman
Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges — Mrs. Alvi-
rita Little, Chairwoman
9:40 a.m. Nominations from the Council of Bishops — Bishop Roy
H. Short, Secretary
9:50 a.m. Statement by Bishop Abel T. Muzorewa, Rhodesia Area
10:00 a.m. Report: COSMOS— Bishop Prince A. Taylor, Chairman
10:15 a.m. Order of the Day — ^Commemoration Service in Honor of
Martin Luther King, Jr. — A. C. Epps presiding
10:.30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Calendar Items — Robert E. Goodrich, Jr., Chairman
12:00 n. Order of the Day — Report: Commission on Ecumenical Af-
fairs— Bishop Paul Washburn, President
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Legislative Committees
4:00 p.m. Youth Worship Service at First United Methodist Church
— The Rev. Joseph Lowery, speaker
EVENING
8:00 p.m. Georgia Night — Civic Center Theater
AGENDA
Monday, April 24, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop W. Kenneth Pope presiding. Devotional Address —
Bishop Ole E. Borgen
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report : Committee on Journal — George Akers, Chairman
Report : Committee on Agenda — Thomas Bryant
Report: Committee on Credentials — W. T. Handy, Jr., Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Presiding Officers — Jack Tuell, Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Reference — Jerry G. Bray, Chairman
Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges— Mrs. Alvi-
rita Little, Chairwoman
9:40 a.m. Calendar Item
Nominations for Judicial Council
10:30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Order of the Day — Report: Quadrennial Emphasis Com-
mittee— Bishop James Mathews, President
11:15 a.m. Calendar Items — Robert E. Goodrich, Jr., Chairman
11:45 a.m. Report: Key '73 — Joseph Yeakel
12:15 p.m. Report: Committee on Correlation and Editorial Revi-
sion— Emory Bucke, Chairman
12:25 p.m. Announcements
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:00 p.m. Legislative Committees
4:00 p.m. Preaching Service at First United Methodist Church —
The Rev. John Warman
EVENING
7:30 p.m. Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke presiding
7:35 p.m. Report: Committee on Agenda — Tom Reavley
7:40 p.m. Calendar Items
9:30 p.m. Adjournment
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AGENDA
Tuesday, April 25, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop W. Ralph Ward presiding. Devotional Address —
Bishop Lance Webb
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report: Committee on Journal — Frede Johansen, Vice-chair-
man
Report: Committee on Agenda — D. W. Brooks
Report: Committee on Credentials — Mrs. George Metzel, Sec-
retary-
Report: Committee on Presiding Officers— Jack Tuell, Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges — Mrs. Alvi-
rita Little, Chairw^oman
9:40 a.m. Special Presentation: Youth Delegation — Wanda Walls,
Annette Hutchins
10:00 a.m. Report: Committee to Study the Methodist Publishing
House — Bishop Eugene M. Frank, Chairman
10:10 a.m. Special Resolution: Council of Bishops — Bishop 0. Eugene
Slater, President
10:15 a.m. Report: Committee on Reference — Jerry Bray, Chairman
10:30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Recognition of Local Committee — Bishop J. Ovi^en Smith
10:55 a.m. Calendar Items
Order of the Day: Calendar No. 365
Order of the Day: Calendar Nos. 344, 343
12:25 p.m. Announcements
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Bishop Ralph T. Alton presiding
2:35 p.m. Report: Committee on Agenda — Fi'ank Webber
2:40 p.m. Calendar Items
4:00 p.m. Preaching Service at First United Methodist Church —
The Rev. W. Harold McElvaney
5:00 p.m. Adjournment
EVENING
7:30 p.m. Bishop James S. Thomas presiding
7:35 p.m. Report: Committee on Agenda — Thomas Moore
7:40 p.m. Calendar Items
9:30 p.m. Adjournment
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 26, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop 0. Eugene Slater presiding. Devotional Address —
Bishop Thomas M. Pryor
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report : Committee on Journal — David F. Knecht
Report: Committee on Agenda — J. Otis Young, Chairman
Report: Committee on Credentials — Kazuo Saito
Report: Committee on Presiding Officers — Jack Tuell, Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges — Wilbur
Choy, Vice-chairman
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9:30 a.m. Order of the Day: Greetings from Gov. Jimmy Carter of
Georgia
9:45 a.m. Ballot for Judicial Council Members
10:00 a.m. Report on Church and State — Bishop D. Frederick Wertz,
Walter G. Muelder
10:30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Hymn and Prayer for World Peace
Calendar Items
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Bishop Edward J. Pendergrass presiding
2:35 p.m. Report: Committee on Agenda — Edward Tullis, Vice-
chairman
Ballot for Judicial Council Members
2:40 p.m. Calendar Items
5:00 p.m. Adjournment
EVENING
7:30 p.m. Bishop Paul Washburn presiding
Report: Committee on Agenda — Alva Clark, Secretary
Ballot for Judicial Council Members
7:40 p.m. Calendar Items
10:00 p.m. Adjournment
AGENDA
Thursday, April 27, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop Kenneth Copeland presiding. Devotional Address —
Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report: Committee on Journal — Ronald R. Hamilton
Report: Committee on Agenda — Douglas Verdin
Report: Committee on Presiding Officers — Jack Tuell, Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges — William
Henry, Seci-etary
Report: Committee on Credentials — Clair W. Black
9:30 a.m. Ballot for Judicial Council Members
Proposed Study Guide for Statement on Doctrine and Doc-
trinal Standards
Calendar Items
10:30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Report: Council on World Service and Finance— Bishop
Paul Hardin, Jr., President
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Bishop L. Scott Allen presiding
2:35 p.m. Report: Committee on Agenda — Thomas Bryant
2:40 p.m. Presentation of Retiring Bishops — Bishop Ralph Alton
2:50 p.m. Report: COSMOS— Bishop Prince A. Taylor, Chairman
Calendar Items
5:00 p.m. Adjournment
EVENING
7:30 p.m. Bishop Dwight Loder presiding
7:35 p.m. Report: Committee on Agenda — Annette Hutchins
Resume Consideration of Report: Council on World Service
and Finance
Offering for Ushers and Pages
Calendar Items
10:00 p.m. Adjournment
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AGENDA
Friday, April 28, 1972
MORNING
8:30 a.m. Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson presiding. Devotional Ad-
dress— Bishop Paul Milhouse
9:10 a.m. Business Session
Report: Committee on Journal — Ronald R. Hamilton
Report : Committee on Agenda — J. Otis Young, Chairman
Report: Committee on Presiding Officers — Jack Tuell, Chair-
man
Report: Committee on Courtesies and Privileges — James Dol-
liver
Report: Committee on Credentials — W. T. Handy, Jr., Chair-
man
9:30 a.m. Report: Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of
Order— Leonard Slutz, Chairman
Calendar Items
10:30 a.m. Recess
10:45 a.m. Prayer for Concerns of Youth
Calendar Items
12:30 p.m. Adjournment
AFTERNOON
2:30 p.m. Bishop Charles Golden presiding
2:35 p.m. Report: Committee on Agenda — Thomas Moore
Matter of Privilege
Nominations from the Council of Bishops — Bishop Ralph Alton
2:40 p.m. Calendar Items
5:00 p.m. Adjournment
EVENING
7:30 p.m. Bishop Roy H. Short presiding
7:35 p.m. Report: Committee on Agenda — J. Otis Young, Chairman
7:40 p.m. Calendar Items
9:50 p.m. Closing Statement — Bishop 0. Eugene Slater, President,
Council of Bishops
10:00 p.m. Adjournment
2. COURTESIES AND PRIVILEGES
For membership see page 20.
Reports
Wednesday morning, April 19, 1972, page 300
Thursday morning, April 20, 1972, page 323
Friday morning, April 21, 1972, page 344, 363
Saturday morning, April 22, 1972, page 368
Monday morning, April 24, 1972, page 389, 393
Tuesday morning, April 25, 1972, page 418
Wednesday morning, April 26, 1972, page 448, 453, 454
Thursday morning, April 27, 1972, page 489
Friday morning, April 28, 1972, page 532
Friday evening, April 28, 1972, page 572
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3. CREDENTIALS
For membership see page 20.
REPORT NO. 1. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NC)
George Bolinger (L) seated in place of Richard E. Reeves
Anna Fox (L) seated in place of Paul Davis
CENTRAL NEW YORK (NE)
Mrs. Stanley Robinson (L) seated in place of Frederick
Darrov^
Mrs. Robert McCune (L) seated in place of Mrs. Albert
Curtis
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
William G. Luff (L) seated in place of A. LeRoy Lightner
FLORIDA (SE)
C. Durward McDonnell (M) seated in place of /. B. F.
Williams
Harry L. Burney, Jr. (L) seated in place of Charles
Babcock
Hector Navas (M) seated in place of William R. Obaugh
KENTUCKY (SE)
Robert Mayfield (L) seated in place of Mrs. Louis H.
Fields
LIBERIA (OS)
Joseph N. Togba (L) seated in place of Charles C.
Dennis, Sr.
LOUISIANA (SO
Cecil E. Bland (L) seated in place of G. Leon Netterville
MIDDLE PHILIPPINES (OS)
Santos Adriano (M) seated in place of Moises Rodriguez
MINNESOTA (NC)
Winfield Forsberg (L) seated in place of Dorothy Gridley
NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
John M. Meares (L) seated in place of James T. Patrick
NORTH GEORGIA (SE), GEORGIA (SE)
James Jackson (L) seated in place of Ray Moore
Robert Noland (L) seated in place of Guy Sharpe
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Donald F. McMahan (M) seated in place of Robert W.
Fribley
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (SE)
William L. Sharp (L) seated in place of Glenn Fant
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Eugene L. Stockwell (M) seated in place of Eugene L.
Smith
NORTHWEST GERMANY (OS)
Reinhard A- Schalla (L) seated in place of Wilhelm
Westphal
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SOUTH INDIANA (NC)
Russell Kibler (L) seated in place of Daniel F. Evans
SOUTHEAST AFRICA (OS)
Alf Helgesson (M) seated in place of Almeida Penicela
Chadreque Mujongue (L) seated in place of Titos
Simbine
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
D. Leslie Hole (L) seated in place of William Otwell
U. S. Griggs, Sr. (L) seated in place of Consuelo 0.
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (NE)
Mary Stewart (L) seated in place of Edith Spurr
SOUTHWEST GERMANY (OS)
Werner Deiss (M) seated in place of Manfred Moessinger
TENNESSEE (SE)
Mrs. Frank Calhoun (L) seated in place of S. Lloyd Stone
Mrs. Ellen Rosser (L) seated in place of Mrs. Joe Sexton
VIRGINIA (SE)
Carlton P. Minnick (M) seated in place of Harold H.
Hughes
WEST OHIO (NC)
Torrey Kaatz (L) seated in place of Charles D. Redmond
WEST VIRGINIA (NE)
Mrs. Ethel Belk (L) seated in place of Sam Roberts
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Robert M. Smith (L) seated in place of E. M. Dudley
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
James L. Donner (L) seated in place of Mrs. Dorothy
Chadwick
Mrs. Bernice B. Bishop (L) seated in place of Lester H.
Bell
WISCONSIN (NC)
Mrs. Delia Sprecher (L) seated in place of Lawrence
Hinz
THE METHODIST CHURCH OF GREAT BRITAIN (OS)
W. N. C. Wooldridge (M) seated in place of Harold
Roberts
REPORT NO. 2. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For Tuesday, April 18,1972
CENTRAL TEXAS (SC)
W. V. Bane (M) seated in place of Maggart B. Hoivell
Ira Gallaivay (M) seated in place of W^yi. Greeuwaldt
James E. Shider (M) seated in place of Wm. Greenwaldt
EAST OHIO (NC)
Theodore C. Mayer (M) seated in place of Robert J.
Tolbert
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EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
William G. Luff (L) seated in place of A. LeRoy Lightner
HOLSTON (SE)
Mrs. Olin H. Troy (L) seated in place of Fred Entler
Thomas Chilcote (M) seated in place of Robert Wilcox
KENTUCKY (SE)
Harold W. Dorsey (M) seated in place of Russell R.
Patton
LITTLE ROCK (SC)
Wm. M. Shepherd (L) seated in place of Carl C. Hall
LOUISVILLE (SE)
Emil McAdams (M) seated in place of William James
NEBRASKA (SC)
Nye O. Bond (M) seated in place of Alva H. Clark
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
J. R. Burgess, Jr. (L) seated in place of James Mackay
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Robert B. Goodwin (M) seated in place of Eugene L-
Smith
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (W)
E. Russell Brown (M) seated in place of William 0.
Byrd
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
Thomas N. Brittain (M) seated in place of McKay
Brabham
Ralph A. Cannon (M) seated in place of James Barrett
TEXAS (SC)
Charles L. Allen (M) seated in place of Allen M. Mayes
VIRGINIA (SE)
R. Beverly Watkins (M) seated in place of Carl Douglass
Beverly Felty (M) seated in place of H. H. Fink
John W. Newman (M) seated in place of M. D. Newman
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
M. E. Harbin (M) seated in place of Charles D. White
Hugh Massie (L) seated in place of Robin P. Hood
SOUTHWEST PHILIPPINES PROVISIONAL (OS)
C. L. Spottswood arrived April 18
REPORT NO. 3. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
Additional changes for April 18, 1972
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Roy T. Sublette (M) seated in place of C. H. Hildreth
Rex Mixson (M) seated in place of Robert Wilson
Cecil Bradley (M) seated in place of Paul Duffey
For Wednesday, April 19, 1972
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Sargent J. Wright (M) seated in place of Arthur V.
Thurman
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Chris Schmidt (L) seated in place of Melvin Brawn
Jo Taylor (L) seated in place of Glenn 0. Booth
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NC)
Floy J. Ekin (M) seated in place of James K. White
George Bolinger (L) seated in place of Richard Reeves
CENTRAL TEXAS (SC)
Jack Steward, Jr., (L) seated in place of Morris Walker
DETROIT (NC)
John W. Mulder (M) seated in place of Woodie W. White
William T. Robinson (M) seated in place of Jesse R.
DeWitt
Jewell M. Smoot (M) seated in place of James Bristah
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of William
Hitchock
FLORIDA (SE)
Mrs. Inez Tisdale (L) seated in place of Wm. S. Hughlett
Mrs. Cubell A. Johnson (L) seated in place of Percy B.
Revels
HOLSTON (SE)
Sam Varnell (M) seated in place of Mack B. Stokes
John Ripley (M) seated in place of Robert Wilcox
Gordon Goodgame (M) seated in place of Edgar
Eldridge
James Hankins (M) seated in place of /, S. McCartt
Mrs. Olin Troy (L) seated in place of Frank Wilson
IOWA (NC)
Stanley C. Kennedy (M) seated in place of Dendy Garrett
John Dowd (M) seated in place of A.E. Wilken
Art Campney (M) seated in place of LeRoy Moore
KENTUCKY (SE)
Russell R. Patton (M) seated in place of Harold W.
Dorsey
LITTLE ROCK (SC)
James E. Major (M) seated in place of George W. Martin
Wm. M. Shepherd (L) seated in place of Gordon B.
Carlton
Roy L Bagley (M) seated in place of Robert E. L.
Bearden
Alvin C. Murray (M) seated in place of C. Ray Hozendorf
LOUISIANA (SC)
Douglas L. McGuire (M) seated in place of Robert F.
Harrington
MEMPHIS (SE)
James R. Mulroy (M) seated in place of C. M. Robbins
MIDDLE PHILIPPINES (OS)
Reynaldo Suarez (L) seated in place of Abigael Llenado
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NEBRASKA (SC)
Mrs. Ed Cobb (L) seated in place of John H. Frey
Nye 0. Bond (M) seated in place of Alva H. Clark
NORTH ALABAMA (SE)
Claude W. Whitehead (M) seated in place of Thomas F.
Stevenson
S. Joe Elmore (M) seated in place of Denson N. Franklin
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Ben Jordan (M) seated in place of Earl Carter
Ethan Dodgen (M) seated in place of Charles McDonald
NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
George Forehand (L) seated in place of Nelson Gibson
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
J. R. Burgess (L) seated in place of Paul Webb, Jr.
NORTHWEST TEXAS (SC)
Jordan Grooms (M) seated in place of Charles E. Lntrick
Darris L. Egger (M) seated in place of S. Duane Bruce
OKLAHOMA (SC)
Clay W. Felts (L) seated in place of Jim Egan
PACIFIC NORTHWEST (W)
Robert W. Stevens (L) seated in place of Marshall Hjelte
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (W)
Mrs. Lowell Sohl (L) seated in place of Romane Moeller
SOUTH CAROLINA (1866) (SE)
H. V. Manning (M) seated in place of Warren M. Jenkins
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
W. R. Kinnett (M) seated in place of Wallace Fridy
Ralph A. Cannon (M) seated in place of Phil Jones
Phil Jones (M) seated in place of Ralph A. Cannoyi
Thomas Brittain (M) seated in place of LeGrande Moody
LeGrande Moody (M) seated in place of Thomas Brittain
James Barrett (M) seated in place of Ralph A. Cannon
McKay Brabham (M) seated in place of Thomas Brittain
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
Ken Hall (L) seated in place of Zach Henderson
Jack Braucht (L) seated in place of George Mayo
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Edward B. Cheney (M) seated in place of Hooker D.
Davis
UPPER MISSISSIPPI (SE)
/. L. Reecher (M) seated in place of J. H. Graham
Mrs. Inez Sanders (L) seated in place of I. P. Pressley
VIRGINIA (SE)
Harvey W. Ashby (M) seated in place of /. T. Carson, Jr.
William E. Knight (M) seated in place of Carl Douglass
Edgar A. Potts (M) seated in place of R. P. Parker
Joseph S. Johnston (M) seated in place of R. Kern
Eutsler
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WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Hugh Massie (L) seated in place of Wm, R. Henderson
E. A. Fitzgerald (M) seated in place of M. E. Harbin
Robin P. Hood (L) seated in place of Hugh Massie
Orion N. Hutchinson (M) seated in place of Wilson 0.
Weldon
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Dorothy Chadwick (L) seated in place of James Donner
James Motvrey (M) seated in place of Hary^y Fisher
Arthur Crawford (M) seated in place of James Carraway
WISCONSIN (NO
Perry Saito (M) seated in place of Alvin Lindgren
REPORT NO. 4. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
Additional changes made April 18, Morning Session
KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH
Chong Choi Chut (M) seated in place of Carl W. Judy
Chang Hee Kim (M) seated
Additional changes made April 19, Morning Session
EAST OHIO (NC)
Robert Tolbert (M) seated in place of Theodore Mayer
NEW YORK (NE)
John Eversley (L) seated in place of Robert W. Preusch
TENNESSEE (SE)
Philip Ritter (M) seated in place of /. R. Allison
WEST VIRGINIA (NE)
Harry L. Miller (L) seated in place of Miles Stanley
For Thursday, April 20, 1972
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Roy Sublette (M) seated in place of E. R. Dickerson
Cecil Bradley (M) seated in place of Joel D. McDavid
Lester Spencer (M) seated in place of John Vickers
BALTIMORE (NE)
William E. Bishop (M) seated in place of Merrill
Drennan
James Foy (M) seated in place of Forrest aS^z^/i
Lyle Harper (M) seated in place of Carroll Yingling
Paul Jones (M) seated in place oi Frank Williams
Harold Wright (M) seated in place of E. Wm. Hall
Mrs. Georgia Anderson (L) seated in place of Thurman
Dodson
Mrs. Jane Palmer (L) seated in place of Theodore
Schiller
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NC)
Dale Catlin (M) seated in place of Eugene Moore
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DETROIT (NC)
Garfield H. Kellerman, Jr., (M) seated in place of
Robert E. Norton
Willard Haist (L) seated in place of Mrs. Arthur
Spafford
EAST OHIO (NC)
Arthur Kirk (M) seated in place of Robert Nelson
Theodore Mayer (M) seated in place of Robert Courtney
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Mrs. Donald Weaver (L) seated in place of Carlton
Dodge
FLORIDA (SE)
Miss Edith Goodwin (L) seated in place of Mrs. Ethel
Gray
HOLSTON (SE)
Gordon Goodgame (M) seated in place of George Naff
Sam Neely (L) seated in place of John Steffner
IOWA (NC)
Wayne Marty (L) seated in place of Mrs. Paul Braun
Weldon Whitenack (M) seated in place of Frank Nichols
Mrs. Robert Hoover (L) seated in place of J. Jeffrey
Hoover
David Butler (L) seated in place of Phil Kerber
KENTUCKY (SE)
E. L. Tidlis (M) seated in place of Onie U. Kays
Onie U. Kays (M) seated in place of E. L. Tidlis
LITTLE ROCK (SC)
Ralph E. Hale (M) seated in place of George W. Martin
LOUISVILLE (SE)
Rual T. Perkins (M) seated in place of George S. Wood
MEMPHIS (SE)
C. M. Robbins (M) seated in place of James R. Midroy
MISSOURI EAST (SC)
Frank C. Tucker, Jr., (M) seated in place of /. C.
Montgomery, Jr.
Cannon Kinnard (M) seated in place of John W. Ward
MISSOURI WEST (SC)
George Poe (M) seated in place of Kenneth Johnston
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Clark McClinton (L) seated in place of Henry Rainwater
Ethan Dodgen (M) seated in place of Myers Curtis
Charles McDonald (M) seated in place of Ethan Dodgen
Earl Carter (M) seated in place of Ben Jordan
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
Cornelius L. Henderson (M) seated in place of Bevel
Jones
Candler Budd (M) seated in place of Frank Moorhead
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Donald McMahan (M) seated in place of Roy Katayama
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NORTH MISSISSIPPI (SE)
Felix N. Black (L) seated in place of Kirk Egger
NORTH TEXAS (SC)
E. C. Ransom (L) seated in place of J. H. Fisher
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Kenneth Riskedal (L) seated in place of John Van Sickle
Mrs. Raymond Fannings (L) seated in place of Mrs.
A. B. Pfeiffer
NORTHWEST TEXAS (SC)
S. Duane Bruce (M) seated in place of Darris Egger
Charles E. Lutrick (M) seated in place of Jordan Grooms
J. Weldon Butler (M) seated in place of Marvin L. Boyd
Clifford E. Trotter (M) seated in place of Ted J. Dotts
OKLAHOMA (SC)
Jim Egan (L) seated in place of Clay Felts
SOUTH CAROLINA (1866) (SE)
W. L. J. Nelson (L) seated in place of James Mack
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
Joel Cannon (M) seated in place of George Whitaker
Bryan Crenshaw (M) seated in place of Wallace Fridy
Hawley Lynn (M) seated in place of Phil Jones
Wallace Fridy (M) seated in place of W. R. Kinnett
Ralph Cannon (M) seated in place of Eben Taylor
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
Jack Braucht (L) seated in place of George Wright
C. E. Cariker (M) seated in place of Alvis Waite, Jr.
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (NE)
Richard E. Harding (M) seated in place of Walter G.
Muelder
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Edward B. Cheney (M) seated in place of Ernest W. Lee
TENNESSEE (SE)
Philip Ritter (M) seated in place of J. R. Allison
TEXAS (SC)
Thomas H. Parr (L) seated in place of Don L. Strickland
Bruce E. Krause (M) seated in place of W. B. Randolph
Charles L. Allen (M) seated in place of Harold Fagan
Robert E. Hayes, Sr. (M) seated in place of Allen M.
TROY (NE)
Robert B. Thomas (M) seated in place of Leon M. Adkins,
Jr.
WEST MICHIGAN (NC)
John Kennaugh (L) seated in place of Arden Petersen
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
James W. Ferree (M) seated in place of R. Herman
Nicholson
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Wilson O. Weldon (M) seated in place of 0. N. Hutchin-
son
E. H. Nease, Jr. (M) seated in place of Julian A. Lindsey
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Robert Siess (M) seated in place of Robert Howe
Gene Rote (L) seated in place of Bernice Bishop
Harry Fisher (M) seated in place of James Mowrey
Ja^nes Carraway (M) seated in place of Arthur M. Craw-
ford
Doris Handy (L) seated in place of Dr. Clara Cockerille
James Donner (L) seated in place of Herbert Gwyer
MURI CHURCH OF CHRIST IN NIGERIA
Arrived the morning of April 20:
Ezra N. Barawani
Barau B. Nyaku
SEMINARY REPRESENTATIVES (AL)
Seated April 19
Marnie Kildow, W. Douglas Tanner, Jr., Paul B. Butler,
Jr., Duane V. Sarazin, Vivian P. McFadden, William L.
Bates, Jr., Don Schlichting, G. Dane Ewen, Alfred G. San-
ford, Michael L. Collins, Judy Green, Gordon L. Byrum,
Patricia A. Meyers, Christine Modisher, Walter C. Barton,
Jr., Katherine A. Shindel
April 20
Joseph N. Easley (M) seated in place of Gordon Byrmn
REPORT NO. 5. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For Friday, April 21,1972
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Lang don Garrison (M) seated in place of C. H. Hildreth
BALTIMORE (NE)
Thurman Dodson (L) seated in place of Mrs. Thomas
Anderson
Carroll Yingling (M) seated in place of Lyle Harper
Merrill Drennan (M) seated in place of William Bishop
Forrest Stith (M) seated in place of James D. Foy
Theodore Schiller (L) seated in place of Mrs. Dorsey
Palmer
William E. Bishop (M) seated in place of Frank Williams
Marion Michael (M) seated in place of Merrill Drennan
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Lloyd K. Wake (M) seated in place of Robert W. Moon
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NC)
Dale Catlin (M) seated in place of Wayne Hess
Floy Ekin (M) seated in place of Harold Loyd
Paul McCleary (M) seated in place of Dale Pitcher
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DETROIT (NC)
John W. Mulder (M) seated in place of Edtvard L. Dun-
can
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of James Ragland
EAST OHIO (NC)
Mrs. Chester Dammann (L) seated in place of Francis
Lang
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
John C. Kidp (M) seated in place of F. Lewis W alley
Robert P. Longenecker (M) seated in place of George
Bashore
Ezra H. Ranch (M) seated in place of Warren Mentzer
Olive Quickel (L) seated in place of Lawton Shroyer
FLORIDA (SE)
Mrs, Dollie Crist (L) seated in place of Richard Moore
Harold Biiell (M) seated in place of J. Lloyd Knox
Mrs. Barbara Wilcox (L) seated in place of P. B. Revels
James I. Jones (L) seated in place of E. I. Gentry
HOLSTON (SE)
Sam Varnell (M) seated in place of Edgar Eldridge
Mrs. Olin Troy (L) seated in place of Mrs. J. B. Ragsdale
Sam Neely (L) seated in place of John Steffner
IOWA (NC)
James Shopshire (M) seated in place of Donald Carver
KANSAS EAST (SC)
R. C. Moore (M) seated in place of Clare Hayes
KENTUCKY (SE)
H. W. Dorsey (M) seated in place of A. W. Sweazy
Taylor Seals (L) seated in place of C. R. Hager
LITTLE ROCK (SC)
S. H. Allman (L) seated in place of Carl C. Hall
LOUISVILLE (SE)
George S. Wood (M) seated in place of Rual T. Perkins
Mrs. Thomas P. Greene (L) seated in place of Felix
Sanders
MEMPHIS (SE)
Paid Douglass (M) seated in place of i^ratifc Mci^ae
MINNESOTA (NC)
H. Thomas Walker (M) seated in place of Charles Purd-
ham
Charles Purdham (M) seated in place of H. Thomas
TV alker
MISSISSIPPI (FCJ) (SE)
Mrs. Guy Dunham (L) seated in place of Wayne F.
Calbert
Henry C. Clay (M) seated in place of Wendell P. Taylor
MISSOURI WEST (SC)
George Poe (M) seated in place of C. J. Gray
Kenneth Johnston (M) seated in place of George Poe
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NEW YORK (NE)
Paul F. Abel (M) seated in place of William James
H. Burnham Kirkland (M) seated in place of Herbert
Skeete
Irving A. Marsland, Jr. (M) seated in place of Douglas
Verdin
NORTH ALABAMA (SE)
William C. Brannon (L) seated in place of George R.
Hundley
Charles L. Frederick (M) seated in place of Robert C.
Morgan
Louise Branscomb (L) seated in place of Edward Mont-
gomery
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Ben Jordan (M) seated in -j^lsice of Ethan Dodg en
Jim Beal (M) seated in place of Joel Cooper
Clark McClinton (L) seated in place of Clay Bumpers
Henry Rainwater (L) seated in place of Clark McClinton
NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Paul Carruth (M) seated in place of R. E. Cushman
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
Robert Taylor (M) seated in place of W. H. Ruff
Marion Sherrill (M) seated in place of Gordon Thompson
Mrs. Elizabeth Pickett (L) seated in place of Joe Dekle
James Thompson (M) seated in place of Charles Wilson,
Jr.
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Clarence Walker (L) seated in place of Mrs. Anita
Burrous
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (SE)
Audie C. Bishop (M) seated in place of William L. Wal-
lace, Jr.
Archie L. Meadows (M) seated in place of E. A. Bailey
NORTH TEXAS (SC)
/. D. Mooring (M) seated in place of Gordon Casad
R. Bruce Weaver (M) seated in place of Robert Goodrich
J. H. Fisher (L) seated in place of E. C. Ransom
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Carl Mettling (M) seated in place of Willie Clay
John Van Sickle (L) seated in place of Kenneth Riskedal
Mrs. A. B. Pfeiffer (L) seated in place of Mrs. Helen
Fannings
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Robert B. Goodivin (M) seated in place of Dean Lanning
NORTHWEST TEXAS (SC)
Darris L. Egger (M) seated in place of S. Duane Bruce
Marvin L. Boyd (M) seated in place of Clifford E. Trotter
Lyle L. Deffebach (L) seated in place of Thomas K. Kim
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PENINSULA (NE)
Hoivell 0. Wilkins (M) seated in place of R. Jervis Cooke
RIO GRANDE (SC)
Jose Galindo (M) seated in place of Roy Barton
SOUTH CAROLINA (1866) (SE)
H. V. Manning (M) seated in place of Warren M. Jenkins
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
Ehen Taylor (M) seated in place of Ralph Cannon
George Whitaker (M) seated in place of Joel Cannon
Wallace Fridy (M) seated in place of Bryan Crenshaw
Phil Jones (M) seated in place of Hawley Lynn
Hawley Lynn (M) seated in place of McKay Brabham
Allan Broome (M) seated in place of Wright Spears
Ralph Cannon (M) seated in place of James Barrett
McKay Brabham (M) seated in place of Hawley Lynn
Joel Cannon (M) seated in place of LeGrande Moody
SOUTH DAKOTA (NC)
Harvey Sander (M) seated in place of Richard Pittenger
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
C. W. Hancock (M) seated in place of G. Ross Freeman
Milton Heard, Jr. (L) seated in place of George Mayo
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (NE)
Richard E. Harding (M) seated in place of Walter G.
IWuelder
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Edward B. Cheney (M) seated in place of Charles A.
Sayre
William A. Kirk (L) seated in place of Mrs. James 0.
Brogdon
SOUTHWEST TEXAS (SC)
Joe K. Ader (M) seated in place of Ralph Seiler
William Holmes (M) seated in place of /. Garfield Owens
Susan Spruce (L) seated in place of Mrs. Norris McMil-
lan
TENNESSEE (SE)
Philip Ritter (M) seated in place of John Corry
TEXAS (SC)
Harold Fagan (M) seated in place of Charles L. Allen
Allen M. Mayes (M) seated in place of Robert E. Hayes
W. B. Ra7idolph (M) seated in place of Bruce Krause
WEST MICHIGAN (NC)
David Lundquist (L) seated in place of Donald Holbrook
Keith Avery (M) seated in place of Cayios Page
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
W. T. Medlin (M) seated in place of /. A. Lindsey
J. A. Lindsey (M) seated in place of W. T. Medlin, Jr.
E. H. Nease (M) seated in place of Philip L. Shore, Jr.
R. H. Nicholson (M) seated in place of James W. Ferree
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W. T. Medlin, Jr. (M) seated in place of C. L. Heckard
H. M. Williams (M) seated in place of C. L. Heckard
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Mrs. Gerald O. Bishop (L) seated in place of Gene Rote
Gene Rote (L) seated in place of Dwight Bittner
Clara Cockerille (L) seated in place of Doris Handy
Robert Howe (M) seated in place of i?o6eri iSiess
James Mowrey (M) seated in place of Gene Sease
WISCONSIN (NC)
James Martin (L) seated in place of Clifford Lau
MIDDLE PHILIPPINES (OS)
LaVerne D. Mercado (M) seated as a reserve
YOUTH (AL)
Peggy L. Jones seated in place of Leslie Evans
Iris Martinez seated in place of LaVeeda Morgan
SEMINARIANS (AL)
Thomas H. Au seated in place of Judy Green
John M. Lurvey, Jr., representative from Harvard Divin-
ity School
REPORT NO. 6. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 20
OKLAHOMA (SC)
Charles Wells (M) tor Finis Crutchfield
For Saturday, April 22, 1972
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Lester Spencer (M) seated in place of C. H. Hildreth
BALTIMORE (NE)
Merrill Drennan (M) seated in place of Marion Michael
Frank Williams (M) seated in place of William Bishop
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Donald A. Getty (M) seated in place of Douglas Hay ward
Jo Taylor (L) seated in place of Glenn Booth
CENTRAL TEXAS (SC)
H. F. Meier, Jr. (M) seated in place of Gordon Dennis
DETROIT (NC)
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of William C.
Hitchock
EAST OHIO (NC)
J. Robert Nelson (M) seated in place of Arthur R. Kirk
Robert H. Courtney (M) seated in place of Theodore C.
Mayer
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Warren A. Loesch (M) seated in place of Mark J. Hostet-
ter
F. Lewis W alley (M) seated in place of John C. Kidp
Harold D. Flood (M) seated in place of Henry Nichols
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Warren Mentzer (M) seated in place of Ezra Ranch
Charles S. Kerr (M) seated in place of Thomas A. But-
tiyner
A. LeRoy Lightner (L) seated in place of William G. Luff
George Bashore (M) seated in place of Henry W. Zehner
Lawton W. Shroyer (L) seated in place of Carlton Dodge
FLORIDA (SE)
Don M. Mackay (M) seated in place of John J. Rooks
HOLSTON (SE)
Mrs. Olin Troy (L) seated in place of Mrs. J. B. Ragsdale
James Franks (L) seated in place of Holiday Smith
IOWA (NC)
Mrs. Robert Hoover (L) seated in place of Max Kreager
William T. Miller (M) seated in place of Lloyd Latta
KANSAS EAST (SC)
Clare Hayes (M) seated in place of R. C. Moore
R. C. Moore (M) seated in place of Don Holter
KANSAS WEST (SC)
W. Cecil Findley (M) seated in place of LeRoy Bott
KENTUCKY (SE)
A. W. Siveazy (M) seated in place of H. W. Dorsey
C. R. Hager (L) seated in place of Taylor Seals
LOUISVILLE (SE)
Mrs. Richard K. Dowse (L) seated in place of Felix J.
MISSISSIPPI (FCJ) (SE)
Wayne F. Calbert (L) seated in place of Mrs. Guy Dun-
ham
Wendell P. Taylor (M) seated in place of Henry C. Clay,
Jr.
MISSOURI WEST (SC)
C. J. Gray (M) seated in place of George Poe
NEW YORK (NE)
Paul Abel (M) seated in place of Harold Bosley
John C. Eversley (L) seated in place of G. Current
NORTH ALABAMA (SE)
Charles L. Frederick (M) seated in place of Allen D.
Montgomery
William C. Brannon (L) seated in place of George R.
Hundley
Louise Branscomb (L) seated in place of Jesse Gulp
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Joel Cooper (M) seated in place of James Beal
Ethan Dodgen (M) seated in place of Earl Carter
Clark McClinton (L) seated in place of Matthew Ellis
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
Tom Whiting (M) seated in place of Frank Moorhead
Charles Williams (M) seated in place of Cecil Myers
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James Thompson (M) seated in place of Bevel Jones
Mrs. Roscoe Pickett (L) seated in place of James Jackson
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Roy Katayama (M) seated in place of Donald LaSuer
Anita Burrous (L) seated in place of Clarence Walker
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Willie Clay (M) seated in place of William White
Maceo Pembroke (M) seated in place of Carleton Rogers
Mrs. Raymond Fannings (L) seated in place of Joseph
Johnson
Ken Riskedal (L) seated in place of Walter Lennartson
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Robert B. Goodwin (M) seated in place of Eugene L.
NORTHWEST TEXAS (SC)
S. Duane Bruce (M) seated in place of Darris L. Egger
Ted J. Dotts (M) seated in place of J. Weldon Butler
OKLAHOMA (SC)
Bonner E. Teeter (M) seated in place of Chess Lovern
Mrs. Dolphus Whitten, Jr. (L) seated in place of Ronald
W. Gilbert
John R. Carle (L) seated in place of Jim Egan
Clay Felts (L) seated in place of Charles Codding, Jr.
OREGON-IDAHO (W)
Watford Reed (L) seated in place of Erwin Schwiebert
RIO GRANDE (SC)
Roy D. Barton (M) seated in place of Jose Galindo
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (W)
Russell Brown (M) seated in place of William 0. Byrd
Mrs. Frank Huffman (L) seated in place of Joe Ariki
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
Wright Spears (M) seated in place of Allan Broome
James Barrett (M) seated in place of Ralph Cannon
LeGrande Moody (M) seated in place of Joel Cannon
SOUTH DAKOTA (NC)
Warren Kuhler (L) seated in place of Ervin Ortman
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
Jason Shir ah (M) seated in place of George Zorn
Ken Hall (L) seated in place of Mrs. Carlton Carruth
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
Marion Walker (L) seated in place of David L. Myers
Donald R. Locher (M) seated in place of Will M. Hilde-
brand
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Mrs. Freda Hasler (L) seated in place of Norman Fech-
tig
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SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (NE)
Walter G. Muelder (M) seated in place of Richard E.
Harding
SOUTHWEST TEXAS (SO
Ralph Seiler (M) seated in place of Joe K. Ader
Mrs. Norris McMillan (L) seated in place of Susan
Spruce
/. Garfield Owens (M) seated in place of William Holmes
TENNESSEE (SE)
Philip Ritter (M) seated in place of H. T. Fowler
WEST MICHIGAN (NO)
Keith Avery (M) seated in place of James Wright
WEST OHIO (NC)
Wm. E. Smith (M) seated in place of Emerson Colaw
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Phil Shore (M) seated in place of E. H. Nease, Jr.
Clarence M. Winchester (L) seated in place of Hugh
Massie
Julian A. Lindsey (M) seated in place of W. T. Medlin
E. H. Nease, Jr. (M) seated in place of Joseph Bethea
M. E. Harbin (M) seated in place of £". A. Fitzgerald
0. E. Dillin (L) seated in place of Robin P. Hood
Clarence M. Winchester (L) seated in place of Wm. R.
Henderson
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Dwight Bittner (L) seated in place of Joyce Anderegg
WISCONSIN (NC)
Clifford Lau (L) seated in place of James Martin
RED BIRD MISSIONARY CONFERENCE (SE)
Mrs. Ruby Lambdin (L) seated April 22
REPORT NO. 7. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 22
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Carlton Dodge (L) seated in place of Mrs. Donald
Weaver
William G. Luff (L) seated in place of A. LeRoy Lightner
NEBRASKA (SC)
Mrs. Eldon Hitz (L) seated in place of Odin Poppe
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Myers Curtis (M) seated in place of Ben Jordan
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
Richard Burdine (M) seated in place of L. H. Gustafson
For Monday, April 2U, 1972 — Morning Session
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Clifford Crummey (M) seated in place of H. T. Boswell
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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Gerald D. Kauffman (M) seated in place of Arthur W.
Stambach
Donald H. Treese (M) seated in place of John B. Howes
C. Ray Myers (L) seated in place of H, LeRoy Marlow
DETROIT (NC)
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of Mary Good
EAST OHIO (NC)
Arthur Kirk (M) seated in place of Calvin Myers
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Henry W. Zehner (M) seated in place of Robert Lon-
genecker
Henry H. Nichols (M) seated in place of Harold Flood
Thomas A. Buttimer (M) seated in place of Charles S.
Kerr
FLORIDA (SE)
Henry Galloway (M) seated in place of J. Lloyd Knox
Eugene West (M) seated in place of Durward McDonell
Edith Goodwin (L) seated in place of Robert T. Mann
HOLSTON (SE)
Charles Hutchins (L) seated in place of L. T. Prigmore
Mrs. Olin Troy (L) seated in place of Frank Wilson
KANSAS EAST (SC)
Don Holter (M) seated in place of R. C. Moore
KANSAS WEST (SC)
W. Cecil Findley (M) seated in place of James hvig
Paul Matthaei (M) seated in place of Jack Fogleman
LITTLE ROCK (SC)
Wm. M. Shepherd (L) seated in place of Mrs. E. T.
Davenport
MEMPHIS (SE)
Frank L. McRae (M) seated in place of Paid Douglass
MINNESOTA (NC)
Mrs. Norma Larson (L) seated in place of Winfield
Forsberg
MISSOURI WEST (SC)
John R. Swinney (L) seated in place of Kenneth McCall
NEBRASKA (SC)
Mrs. C. W. Mead (L) seated in place of Mrs. Wayne
Harrington
Mrs. Ed Cobb (L) seated in place of Mrs. E. L. Ferris
NEW MEXICO (SC)
Mrs. Homer Moore (L) seated in place of Henry B. Ford
Correction : Name should be Henry B. Ford instead of
Frank B. Ford
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Earl Carter (M) seated in place of Ethan Dodgen
Matt Ellis (L) seated in place of Clark McClinton
Charles McDonald (M) seated in place of Ben Jordan
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NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Harvey L. Watson (M) seated in place of Samuel L.
Toivnsend
Paul Carruth (M) seated in place of Albert Fisher
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
Ed Padgett (M) seated in place of A. C. Epps
Tom Whiting (M) seated in place of Bevel Jones
Martha King (L) seated in place of Paul Webb, Jr.
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Donald LaSuer (M) seated in place of Roy Katayama
Clarence Walker (L) seated in place of Louise Shown
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (SE)
David McCool (L) seated in place of Joe N. Bailey
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Wally Lennartson (L) seated in place of Ken Riskedal
Joseph Johnson (L) seated in place of Mrs. Raymond
Fannings
Wm. White (M) seated in place of Edsel Ammons
Wayne Clymer (M) seated in place of Richard Tholin
Carleton Rogers (M) seated in place of Maceo Pe^nhroke
NORTHWEST TEXAS (SC)
Earnest Langley (L) seated in place of Harold 0. Har-
riger
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (W)
Mrs. Vivian Brockman (L) seated in place of Joe Ariki
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
Rhett Jackson (L) seated in place of Michael Watson
W. R. Kinnett (M) seated in place of James Barrett
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
C. W. Hancock (M) seated in place of Frank L. Robertson
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
Donald R. Locher (M) seated in place of /. Irwin Trotter
William Rollins (L) seated in place of Georgia Harkness
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Lowell Smith (L) seated in place of David Stanley
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Edward B. Cheriey (M) seated in place of Frank B.
Stanger
TEXAS (SC)
Mrs. E. Maurice Faubion (L) seated in place of Mrs.
Lamar Clark
VIRGINIA (SE)
John Davidson (M) seated in place of Robert P. Parker
WEST MICHIGAN (NC)
C. David Lundquist (L) seated in place of Rosalyn New-
man
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Joyce Anderegg (L) seated in place of Gene Rote
Gene Sease (M) seated in place of /m Mowrei/
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WISCONSIN (NC)
James Martin (L) seated in place of Leigh Roberts
OKLAHOMA INDIAN MISSON (SC)
Kenneth Deere (M) seated in place of Thomas Roughface
SEMINARIANS (AL)
Mike Harper seated in place of Al Sanford
K. Reagin Brown seated in place of Marnie Kildow
Thomas H. Au seated in place of Judy Green
YOUTH (AL)
Richard Anderson seated in place of Gregory Palmer
EAST OHIO (NC)
Francis Lang (L) seated in place of Mrs. Chester
Dammann
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Mark J. Hostetter (M) seated in place of Warren Loesche
TEXAS (SC)
Don Strickland (L) seated in place of Woodrow Seals
NORTHWEST PHILIPPINES (OS)
Ezekias Gacutan seated as a Lay Reserve
For Monday, April 24 — Evening Session
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Rex Mixson (M) seated in place of C. H. Hildreth
Cecil Bradley (M) seated in place of John Vickers
EAST OHIO (NC)
Mrs. Chester Dammann (L) seated in place of A. B.
Bonds
Paul Maibach (L) seated in place of Melvin Hayes
LOUISVILLE (SE)
Harry Pullen, Jr. (M) seated in place of Wm. James
MISSOURI EAST (SC)
W. Cannon Kinnard (M) seated in place of John Ward
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Sheldon Duecker (M) seated in place of Virgil Bjork
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Edsel Ammons (M) seated in place of Carl Mettling
Richard Tholin (M) seated in place of Wayne Clymer
John Ferguson (M) seated in place of Eugene Stauffer
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
Weyman Cleveland (M) seated in place of Frank L.
Robertson
TENNESSEE (SE)
L. G. Puckett (L) seated in place of Mrs. Frank Calhoun
James Bell (L) seated in place of Floyd Ford
TEXAS (SC)
James M. Heflin (M) seated in place of W. B. Randolph
Mrs. Lamar Clark (L) seated in place of Mrs. E. Maurice
Faubion
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WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Bishop Thompson (M) seated in place of Wm. Boyd
Grove
THE KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH
Carl W. Judy (M) seated in place of Chang Hee Kirn
REPORT NO. 8. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 2i, 1972
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
Robert Taylor (M) seated in place of A. C. Epps
NORTH ALABAMA (SE)
William C. Brannon (L) seated in place of Burt Purdy
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA
Roy Sublette (M) seated in place of E. R. Dickerson
For Tuesday, April 25, 1972 — Morning Session
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Robert Vaughn (M) seated in place of John Vickers
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Clifford Crummey (M) seated in place of Douglas Hay-
ward
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NC)
A. Lewis Long (L) seated in place of Walter W. Muller
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Donald Treese (M) seated in place of Brian Fetterman
CENTRAL TEXAS (SC)
B. F. Carroll (L) seated in place of Morris Walker
DETROIT (NC)
John W. Mulder (M) seated in place of Woodie W. White
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of William C.
Hitchock
EAST OHIO (NC)
Calvin Myers (M) seated in place of Arthur Kirk
Arthur Kirk (M) seated in place of Robert Courtney
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Mrs. William Hudson (L) seated in place of William C.
Jason, Jr.
Harold D. Flood (M) seated in place of Edwin L. Ellis
FLORIDA (SE)
Letvis Head (M) seated in place of M. C. Clevelarid
HOLSTON (SE)
Mrs. Olin Troy (L) seated in place of John Steffner
Charles Hutchins (L) seated in place of L. T. Prigmore
IOWA (NC)
John Dowd (M) seated in place of Richard Pfaltzgraff
KENTUCKY (SE)
Earl T. Curry (M) seated in place of R. R. Patton
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LITTLE ROCK (SC)
Roy I. Bagley (M) seated in place of George W. Martin
Carl C. Hall (L) seated in place of S. H. Allman
LOUISIANA (SC)
Robert F. Harrington (M) seated in place of Douglas L.
McGuire
NEBRASKA (SC)
Robert Folkers (M) seated in place of John Wichelt
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Jim Beal (M) seated in place of Charles McDonald
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Virgil Bjork (M) seated in place of Sheldon Duecker
Roy Katayama (M) seated in place of Donald McMahan
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Eugene Stauffer (M) seated in place of John Ferguson
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Betsy K. Ewing (L) seated in place of Betty Lou Holland
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (W)
E. Russell Brown (M) seated in place of Paid Hagiya
Mrs. Vivian Brockman (L) seated in place of Joe Ariki
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
John W. Robison (M) seated in place of W. R. Kinnett
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
Nancy Self (L) seated in place of U. S. Griggs, Sr.
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (NE)
Richard E. Harding (M) seated in place of Walter G.
Muelder
Cain F elder (M) seated in place of Gilbert H. Caldwell
TROY (NE)
Rowland S. Conklin (M) seated in place of Royal B.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
James W. Ferree (M) seated in place of Joseph Bethea
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Wm. Boyd Grove (M) seated in place of Bishop Thomp-
son
THE KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH
Carl W. Judy (M) seated in place of Chang Hee Kim
BALTIMORE (NE)
The right to vote of Mary K. Will, was officially chal-
lenged April 24. In accordance with the Judicial Coun-
cil Decisions #346 and #354, and the adopted motion
of Melvin G. Talbert, (DC A, page 327, April 22, 1972)
Miss Will is seated with voice and without vote and
with expenses paid.
SEMINARIANS (AL)
Michael Snyder from Boston University School of The-
ology seated April 22.
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REPORT NO. 9. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 25, 1972 — Morning Session
BALTIMORE (NE)
Mrs. Dorsey Palmer (L) seated in place of Mary Kay
Will
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
W. C. Bowen (M) seated in place of BevelJoyies
Cornelius Henderson (M) seated in place of A, C Epps
Martha King (L) seated in place of James Mackay
Marion Sherrill (M) seated in place of Delma Hagood
VIRGINIA (SE)
Macon Fears (L) seated in place of Mrs. Paul Hartz
Burton L. French (L) seated in place of A. G. Jefferson
WISCONSIN (NC)
James Martin (L) seated in place of Clifford Lau
Leigh Roberts (L) seated in place of James Martin
OKLAHOMA INDIAN MISSION (SC)
Calvin Chisholm (L) seated in place of Minnie Toahty
For April 25, 1972 — Afternoon Session
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Roy Sublette (M) seated in place of C. H. Hildreth
Robert Vaughn (M) seated in place of Joel McDavid
BALTIMORE (NE)
William E. Bishop (M) seated in place of E. William Hall
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Chris Schmidt (L) seated in place of Melvin Brawn
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NC)
Joseph White (M) seated in place of Eugene Moore
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Mrs. Harley Worthington (L) seated in place of Mrs.
Thomas J. Hopkins
Gerald D. Kauff7nan (M) seated in place of Calvin H.
Cole
FLORIDA (SE)
Gene West (M) seated in place of W. S. Bozeman
Inez Tisdale (L) seated in place of Ethel Gray
Dolly Crist (L) seated in place of Ray Redstone
IOWA (NC)
Mrs. Robert Hoover (L) seated in place of Clarence Man-
nasmith
Stanley Kennedy (M) seated in place of Trevor Basker-
ville
Wm. Miller (M) seated in place of Robert Dodder
KENTUCKY (SE)
R. R. Patton (M) seated in place of Earl T. Curry
LITTLE ROCK (SC)
Alvin C. Murray (M) seated in place of C. Ray Hozendorf
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NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
W. K. Quick (M) seated in place of C. D. Barclift
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Donald McMahan (M) seated in place of Roy Katayama
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Eugene Wykle (M) seated in place of Sam Batt
Paul Zimmerman (L) seated in place of Merrill Gates
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
William Rollins (L) seated in place of D. Leslie Hole
John A. Zimmer (M) seated in place of F. Thomas
Trotter
TEXAS (SC)
Jack Shoultz (M) seated in place of John W. Hardt
W. B. Randolph (M) seated in place of James Heflin
James L. Riley (M) seated in place of /. K. Shamblin
VIRGINIA (SE)
James A. Meador (L) seated in place of Mrs. Paul Hartz
Harvey W. Ashby (M) seated in place of R. Kern Eutsler
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Joseph Bethea (M) seated in place of James W. Ferree
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
James Mowrey (M) seated in place of Donald Lash
Robert Siess (M) seated in place of James Carraway
REPORT NO. 10. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 25, 1972 — Morning Session
NEW YORK (NE)
Wm. H. Veale (L) seated in place of H. H. Darling
TENNESSEE (SE)
James Bell (L) seated in place of Floyd Ford
L. G. Puckett (L) seated in place of Mrs. Frank Calhoun
Afternoon Session
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Olive Quickel (L) seated in place of Harold Quickel
William C. Jason (L) seated in place of Reta Barto
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
Dumas B. Shelnutt (M) seated in place of W. H. Ruff
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Sheldon Duecker (M) seated in place of G. H. Jones
Evening Session
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Rex Mixson (M) seated in place of John Vickers
Roy Sublette (M) seated in place of C. H. Hildreth
BALTIMORE (NE)
E. William Hall (M) seated in place of William E. Bishop
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NC)
Mark Sheldon (L) seated in place of Mrs. Charles Gal-
breath
Richard L. Stolp (M) seated in place of Frank Nestler
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Gerald D. Kaujfman (M) seated in place of Thomas R.
Springman
Donald H. Treese (M) seated in place of John B. Howes
DETROIT (NC)
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of James Ragland
EAST OHIO (NC)
Anna E. Lanier (L) seated in place of Delmar O'Hara
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Mrs. Kenneth Barto (L) seated in place of Mrs. William
Hudson
Harold Quickel (L) seated in place of Olive Quickel
FLORIDA (SE)
Barbara Wilcox (L) seated in place of James I. Jones
Robert C. Boggs (M) seated in place of Robert M. Black-
burn
IOWA (NC)
Weldon Whitenack (M) seated in place of Dendy Garrett
KENTUCKY (SE)
Donald Durham (M) seated in place of H. H. Greene
NEW YORK (NE)
Wm. H. Veale (L) seated in place of George M. Northrup
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Mrs. Raymond Fannings (L) seated in place of Joseph
Johnson
Maceo Pembroke (M) seated in place of Willie Clay
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
Ralph Cannon (M) seated in place of John W. Robison
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
Vernard Robertson (M) seated in place of Alvis A. Waite,
Jr.
C. W. Hancock (M) seated in place of Frank L. Robertson
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
Donald R. Locher (M) seated in place of Will M. Hilde-
brand
TENNESSEE (SE)
Philip Ritter (M) seated in place of William Tomlin
J. E. Broyles (M) seated in place of John Corry
J. E. Broyles (M) seated in place of H. T. Fowler
TEXAS (SO
John W. Hardt (M) seated in place of Jack Shoultz
Emmitt C. Barrow (M) seated in place of /. L. Riley
VIRGINIA (SE)
Jacob W. Mast (M) seated in place of Carl J. Sanders
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WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
James Donner (L) seated in place of Herb Gwyer
James L. Carraivay (M) seated in place of Robert Siess
Donald Lash (M) seated in place of Jim Moivrey
Jim Moivrey (M) seated in place of Harry Fisher
REPORT NO. 11. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 25
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Lester Spencer (M) seated in place of C. H. Hildreth
For Wednesday, April 26, 1972 — Morning Session
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Jo Taylor (L) seated in place of Glenn Booth
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Gerald D. Kauffman (M) seated in place of Win. F.
Woods
Donald H. Treese (M) seated in place of Brian A. Fetter-
7nan
DETROIT (NO
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of William Bright
EAST OHIO (NC)
Delmar T. O'Hara (L) seated in place of Mrs. Anna E.
Lanier
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Edivin L. Ellis (M) seated in place of Harold D. Flood
HOLSTON (SE)
Major Jones (M) seated in place of MacA; .SfoA'es
Gordon Goodgame (M) seated in place of George Naf
KENTUCKY (SE)
H. H. Greene (M) seated in place of Donald Durham
MEMPHIS (SE)
John Hester (L) seated in place of Joe Pevahouse
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
J. C. Williams (M) seated in place of Donald LaSuer
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (SE)
David McCool (L) seated in place of Joe Bailey
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Merrill Gates (L) seated in place of Paul Zimmerman
Willie Clay (M) seated in place of Maceo Pembroke
Carl Mettling (M) seated in place of Charles Jarvis
NORTHWEST PHILIPPINES (OS)
Ezekias Gacutan (L) seated in place of Restituto F.
Samson
OKLAHOMA (SC)
Earl N. Dorff (M) seated in place of Irving Smith
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (W)
Mrs. Vivian Brockman (L) seated in place of Joe Ariki
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SOUTH CAROLINA (1866) (SE)
/. W. Curry (M) seated in place of W. M. Jenkins
Mrs. Beulah L. Baxley (L) seated in place of James Mack
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
C. W. Hancock (M) seated in place of George Zorn
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Edward B. Cheney (M) seated in place of Ernest W. Lee
TEXAS (SO)
/. Kenneth Shamhlin (M) seated in place of Emmitt C.
Barroiv
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
W. T. Medlin (M) seated in place of Joseph Bethea
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Gene Rote (L) seated in place of Joyce Anderegg
Herb Gwyer (L) seated in place of James Donner
Harry Fisher (M) seated in place of James Mowrey
WISCONSIN (NC)
Clifford Lau (L) seated in place of James Martin
OKLAHOMA INDIAN MISSION (SC)
Calvin Chisholm (L) seated in place of Minnie Toahty
KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH
Chang Hee Kim (M) seated in place of Carl W. Judy
REPORT NO. 12. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 26, 1972 — Afternoon Session
BALTIMORE (NE)
Mrs. Edwin Ross (L) (seated by action of Credentials
Committee on April 24 giving Mary Kay Will voice but
not vote) in place of Mrs. Dorsey Palmer
FLORIDA (SE)
Leivis Head (M) seated in place of W. S. Bozeman
Gaylon Hoive (M) seated in place of Al Hedberg
MISSOURI EAST (SC)
Mrs. J. William Sonnenday (L) seated in place of J.
Clinton Hawkins
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Jim Seal (M) seated in place of Myers Curtis
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
W. H. Abbott (L) seated in place of Foy Campbell
Roy Sublette (M) seated in place of Joel McDavid
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Sargent Wright (M) seated in place of Wilbur Choy
Clifford Crummey (M) seated in place of Clifford Broke
Jo Taylor (L) seated in place of Glenn Booth
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
C. Ray Myers (L) seated in place of Paul G. Gilmore
Donald H. Treese (M) seated in place of Martin W.
Hopkins
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Mrs. Harley R. Worthington (L) seated in place of Mrs.
Frank Ake
DETROIT (NC)
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of Lionel Thomp-
son
FLORIDA (SE)
Dollie Crist (L) seated in place of Edith Goodwin
HOLSTON (SE)
Mark Womack (L) seated in place of Holiday Smith
John Ripley (M) seated in place of Mack B. Stokes
Major Jones (M) seated in place of Ed Eldridge
MEMPHIS (SE)
Jack H. Henton (M) seated in place of C. M. Robbins
Joe Pevahouse (L) seated in place of John Hester
Paid Douglass (M) seated in place of W. P. Bailey, Jr.
MINNESOTA (NC)
Dorothy Gridley (L) seated in place of Norma Larson
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
W. C. Bow en (M) seated in place of A. C. Epps
Mrs. Roscoe Pickett (L) seated in place of James Jackson
Martha King (L) seated in place of Paul Webb, Jr.
Charles Boleyn (M) seated in place of Eugene Drinkard
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Joseph Bethea (M) seated in place of W. T. Medlin
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
James Donner (L) seated in place of Clara Cockerille
WISCONSIN (NC)
Harold Weaver (M) seated in place of Stanford Strosahl
REPORT NO. 13. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 26, 1972 — Morning and Afternoon Sessions
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Mrs. A. M. Kinsey (L) seated in place of Joseph Johnson
PENINSULA (NE)
Howell O. Wilkins (M) seated in place of Paid McCoy
TENNESSEE (SE)
James Bell (L) seated in place of Mrs. Frank Calhoun
L. G. Puckett (L) seated in place of Floyd Ford
TEXAS (SO
L. C. Orrick (M) seated in place of Keith Kelloiv
KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH
Carl W. Judy (M) seated in place of Chong Chid Choi
For April 26, 1972 — Evening Session
BALTIMORE (NE)
Carroll A. Doggett (M) seated in place of Herbert L. D.
Doggett
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Mrs. Roger Williams (L) seated in place of Thurman L.
Dodson
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Jo Taylor (L) seated in place of Glenn Booth
D. Clifford Crummey (M) seated in place of Clifford
Droke
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
William F. Woods (M) seated in place of Gerald Kauff-
man
Martin Hopkins (M) seated in place of Donald Treese
Mrs. Harley Worthington (L) seated in place of Kenneth
Plummer
DETROIT (NC)
John W. Mulder (M) seated in place of James D. Cochran
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of Mary Good
EAST OHIO (NC)
Mrs. Anna Lanier (L) seated in place of Leonard White
IOWA (NC)
Wayne Marty (L) seated for Carl Faust
Mrs. Robert Hoover (L) seated for Mrs. Robert Arm-
strong
MEMPHIS (SE)
C. M. Robbins (M) seated in place of W. P. Bailey, Jr.
John Hester (L) seated in place of Lloyd Adams
James Law son (M) seated in place of Frank L. McRae
MINNESOTA (NC)
Dorothy Gridley (L) seated in place of Norma Larson
MISSOURI EAST (SC)
J. Clinton Hawkins (L) seated in place of Mrs. J. W.
Sonnenday
NORTH INDIANA (NC)
Evan Bergwall (M) seated in place of Virgil Bjork
Mrs. Evan Bergv^all (L) seated in place of Clarence
Walker
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Joseph Johnson (L) seated in place of Mrs. A. M. Kinsey
PENINSULA (NE)
Leroy Boss (L) seated in place of James Hardcastle
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
Vernard Robertson (M) seated in place of Frank L.
Robertson
Weyman Cleveland (M) seated in place of William R. Key
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
William B. Rollins (L) seated in place of U. S. Griggs, Sr.
Fred Coots (M) seated in place of Thomas K. Farley
TENNESSEE (SE)
Philip Ritter (M) seated in place of /. R. Allison
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TEXAS (SO
Hooper Hay good (M) seated in place of Allen Mayes
Mrs. E. Maurice Faubion (L) seated in place of Don
Strickland
Keith Kellow (M) seated in place of L. C. Orrick
TROY (NE)
Rotvland Conklin (M) seated in place of Arthur Melius
WEST MICHIGAN (NC)
Lynn DeMoss (M) seated in place of Keith Pohl
Keith Avery (M) seated in place of James Wright
John Francis (M) seated in place of Carlos Page
WEST OHIO (NC)
W. E. Smith (M) seated in place of Calvin Rodeheffer
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Joyce Anderegg (L) seated in place of Gene Rote
WISCONSIN (NC)
Stanford Strosahl (M) seated in place of Harold Weaver
REPORT NO. 14 COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For Thursday, April 27, 1972 — Morning Sessioyi
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Lester Spencer (M) seated in place of C. H. Hildreth
Roy Sublette (M) seated in place of E. R. Dickinson
W. H. Abbott (L) seated in place of Foy Campbell
Cecil Bradley (M) seated in place of John Vickers
BALTIMORE (NE)
Herbert L. D. Doggett (M) seated in place of Carroll
Doggett
Thurman Dodson (L) seated in place of Mrs. Roger
Williams
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Sargent Wright (M) seated in place of John Moore
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Gerald Katiffman (M) seated in place of Arthur Stam-
bach
C. Ray Myers (L) seated in place of Paul Gilmore
DETROIT (NC)
John W. Midder (M) seated in place of James Bristah
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of Mary Good
EAST OHIO (NC)
Mrs. Chester Dammann (L) seated in place of Mrs. Anna
Lanier
A. B. Bonds (L) seated in place of Mrs. Chester Dam-
mann
Mrs. Anna Lanier (L) seated in place of Albert Robinson
Arthur Kirk (M) seated in place of Robert Tolbey^t
Robert Courtney (M) seated in place of Arthur Kirk
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EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
A. LeRoy Lightner (L) seated in place of William G.
Luff
HOLSTON (SE)
Richard Timberlake (M) seated in place of Frank Settle
Mrs. Olin Troy (L) seated in place of Frank Wilson
IOWA (NC)
Mrs. Robert Hoover (L) seated in place of Clarence
Mannasmith
MEMPHIS (SE)
Lloyd Adams (L) seated in place of John Hester
Frank L. McRae (M) seated in place of James Lawson
W. P. Bailey, Jr., (M) seated in place of C. M. Robbins
MINNESOTA (NC)
Norma Larson (L) seated in place of Dorothy Gridley
NEBRASKA (SC)
Mrs. Ed Cobb (L) seated in place of John Frey
NORTH ALABAMA (SE)
Roy K. Dawson (L) seated in place of Jesse Culp
Joe Elmore (M) seated in place of Edwin Kimbrough
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Nels Barnett (L) seated in place of Homer Fulbright
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
Charles Boleyn (M) seated in place of Bevel Jones
Mrs. Martha King (L) seated in place of James Jackson
James Thompson (M) seated in place of Frank Prince
NORTH TEXAS (SC)
E. C. Ransom (L) seated in place of Frank Greenhaw
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (W)
Mrs. Vivian Brockman (L) seated in place of Joe Ariki
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA- ARIZONA (W)
Lavi^rence Cooper (L) seated in place of D. Leslie Hole
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Freda Hasler (L) seated in place of Norman Fechtig
R. A. Lippman (M) seated in place of Donald L. Loive
James L. Nettleton (M) seated in place of R. Paid Sms
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Edward B. Cheney (M) seated in place of Charles A.
Sayre
SOUTHWEST TEXAS (SC)
Glen Lembke (L) seated in place of Mrs. Norris McMillan
TEXAS (SC)
Alleyi Mayes (M) seated in place of Hooper Hay good
WEST MICHIGAN (NC)
John Kennaugh (L) seated in place of Arden Peterson
WEST OHIO (NC)
Herman Emmert (M) seated in place of Johfi Ber gland
W. E. Smith (M) seated in place of Smnpter Riley
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WESTERN NEW YORK (NE)
John H. Minsker (L) seated in place of George W. Cooke
Joseph C. Shipman (M) seated in place of Donald E.
Modisher
John H. Minsker (L) seated in place of Arthur S. Merrow
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Mrs. Donald Weaver (L) seated in place of Lawton
Shroyer
REPORT NO. 15. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 27, 1972 — Afternoon Session
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Cecil By^adley (M) seated in place of John Vickers
BALTIMORE (NE)
William E. Bishop (M) seated in place of E. William Hall
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Donald Getty (M) seated in place of Hamilton T. Boswell
EAST OHIO (NC)
Albert Robinson (L) seated in place of Mrs. Anna Lanier
Robert Tolbert (M) seated in place of Arthur Kirk
FLORIDA (SE)
Harold E. Buell (M) seated in place of C. Durward
McDonell
MEMPHIS (SE)
James Law son (M) seated in place of Frank L. McRae
C. M. Bobbins (M) seated in place of Jack Henton
MISSOURI EAST (SC)
Mrs. J. William Sonnenday (L) seated in place of Wm.
F. Allison
NEW YORK (NE)
Ralph E. Spoor (M) seated in place of Douglas Verdin
NORTH ALABAMA (SE)
Wm. M. Harris, Jr. (L) seated in place of Robert Lewis
Ralph Tanner (L) seated in place of Keener Barnes
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Maceo Pembroke (M) seated in place of Wm. White
Wayne Clymer (M) seated in place of Richard Tholin
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Betsy Ewing (L) seated in place of Betty Lou Holland
PENINSULA (NE)
LeRoy Boss (L) seated in place of Maurice Hancock
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (W)
Mrs. Frank Huffman (L) seated in place of Mrs. Virgil
Anderson
E. Russell Brotvn (M) seated in place of Paid Hagiya
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
Ken Hall (L) seated in place of Zach Henderson
Weyman Cleveland (M) seated in place of David A, Duck
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
Lawrence Hinshaw (M) seated in place of Thomas K.
Farley
John Zimmer (M) seated in place of Richard Cain
SOUTHWEST TEXAS (SC)
Mrs. Norris McMillan (L) seated in place of Glen Lembke
TENNESSEE (SE)
James Bell (L) seated in place of Floyd Ford
L. G. Puckett (L) seated in place of Mrs. Frank Calhoun
Philip Ritter (M) seated in place of H. T. Fowler
TROY (NE)
Rowland S. Conklin (M) seated in place of Luther A.
Patton
WEST MICHIGAN (NC)
John Kennaugh (L) seated in place of Arden Peterson
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
James W. Ferree (M) seated in place of Robert Young
WISCONSIN (NC)
John Francis (M) seated in place of Richard Truitt
For April 25, 1972 — Eveyiing Session
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA (SE)
Rex Mixson (M) seated in place of C. H. Hildreth
For April 26, 1972 — Evening Session
FLORIDA (SE)
Robert Bledsoe (M) seated in place of J. Lloyd Knox
Charles Hamilton (M) seated in place of John Rooks
REPORT NO. 16. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 27, 1972 — Evening Session
BALTIMORE (NE)
Lyle Harper (M) seated in place of L. Carroll Yingling
E. William Hall (M) seated in place of William E. Bishop
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NC)
Anna Fox (L) seated in place of Gerald Downie
Burt Mcintosh (M) seated in place of Ben Garrison
Mark Sheldon (L) seated in place of Paul Davis
EAST OHIO (NC)
Mrs. Anna Lanier (L) seated in place of A. B. Bonds
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
William G. Luff (L) seated in place of John R. Harper
FLORIDA (SE)
Gaylon Hoiue (M) seated in place of Gene Zimmerman
Dollie Crist (L) seated in place of Ethel Gray
MEMPHIS (SE)
Frank L. McRae (M) seated in place of C. M. Robbins
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
William White (M) seated in place of Maceo Pembroke
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Betsy Ewing (L) seated in place of Betty Lou Holland
WEST OHIO (NC)
Austin Whitmore (M) seated in place of Walter Dickhaut
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Harley Williams (M) seated in place of Joseph Bethea
WISCONSIN (NC)
Richard Truitt (M) seated in place of John Francis
YOUTH (AL)
Emily Sessions seated in place of Annette Hutchins
REPORT NO. 17. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
For April 27, 1972 — Morning Session
The Korean Methodist Church
Carl W. Judy (M) seated in place of Chang Hee Kim
For April 27, 1972 — Evening Session
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
D. Clifford Crummey (M) seated in place of Wilbur Choy
OKLAHOMA (SC)
Mrs. Dolphus Whitten, Jr. (L) seated in place of W. C.
Doenges
SOUTH GEORGIA (SE)
Vernard Robertson (M) seated in place of William R.
Key
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
Lawrence H. Hinshaw (M) seated in place of Elias
Galvan
WEST OHIO (NC)
W. E. Smith (M) seated in place of Sumpter Riley, Jr.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Franklin Blackstone (L) left the seat of the Conference,
no replacement
For Friday, April 28, 1972 — Morning Session
BALTIMORE (NE)
L. Carroll Yingling (M) seated in place of Lyle Harper
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA
D. Clifford Crummey (M) seated in place of Arthur
Thurman
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (NC)
Mrs. Woodrow Leighton (L) seated in place of Walter
Muller
Floy Ekin (M) seated in place of Frank Nestler
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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
C. Ray Myers (L) seated in place of Paul G. Gilmore
Dorothy Harpster (L) seated in place of Robert E.
Knupp
DETROIT (NC)
Garfield H. Kellerman, Jr. (M) seated in place of Robert
E. Norton
EAST OHIO (NC)
A. B. Bonds (L) seated in place of Mrs. Anna Lanier
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
John C. Kulp (M) seated in place of F. Leivis Walley
FLORIDA (SE)
Mrs. Dollie Crist (L) seated in place of Wm. Meadows
Robert D. Bledsoe (M) seated in place of W. S. Bozeman
HOLSTON (SE)
Mrs. Olin Troy (L) seated in place of Charles Hutchins
LOUISIANA (SO
W. Ralph Cain (M) seated in place of Benedict A.
Galloway
MEMPHIS (SE)
C. M. Robbins (M) seated in place of W. P. Bailey, Jr.
NORTH ARKANSAS (SC)
Nels Barnett (L) seated in place of Henry Rainwater
NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Osmond K. Ingram (M) seated in place of Warren B.
Petteway
George Forehand (L) seated in place of Mrs. Sam Dunn
OKLAHOMA (SC)
S. M. Barrett (L) seated in place of W. C. Doenges
ROCKY MOUNTAIN (W)
Mrs. Vivian Brockman (L) seated in place of Joe Ariki
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA (W)
Fred Coots (M) seated in place of Randall Phillips
TENNESSEE (SE)
L. G. Puckett (L) seated in place of Mrs. Frank Calhoun
James Bell (L) seated in place of Floyd Ford
NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
Martha King (L) seated in place of Paul Webb
Charles Boleyn (M) seated in place of W. H. Ruif
WEST MICHIGAN (NC)
David Lundquist (L) seated in place of Rosalyn Newman
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (SE)
Joseph Bethea (M) seated in place of Harley Williams
For April 28, 1972 — Afternoon Session
BALTIMORE (NE)
Carroll A. Doggett (M) seated in place of E. Wm. Hall
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Mrs. Roger Williams (L) seated in place of Theodore
Schiller
Lyle Harper (M) seated in place of Norman Van Brunt
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Gerald D. Kauffman (M) seated in place of Arthur
Stambach
Mrs. Harley Worthington (L) seated in place of Mrs.
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Charles S. Kerr (M) seated in place of Thomas A.
Buttimer
F. Leiuis W alley (M) seated in place of John C. Kulp
MEMPHIS (SE)
Paul Douglass (M) seated in place of Frank L. McRae
W. P. Bailey, Jr. (M) seated in place of Ja7nes Lawson
NORTH ALABAMA (SE)
Claude Whitehead (M) seated in place of Denson N.
Franklin
NORTH TEXAS (SC)
James C. Hares (M) seated in place of Zan W. Holmes,
Jr.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS (NC)
Mrs. Raymond Fannings (L) seated in place of Joseph
Johnson
Wayne Clymer (M) seated in place of Richard Tholin
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (NE)
Eugene L. Stockwell (M) seated in place of Ralph L.
Steryhens
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
James Barrett (M) seated in place of Ralph Cannon
TENNESSEE (SE)
James Bell (L) seated in place of Floyd Ford
L. G. Puckett (L) seated in place of Mrs. Frank Calhoun
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Robert Siess (M) seated in place of James Carraiuay
James Mowrey (M) seated in place of James Woomer
THE KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH
Carl W. Judy (M) seated in place of Chong Chid Choi
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA (W)
Jo Taylor (L) seated in place of Richard Johnson
DETROIT (NC)
Kenneth Lindberg (L) seated in place of Harold Karls
FLORIDA (SE)
Charles P. Hamilton (M) seated in place of W. S. Boze-
man
MISSOURI EAST (SC)
Margaret Sonnenday (L) seated in place of J. Clinton
Hawkins
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NORTH GEORGIA (SE)
Mrs. Roscoe Pickettt (L) seated in place of Paul Webb
Robert Taylor (M) seated in place of Frank Moonhead
For April 28, 1972 — Evening Session
BALTIMORE (NE)
Norman Van Brunt (M) seated in place of Lyle Harper
E. William Hall (M) seated in place of Carroll Doggett
Theodore Schiller (L) seated in place of Mrs. Roger
Williams
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (NE)
Dorothy Harpster (L) seated in place of Mrs. Thomas
Hopkins
CENTRAL TEXAS (SC)
Ira Gallatvay (M) seated in place of Eiic Purnell
MEMPHIS (SE)
Frank L. McRae (M) seated in place of Paid Douglass
OKLAHOMA (SC)
Mrs. Dolphus Whitten (L) seated in place of Manly
Moore
SOUTH CAROLINA (1785) (SE)
Ralph Cannon (M) seated in place of James Barrett
VIRGINIA (SE)
John H. Davidson (M) seated in place of Joseph T.
Carson, Jr.
4. FRATERNAL DELEGATES
For membership see page 21
Reports
Wednesday morning, April 19, 1972, page 302
5. JOURNAL
For membership see page 21
Reports
Tuesday morning, April 18, 1972, page 279
Wednesday morning, April 19, 1972 page 299
Thursday morning, April 20, 1972, page 322
Friday morning, April 21, 1972, page 343
Saturday morning, April 22, 1972, page 366
Monday morning, April 24, 1972, page 388
Tuesday morning, April 25, 1972, page 417
Wednesday morning, April 26, 1972, page 447
Thursday morning, April 27, 1972, page 488
Friday morning, April 28, 1972, page 532
6. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND
RULES OF ORDER
For membership see page 21
Reports, pages 249 (Interim Committee), 394, 439, 534
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7. PRESIDING OFFICERS
For membership see page 22
For report see list of Presiding Officers
8. REFERENCE
For membership see page 22
Report
Each petition received and referred to a Legislative Committee
has been given both a code letter and a serial number. The code
letter indicates the committee to which the petition has been referred,
as follows :
A. Christian Social Concerns
B. Conferences
C. Education
D. Lay Activities and Church Finance
E. Membership and Evangelism
F. Clergy
G. Missions
H. Pensions
J. Communication and Publication
K. Health and Welfare
L. Ecumenical Affairs
M. Judicial Administration
N. Local Church
P. Rituals and Orders of Worship
R. Committee on the Structure of Methodism Overseas
Ten petitions and four resolutions were received from a wide
variety of persons and church-related organizations. Approximately
1300 identical petitions were received under each of the titles. These
ten petitions and four resolutions were received in good time by
the Petitions Secretary and were sent to legislative committees in
time for their first business session.
In order to show the wide range of senders, the list for one of the
petitions is being printed (B-1-1159, see pages 1012-1033). Because
of the cost involved, the list for each of the other thirteen is not
printed (see Journal, page 367). The complete listing for each is
on file with the Secretary of the General Conference and will in due
time be transferred to the Commission on Archives and History as
provided under the 1972 Book of Discipline, Par. 1274.2b.
The titles of these petitions and resolutions and the numbers
assigned them are as follows :
B-1 through B-1159 Lay Members to Vote on All Matters before
Annual Conference
B-2500 Tenure of Staff Members of General Agencies
C-1 Composition of Program-Curriculum Committee
C— 2500 Composition of Program-Curriculum Committee
D-1 Selective Giving on World Service Apportionment
D-1400 Renewal Program
D-2800 Use of World Service Funds for Purpose for which
Solicited
D-3200 Provide for Selective Giving
D-7001 Guidelines for Selective Giving
E-1 through E-1295 Centrality of Christ and Salvation
E-1400 Emphasis on Personal Experience of Christ
J-1 Discontinue Publications
L-1 Withdraw from COCU
N-1 Flexibility in Use of Curriculum Materials
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Other petitions for each legislative committee are numbered serially
under the appropriate letter, beginning with 5001: A-5001, A-5002,
A-5003, etc.
At the end of each legislative committee's list of petitions, the
f ollovi^ing are added :
Reports referred during the Conference Session (Episcopal
Address, Quadrennial Reports, Study Commission Reports, etc.)
Re-referred petitions
Multiple references
PETITIONS
A. Committee on Christian Social Concerns
A-6001 Amend U.S. Constitution to Acknowledge Sovereignty of
God. Edgar E. Price, 648 Applegrove Cir., Webster, New
York, UMC.
A-5002 Amendment to Report of Social Principles Study Com-
mission (5). Audeen Ware, Chapel Heights Rd., Sewell,
N.J., First UMC, Glassboro, N.J.
A-5003 Amendments to Proposed Social Creed. Miss Lois Carlisle,
5119 Live Oak, Dallas, Tex., Munger Place UMC.
A-5004 Amendment to Report of Social Principles Study Com-
mission (2). Audeen Ware, Chapel Heights Rd., Sewell,
N.J., First UMC, Glassboro, N.J.
A-5005 Amendment to Report of Social Principles Study Com-
mission (3). Audeen Ware, Chapel Heights Rd., Sewell,
N.J., First UMC, Glassboro, N.J.
A-5006 Amendment to Report of Social Principles Study Com-
mission (4). Audeen Ware, Chapel Heights Rd., Sewll,
N.J., First UMC, Glassboro, N.J.
A-5007 Amendment to Report of Social Principles Study Com-
mission (1). Audeen Ware, Chapel Heights Rd., Sewell,
N.J., First UMC, Glassboro, N.J.
A-5008 Amendment to Social Creed. John R. Yoakam, 2122 N.
Mozart, Chicago, HI., Humboldt Park UMC.
A-5009 Amendment to Social Creed. Barbara A. Pieh, Litchfield
UMC, Minn.
A-5010 Amnesty. James N. Bull, 4136 Abbott, Lincoln Park,
Mich., Central UMC, Detroit, Mich.
A-5011 Amnesty and Expatriate Youth. Board of Christian Social
Concerns, Holston Conf., Howard N. Hinds, Chmn. Div.
of Peace.
A-5012 Amnesty and Reconciliation. Dwight S. Large, Detroit
Conf.
A-5013 Amnesty and Reconciliation. Frances K. Large, 824
Sylvan St., Ann Arbor, Mich., Detroit Central Methodist
Church.
A-5014 Abolish Prison System. Chester L. Guinn, Iowa Conf.
A-5015 Abolition of Advertising of Alcoholic Beverages. B. L.
DeVane, 2034 Almira St., Jacksonville, Fla., Arlington
UMC.
A-5016 Abortion. Nancy J. Clayton, et al.. Various Members (34)
Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5017 Additional Sentence on Rights of Children. Gaynl Stouffer,
All Nations UMC, L.A., Calif.
A-5018 Adequate Representative for Laymen and Women. Wesley
Foundation in Cincinnati Student Council (18), Bari L.
Holman, Pres.
A-5019 Adoption of Seemingly Unwanted Children. L Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
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A-5020 Adopt Points in Statement on Responsible Parenthood.
Bd, of Christian Social Concerns of the East Ohio Conf.,
Calvin Myers, Chmn.
A-5021 Adopt Report on Abortion. Wm. T. Browne, Chaplain,
Eastern Mich. Univ., Ypsilanti, Mich.
A-5022 Affirm Peaceful Non-Cooperation With Selective Service
System. Peter G. Kochlacs, Garrett Theo. Sem., Evanston,
111.
A^023 Agricultural and Rural Life Issues. Edward J. Pender-
grass, Chmn., Interboard Committee on Town and Country
Work.
A-5024 Agriculture and Rural Life Issues. National Div. of Bd.
of Missions, Betsy K. Ewing, Assoc. Gen. Secy.
A-5025 Agriculture and Rural Life Issues. Women's Div. UMC
Bd. of Missions, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington.
A-5026 Allocation of Funds by the Commission on Religion and
Race. Raymond M. Crofoot, et al. Various Members (27)
First UMC, Iowa, La.
A-5027 Allocation of Funds by the Commission on Religion and
Race. Raymond M. Crofoot, et al. Various Members (19)
Bell City and Hayes UM Churches, Iowa, La.
A-5028 Alcohol Beverages Label Injurious to Health. Beatrice
and Clarence Hammond, Scottsburg, Ind., Scottsburg
UMC.
A-5029 Alternative Statement of Social Principles. Admin. Bd.
and the Council on Ministries. Hugh Lamar, Chmn., Tyler
St. UMC, Dallas, Tex.
A-5030 Alternative to Report of Social Principles Study Com-
mission. University Park UMC, James A. Clutts, Chmn.,
Adm. Bd., Dallas, Tex.
A-5031 Amend Charter of American University. Brady Tyson,
Southwest Texas Conf.
A-5032 Amend Proposed Statement on Social Principles. Seminar
on Current Critical Issues, First Broad St. UMC, Kings-
port, Tenn., Thomas F. Chilcote.
A-5033 Amend Rule of Law and Right of Dissent. H. L. Gilbreth,
Box 667, Frederick, Okla., First UMC.
Nos. A-503If to A-527U inclusive are titled "Amend State-
ment on Sex."
A-5034 Eunice Moore, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5035 Mary E. Warren, 5309 Lewis Dr., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5036 Mrs. J. C. Gabourel, 2320 13th, Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5037 Mr. & Mrs. Venton Wheat, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5038 Mr. & Mrs. M. M. Robertson, 4900 Kent Ave., Grove,
Tex., Trinity UMC, Port Arthur, Tex.
A-5039 Clyde E. Caughlin, 2621 14th St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5040 Mrs. P.L. Osborne, 838 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5041 E. G. Williams, 1415 Peek Ave., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5042 Mrs. W. J. Jackson, 3203 10th St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5043 J. L. Youngblood, 3226 11th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
The United Methodist Church 831
A-5044 Mrs. R. B. Toler, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5045 Mrs. T. J. Hoffpauir, 1301 Trinity Ave., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5046 Mr. & Mrs. T. V. Halstead, 2649 15th St., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5047 Mr. & Mrs. H. Chandler, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5048 Mrs. H. Smith, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5049 Emile Louis Greaves, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5050 Mr. & Mrs. Ross D. James, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5051 Home Builders Class, Mrs. R. B. Taler, Pres., Trinity
UMC, Port Arthur, Tex.
A-5052 Mrs. J. R. Davis, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5053 Mrs. E. Richardson, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur,
Tex,, Trinity UMC.
A-5054 Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Thompson, 4049 13th St., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5055 Mr. & Mrs. A. J. McDonald, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5056 Mr. D. D. Felts, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5057 Emma Broadwell, 2615 15th St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5058 Gina K. Caughlin, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5059 J. E. Lenair, 2630 9th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5060 Mrs. Carl M. Sever, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5061 Joe L. Jackson, 838 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5062 Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Goodwin, 3449 6th Ave., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5063 Mr. & Mrs. Friendship Class, Mr. & Mrs. Venton Wheat,
Sec. & Treas., Trinity UMC, Port Arthur, Tex.
A-5064 Edward Harper, 2944 6th Ave., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5065 Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Jordan, 1027 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-6066 Mrs. Beulah D. Stokes, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5067 Edna McClary, 2134 9th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5068 Mrs. Pearl Early, 2800 5th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5069 Mrs. Allen Hix, 2700 4th Ave., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5070 Mrs. Donald M. Hensler, 3008 7th St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5071 Mrs. R. L. Richards, 3149 12th St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5072 Clyde Caughlin, 2621 14th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5073 Mrs. J, L. Currie, 1226 Neches Ave., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
832 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5074 Mr. & Mrs. Otho Speights, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
Nos. A-5075 to A-5107 inclusive are titled "Amnesty"
A-5075 Robert K. Sweet Jr., Southern New England Conf .
A-5076 Catherine Bull, 4136 Abbott, Lincoln Park, Mich., Central
UMC, Detroit, Mich.
A-6077 Keith I. Pohl, West Mich. Conf.
A-5078 Commission on Christian Social Concerns, Georgia
Harkness, Claremont, Ca., Claremont UMC.
A-5079 David S. Yoh, West Mich. Conf.
A-5080 John C. Raines, et al. Various Members of First UMC
of Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa.
A-5081 Peter Schneider, New England Conf.
A-5082 Campus Minister of University of Mass., Thomas
Lindeman, Southern New England Conf.
A-5083 Assoc. Dir., Dept. of Campus Ministry, Gen. Bd. of Educa-
tion of UMC. Dr. Glenn B. Hosman, Jr., Kansas East
Conf.
A-5084 Dr. Richard C. Devor, Detroit Conf.
A-5085 David C. Steffenson, Rocky Mountain Conf.
A-5086 Lucian Ford Robinson, 66 Colorado Ave., Highland Park,
Mich., Central UMC, Detroit, Mich.
A-5087 Mrs. Grace Adair, 415 Burns, Detroit, Mich.
A-5088 Troy Conf. Board of CSC, Jane D. Coffman.
A-5089 The Wednesday Morning Group Ministerial Members
(13), Rev. Wagner Albertson, et al., Ohio West Conf.
A.-5090 Board of CSC of the Iowa Conf. of the UMC, Stanley C.
Kennedy, Chmn.
A-5091 Michael M. Morizono, Calif.-Nevada Conf.
A-5092 Robert F. Fishel, Box 849, Leverett, Mass., Wesley UMC
of Amherst, Mass.
A-5093 Virginia W. Fishel, Box 849, Leverett, Mass., Wesley
UMC of Amherst, Mass.
A-5094 Board of CSC of the Missouri East Conf. of the UMC,
Harvey H. Smith, Jr.
A-5095 Board of CSC of Minnesota UMC, Mrs. Ralph Howe,
Chwmn. of Peace Comm., 122 W. Franklin Ave., Min-
neapolis, Minn.
A-5096 Wilbur T. Bull, 4136 Abbott, Lincoln Park, Mich., Central
UMC, Detroit, Mich.
A-5097 Admin. Bd., Council on Ministries, Social Concerns Com-
mission of St. Paul's UMC, Lincoln, Neb., Richard B.
Gartrell, Chmn., Christian Social Concerns Comm.
A-5098 Comm. on Christian Social Concerns of the Conf. Bd. of
Ed. and Enabling for Mission of the Yellowstone Ann.
Conf. of the UMC, Helen R. Herbert, Co-Chmn.
A-5099 Barton Minks, 10 Pleasant Ct., Amherst, Mass., Wesley
UMC.
A-5100 Mrs. Louise Minks, 10 Pleasant Ct., Amherst, Mass.,
Wesley UMC.
A-5101 Mrs. Jame Sicks, 305 Pelham Rd., Amherst, Mass., Wesley
UMC.
A^5102 Joanne M. Ball, 41 Memorial Dr., Amherst, Mass., Wesley
UMC.
A-5103 Mr. M. James Young, 9 Thistle Lane, Amherst, Mass.,
Wesley UMC.
A-5104 Christine Rogers, 10 Pleasant Ct., Amherst, Mass.,
Wesley UMC.
A-5105 Elizabeth A. Bell, 54 Depot Rd., N. Hatfield R.F.D., South
Deerfield, Mass., Emanuel UMC, Denver, Colo.
The United Methodist Church 833
A-5106 Violet Cogswell, 36 Amherst Rd., Pelham, Mass., Wesley
UMC, Amherst, Mass.
A-5107 Alan G. Cogswell, 36 Amherst Rd., Pelham, Mass., "Wesley
UMC.
A-5108 Amnesty and Reconciliation. World Peace and Interna-
tional Affairs Committee, Detroit Conf., Royal J. Synwolt.
A-5109 Amnesty for Draft Resistors. Mr. & Mrs. Robert R.
Clapham, 1425 Victor Ave., Lansing, Mich., Central UMC.
A-5110 Amnesty to Prisoners Who Are Conscientious Objectors,
Robert H. Hamill, Southern New England Conf.
A-5111 Approve Environmental Stewardship Sunday. Dennis D.
Nicholson, Iowa Conf.
A-5112 Approve Prohibition of Racial Discrimination in Artificial
Paternity. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
A-5113 Ask Honeywell to End Manufacture of Weapons. Council
on Ministries, First UMC, Evanston, 111., Mr. Heinz
Meyer-Oerthel, Chmn.
A-5114 Automated Air War in Southeast Asia. National Steer-
ing Committee, United Methodists for Church Renewal,
John V. Moore, Secy. Pro-Tem.
A-5115 Avoid Investing in Companies Producing War Material.
Steering Committee of the Eastern Penna. Conf. Group
for Church Renewal, Jack T. Buttimer, Chmn.
A-5116 Ban Advertising Intoxicants. Mary Altom, 2002 So. Fil-
more. Little Rock, Ark., Cedar Grove UMC, Floral, Ark.
A-5117 Birth Control. Nancy J. Clayton, et al. Various Members
(18), Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5118 Bishop's World Call. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
A-5119 Black Community Developers Program. Black Methodists
for Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.,
890 Beckwith St., S.W., Atlanta, Ga.
A-5120 Enact New Social Creed. Black Methodists for Church
Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy., 890 Beckwith
St., S.W., Atlanta, Ga.
A-5121 A Book Opposing Doctrine of Reincarnation. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf.
A^5122 Bring Statement of Social Principles Into Harmony With
Scriptural Teaching. James W. Colley, Southwest Texas
Conf.
A-5123 Busing For Quality Education. Ministers of the Metro-
politan Comm. UMC, William James, et al.. New York
Conf.
A-5124 Cabinet Department of Peace. New Mission UMC, Free-
port, 111., L. Dean Miller, Correspondent.
A-5125 Call on Leadership of U.S. to Confess Crime Against
Humanity. Chester L. Guinn, Iowa Conf.
A-5126 Call on Nation to Examine Policies on Treatment of Per-
sons. Wesley Foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bari L.
Holman, Pres.
A-5127 Label Alcoholic Beverages as Injurious to Health. Irene
Strdtner, et al. Various Members (37) of WSCS of Reels
Chapel, Monroe City, Ind.
A-5128 A Call to Confession, Repentance and Restitution. John V.
Moore, Calif -Nevada Conf.
A-5129 Censorship of Pornography. Bernice Pevahouse, et al.
Various Members (22), Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5130 Challenge Dictators of Women's Fashions. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5131 Change Actions Concerning Race Relations. J. Raymond
Batcheller, 11011 N.E. 15th St., Bellevue, Wa., First UMC.
834 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5132 Change Position on Abortion. Gerald L. Downie, M.D.,
310 So. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee, 111., Asbury UMC.
A-5133 Children and Their Welfare. The UMC Workshop on the
White House Conf., Betty J. Letzig, Nat'l Div.
A-5134 Christian Position on Abortion. Clarence F. Avey, South-
ern New England Conf.
A-5135 Christian Responsibility to God's Children. Admin. Bd.,
First UMC Grand Prairie, Tex., Andrea Little, Secy.
A-5136 Church and New Patterns of Living. Thelma Charnock,
et al. Various Members (22), Waverly UMC, Waverly,
Tenn.
A-5137 Church Lobbying. Nancy J. Clayton, et al. Various Mem-
bers (40), Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5138 Church Observers in Civic Groups. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Member, Fla. Conf.
A-5139 Citizen's Committee for Responsible Legislation. Iowa
Ann. Conf. Delegation to Gen. and Jurisdictional Conf.,
Mrs. William Yaggy, Secy.
A-5140 Civil Disobedience and Civil Obedience. Holston Conf:
Gen. Conf. Delegates' Committee on Legislation, George
E. Nagg, Jr., Chmn.
A-5141 Clarify Church's Position on New Morality. Mrs. Karen
Borup, 25 Bloomingdale Ave., Cranford, N.J., Cranford
UMC.
A-5142 Commission on Ministries to Drugs. Special Charge Conf,
of the Scott Memorial UMC, Detroit, Mich., Bethesda
W. Points, Rec. Steward.
A-5143 Commission on Prison Reform. Black Methodists For
Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy., 890
Beckwith St., Atlanta, Ga.
A-5144 The Commission on Religion and Race. Black Methodists
for Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.,
890 Beckwith St., Atlanta, Ga.
A-5145 Communication With Racial Group Churches. Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
A-5146 Composition of Board of Christian Social Concerns.
United Methodist Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones,
Chmn., Gen. Conf. Comm.
A-5147 Composition of Commission on Religion and Race. Latin
American Action Group, Southern Calif. -Arizona Conf.,
Clifford Aguillar, Chmn.
A-5148 The Concern For Appalachia. UM Appalachian Develop-
ment Committee, Shirley E. Greene, Staff Liaison Officer
for Appalachia, Bd. of Missions.
A-5149 Concern for Moral Standards. Lillian Burnette, Marissa,
111., UMC.
A-5150 Concern for More Inclusive Membership of Boards and
Agencies. National Division of Board of Missions, Betsy
E, Ewing, Assoc. Gen. Secy.
A-5151 Consider All Narcotics Equally. Homer H. Johnson,
Chmn., Admin. Bd. Benbrook UMC, Ft. Worth, Tex.
A-5152 Consider All Narcotics Equally. D. D. Scull, 1223 Ben-
brook Terr., Ft. Worth, Tex., Benbrook UMC.
A-5153 Consideration for Handicapped Persons in Building. Lois
J. Whitehurst, 1417 N. Clinton Blvd., Bloomington, 111.,
Calvary UMC, Normal, 111.
A-5154 Constitutional Amendment on Continuing Employment.
Solomon Phifer, 2010 N. 34th St., Omaha, Nebr., Wesley
Comm. UMC.
The United Methodist Church 835
A-5155 Consumer Organization. Workshop on the White House
Conf. the UMC. Norman W. Klump, Natl. Div.
Ar-5156 Continue Commission on Religion and Race. Board of
Christian Social Concerns, Northern New Jersey Conf.,
Douglas F. Dorchester.
A-5157 The Continuing War in Indochina. Special Committee on
Involvement of Young People, Board of Missions, John E.
Jordon, Staff Coordinator.
A-5158 The Continuing War in Indochina. Catherine P. Lillie,
et al. Various Members (16), Englewood UMC, Engle-
wood, Colo.
A-5159 The Continuing War in Indochina. Wm. B. Gravely, Asst.
Prof, et al. Various Members (22) and Ministers of
Christ UMC of Denver, Colo.
A-5160 The Continuing War in Indochina. Jim and Leslie W.
Turner, 20 Waccamaw Circle, Greenville, S.C, St. Mat-
thew UMC.
A-5161 The Continuing War in Indochina: A Moral and Social
Concern. Jeanne Audrey Powers, Minn. Conf.
A-5162 Correct Racial Discrimination. Consultation of United
Methodist Seminarians, Morris F. Floyd, Southern Calif.-
Ariz. Conf.
A-5163 Counseling Centers in Whole Area of Abortions. I.
Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
A-5164 Counteract Prestige Drinking. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf. (ret.)
A-5165 Creation Day. The Golden Rule Sunday School Class (9),
Mark Dunagan, Pres., 1119 W. Payne, Olney, Tex., First
UMC.
A-5166 Creative Living in Retirement. The UMC Workshop on
the White House Conf., Betty J. Letzig, Natl. Div.
Nos. A-5167 to A-5181 inclusive are titled "Curb Drinking
Drivers"
A-5167 Delia Rayl, et al., Various Members (12), Decker Meth-
odist Church, Decker, Mich.
A-5168 Shirley Booth, et al.. Various Members (18), Various
UMC (4), UMC of Marlette, etc., Marlette, Mich.
A-5169 Eugenia Delmarter, et al.. Various Members (17), Various
Churches (2), Okemos, Mich.
A-5170 Irene Shephard, et al.. Various Members (21), Omard
UMC, Brown City, Mich.
A-5171 M. H. Kauterman, Jr., et al.. Various Members (15),
Various Churches (2), Deckerville, Mich, and Minden
City, Mich.
A-5172 Ben E. Werner, et al.. Various Members (6), Various
Churches (3), Monroe, Mich, et al.
A-5173 Mary Gettel, et al.. Various Members (19), First UMC,
Pigeon, Mich.
A-5174 Cora J. Athens, et al.. Various Members (16), Marlette
UMC, Marlette, Mich.
A-5175 Virginia Burgess, et al., Various Members (29), First
UMC, Brown City, Emmanuel UMC, Brown City, Mich.
A-5176 G. E. Thompson, et al., Various Members (13), Marlette
UMC, Marlette, Mich.
A-5177 Floyd Osburn, et al., Various Members (18), Marlette
UMC, Marlette, Mich.
A-5178 Lois K. Davis, et al.. Various Members (17), Various
Churches (2), Southaven, Mich., First UMC and Casco
UMC.
836 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5179 Herbert Elder, et al., Various Members (18), Deckerville
UMC, Deckerville, Mich.
A-5180 Cora J. Atkins, et al.. Various Members (12), Marlette
UMC, Marlette, Mich.
A-5181 Elizabeth Dunlap, et al., Various Members (18), Various
Churches, Detroit (8), Metropolitan UMC, Detroit, Mich.
A-5182 Declaration of Mundialization. Rev. Duane Van Giesen
and Rev. A. W. Mitchener, Missouri East Conf.
A-5183 Declaration of Rights of the Aging. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
A-5184 Declare Standard of Abstinence. Dale F. DeLong, 590
Ridgewood Dr., Circleville, Ohio, Calvary UMC.
A-5185 Declare Total Abstinence as Standard. Exec. Committee
of Dayton North Dist., West Ohio Conf., Walter K. Court-
right, et al.
A-5186 Delete or Amend Article V-B of Proposed Social Prin-
ciples. A. B. Blackburn, Jr., American Heritage Life Bldg.,
Jacksonville, Fla.
A-5187 Discontinue Support to Radical Liberal Organizations.
Council on Ministries, UMC of Chittenango, N.Y., C. B.
Townsend, Chmn., Ad. Bd.
A-5188 Discriminatory Zoning. Bennett W. Palmer, Member,
Florida Conf.
A-5189 Draft Counseling. United Methodists for Church Renewal
(East Ohio Chapter), Donald W. Walton, Pres.
A-5190 Draft Dodgers and Homosexuality. Mrs. William P.
Hunley, et al.. Various Members (16), Waverly UMC,
Waverly, Tenn.
A-5191 Richard E. Charnock, et al.. Various Members (22),
Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5192 Drug Concerns. Women's Div. United Methodist Bd. of
Missions, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington, Pres.
A-5193 Ecumenical Witness on Vietnam War. Richard W. Ham-
brick, Chmn., Comm. on Christian Social Concerns, 1899
So. Irving St., Brentwood UMC, Denver, Colo.
A-5194 Education for Political Process. Charge Conf., Scott
Memorial UMC, Bethesda W. Points, Rec. Steward, 10372
West Chicago Blvd., Detroit, Mich.
Nos. A-5195 to A-52il inclusive are titled "Educational
Program on Beverage Control"
A-5195 New York Ann. Conf., Edwin S. Gault, Conf. Secy.
A-5196 D. W. Froe, Bluefield, West Va.
A-5197 Dr. Jesse S. Greene, S. New England Conf.
A-5198 Dr. Thomas Hopkins and Mary B. Hopkins, 475 Pine,
Williamsport, Pa., Pine St. UMC.
A-5199 Martha S. Ross, Baltimore Conf.
A-5200 Mrs. Frances Mitchell, et al. Various Members (6), Zoar
UMC, Lithonia, Ga.
A-5201 Ralph E. Spoor, Jr., DS, New York Conf.
A-5202 Allen B. Rice II, Mich. Council on Alcohol Problems,
Detroit Conf.
A-5203 Ralph E. Foster, et al., Various Members (6), First
UMC, Ansonic, Conn.
A-5204 Lee H. Ball, Ardsley UMC, Ardsley, N.Y.
A-5205 Mrs. Frank Crumbaker, et al.. Various Members (12),
Various Churches (6), Charleston, W. Va.
A-5206 Mrs. Robert Hill, et al.. Various Members (10), Various
Churches (6), Charleston, W. Va.
A-5207 Marie Light, et al.. Various Members (10), Various
Churches (5), Shepherd UMC, Charleston, W. Va.
The United Methodist Church 837
A-5208 Mrs. C. L. Bawyer, et al., Various Members (15), Various
Churches (11), Christ Church, Charleston, W. Va.
A-5209 James Henry, Memphis Conf.
A^5210 Marion Livengood, et al., Various Members (6), First
UMC, Greensburg, Kansas.
A-5211 Roy E. Blessamy, 2125 Lincoln Ave., Point Pleasant, W.
Va., Heights UMC.
A-5212 Eva Moore, et al.. Various Members (6), Bantam UMC,
Bantam, Conn.
A-5213 Richard A. Simmons, et al.. Various Members (6), Yales-
ville UMC, Yalesville, Conn.
A-5214 Rev. Paul L. Snyder, et al., Various Members (13),
Monroe UMC, Monroe, N.Y.
A-5215 Marion Wiles, et al., Various Members (3), Marion UMC,
Marion, Mass.
A-5216 Erwin F. Bohmfalk, Estes Park, Colo.
A-5217 Gladys Shoenberger, et al., Various Members (22),
Smithtown UMC, Smithtown, N.Y.
A-5218 Dorothy G. Griffen, et al.. Various Members (24), UMC,
Bethel, Conn.
A-5219 The Admin. Boards, Kenoza Lake and Jeffersonville
UMC's, Marguerite Brown, Rec. Secy., Kenoza Lake, N.Y.
A-5220 Gertrude L. Clark, et al.. Various Members (6), Christ
UMC, New Rochelle, N.Y.
A-5221 Mary T. Hegarty, et al., Various Members (6), Winsor
Terrace UMC, Brooklyn, N.Y.
A-5222 Burga Pasko, et al., Various Members (17), Smithtown,
N.Y., UMC.
A-5223 Theresa Brentson, et al.. Various Members (17), Smith-
town, N.Y., UMC.
A-5224 Helen M. Leibold, et al., Various Members, Smithtown
N.Y., UMC.
A-5225 Dorothy H. Howard, et al.. Various Members (21),
Various Churches (3), Wallkill, N.Y.
A-5226 Ruthemia H. Finley, et al., Various Members (5), Various
UM Churches (4), New York, N.Y., Butler Mem. UMC.
A-5227 Ted W. Bailor, et al.. Various Members (6), Pleasant
Valley UMC, (N.Y. Conf.) , Pleasant Valley, Conn.
A-5228 Cassandra Drake, et al.. Various Members, Rossville
UMC, Savillin, N.Y.
A-5229 Henrietta Strunk, et al.. Various Members (9), St. Luke's
UMC, Bronx, N.Y.
A-5230 Mrs. Otis Palmer & Mrs. Mary Knott, East Moriches,
N.Y., East Moriches UMC.
A-5231 Sydney L. Parker, et al.. Various Members (6), St. Paul's
UMC, Oyster Bay, N.Y.
A-5232 Bruce Zimmerman, et al.. Various Members (6), Hanover
UMC, Jewett, Ohio.
A-5233 Fay Faust, et al., Various Members (6), Calvary UMC,
Harrisburg, Pa.
A-5234 Mrs. L. A. Patriquin, Naugatuck, Conn.
A-5235 Mrs. J. J. Perkins, First UMC, Wichita Falls, Tex.
A-5236 Martha Hall, et al.. Various Members (21), UMC, King's
Park, N.Y.
A-5237 Elizabeth P. Wightman, et al., 3 Officers, Council on Min.,
Hazardville, Conn.
A-5238 Prentiss M. Grodon, Starkville, Miss., Starkville UMC.
A-5239 G. Wayne Cuff, Peninsula Conf.
A-5240 Women's Society of Christian Service, Southern New
England Conf., Ada A. Marriott, Secy.
838 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5241 Esther K. Neff, et al., Various Members (6), Higganum
UMC, Higganum, Conn.
A-5242 Educational Program on Drug Abuse. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
A-5243 Educational Program on War & Peace. Council on Min-
istries, First UMC, Evanston, 111., Heinz Meyer-Obertel.
A-5244 Educational Resources to Understand Political Inequities.
Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T.
Boswell, Secy.
A-5245 Elevate Understanding of Meaning of Sexual Experience.
Gene Leggett, 310 Gilbert St., Dallas, Tex.
A-5246 Eliminate Commission on Religion and Race. Jack D.
Travelstead, Central 111. Conf.
A-5247 Eliminate Discriminatory Masculine Language in Pre-
amble to Constitution. Study Commission on the Parti-
cipation of Women in Program and Policy Making
Channels of the UMC, Harvey H. Sander, Chmn.
A-5248 Eliminate Provision for "Conscience Fund". H. L.
Gilbreth, Box 667, Frederick, Okla., First UMC.
A-5249 Eliminate Race Relations Sunday. Mary O. McAden,
Greenwood UMC, Richmond Dist., Va.
A-5250 Eliminate Support of Conscience Fund. H. L. Gilbreth,
Frederick, Okla., First UMC.
A-5251 Empower United Nations to Secure Peace. Central 111.
Ann. Conf., Francis W. Samuelson, Conf. Secy.
A-5252 Endorse Use of Tax Money for All Forms of Education.
Wm. T. Browne, Chaplain, Eastern Mich. Univ., Ypsilanti,
Mich.
A-5253 End Research For Destruction. Virginia Medellin, et al..
Various Members (11), Northglenn UMC, Northglenn,
Colo.
A-5254 Enforcement of Anti-Obscenity Laws. John E. Hampton,
611 North Fairfax, Los Angeles, Ca., Crescent Heights
UMC.
A-5255 Environmental Stewardship. Board of Christian Social
Concerns, A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5256 Environmental Stewardship. National Div, Bd. of Mis-
sions, Betsy K. Ewing, Assoc. Gen. Secy.
A-5257 Environmental Stewardship. Task Force on Ecology, Bd.
of Christian Social Concerns, Western N. Carolina Conf.,
June Green, Chmn.
Ar-5258 Equality of Treatment for Female Employees of UMC
Boards, Comm. and Agencies. Doris P. Dennison, et al..
Various Members (6), Various Conf. & Churches (6),
Belmont UMC, Nashville, Tenn.
A-5259 Establish Dept. of Population and Environmental Ste-
wardship. Environmental Stewardship Committee, Iowa
Conf., Dennis D. Nicholson, Chmn.
A-5260 Ethical Use of Mass Media. Admin. Bd., UMC of Welling-
ton, Kansas, Barbara Swaggart, Secy.
A-5261 Expression of Christian World Ideal. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf.
A-5262 Express Opposition to Gambling. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
A-5263 Family Life Education. Consultation of UM Seminarians,
Morris L. Floyd, Frank E. Trotter, G. Thomas Brown,
Jr., So. Calif. -Arizona, Holston, Virginia Conferences.
A-5264 Find Alternative to Prison System. Iowa Ann. Conf. Dele-
gation to Gen. and Jurisdictional Conf., Mrs. William
Yaggy, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 839
Nos. A-5265 to A-5281 inclusive are titled "Freedom
From Discrimination"
A-5265 Jeanne Audrey Powers, Minn. Conf.
A-5266 Ro^er Earl Spence, 5729 Woodlawn, Chicago, 111., Hillsdale
UMC, San Mateo, Ca.
A-5267 R. James Reed, No. 111. Conf.
A-5268 John R. Yoaham, 5757 S. University, Chicago, 111., Hum-
boldt Park UMC.
A-5269 Donald E. Elmer, et al. Various Members (5), Various
Churches, Parish of the Holy Covenant, Chicago, 111.
A-5270 Michael A. Moore, Probationer, Pacific Northwest Conf.
A-5271 Douglas M. Shaw and Molly A. Shaw, First UMC, Ithaca,
Mich, and Salem, Ore.
A-5272 Mrs. R. A. Yoakam, Bellaire, Tex., Bellaire UMC.
A-5273 James E. McConnell and Melinda McConnell, Probationary
A-5274 Thomas' Erwin Gertz, 3517 N. Lowell Ave., Chicago, 111.,
Avondale UMC.
A-5275 Cecil P. E. Pottieger, Eastern Pa. Conf.
A-5276 Ronna L. Case, Elk Grove, Ca., Community UMC.
A-5277 Michael B. Eggleston, So. Calif.-Ariz. Conf.
A-5278 Martha Ann Rutland, Florida Conf.
A-5279 John Wallis, 5725 Woodlawn, Chicago, 111., Wesley Foun-
dation, Austin, Tex.
A-5280 Judy L. McVey, Lancaster, Tex., Lancaster First UMC.
A-5281 Ronald E. McVey, Lancaster, Tex., North Tex. Conf.
A-5282 Freedom From Discrimination in Church-Related Agen-
cies. Wesley Foundation in Cincinnati, Bari L. Holman,
Pres., Student Council.
A-5283 Goals and Recommendations on Participation of Women.
Study Commission on the Participation of Women in Pro-
gram and Policy Making Channels of the UMC, Harvey
H. Sander, Chmn.
A-5284 Health, Welfare, and Human Development. Board of
Christian Social Concerns, A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5285 Help Fund Alternatives to Prison System. Iowa Ann.
Conf. Delegation to Gen. and Jurisdictional Conf., Mrs.
William Yaggy, Secy.
A-5286 Highway Safety. Board of Christian Social Concerns of
the East Ohio Conf., Calvin Myers, Chmn.
A-5287 Homosexuality. Nancy J. Clayton, et al., Various Mem-
bers (35), Waverly UMC; Waverly, Tenn.
A-5288 Homosexuality. Nancy J. Clayton, et al.. Various Mem-
bers (22) Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5289 Homosexuality. Coordinating Comm., Board of Christian
Social Concerns, Detroit Ann. Conf.
A-5290 Homosexuality and Christian Community. David Hawin
and Lane Krahl, St. Luke UMC, Laurinburg, N.C. and
Creighton UMC, Phoenix, Arix.
A-5291 Homosexuality and Christian Community. Myrna Gum,
Box 871, Nashville, Tenn., Comm. Federated Church,
Thermopolis, Wyo.
A-5292 Homosexuality and the Christian Community. Scott Jones,
University Park UMC, Denver, Colo.
A-5293 Homosexuality and Christian Community. Scott Jones,
University Park UMC, Denver, Colo.
A-5294 Homosexuality and the Christian Community. Mark
Sheldon, Pana, 111., Pana, UMC.
A-5295 Homosexual Laws. Nancy J. Clayton, et al., Various
Members (40), Waverly UMC; Waverly, Tenn.
840 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5296 Honor Christ's Birth to Reflect His Teachings. Joel W.
Townsend, 10239 Marysville Rd., Ft. Wayne, Ind., Taylor
Chapel UMC.
A-5297 Housing, Guaranteed Income, etc. Martha Rudisill, et al.,
Various Members (40) of Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5298 Human Relations. Bd. of Christian Social Concerns of
the UMC, A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5299 Ideal World President. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5300 Immediate Withdrawal From Vietnam. B. Gail Williams,
et al., Various Members (16), St. Paul's UMC, Bridge
City, Tex.
A-5301 Implement Concern for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Problems.
Harry W. Beardsley and William N. Plymat, 544 32nd
St., West Des Moines, Iowa, Grace UMC.
A-5302 Improving Quality of the Human Race. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5303 Indolent Welfare Recipients. Richard E. Gantz, Fla.
Conf.
A-5304 Integration. Linda Simpson, et al., Various Members
(23), Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5305 Israeli-Palestinian Struggle. Women's Div. of UMC Bd.
of Missions, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington, Pres.
A-5306 Kindness to Animals. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
Nos. A-5307 to A-5315 inclusive are titled "Label Alco-
holic Beverages Injurious to Health"
A-5307 Imogene Adams, et al.. Various Members (26), Hamlin
Chapel, Monroe City, Ind.
A-5308 Admin. Bd. of Brookville UMC; Brookville, Ind., Rev.
Kenneth S. Vetters.
A-5309 Hubert Clark, Pres. M.M., et al.. Various Members (7),
Oaktown UMC, Oaktown, Ind.
A-5310 Martha Harter, Scottsburg, Ind., Scottsburg UMC.
A-5311 Mrs. Iva Martin, 52 N. Park Dr., Scottsburg, Ind., UMC.
A-5312 Charles H. Jordan, Jr., et al., Various Members (13),
St. Pauls UMC, Bridge City, Tex.
A-5313 Nancy LeBrun, et al., Various Members (48), Francisco
UMC, Francisco, Ind.
A-5314 Edith Clark, Chmn., Ch. Soc. Rel., WSCS, Box 105, Oak-
town, Ind., UMC.
A-5315 Janet Bond, Oaktown UMC, et al., Oaktown, Ind.
A-5316 Legalization of the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Bd. of Christian Social Concerns, A. Dudley Ward,
Gen. Secy.
A/-5317 Limitation From Profits on Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5318 Lobby for Regulated Suburban Housing. Consultation of
UM Seminarians, Morris L. Floyd, et al.. So. Calif.-
Ariz. Conf.
A-5319 Low-Income Housing. Linda Simpson, et al.. Various Mem-
bers (21), Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5320 Lower Penalty for Marijuana Use. B. Gail Williams,
et al., Various Members (16) of St. Paul's UMC, Bridge
City, Tex.
A-5321 Lower Penalty for Use of Marijuana. Charles B. Jordan,
Jr., et al.. Various Members (13) of St. Paul's UMC,
Bridge City, Tex.
A-5322 Maintain Moral Code of Present Social Creed. Exec. Bd.
of Women's Soc. of Christian Service, Dorothy Armour,
Pres., Trinity UMC of Hutchinson, Kansas.
The United Methodist Church 841
A-5323 Maintain Present Position on Homosexuality. Ronald V.
Bard, 316 Third St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5324 Maintain Present Position on Sex Relationships. Ronald
V. Bard, 316 Third St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
Nos. A-5325 to A-5333 inclusive are titled "Maintain
A-5325 Adm. Bd., First UMC, Waverly, Neb., Norman P. Swan-
son, Chmn.
A-5326 Circle One, WSCS, Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas,
Roberta Johnson, Cir. Leader.
A-5327 Circle Two, WSCS, Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas,
Melba Kelsy, Cir. Leader.
A-5328 Circle Three, WSCS, Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas,
Blanche Nyberg, Cir. Leader.
A-5329 Circle Four, WSCS, Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas,
Mabel Blair, Cir. Leader,
A-5330 Circle Five, WSCS, Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas,
Virginia Greminal, Cir. Leader.
A-5331 Circle Six, WSCS, Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas,
Mrs. Garland Longhofer, Cir. Leader.
A-5332 Circle Seven, WSCS, Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas,
Winnie Newell, Cir. Leader.
A-5333 Circle Eight, WSCS, Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas,
Mrs. Jack H. Stevens, Cir. Leader.
A-5334 Maintain Stand on Abstinence. Mrs. Thelma Lovett, 827
2nd Ave., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5335 Maintain Stand on Liquor, Tobacco and Other Drugs.
Harold R. Megill, and 32 Various Members, Santa Cruz
UMC, Espanola, N.M.
A-5336 Maintain Stand on Sexual Conduct. Adm. Bd., First UMC,
Fairfield, HI., H. E. Muder, Chmn.
A-5337 Make Alcoholic Beverages Unpleasant to Taste. Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5338 Make Results of Research Available. Francis Joseph Mills,
Jr., 517 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing, Mich., Christ UMC.
Nos. A-5339 to A-53Jf3 inclusive are titled "Membership
of the Commission on Religion and Race."
A-5339 Mrs. Henry Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Cincinnati,
Ohio, Gaines UMC.
A-5340 Judith A. Kelsey, et al.. Parish of the Holy Covenant,
Chicago, HI.
A-5341 Judith A. Kelsey, et al.. Parish of the Holy Covenant,
Chicago, 111.
A-5342 Mrs. Doris E. Kubly, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe, Wise, UMC.
A-5343 Diane Eddy, 1578 North, N.E., Grand Rapids, Mich.,
Plainfield UMC.
A-5344 The Middle East. Bd. of Christian Social Concerns, A.
Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5345 Movement to Eliminate Advertising of Alcoholic Bever-
ages. James F. Pruett, Chmn., The Admin. Bd. of First
UMC, Cocoa, Fla.
A-5346 National Incomes Policy. Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington,
Pres. Women's Div. UMC Bd. of Missions.
A-5347 Nationalization of Beverage Alcohol Industry. Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5348 Neighborhood Stabilization Programs. Nancy J. Clayton,
et al.. Various Members (15) of Waverly UMC, Waverly,
Tenn.
A-5349 New Farm Program. Glenn Nelson, Marion, Ind.
842 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5350 A New Social Creed. Black Methodists For Church Re-
newal, Inc., H. T. Boswell, Secy., 890 Beckwith St., S..W,
Atlanta, Ga.
A-5351 Object to Statement on Sex in Social Principles Study-
Report. Mrs. Thelma Lovett, 827 2nd Ave., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5352 One Day of Reporting Good News. Mrs. Neil Porter,
Lay Del. to Ann. Conf., Tappan Lake, Ohio, Pleasant
Valley MC.
A-5353 Oppose Abortion. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5354 Oppose Advertising of Beverage Alcohol. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5355 Oppose Amnesty. Robert A. Gilridge, et al.. Various Mem-
bers (46) of Red Bank UMC, Holston Conf.
A-5356 Oppose Amnesty. Wesley Young Adult Sunday School
Class, W. C. Pestle, Teacher, First UMC, Winnefield, La.
Nos. A-5357 to A-5363 inclusive are titled "Oppose
Amnesty''
A-5357 Mary Ellen McGinnes, et al., Various Members (33) of
St. Paul's UMC of Globe, Ariz.
A-5358 Council of Min. and Admin. Bd. of the First UMC of
Tarpon Springs, Fla., J. D. Steen, Chmn.
A-5359 Bedford T. Spaulding, Lay Leader, UMC, Claremont, N.H.
A-5360 Admin. Bd. of Trinity UMC of Scottdale, Pa., Ralph G.
Shipley.
A-5361 James R. Reynold, Jr., et al., Various Members (15),
Broadstreet UMC, Cleveland, Ohio.
A-5362 Lois A. Ayers, et al.. Various Members (16), Claypool
UMC, Claypool, Ariz.
A-5363 Forrest J. Campbell, et al.. Various Members (72) of the
Wesley UMC of Kingwood, W. Va.
A-5364 Oppose Amnesty for Draft-Dodgers. Steve Clark, Chmn.,
Adm. Bd., Oak Grove UMC, Tampa, Fla.
A-5365 Oppose Amnesty for Draft-Dodgers. Richard E. Charnock,
et al.. Various Members (57) of Waverly UMC, Waverly,
Tenn.
A-5366 Oppose Any Change to Permit Trial Marriage. Mrs. Ray-
mond Lantz, 18 Goff St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5367 Oppose Busing to Achieve Integration. Admin. Bd.,
Trinity UMC, Scottdale, Pa., Ralph G. Shipley.
A-5368 Oppose Change of Position on Sex Relations. Bonnie G.
Marstiller, 101 Knapp St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
Nos. A-5369 to A-5389 inclusive are titled "Oppose
Change in Social Creed"
A-5369 Mrs. Lewis Conway, 1028 So. Henry Ave., Elkins, W. Va.,
First UMC.
A-5370 Mrs. Floyd Miller, et al., N. I. Hall Gleaners Class (14),
First UMC, Elkins, W. Va.
A-5371 Paul L. Rice and Mrs. Paul L. Rice, 303 Wilson St.,
Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5372 Carolyn J. Rice, 106 Poplar St., Elkins, W. Va., First
UMC.
A-5373 Mrs. Harvey E. Wilmoth, 130 Elm St., Elkins, W. Va.,
First UMC.
A-5374 Mr. & Mrs. Gordon White, 621 Capitol St., Elkins, W.
Va., First UMC.
A-5375 Mary E. Simmons, 639 Capitol St., Elkins, W. Va., First
UMC.
A-5376 Mrs. Effie Kerns, 208 John St., Elkins, W. Va.
The United Methodist Church 843
A-5377 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Woods, Rt. 1, Elkins, W. Va., Wayside
UMC.
A-5378 Mr. & Mrs. Ellis Batdorf, 1649 Taylor Ave., Elkins, W.
Va., First UMC.
A-5379 Mrs. John C. Glasscock, P.O. Box 821, Elkins, W. Va.,
First UMC.
A-5380 James N. Duncan, Williamson, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5381 Dr. & Mrs. John G. Geer, 200 Elm St., Elkins, W. Va.,
First UMC.
A-5382 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Meadows & Family, Montrose, W.
Va., Olena UMC, Elkins Circuit, W. Va.
A-5383 Mr. & Mrs. Rufus Kuhl, Box 1168, Elkins, W. Va., Orlena
UMC.
A-5384 Georgia B. Harper, P.O. Box 1148, Elkins, W. Va., First
UMC.
A-5385 Admin. Bd., First UMC, Elkins, W. Va., Keith Hiser,
Chmn.
A-.5386 Mr. & Mrs. L. B. Holland, Seneca Rd., Elkins, W. Va.,
First UMC.
A-5387 Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Hosey, 1004 S. Henry Ave., Elkins,
W. Va., Orlena UMC, Gilman, W. Va.
A-5388 Mr. & Mrs. David Schrenyost, 204 Southview Dr., Elkins,
W. Va., First UMC.
A-5389 John & Ladonna Frost, First UMC, Elkins, W. Va.
A-5390 Oppose Change in Statement on Sex. Mr. & Mrs. Odin
K. Taylor, 21 Orchard St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5391 Oppose Legalizing- Marijuana. Mrs. Lois A. Agei-s, et al.,
Various Members (15), Claypool UMC, Claypool, Ariz.
A-5392 Oppose Liberalization of Abortion Laws. James W. Colley,
Southwest Tex. Conf.
A-5393 Oppose Loosening Moral Standards. Mrs. Doris Biller, 211
John St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5394 Oppose New Legislation in Social Creed. Mrs. Ivon G.
Van Dwender, P.O. Box 709, Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5395 Oppose New Legislation in Social Creed. Mrs. Ada Bilelo,
1141/2 Third St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5396 Oppose Position on Abortion. Mrs. Carlton R. Dock, 9501
N. Springport Rd., Springport, Mich., First UMC.
A-5397 Oppose Proposals Stated in "Statements '71". Adult Bible
Class, Kingswood UMC, Clovis, N.M., Kathryne Snyder.
A-5398 Oppose Proposed Social Principles. Mr. & Mrs. Earl
Stevenson, St. Pt., Bovina, Texas, Bovina UMC.
A-5399 Oppose Proposed Social Principles. Mrs. Oakley D.
Stevenson, St. Pt., Bovina, Texas, Bovina UMC.
Nos. A-5400 to A-5489 inclusive are titled "Oppose Report
of Committee on Family Life"
A-5400 Fowlkes UMC, Fowlkes, Tenn., Mrs. J. 0. Richardson,
Ch. Secy.
A-5401 Adm. Bd., UMC, Gypsom, Kansas, David M. Casper.
A-5402 WSCS of Church St. UMC, Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. Harold
Canfield, Pres.
A-5403 Council on Ministries, Admin. Bd., Mills River UMC,
Horseshoe, N.C., John McLean.
A-5404 George Haram, et al.. Various Members (56), Divernon
UMC; Divernon, 111.
A-5405 Mrs. Pearle Gainer, 1318 S. Davis Ave., Elkins, W. Va.,
Woodford Memorial UMC.
A-5406 James Gray, 100 Lakeview Dr., Fairfield, HI., Ellen Moore
UMC.
844 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5407 Mr. & Mrs. Ernest W. Nettleton, Rt. #1, Geff, 111., Ellen
Moore UMC, Fairfield, 111.
A^5408 Mr. & Mrs. Estel Shackelford, 420 W. Delaware, Fairfield,
111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5409 Mrs. Jeannette Harrison, 202 N.W. Tenth St., Fairfield,
111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5410 Mrs. Ben Nation, Fairfield, 111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5411 Linda Nation, R. 5, Fairfield, 111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5412 Ronald Witter, 306 N.W. 6th St., Fairfield, 111., Ellen
Moore UMC.
A-5413 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brown, 611 Douglas, Fairfield, 111.,
Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5414 George R. & Velda Foster, 601 George St., Fairfield, 111.,
Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5415 Mr. & Mrs. Roy F. Thomas, 405 Water, Box 91, Fairfield
111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5416 Dorothy Stennett, 401 Johnson St., Fairfield, 111., Ellen
Moore UMC.
A-5417 Glen Ellis, 112 W. King St., Fairfield, 111., Ellen Moore
UMC.
A-5418 Wm. G. Bennett, R.R. #3, Fairfield, 111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5419 Mr. & Mrs. James GiflFord, R. R. #3, Fairfield, 111., Ellen
Moore UMC.
A-5420 Mr. & Mrs. Holly Medler, 201 N.W. 9th St., Fairfield, 111.,
Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5421 Vera Belangee, 501 W. Water St., Fairfield, 111., Ellen
Moore UMC.
A-5422 Chester W. Hout, So. Illinois Conf .
A-5423 Hazel Bell, Rt. 1, Fairfield, 111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5424 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Siefert, 206 S.W. 7th St., Fairfield,
111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5425 Belle Faulkner, Rt. 3, Fairfield, 111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5426 Ethel Gray, 100 Lakeview Dr., Fairfield, 111., Ellen Moore
UMC.
A-5427 Lydia A. Greenbach, 610 N. 1st St., Fairfield, 111., Ellen
Moore UMC.
A-5428 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Jesop, 1005 W. Main St., Fairfield,
111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5429 Barbara L. Bolton, 1204 Lesniger Rd., Fairfield, 111., Ellen
Moore UMC.
A-5430 Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Compton, 406 W. Delaware, Fairfield,
111., Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5431 Myrna Bennett, 413 N.W. 5th St., Fairfield, 111., Ellen
Moore UMC.
A-5432 Mrs. Dorothy Tucker, N.W. 7th and R.R. 3, Fairfield, 111.,
Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5433 Lula H. Keen, 401 E. Johnson St., Fairfield, 111., Ellen
Moore UMC.
A-5434 Leland E. Belangee, 501 W. Water St., Fairfield, 111.,
Ellen Moore UMC.
A-5435 Mr. & Mrs. Carroll E. Cannon, Waco, Tex., N. Waco
UMC.
A-5436 Mrs. A. D. Harmon, et al.. Various Members (78), First
UMC, Marked Tree, Ark.
A-5437 Doris M. McCobb, Russell, Kansas, Trinity UMC.
A-5438 Mr. & Mrs. Reginald V. Woodward, 167 Guy st., Elkins,
West Va., First UMC.
A-5439 Frederick Sweeny, et al.. Various Members, Watts Flats
UMC, Ashville, N.Y.
The United Methodist Church
845
A-5440 D. Buffin, et al., Various Members (30), First UMC,
Versailles, Ky.
A-5441 Earl L. Enyeart, Kansas West Conf .
A-5442 Council on Min., R. W. Dennis, Box 483, Buffalo, Okla.
A-5443 Robert L. Pingley, 18 Boundary Ave., Elkins, W. Va.,
First UMC.
A-5444 Emma L. Warkentin, Eastern Hills UMC, Ft. Worth, Tex.
A-5445 Herman S. Warkentin, Eastern Hills UMC, Ft. Worth,
Tex.
A-5446 Mrs. Ann Hovan, Secy, of CSC, et al.. Various Members
(42) of the Women's SCS, Homestead Park UMC,
Munhall, Pa.
A-5447 William J. Loy, Box 1124, Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5448 Palestine UMC, Fowlkes, Tenn., Mrs. George Weakley,
Jr., Ch. Secy.
A-5449 Mr. & Mrs. Berlin Galford, 110 View Dr., Elkins, W. Va.,
First UMC.
A-5450 C. H. Frisbie, 804 W. Main, Fredericksburg, Tex.;
Fredericksburg UMC.
A-5451 Exec. Bd. WSCS, Trinity UMC, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs.
William A. Pepper, Pres.
A-5452 Admin. Bd., St. Paul's UMC, Melbourne, Fla., Bet
Hackney, Secy.
A-5453 H. J. Roethlisberger, Evant, Mich., Evant UMC.
A-5454 Meadow WSG, Summit UMC, Marshall, Tex., Mrs. M. B.
Cole, Secy.
A-5455 Mr. & Mrs. William Wilhelm, 630 Robert E. Lee Ave.,
Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5456 The Trinity Forum, Trinity UMC, Columbus, Ohio, Jerry
Hendrix, Pres.
A-5457 Albert J. and Edna Mae Rymph, Box 426, Russell, Kans.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5458 The Worship Work Area, Trinity UMC, Columbus, Ohio,
John E. Ferguson, et al.
A-5459 Mrs. Geo. Ridgely, et al.. Various Members (23), Highland
Park UMC, Elkins, W. Va.
A-5460 Mrs. George L. Fresbie, Gypsum, Kansas, Gypsum UMC.
A-5461 Mr. & Mrs. Ralph McBride, 221 W. 7th St., Gypsum,
Kansas, Gypsum UMC.
A-5462 Council on Ministries, Adm. Bd., Wesleyan Service Guild
of Trinity UMC, Bluefield, W. Va., Paul D. Houston.
A-5463 Commission on CSC, Mrs. O. M. Garrett, Chmn., First
UMC, Oak Ridge, Tenn.
A-5464 Mrs. T. J. Campbell, et al., Various Members (23),
Carter Park UMC, Ft. Worth, Tex.
A-5465 The Adm. Bd., Trinity UMC, Columbus, Ga., Thomas J.
Tipton, Chmn.
Ar-5466 Calvin Bennett & Mrs. Calvin Bennett, 1725 S. Davis
Ave., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5467 Mr. & Mrs. Rufus Showen, 1720 S. Davis, Elkins W. Va.,
First UMC.
A-5468 Dorothy Luke, et al.. Various Members (60), Stillwater
UMC, Jamestown, N.Y.
A-5469 Jean Tisket, et al.. Various Members (44), Panama UMC;
Panama, N.Y.
A-5470 Adm. Bd. of Ellen Moore UMC, Fairfield, 111., William G.
Bennett, Chmn.
A-5471 Mrs. Louise Martell, 1723 S. Davis Ave., Elkins, W. Va.,
Woodford Memorial UMC.
846 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5472 Mrs. A. C. Harold, et al., Various Members (5), First
UMC, Elkins, W. Va.
A-5473 Adult Fellowship Class, First UMC, Elkins, W. Va., Hugh
M. Nestor.
A-5474 Mrs. G. Ridgely, et al., Various Members (11), First
UMC, Elkins, W. Va.
A-5475 Lucille Tollman, et al.. Various Members (6), First UMC,
Elkins, W. Va.
A-5476 Audrey Mclntire, et al., Various Members (11), First
UMC, Elkins, W. Va.
A-5477 Betty J. Poe, et al., Various Members (48), Thoburn
Memorial UMC, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
A-5478 H. W. Poling, et al., Various Members (6), Thoburn
Memorial UMC, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
A-5479 Charles Poston, et al.. Various Members (37), Thoburn
Memorial UMC, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
A-5480 H. Roy Green, et al.. Various Members (28), Thoburn
Memorial UMC, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
A-5481 Mrs. W. E. Corbett, et al.. Various Members (21),
Thoburn Memorial UMC, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
A-5482 Arthur D. Wise, et al.. Various Members (20), Thoburn
Memorial UMC, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
A-5483 Wm. O. Mull, et al.. Various Members (20), Thoburn
Memorial UMC, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
A-5484 Marlene Jenkins, et al.. Various Members, Thoburn
Memorial UMC, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
A-5485 James W. Colley, Southwest Tex. Conf .
A-5486 The Wesley Young Adult Sunday School Class, First
UMC, Winnfield, La., W. C. Postee, Teacher.
A-5487 Adm. Bd. and WSCS of First UMC, Blytheville, Ark.,
F. E. Scott, Chm. and Mrs. James E. Ross, Pres.
A-5488 Mike J. Miller, Olive E. Miller, 942 S. Henry Ave., Elkins,
W. Va., First UMC.
A-5489 Mr. & Mrs. Ralph E. Wilmoth and Family, P.O. Box 972,
Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5490 Oppose Report of Social Principles Study Commission.
Social Concerns Committee, Prospect UMC, Prospect,
Ohio, Demar King, Chmn.
A-5491 Oppose Requirement of Celibacy. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Fla. Conf.
A-.5492 Oppose Resolutions of Bd. of Christian Social Concerns.
Adm. Bd. of First UMC of Mart, Tex., Arthur Anderson.
A-5493 Oppose Rule of Law and Right of Dissent. H. L, Gilbreth,
Box 667, Frederick, Okla., First UMC.
A-5494 Oppose Sale of Arms in Middle East. Mrs. Katherine E.
Art, 3000 Thayer St., Evanston, 111., First UMC.
A-5495 Oppose Stands on Social Issues. Mrs. Lois A. Ayers, et al.,
Various Members (15), Claypool UMC, Claypool, Ariz.
A-5496 Oppose Statement on Public Health Care. Frances Agrew
Williams, 2304 Lotus Ave., Ft. Worth, Tex., UMC.
A-5497 Oppose Statements on Social Issues. Mr. & Mrs. Mervin
W. Gutshall et al., P.O. Box 15, Elkins, W. Va.
A-5498 Oppose Support of War Resisters and Conscientious Ob-
jectors by Bd. of Christian Social Concerns.
A-5499 Oppose Support of Women's National Abortion Action
Coalition. Mrs. Alfred Garceau, et al.. Various Members
(4), Round Lake UMC, Round Lake, N.Y.
A-5500 Oppose Taking Stand on Social and Political Issues.
Allyce Heft and Elna Heft, W. Mich. Conf.
The United Methodist Church 847
A-5501 Penal Reform. Bd. CSC, A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5502 Pastoral Guidance. Nancy J. Clayton, et al., Various Mem-
bers (37), Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tn.
A-5503 Penalties for Use and Possession of Drugs. Ralph G.
Shipley, West. Penn. Conf.
A-5504 Policy on Abortion. Robert Nelson, East Ohio Conf.
A-5505 Position on Abortion. Garland Ellis, et al., Various Mem-
bers (24), St. Paul's Meth. Ch., Bridge City, Tx.
A-5506 Preface to Social Creed. Frank A. Settle, Pro. Dir., Ray-
mon E. White, D.S., Holston Conf.
A-5507 Pre-Marital Counseling. Commission on CSC of West
Market St. UMC, Greensboro, N.C., William R. Gilliam,
Chmn.
A-5508 Premarital Sex. Council on Ministries, Summit UMC,
T. R. Fletcher, Jr., Miss. Conf.
A-5509 Prevention of Alcoholism by Abstinence. Edwin Schell,
Baltimore Conf.
A-5510 Print Qualifications of Nominees for Political Office. I.
Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
A-5511 Prohibit Financial Support of Organizations Advocating
Violent Overthrow of U.S. Gov't. The Admin. Bd., Coral
Gables First UMC, William L. Gray III, Chmn., Coral
Gables, Fla.
A-5512 Priorities for Next Eight Years. John F. Norwood, Cen-
tral Ala. Conf.
A-5513 Priorities for Quadrennium. H. Owen Deweese, Elwood,
Indiana, Grace UMC.
A-5514 Prison Reform. Black Methodists for Church Renewal,
Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
A-5515 Prohibit Homosexual Marriage. The Admin. Bd. of
Bethany UMC, Marysville, Pa.
A-5516 Prohibit Pastor From Performing Homosexual Marriage.
Admin. Bd., Freedom Community Ch., Mrs. Luther John-
son, Secy., Freedom, Ca.
A-5517 Project Equality. Black Methodists for Church Renewal,
Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
A-5518 Project Equality. Black Methodists for Church Renewal,
Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
A-5519 Promote Abstinence. Howard L. Lydick, 538 Rorary Dr.,
Richardson, Tex., First UMC.
A-5520 Promote Scatter Site Housing. Ministers of the Metro-
politan Community UMC, William James, Oscar Brooks
and Merrill Kanouse, New York Conf.
A-5521 Proposed Amendment to Report on Social Principles. P. B.
Revels, Palatka, Fla., St. James UMC.
A-5522 Proposed Amendment to Report on Social Principles. P. B.
Revels, Palatka, Fla., St. James UMC.
A-5523 Proposed Amendment to Report on Social Principles. P. B.
Revels, Palatka, Fla., St. James UMC.
A-5524 Proposed Resolution on Drug and Alcohol Concerns.
Harry W. Beardsley and William N. Plymat, Des Moines,
Iowa, Grace UMC.
A-5525 Protest Report of Committee on Family Life. Mr. & Mrs.
Robert Skinner, Wilton Avenue, Elkins, W. Va., First
UMC.
A-5526 Psychedelics and Hallucinogens. Board of CSC, A. Dudley
Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5527 Publicize Facts Regarding Use of Beverage Alcohol. F. J.
Mills, Jr., 524 N. Washington St., Lansing, Mich., Christ
UMC.
848 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5528 Public Policy and Human Sexual Behavior. Bd. of CSC,
A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5529 Public Stand Against Alcohol. Cecil Hobbs, Virginia Conf.
(ret.)
A-5530 Racial Balance in Schools. Linda Simpson, et al., Various
Members (25), Waverly UMC; Waverly, Tenn.
A-5531 Reaffirm Stand on Use of Alcoholic Beverages. Russell J.
Keller, et al.. Various Members (22), Winfield UMC,
Dover, Ohio.
A-5532 Realism in Determining Membership. Frank R. Weaver,
1717 Third St., Moundsville, W. Va., Simpson UMC.
A-5533 Reconciliation and Amnesty. James M. Young, Chmn.,
Commission on Service, Maine Conf.
A-5534 Reconciliatory Action Among Chinese People. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
A-5535 Recognize and Support Job Therapy. Percy B. Bell,
Project Dir., Job Therapy, 150 John St., Seattle, Wash.,
Bothell UMC.
A-5536 Recognize World Democracy as Christian Ideal. Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
A-5537 Recommend that Persons Run For Public Office to Change
the World. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5538 Reconsider Resolution on Abortion. Holston Ann. Conf.,
L.A. Allen, Pres.
A-5539 Recording Purchases of Alcoholic Beverages. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5540 Recycled Paper. Laurence M. Hill, Southern New England
Conf.
A-5541 Reduce Capital Investments to Meet Human Need. Wal-
lace P. Gabrel, Wisconsin Conf.
A-5542 Remove Statement on Social Drugs. Mr. & Mrs. Cecil W.
Hamilton, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5543 Preparations for Southeast Asia. Nat'l Steering Commit-
tee of UM's for Church Renewal, John V. Moore, Secy.
Pro-Tem.
A-5544 Request Presidential Amnesty. Ellen May Stanley, Dist.
Dir. of Social Concerns, Dighton, Kansas, Dighton UMC.
A-5545 Replace National Anthem. Chester L. Guinn, Iowa Conf.
A-5546 Request Rehabilitation Plan. Karen Borup, 25 Blooming-
dale Ave., Cranford, N.J., Cranford UMC.
A-5547 Request Cut in Military Budget. Karen Borup, 25 Bloom-
ingdale Ave., Cranford, N.J., Cranford UMC.
A-5548 Request New Natl. Anthem Consistent With Ideal of
Peacemaking. Iowa Ann. Conf. Del. to Gen. and Jurisdic-
tional Conf., Mrs. William Yaggy, Secy.
A-5549 Request President Nixon to Confess Mistaken Involvement
in Vietnam. David G. High, Eastern Penna. Conf.
A-5550 Request Statement That Funds Not Used For War Mate-
rials. Mrs. Jane W. Lawther, 3900 Augusta Rd., West
Columbia, S.C, Trenholm Road UMC.
A-5551 Resist Action to Lessen Penalty for Possession of
Marijuana. Mary Ellen McGinness, et al.. Various Mem-
bers (37) of St. Paul's UMC, Globe, Ariz.
A-5552 Resolution on Alcohol Problems. Harry W. Beardsley,
William N. Plymat, 544 32nd St., Des Moines, Iowa,
Grace UMC.
A-5553 A Resolution Commending Members of the Armed Forces.
Council on Ministries, Morgan Park UMC, Chicago, 111.,
Jerome F. Taylor, Chmn.
The United Methodist Church 849
A-5554 Resolution on Discriminatory Language. Study Commis-
sion on the Participation of Women in Program and
Policy Making Channels of the UMC, Harvey H. Sander,
Chmn.
A-5555 Resolution on the Family. Gen. Committee on Family Life,
Edward D. Staples, Secy.
A-5556 Resolution on Financial Support of S.E.A.M.A. Dr. Homer
H. Utz, 6025 So. Flores, San Antonio, Tex., Harlandale
UMC.
A-5557 Resolution on Public Education. Earnest A. Smith, Upper
Miss. Conf.
A-5558 Resolution on Repression. Women's Div. of UM Bd. of
Missions, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington, Pres.
A-5559 Resolution on War in Southeast Asia. Bd. of CSC of the
New York Ann Conf., Paul W. Brown, Chmn.
A-5560 Responsibility for Prison Reform. Special Charge Conf.
of the Scott Memorial UMC, Bethesda W. Points, Rec.
Steward, Detroit, Mich.
A-5561 Responsibility of Bd. of CSC. Ted. G. Colescott, Minn.
Conf.
A-5562 Responsibility to Seek Amnesty. Bd. of CSC, No. New
Jersey Conf., Douglas Worchester.
A-5563 Responsible Parenthood. Bd. of CSC, A. Dudley Ward,
Gen. Secy.
A-5564 Responsible Parenthood. Women's Div. of the UMC Bd.
of Missions, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington, Pres.
A-5565 Responsible Parenthood. UM Women's Caucus, Carleen
Waller.
A-5566 Responsible Use of Power. L Melville Wohrley, East Ohio
Conf.
A-5567 Retain Present Form of Social Creed. Mrs. Georgia B.
Harper, P.O. Box 1148, Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-^5568 Retain Present Social Creed. Raymond A. Dowan, et al.,
Various Members (32), Luxora UMC, Luxora Ark.
A-5569 Retain Stand on Drugs and Beverage Alcohol. Mr. P. L.
Osborne, 447 4th Ave., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5570 Retain Statement on Sex in the Christian Life. David E.
Satterfield, et al.. Various Members (35), Sabra UMC,
Morgantown, W. Va.
A-5571 Revise Statement on Civil Disobedience. P. B. Revels,
P. O. Drawer 250, Palatka, Fla., St. James UMC.
A-5572 Revise Statement on Homosexuality. Jan Galloway, 2473
LaRose, Memphis, Tenn., Greenland Heights UMC.
A-5573 Revise Statement on Human Sexuality. P. B. Revels, P.O.
Drawer 250, Palatka, Fla., St. James UMC.
A-5574 Revise Statement on Human Sexuality. Mr. & Mrs. Cecil
W. Hamilton, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5575 Revise Statement on Social Principles. Albert P. Wemyss,
Jr., Waverly, Tenn., Waverly UMC.
A-5576 Right of Homosexual To Serve The Church. Consultation
of UM Seminarians, Morris L. Floyd, Frank E. Trotter
and G. Thomas Brown, Jr., So. Calif.-Ariz. Conf., Holston
Conf. and Virginia Conf.
Nos. A-5577 to A-5582 inclusive are titled "Rights of
Sexual Minorities"
A-5577 John R. Yoakam, 5757 S. University, Chicago, HI., Hum-
boldt Park UMC.
A-5578 Douglas M. Shaw, First UMC, Ithaca, Mich.
A-5579 James E. McConnell, Deacon, Texas Conf.
850 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5580 R. James Reed, No. 111. Conf.
A-5581 Mary Callaway, Bellaire, Tex., Bellaire UMC.
A-5582 Cecil P. E. Pottieger, Eastern Penna. Conf.
A-5583 Right of Local Churches to Vote on Social Issues. Carl
L. Pocock, Lay Pastor, East Ohio Conf.
A-5584 Sedatives and Stimulants. Bd. of CSC, A. Dudley Ward,
Gen. Secy.
A-5585 Selective Conscientious Objection. Commission on CSC,
Georgia Harkness, UMC, Claremount, Ca.
A-5586 Selective Objection to War. UM for Church Renewal
(East Ohio Conf. Chapter), Donald W. Walton, Pres.
A-5587 Separate Temperance Work From Bd. of CSC. Howard L.
Lydick, 538 Rorary Dr., Richardson, Tex., First UMC.
A-5588 Sex Education. Joey Parker, et al.. Various Members (25),
Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5589 Sex in Christian Life. Committee on Social Concerns,
Missions and Ecumenical Affairs, and Council on Minis-
tries, Mr. & Mrs. B. R. Prothro, Vice Chmn. of Ecumenical
Affairs, First UMC, Lake Chas., La.
A-5590 Sex-Stereotyping in Church. Nancy J. Clayton, et al.,
Various Members, Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5591 Sexuality and Human Relations. UM Women's Caucus,
Carleen Waller, Coordinator.
A-5592 Social Concerns Resolutions From 1970 Special Session.
Committee on CSC, Harold A. Bosley, Chmn.
A-5593 Southern Africa. Bd. of CSC, A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5594 Southern Africa. Women's Div. UMC Bd. of Missions,
Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington, Pres.
A-5595 Special Ministry To and By Women. Deanna J. Motto,
117 Crescent Ave., Ft. Wayne, Ind.
A-5596 Statement on Amnesty. Mrs. F. R. Housley, 10158 Loch-
rest Drive., Cincinnati, Ohio, Forest Chapel UMC.
A-5597 Statement on Gambling. (]!alif.-Nevada Conf. Delegates
and Jurisdictional Conf., Rev. Harvey N. Chinn.
A-5598 Statement on Rural Life. I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio
Conf.
A-5599 Statement of Social Principles. Joseph Allen, Perkins
School of Theology, No. Carolina Conf.
A-5600 Statement on War. Nancy Clayton, et al.. Various Mem-
bers (22) of Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5601 The Status and Participation of Women in the Total
Life of the UMC. Bd. of CSC, A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5602 Steps in Working for World Peace. Mrs. Ruth Spencer,
Chmn. CSC & Pres. WSCS, First UMC, Oakland, Ca.
A-5603 Stewardship of Natural Resources. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
A^604 Strengthen Position Against Abortion. Ronald V. Bard,
316 Third St., Elkins, W. Va., West Virginia Conf.
Nos A-5605 to A-564-5 inclusive are titled "Strengthen
Positio7i on Abstinence"
A-5605 Mr. & Mrs. Edwards Harper, 2944 6th Ave., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5606 E. G. Williams, 1415 Peek Ave., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5607 Mrs. R. B. Toler, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5608 Mrs. H. B. Smith, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5609 Myrtle S. Talmage, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
The United Methodist Church 851
A-5610 Mr, & Mrs. Ross D. James, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5611 Mrs. Donald M. Hensler, 3008 7th St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5612 Mrs. Allen Hix, 2700 4th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5613 A. J. McDonald, 1509 Sabrina Ave., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5614 Mrs. D. D. Felts, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5615 Erma Broadwell, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5616 Ginna K. Caughlin, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5617 Mr. & Mrs. Venton N. Wheat, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5618 Mr. R. C. Murphy, 3993 Donald St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5619 Mrs. W. J. Jackson, 3202 10th St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5620 Mrs. J. Haffpauir, 1301 Trinity Ave., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5621 W. H. Chandler, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5622 Mr. & Mrs. S. G. Smith, 3149 Grand Ave., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5623 Mr. & Mrs. T. V. Halstead, 2649 15th St., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5624 Emile Louise Guarx, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5625 J. J. Youngblood, 3226 11th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5626 Eunice Moore, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5627 Mrs. E. W. Richardson, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5628 Mr. J. C. Coleman, 2235 13th St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5629 Mrs. Beulah D. Stokes, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5630 Mrs. J. C. Gabourel, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5631 Mary E. Warren, 4309 Lewis Dr., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5632 Mrs. Thelma Lovett, 827 2nd Ave., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5633 J. E. Lenair, 2630 9th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5634 Mrs. Carl M. Sever, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5635 Joe L. Jackson, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5636 Mrs. & Mr. Clifford Goodwin, 3449 6th Ave., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5637 Mr. & Mrs. Otho Speights, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5638 Mr. & Mrs. Harvey M. Thompson, 4049 13th St., Port
Arthur, Tex.,
A-5639 Mr. & Mrs. Veston N. Wheat, 848 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
852 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5640 Edna M. Clary, 2134 9th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5641 Mrs. M. M. Robertson, 4900 Kent, Groves, Tex., Trinity
UMC, Port Arthur, Tex.
A-5642 Mrs. Pearl Early, 2800 5th St., Port Arthur, Tex., Trinity
UMC.
A-5643 Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Jordon, 1027 DeQueen Blvd., Port
Arthur, Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5644 Mrs. L. R. Richards, 3149 12th St., Port Arthur, Tex.,
Trinity UMC.
A-5645 Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Currie, 1226 Neches Ave., Port Arthur,
Tex., Trinity UMC.
A-5646 Strengthen Stand Against Alcoholic Beverages. Ronald
V. Bard, Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5647 Strengthen Stand Against Gambling. Ronald V. Bard,
316 Third St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5648 Strengthen Stand Against Pornography. Ronald V. Bard,
316 Third St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5649 Strengthen Stand Against Tobacco. Ronald V. Bard, 316
Third St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5650 Strong Stand Against Drug Abuse. Ronald V. Bard, 316
Third St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5651 Studies on Sexuality. Various Members, Waverly UMC,
Waverly, Tenn.
A-5652 Study of Homosexuality. Arthur R. Davis, Kalamazoo,
Mich., Westwood UMC.
A-5653 Study Commission on Personal and Family Morality. Gen.
Committee on Family Life, Edward D. Staples, Secy.
A-5654 Substitution in the "Report of the Social Principles Study
Commission" Paragraph 11, D. Bd. of CSC, Detroit Conf.
A-5655 Substitution on Paragraph on "The Addictive Society".
Harry W. Beardsley, William N. Plymat, Des Moines,
Iowa, Grace UMC.
A-5G56 Support Increase in Minimum Income for the Elderly.
The UMC Workshop on the White House Conf., Betty
J. Letzig, Natl. Div.
A-56o7 Support Increases in Social Security Programs. The UMC
Workshop on the White House Conf., Betty J. Letzig,
Natl. Div.
A-5658 Support Integrated Housing to Achieve Integrated Educa-
tion. Jan Galloway, 2473 LaRose, Memphis, Tenn., Green-
land Heights UMC.
A-5659 Support Legislation on Labor Problems in Agriculture.
No. 111. Conf., Charles Klosterman, Conf. Secy.
A-5660 Support Present Statement on Family Life. Mr. & Mrs.
H. W. Ware, 314 Davis St., Elkins, W. Va., First UMC.
A-5661 Support Present Statement on Sex Relationships. Mrs.
Thomas Lantz Craig, P.O. Box 827, Elkins, W. Va.,
First UMC.
A-5662 Support Program of Penal Reform. The Bd. of CSC,
Iowa Conf., Rev. Stanley C. Kennedy, Chmn.
A-5663 Support Recommendations of Conf. on Priorities and
Action for Children and Youth. I. Melville Wohrley, East
Ohio Conf.
A-5664 Support Regulation of TV and Motion Pictures. Karen
Borup, 25 Bloomingdale Ave., Cranford, N.J., Cranford
UMC.
A-5665 Support Report of Social Principles Study Commission.
Admin. Bd. of Dumbarton UMC, Harvey C. Kieley, Pastor,
Robert Gill, Chmn., Washington, D.C.
The United Methodist Church 853
A-5666 Support Resolution for a National Convention on Prayer
Amendment. Mrs. Ben Ruhlin, Prayer Campaign Comm.,
2450 19th St., Cuyohoga Falls, Ohio.
A-5667 Support Right To Express Faith. Mary Salyer, Box 263,
Hamden, Ohio; Hamden UMC.
A-5668 Support School Busing Where Appropriate. Troy Conf.
Bd. of CSC, Jane D. Coffman.
Nos. A-5669 to A-5677 inclusive are titled "Support
Seminarians and Ministers In Non-Cooperation With
Selective Service"
A-5669 E. Paul Unger, Calvary UMC, Central 111. Conf.
A-5670 Myrna Gum, Box 871, Nashville, Tenn., Comm. Fed.
Church, Thermopolis, Wyo.
A-5671 UM Young Adult Caucus Staff Collective, David Harvin,
et al., St. Luke UMC, Laurinburg, N.C.
A-5672 Scott Jones, Box 871, Nashville, Tenn., University Park
UMC, Denver, Colo.
A-5673 Consultation of UM Seminarians, Morris L. Floyd, et al.,
So. Calif .-Arizona Conf.
A-5674 Bd. of CSC, No. 111. Conf., C. Alfred Patten, Chmn.
A-5675 Jack A. Hauerman, Central 111. Conf.
A-5676 Richard E. Seeves, 425 Karen Dr., Decatur, 111., First
UMC,
A-5677 Joseph N. Peacock, Central 111. Conf.
A-5678 Support Universal Calendar. Theodore A, Coleman, No.
Ala. Conf.
A-5679 Support Use of Wire-Tapping. Admin. Bd. of the Trinity
UMC, Scottsdale, Pa., Ralph G. Shipley, Minister.
A-5680 Support Work of Commission on Mental Illness and the
Elderly. I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
A-5681 Symbolic Parliament of Mankind. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Fla. Conf.
A-5682 Support Universal Language. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla.
Conf.
A-5683 Symbolic World President. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla.
Conf.
A-5684 Take Action on Liquor Advertising. Various Members
(9), Bicknell UMC, Bicknell, Iowa, John Wm. Lowell,
Chm., Adm. Bd.
A-5685 Take No Position Approving Abortion. Frances Agnew
Williams, 2305 Lotus Ave., Ft. Worth, Tex., UMC.
A-5686 Take Stand Against Use of Alcohol. 10 Members, After-
noon Circle of the First UMC of New Lexington, Ohio,
Roberta Hagmair, Secy.
A-5687 Take Stand Against Abortion. Harold L. Roberts, 20 W.
Dayton Hill Rd., Wallingford, Conn., First UMC.
A-5688 Take A Stand Against War. Mrs. Perle Weese, Elkins
W. Va., First UMC.
A-5689 Take Steps to Improve Condition of War Prisoners. A, V.
Chapin, 308 Glenmore Dr., San Angelo, Tex., First UMC.
A-5690 Take Steps Toward Lower Interest Rates. Mrs. Eugene P.
Williams, 2305 Lotus, Ft. Worth, Tex., UMC.
A-5691 Task Force on Social Concerns Ministry (Delete Par.
1004). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Direc-
tors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
A-5692 Task Force on Social Concerns Ministry (Delete Par.
1005). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Direc-
tors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
854 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
A-5693 Task Force on Social Concerns Ministry (Delete Par.
1006). Division Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Dr.,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
A-5694 Tax Reform to Fight Poverty. Karen Borup, 25 Blooming-
dale Ave., Cranford, N.J., Cranford UMC.
A-5695 Taxation of Cooperatives. I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio
Conf.
A-5696 Terminate War in Indochina. Mark Russell, et al.,
Various Members (32) of Thornton UMC, Thornton, Colo.
A-5697 Total Abstinence From Alcoholic Beverages. Admin. Bd.
and Various Members (58), Casstown, Ohio UMC.
A-5698 Unchristian Status Symbols. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla.
Conf.
A-5699 Unilateral Cease Fire in Indochina. Bd. of CSC, Troy
Conf., Jane D. Coffman.
A-5700 The UMC and Peace. Bd. of CSC, A. Dudley Ward, Gen.
Secy.
A-5701 The UMC and Peace. Bd. of Missions, Women's Div.,
Eunice Harrington, Pres.
A-5702 UM Strategy Commission. Admin. Bd. of the First UMC
of Santa Ana, Ca., John Hawley, Chmn.
A-5703 Update "Population Control" Portion of Social Creed.
Dwight T. Hamilton, Ad Astra Program Chmn., 166 Los
Robles, Williamsville, N.Y., Williamsville UMC.
.• A-5704 Uphold Biblical Teaching on Sex, Love and Marriage.
Admin. Bd. of Andrews UMC, Andrews, N.C., Mary Ellen
Jean Christy.
A-5705 Urge Fed. Gov't, to Prohibit Insurance Companies From
Cancelling Policies on Basis of Age. The UMC Workshop
of the White House Conf., Betty J. Letzig, Natl Div.
A-5706 Urge Immediate Withdrawal From Vietnam. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
A-5707 Use Money for Programs to Benefit Poverty and Minority
Groups. The UMC Workshop on the White House Conf.,
John E. Jordan, Natl. Div.
A-5708 Use Universal Calendar. Theodore A. Coleman, No. Ala.
Conf.
A-5709 Use Universal Calendar. Theodore A. Coleman, No. Ala.
Conf.
A-5710 U.S. Withdrawal From Southeast Asia. The UMC Work-
shop on the White House Conf., John E. Jordan, Natl.
Div.
A-5711 Vietnam. Bd. of CSC, A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
A-5712 Vote Against Statements on Various Social Issues. Ethel
Mae and Kay Corley, Mill Creek, W. Va., Mill Creek
UMC.
A-5713 Welfare Legislation. Nancy J. Clayton, et al.. Various
Members (36), Waverly UMC, Waverly, Tenn.
A-5714 Withdraw Statement on Abortion. Social Concerns Task
Group, Central UMC, Superior, Wis., L. Keith Hanley,
Pastor.
A-5715 Work Toward Renouncement of War. Garland C. Ellis,
et al., Various Members (10), St. Paul's UMC, Bridge
City, Tex.
A-5716 World Congress of Heads of Nations. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Fla. Conf.
A-5717 World Overpopulation and Adoption. Bd. of CSC of the
East Ohio Conf., Calvin Myers, Chmn.
The United Methodist Church 855
A-5718 Zoning Laws — Integrated Housing. Nancy J. Clayton,
et al., Various Members (17), Waverly UMC, Waverly,
Tenn.
Nos. A-5719 to A-57^5 inclusive are titled "Educational
Program on Beverage Alcohol."
A-5719 J. W. Teagle, Jr., et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5720 V. L. Harrison, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5721 J. Hayes, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5722 Mrs. R. Stableford, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5723 R. Roden, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5724 Thomas Mace, Hartford, Conn.
A-5725 Mrs. L. E. Hill, Meriden, Conn.
A-5726 F. Morrison, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5727 Mary C. Thompson, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5728 Mrs. D. G. Wishart, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5729 N. T. Hamm, Meriden, Conn.
A-5730 H. L. Bucklins, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5731 Mrs. G. Myers, Meriden, Conn.
A-5732 P. G. Woodeshick, Meriden, Conn.
A-5733 Mrs. J. Neidhert, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5734 G. Thomsen, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5735 R. B. Ward, Meriden, Conn.
A-5736 Mrs. C. W. Ritchie, Meriden, Conn.
A-5737 P. S. Ashton, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5738 Mrs. W. Backus, Meriden, Conn.
A-5739 Mrs. B. Snow, Meriden, Conn.
A-5740 D. Overstrom, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5741 Miss E. C. Kibberts, et al., Meriden, Conn.
A-5742 J. J. Neidhard, et al., New York Ann. Conf.
A-5743 L. E. Hill, et al., First UMC, Meriden, Conn.
A-5744 P. T. Carey, et al., First UMC, Meriden, Conn.
A-5745 H. K. Jennings, First UMC, Meriden, Conn.
A-5746 Affirm Peaceful Non-Cooperation With Selective Service
System. Peter Gordon Kochlacs, Garrett Theo. Sem.,
Evanston, HI., Westwood UMC, Los Angeles, Calif.
A-5747 Oppose Resolution of Committee on Family Life. Various
Members, UMC, McEwen, Tenn., H. H. Baker, et al.
References Made During Conference Session
A-5748 Quadrennial Reports, Report of Board of Chr. Soc. Con-
cerns.
A-5749 Quadrennial Reports, Report of Committee on Family
Life.
A-5750 Quadrennial Reports, Report of Commission on Religion
and Race.
A-5751 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 980-1006.
A-5752 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 1413.
A-5753 Report of Social Principles Study Commission.
A-5754 Bishops' Call for Peace. Council of Bishops, James Arm-
strong.
A-5755 Episcopal Address.
A-5756 Representation of Minorities in General and Jurisdic-
tional Conferences. Commission on Religion and Race Re-
port, Rec. No. 5.
A-5757 Human Relations Day. Report of Council on World Ser-
vice and Finance, Rec. No. 9.
Petitions Re-referred
B-5314-A Equal Opportunity for Employment.
B-5611-A Responsibility of Division of Human Relations.
856 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
C-5279-A Family Life Education.
K-5001-A Affirm Support of Systematic Health Care.
B. Committee on Conferences
B-5001 Add Lay Members to Ann. Conf. So. Calif.-Ariz. Conf.,
James K. Sasaki, Conf. Secy.
B-5002 Add Members to Single Adult Council. Single Adult Coun-
cil, So. Calif.-Ariz. Conf., Sally Lash, Pres.
B— 5003 Additional Non-Voting Members on Commission on World
Service and Finance. H. Burnham Kirkland, New York
Conf.
B-5004 Additional Quadrennium for Study of Structure. Ad-
ministrative Board, First UMC, Hammond, La., Charles
McKaskle, Chmn.
B-5005 Adopt Basic Salary Plan. The Steering Committee of
United Methodists for Church Renewal, J. Robert Nelson,
Natl. Chmn. East Ohio Conf.
B-5006 Age of Delegates to General Conf. Daniel W. Wolboldt,
East Ohio Conf.
B-5007 Age Distribution of Members of General Agencies. The
UMC Workshop on the White House Conf., John E.
Jordan, Natl. Div.
B^5008 Age of Jurisdictional Conference Delegates. Daniel W.
Wolboldt, East Ohio Conf.
B-5009 Age of Lay Delegates. George F. Williams, 5250 Santa
Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca., First UMC, Pasadena,
Ca.
B-5010 Age of Lay Delegates to General, Jurisdictional and Cen-
tral Conferences. Judy Elmer, et al.. Parish of the Holy
Covenant, Chicago, 111.
Nos. B-5011 to B-5016 inclusive are titled "Age of Lay
Members".
B-5011 Katherine W. Wilcox, et al., Traverse City Central UMC,
Traverse City, Mich.
B-5012 Robert S. Treat, et al.. West Mich. Conf.
B-5013 Diane Eddy, et al., Plainfield UMC, Grand Rapids Mich.
B-5014 National Women's Caucus of the UMC, Katherine W.
Wilcox, Traverse City, Mich., Central UMC.
B-5015 Mrs. Doris E. Kubly, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe, Wis., UMC
of Monroe.
B-5016 Mrs. Henry Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Cincinnati,
Ohio, Gaines UMC.
B-5017 Age Level and Family Life Councils. Arthur Donald
English, Oklahoma Conf.
B-5018 Age Qualification for Delegates to Annual Conference.
Walter S. Boone, 1105 Anthony St., Valdese, N.C., First
UMC.
B-5019 Age Requirements for Jurisdictional Conf. Delegates.
Arthur Donald English, Oklahoma Ann. Conf.
B-5020 Age Requirements for Jurisdictional Conf. Delegates.
Arthur Donald English, Oklahoma Conf.
B-5021 Agenda of the Annual Conf. National Fellowship of Ann.
Conf. Program Directors. Dale Pitcher, Chmn,. Central
HI. Conf.
B-5022 Allow Missionary Conf. to Elect Conf. Delegates. John
J. Shaffer, Central 111. Conf.
B-5023 Allow Volunteer Staff Members to Vote in Program
Council. Wyoming Conf., Leighton E. Pitkin, Conf. Secy.
The United Methodist Church 857
B-5024 Alternative Plan for Restructuring General Boards. I.
Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5025 Amendment to Report of Structure Study Comm. National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn.
B-5026 The American Bicentennial. Board of Christian Social
Concerns, A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
B-5027 Amendment to Report of Structure Study Commission.
Executive Comm., Gen. Commission on Worship, Hoyt
L. Hickman, Exec. Secy.
B-5028 Ann. Conf. Comm. on Enlistment for Church Occupations;
Church and Community Workers' Representation. The
Board of Missions, Tracey K. Jones, Jr., Gen. Secy,
B-5029 Annual Conf. Lay Member from Each Church. Admin-
istrative Bd., Faith UMC, Verne Freeman, Chmn.,
Kearney, Nebr.
B-5030 Ann. Conf. Nominating Comm. Eastern Pa. Conf., Rev.
David L. Fife, Secy.
B-5031 Ann. Conf. Nominating Comm. David W. Self, Gen. Secy.,
Gen. Bd. of Laity, Evanston, 111., First UMC.
B-5032 Ann. Conf. Program Council. Arthur Donald English,
Okla. Conf.
B-5033 Ann. Conf. Program Council Membership. David L. Craw-
ford, Lansing, Mich., Christ UMC.
B-5034 Ann. Conf. Report List Budget of Each Church. Edward
T. Beer, 80 Brenner Dr., Hamburg, N.Y., Hamburg UMC.
Nos. B-5035 to B-5041 inclusive are titled "Ann. Conf.
Rights for Ecumenical Ministers From Other Christian
B-5035 Ted. G. Colescott, Minnesota Conf.
B-5036 Delton Krueger, Minn. Conf.
B-5037 Delton Krueger, Minn. Conf.
B-5038 Ted. G. Colescott, Minn. Conf.
B-5039 Velda Kline, et al.. Little Falls, Minn., First UMC.
B-5040 Gervaise Ray, Chmn., Adm. Bd., Little Falls, Minn., First
UMC.
B-5041 John C. Albaugh, Chmn., Pastoral Relations Comm., First
UMC, Little Falls, Minn.
B-5042 Appointment of Members of Episcopal Comm. Delegation
of the Florida Conf., A. A. Hedberg, Secy.
B-5043 Approval of Bishop and Program Council for Projects
of Gen. Agencies. Charles E. Montgomery, Chmn., George
West, Tex., First UMC.
B-5044 This petition has been withdrawn.
B-5045 At-Large Membership of Conf. Boards. Diane Eddy, et al..
Grand Rapids, Mi., Plainfield UMC.
B-5046 Attractive Grave Markers. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
B-5047 Authority to Determine Boundaries of Districts Within
an Ann. Conf. Calvin W. Torrance, So. Calif.-Ariz. Conf.
B-5048 Auxiliary for Ministers' Wives. Mrs. Dorothy E. Dex-
heimer, 201 Lincoln Ave. East, Cranford, N.J., Cranford
UMC.
B-5049 Balances of Lay and Clergy in Ann. Conf. Bruce E.
Krause, Dir., Leadership Devel. Program, Tex. Ann. Conf.
B-5050 Ban Addresses by Cecil Williams. Comm. of the Bain-
bridge, Ga. Sub-District Laymans Group. J. H. Moorman,
et al., Georgia Conf.
858 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5051 Basis of Representation in Jurisdictional Conf. New
Hampshire Conf. Program Council, A. Christopher Ives,
Pro. Chmn., New Hampshire Conf.
B-5052 Bi-Annual Conf. Samuel J. Hahn, Iowa Conf.
B-5053 Bi-Ann. Gen. Conf. North. N. J. Gen. Conf. Delegation,
James M. Ault, Chmn.
B-5054 Bi-Cameral Gen. Conf. Dewey R. Findley, R.R.I, Silver
Lake, Ind., No. Ind. Conf.
B-5055 Biennial Gen. Conf. Church Conf. of the Metropolitan
Comm. UMC, New York City.
B-5056 Bishop's Biography Plan. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla. Ann.
Conf.
B-5057 Bishop and Cabinet to Approve Projects of Gen. Agencies.
Administrative Bd., First UMC, Alice, Tex., Mrs. Ruby
Mumme, Ch. Secy.
B-5058 Board of Appeal from Decisions of Board of Ministry.
Adm. Bd., Ashley UMC, Maxine Kremer, Secy., Ashley,
Mich.
B-5059 Board of Appeal from Decisions of Bd. of Ministry. Adm.
Bd., Bannister UMC, Edna Nowlin, Secy., West Mich.
Conf.
B-5060 Board of Appeal from Decisions of Bd. of Ministry. UM
Churches of Harrietta and Mesick, Mich., Mrs. Jack
McNitt, Rec. Secy.
B-5061 Board of Appeal from Decisions of Bd. of Ministry.
Epworth UMC, Brethren, Mich., Barbary J. Underwood,
Act. Rec. Secy.
B-5062 Board of Appeal from Decisions of Bd. of Ministry.
Manton-Fife Lake-Boardmans Parish of the UMC,
Gwyneth Hayward, Rec. Secy, of the Church Conf., Man-
ton, Mich.
B-5063 Board of Appeal from Decisions of Bd. of Ministry. J.
Wm. McNally, Pres., Natl. Fellowship of Associate & Lay
Pastors, 806 Edgewood Rd., Edgewood, Md.
B-5064 Board of Appeal from Decisions of Bd. of Ministry. No.
East Missaukee Parish UMC, Doris N. Whipple, Rec.
Secy., West Mich. Conf.
B-5065 Board of Appeal from Decisions of Bd. of Ministry.
Board of the Ministry, W. Michigan Conf., James W.
Wright, Chmn.
B-5066 Board of Global Missions. Board of Missions of the UMC,
Tracey Jones, Jr., Gen. Secy.
B-5067 Bd. of Ministerial Opportunity Equalization. United Meth-
odists Women's Caucus, Carleen Waller, Coord., 2204
Eighth Ave., Nashville, Tenn.
B-5068 Briefing Sessions with Conf. Program Directors. Nat'l.
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors., Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
B-5069 Cancel Invitation to Cecil Williams; A special Investiga-
tive Committee be Appointed to Investigate. Official Bd.,
First UMC, Blytheville, Ark., L. D. Harris, Secy.
B-5070 Chmn. of Program Council a Member of Ann. Conf. John
H. Minsker, 104 Maple Rd., E. Aurora, N.Y., Baker
Memorial UMC.
B-5071 Change Members of Ann. Conf. to Delegates. Raymond
E. Cardwell, Virginia Conf.
B-5072 Change Name of Commission on Enlistment. Commission
on Enlistment for Church Occupations of the Eastern
Pa. Conf.
The United Methodist Church 859
B-5073 Change Name of Dist. Program Council. Dist. Program
Council of the Cincinnati Dist. and the Cincinnati Dist.
Conf., Dr. Howard W. Brown, Chmn, of the Dist. Council
on Ministries, West Ohio Conf.
B-5074 Change Name of Dist. Program Council to Dist. Council
of Ministries. Dist. Program Council of the Cincinnati
Dist. and the Cincinnati Dist. Council.
B-5075 Change Name of Conf. Program Director. Nat'l. Fellow-
ship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn., Central 111. Conf.
B-5076 Change Name of Conf. Program Council. Nat'l. Fellow-
ship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn., Central 111. Conf.
B-5077 Change Name to "The Methodist Church." Douglas H.
Henderson, Calif.-Nevada Conf.
B-5078 Change Name to "The Methodist Church." The Business
Women's Class of Shandon UMC, Effie W. Collins, Pres.,
Shandon, S.C.
B-5079 Change Name to "UMC of Christ." Odie Gregg, No. Ala.
Conf.
B-5080 Change Program Council to Council on Ministries. J.
Meade Letts, East Ohio Conf. Secy.
B-5081 Change Program Council to Council on Ministries. East
Ohio Conf., Allan H. Zagray, Secy.
B-5082 Change Rate of Lay Ministerial Representative. Bethel
UMC, M. A. Kearse, et al., Olar, S.C.
B-5083 Change Ratio of Lay to Ministerial Delegates. Harvey
W. Phelps, Chmn., Council on Ministries, First UMC,
Pueblo, Colo.
B-5084 Change Salary Information in Pastor's Report. Coordina-
tion Committee, Baltimore Conf. Program Council, Edwin
Schell.
B-5085 Change Wording From "Minority Groups" to "Minori-
ties." Program Council, Rio Grande Conf., Rev. Roy D.
Barton, Dir.
B-5086 Clarify the Relationship between the Dist. Superintendent
and the Ann. Conf. Program Dir. H. Burnham Kirkland,
New York Conf.
B-5087 Clarify the Relationship of the Board of Evangelism to
the Ann. Conf. Program Council. H. Burnham Kirkland,
New York Conf.
B-5088 Clarify the Relationship of the City or District Societies
to the Conf. and District Structure. H. Burnham Kirk-
land, New York Conf.
B-5089 Clarification of the Provisions Concerning the Setting of
the Boundaries of Episcopal Areas. Raoul C. Calkins,
Chmn., 1968 Episcopacy Committee, N. Central Jurisdic-
tion, West Ohio Conf.
B-5090 Clarification of the Role of the Committee on Episcopacy.
Committee on Episcopacy, Western Jurisdiction, Joe M.
Ruell.
B-5091 Clarify Issue of Who Speaks for the Church. Mrs. Robert
E. Taylor, 349 Stanford Ave., Akron, Ohio, First UMC.
B-5092 Clarify the Issue of Who Speaks for the Church. Mrs.
Robert E. Taylor, et al.. First UMC, Akron, Ohio.
B-5093 Clarify Method of Selecting Commission on Minimum
Salaries. The Commission on Special Studies & Legisla-
tive Review, Cal-Nev. Conf., Mrs. Lucy McGiffin, Task
Group Chmn.
860 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5094 Clarify Provisions for Election of Lay Members of Ann.
Conf. Lake View UMC, Lake View-Paint Rock Charge.
Charles H. Branning, Pastor and Jack C. Springer, Sr.,
Member., Southwest Texas Conf.
B-5095 Clarify Role of Conf. Program Dir., William R. Keeffe,
D.S., New Hamsphire Conf.
B-5096 Clarify Statement on the Trinity in Articles of Religion.
Walter R. Williams, Calif. -Nevada Conf. (ret.)
B-5097 College Students as Lay Members of Annual Conf. Jim
W. Morris, Iowa Conf.
B-5098 Commission for Communication in Each Area. M. Thomas
Swantner, Central 111. Conf.
B-5099 Commission on Ecumenical Affairs. Arthur Donald En-
glish, Okla. Conf.
B-5100 Commission on Enlistment. Arthur Donald English, Okla.
Conf.,
B-5101 Commission on Enlistment. Bd. of Education Legislative
Committee, Warren J. Hartmen, Secy.
B-5102 Commission on Enlistment for Church Occupations. Ted
G. Colescott, Minn. Conf.
B-5103 Commission on the Role of Women. Study Commission
on the Participation of Women in Program and Policy
Making Channels of the UMC, Harvey Sander, Chmn.
Nos. B-510If to B-51H inclusive are titled "Commission
on the Status and Role of Women in the UMC"
B-5104 Julie Auer, et al.. Parish of the Holy Covenant, Chicago,
111.
B-5105 Edward D. Whiting, et al.. Parish of the Holy Covenant,
Chicago, 111.
B-5106 Mrs. Paul Roelke, et al.. Central UMC, So. Bend, Ind.
B-5107 Mrs. Henry Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Cincinnati,
Ohio, Gaines UMC.
B-5108 Evelyn O. Gaston, et al., St. Mark's UMC, Chicago, 111.
B-5109 Mrs. Allen McCaul, et al., Zion UMC, Green Bay, Wis.
B-5110 Nat'l. Women's Caucus of the UMC, Katherine Wilcox,
Traverse City, Mich., Central UMC.
B-5111 Janet R. Miller, et al., Wesley UMC, Grand Forks, N.
Dak.
B-5112 Patricia A. Soderholm, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe, Wi.,
Monroe UMC.
B-5113 Diane Eddy, Grand Rapids, Mich., Plainfield UMC.
B-5114 Evelyn Durkee, Iowa City, Iowa, First UMC.
B-5115 Commission on the Status of Women. Morris L. Floyd,
Frank E. Trotter, G. Thomas Brown, Jr., So. Calif.-Ariz.
Conf., Holston Conf., Virginia Conf.
B-5116 Commission on Women. Women's Division, Mrs. Wayne
W. Harrington, Pres.
B-5117 Commission on World Service and Finance. Arthur
Donald English, Okla. Conf.
B-5118 Commitment to Attend Sessions. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
B-5119 A Committee on Communication in the Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Council. Program Council of the UMC, Paul V.
Church, Gen. Secy.
B-5120 Committee on Investigation. The Board of the Ministry,
Southwest Texas Conf., W. F. Hathaway, Jr., Vice Chmn.
B-5121 Committee on Relationships Between Local Church and
Conf. Wilmer B. Robbins, Holston Conf.
B-5122 Committee Within Program Council to Select Priorities.
Louisville Ann. Conf., L. W. Woodward, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 861
B-5123 Composition and Character— The Annual Conf. Ted. G.
Colescott, Minn. Ann. Conf.
B-5124 Composition and Purpose Conf. Board of Missions. Fellow-
ship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern Juris-
diction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Program Dir., Wes-
tern No. Carolina Conf.
B^5125 Composition and Responsibility of Council of Secretaries.
Council of Secretaries, the UMC, Roger Burgess, Pres.
Nos. B-5126 to B-5145 inclusive are titled "Composition
of Ann. Conf."
B-5126 Kathleen L. Haining, 605 Runestone Dr., Alexandria,
Minn., UMC.
B-5127 Howell O. Wilkins, Peninsula Conf.
B-5128 Diane Eddy, et al., Plainfield UMC, Grand Rapids, Mi.
B-5129 David C. Thomas, Janesville, Wis., Cargill UMC.
B-5130 Katherine W. Wilcox, et al., West Michigan Conf.
B-5131 So. Cal.-Ariz. Conf. Single Adult Council, Sally Lash,
Pres.
B-5132 United Methodists for Church Renewal, New York Conf.,
Wilmert H. Wolf, Jr., Pres.
B-5133 Keith A. Wilken, Iowa Ann. Conf.
B-5134 Leonard T. Tolle, Assoc. Member, Okla. Conf.
B-5135 Executive Committee, WSCS, North Tex., Mrs. Guy Tan-
ner, Chmn.
B-5136 No. Texas Conf. Delegation, Dr. William E. Trice, Chmn.
B-5137 North Miss. Conf., Claude Johnson, Secy.
B-5138 UMC Program Council, Okla. Conf., Arthur Donald En-
glish.
B-5139 Conf. Bd. of Laity, So. Indiana Conf., John T. Thomas,
Conf. Lay Leader.
B-5140 Town & Country Commission, North Miss. Conf., E. F.
Roberts, Secy.
B-5141 Mrs. Henry Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Cincinnati,
Ohio, Gaines UMC.
B-5142 David W. Self, Gen. Secy., Gen. Bd. of Laity, 1200 Davis
St., Evanston, 111., First UMC.
B-5143 Leonard R. Tolle, Assoc. Member, Okla. Conf.
B-5144 Exec. Committee, WSCS, Wisconsin Conf., Patricia A.
Soderholm, Pres.
B-5145 Raymond D. Moore, Iowa Conf.
B-5146 Composition of Annual Conf. Boards. Arthur Donald
English, Okla. Conf.
B-5147 Composition of Annual Conf. Board of Missions. Fellow-
ship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern Juris-
diction, H. Claude Young, Jr., West. No, Carolina Conf.
B-5148 Composition of Annual Conf. Church and Community
Committee. Fellowship of Town and Country Workers,
Southeastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Western
No. Carolina Conf.
B-5149 Composition of Annual Conf. Church and Community
Committee. Fellowship of Town and Country Workers,
Southeastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc.
Dir., West. No. Carolina Conf.
B-5150 Composition of Annual Conference Commission on Enlist-
ment. Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, South-
eastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Pro-
gram Dir., Outreach Area, West. No. Carolina Conf.
B-5151 Composition of Annual Conference Commission on Enlist-
ment. Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, South-
862 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
eastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Pro-
gram Dir., Outreach Area, West. No. Carolina Conf.
B-5152 Composition of Annual Conference Commission on Town
and Country Ministries. Fellowship of Town and Country
Workers, Southeastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young,
Jr., Assoc. Program Dir., Outreach Area, West. No.
Carolina Conf.
B-5153 Composition of Annual Conference Committee on Town
and Country Ministries. Fellowship of Town and Country
Workers, Southeastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young,
Jr., Assoc. Program Dir., Outreach Area, West. No. Caro-
lina Conf.
B-5154 Composition of Annual Conference Committee on Town
and Country Ministries. Fellowship of Town and Country
Workers, Southeastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young,
Jr., Assoc. Program Dir., Outreach Area, W. No. Car.
Conf.
B-5155 Composition of Annual Conf. With Voice but not Vote.
Park H. Newcombe, Administrator, Clark Memorial
Home, Grand Rapids, Mich.
B-5156 Composition of Board of the Ministry. Iowa Conf., Wil-
liam T. Miller, Secy.
B-5157 Composition of Commission on Enlistment. Louise B.
Maylin, Conf. Advisory Committee, Church and Comm.,
Lawndale, N.C., First UMC.
B-5158 Composition of Commission on Enlistment. Mrs. Willard
Cross, West Marion Circuit, Holston Conf.
B-5159 Composition of Commission on Enlistment. Vera Falls,
Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5160 Composition of Commission on Enlistment. Margaret
Hight, No. Miss. Conf.
B-5161 Composition of Commission on Town and Country Min-
istries. Holston Conf. Commission on Town and Country
Work, John T. Lundy.
B-5162 Composition of Commission on Town and Country Min-
istries. Fay Pickel, Henderson County Group Min.,
Memphis Conf.
B-5163 Composition of Committee on Campus and Conferences.
Nat'l. Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn., Central 111. Conf.
B-5164 Composition of Conference Bd. of Missions, Virginia
Miller, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5165 Composition of Conference Bd. of Missions, Ernest R.
Drake, D.S., et al., New Hampshire Conf.
B-5166 Composition of Conference Bd. of Missions. Fay Pickle,
Henderson County Group Min., Memphis Conf.
B-5167 Composition of Conference Program Council. So. Central
Jurisdiction Workshop of Conf. Secretaries, Treasurers,
Statisticians and World Service and Finance Chmn., M.
Christy Getting, Secy.
B-5168 Composition of Conf. Program Council. Southeastern Jur-
isdiction Conf. Statisticians, M. L. Gunnin, Secy.
B-5169 Composition of Conf. Commission World Service and
Finance. Nat'l. Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Direc-
tors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
B-5170 Composition of Delegations to Church Assemblies. No.
New Jersey Gen. Conf. Delegation, James M. Ault, Chmn.
B-5171 Composition of Dist. Committee on the Ministry. Iowa
Ann. Conf., Wm. T. Miller, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 863
Nos. B-5172 to B-5184. inclusive are titled "Composition
of Dist. Conf."
B-5172 The Town and Country Commission, N. Mississippi Conf.,
Rev. E. F. Roberts, Secy.
B-5173 W. F. Appleby, D.S., No. Mississippi Conf.
B-5174 W. F. Appleby, D.S., No. Mississippi Conf.
B-5175 Glenn Biddle, Dir., Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio
Conf.
B-5176 Town and Country Commission, No. Mississippi Conf.,
Rev. E. F. Roberts, Secy.
B-5177 So. Calif -Ariz. Conf., James K. Sasaki, Secy.
B-5178 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Program. Dir.,
Outreach Area, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5179 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Program Dir.,
Outreach Area.
B-5180 The United Methodist Council on Youth Ministry, Gen.
Conf. Committee, Scott Jones, Chmn.
B-5181 Vera Falls, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5182 Louise B. Maylin, Conf. Advisory Committee, Church and
Community Work, Lawndale, N.C., First UMC.
B-5183 Margaret Hight, Mississippi Conf.
B-5184 Mrs. Willard Cross, W. Marion Circuit, Holston Conf.
Nos. B-5185 to B-5190 inclusive are titled "Composition
of District Program Council"
B-5185 The Town and Country Commission, N. Mississippi Conf.,
Rev. E. F. Roberts, Secy.
B-5186 W. F. Appleby, N. Mississippi Conf.
B-5187 Glenn Biddle, Dir., Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio
Conf.
B-5188 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Program Dir.,
Outreach Area, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5189 Town and Country Commission, No. Mississippi Conf.,
Rev. E. F. Roberts, Secy.
B-5190 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Program Dir.,
Outreach Area, West. No. Carolina Conf.
Nos. B-5191 to B-5197 inclusive are titled "Composition
of General Conf."
B-5191 Mrs. Davis E. Kubly, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe, Wis., UMC.
B-5192 Henry Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio,
Gaines UMC.
B-5193 Katherine W. Wilcox, et al., Traverse City Central UMC,
Traverse City, Mich.
B-5194 Diane Eddy, et al., Plainfield UMC, Grand Rapids, Minn.
B-5195 Renewal Caucus of West Michigan Conf., Katherine
Wilcox.
B-5196 Jo Slifer, et al.. Centennial UMC, St. Paul, Minn.
B-5197 Mrs. Paul Roelke, et al.. South Bend Central UMC, South
Bend, Ind.
B-5198 Composition of General and Jurisdictional Conferences.
Louis J. Schafer, 1201 Fulwood Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J.,
First UMC.
Nos. B-5199 to B-520i inclusive are titled "Composition
of Jurisdictional Conferences"
B-5199 Diane Eddy, et al., Plainfield UMC, Grand Rapids, Mich.
B-5200 Judith A. Lenz, et al., Hope UMC, Hastings, Mich.
B-5201 Mrs. Paul Roelke, et al.. Central UMC, So. Bend, Ind.
864 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5202 Katherine W. Wilcox, et al., Traverse City UMC, Traverse
City, Mich.
B-5203 Ronald M. Fassett and Robert J. Johnson, West Mich.
Conf.
B-5204 Mrs. Henry Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Cincinnati,
Ohio, Gaines UMC.
B-5205 Concordat With Other Autonomous Methodist Churches
for Seating of Delegates in Gen. Conf. and Other Legisla-
tive Conferences.
B-5206 Conduct Analysis of Understanding and Belief in the
Trinity. Roger F. Winchester, Rt. 1, Box 68, Jamul Dr.,
Jamul, Ca., Foothills UMC, La Mesa, Ca.
B-5207 Conference Cemeteries. Bennett Wm, Palmer, Fla. Conf.
B-5208 Conference Committee on Church Construction. Rev, and
Mrs. Estill F. Allen Jr., Central Tex. Conf.
B-5209 Conference Program to be Approved by Ann. Conf. Boone
Cluster of the Rockford Dist., Rev. Virgil H. Smith,
P.O. Box 217, Poplar Grove, 111,
B-5210 Conference Program Council. Arthur Donald English,
Okla. Conf.
B-5211 Conference Program Council to Approve Special Appeals.
Wayne E. Shoemaker, Iowa Conf.
B-5212 Conf. Program Director a Member of the Cabinet. H.
Burnham Kirkland, New York Conf.
B-5213 Conf. Program Dir. a Member of the Cabinet. Assoc, of
Program Council Staffs (the Northeastern Jurisdiction),
H. Burnham Kirkland, Pres.
B-5214 Conference Representation of Churches Involved in
Ecumenical Ministries. Bd. of Dir., Hinton Rural Life
Center, Harold W. McSwain, Exec, Dir., Memphis Conf.
Nos. B-5215 to B-5220 inclusive are titled "Conf. Repre-
sentation for each Local Church"
B-5215 Kenneth L. Hunt, Chmn., Education Work Area, Ft.
Worth, Tex., Ridglea UMC.
B-5216 Henry P. Fell, Chmn., Admin. Bd., Ft. Worth, Tex,, Ridg-
lea UMC.
B-5217 William A. Hatcher, Chmn., Council on Ministries, Ft,
Worth, Tex., Ridglea UMC.
B-5218 Frank Mackey, Ft. Worth, Tex., Ridglea UMC.
B-5219 J. K. Henderson, Member, Adm. Bd., Ft. Worth, Tex.,
Ridglea UMC.
B-5220 Don M. Pike, Central Texas Conf.
B-5221 Consecration and Assignment of Bishops by Gen. Conf.
Leonard D. Slutz, Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyde Park Community
UMC.
B-5222 Consent of Bishop for Work of Gen. Agency in Ann.
Conf. C. E. Atkins, Secy,, Springfield Dist, Ministers,
Missouri West Conf.
B-5223 Consider Election of Asian Bishop. The Asian-American
Caucus of the UMC, Rev. George Nishikawa, Secy., So.
Cal.-Ariz. Conf.
B-5224 Constitutional Amendment on Qualifications for Lay Mem-
bers. Wisconsin Conf., William V. Stevens, Conf. Secy,
B-5225 Consolidated Report from Conference Program Council.
H. Burnham Kirkland, New York Conf.
B-5226 Constitutional Amendment of Par. 86. Lemuel C. Sum-
mers, No. Mississippi Conf.
B-5227 Constitutional Amendment to Provide for Sessions of
Gen. Conf. Every Two Years. Leonard D. Slutz, Cincin-
nati, Ohio, Hyde Park Community UMC,
The United Methodist Church 865
B-5228 Consultation on Program and Budget Priorities. The Gen.
and Jurisdictional Delegates, East Ohio Conf., Robert W.
Kelley, Secy.
B-5229 Consultation With Local Churches in Funding Projects
of Gen. Agencies. L. L. Shuemaker, Jr., Cairo, 111., Tegert
Mem. UMC.
B-5230 Continue Commission on Religion and Race. Asian-Ameri-
can Caucus of the UMC, Rev. George Nishikawa, Secy.
B-5231 Continue Structure Study for Another Quadrennium.
Admin. Bd., Davis Memorial UMC, Nolan Agee, Chmn.,
Ft. Worth, Tex.
B-5232 Continuation of the Theological Study Commission on
Doctrine and Doctrinal Standards. Delton Krueger, Minn.
Conf.
B-5233 Continue Study of Re-Structuring. Admin. Bd. of the
First UMC, Charlotte, N.C., Sam M. Springs, Jr., Secy.
B-5234 Counselor for Ministries. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
B-5235 Cooperation of Board of Ministry with Program Council.
Iowa Ann. Conf. Delegation to Gen. and Jurisdictional
Conf., Mrs. William Yaggy, Secy.
B-5236 Create Alaska Mission Conf. Board of Missions of the
UMC, Nat'l. Division. W. Maynard Sparks, Bishop, The
Alaska Missions; Betsy K. Ewing, Assoc. Gen. Secy.
B-5237 Create Episcopal Residences for Rio Grande Conf. Rev.
Charles H. Branning, Southwest Tex. Conf.
B-5238 Create General Bd. of Discipleship. The Exec. Committee
of the Gen. Bd. of Laity, The Exec. Committee of the
Comm. on Worship, The Exec. Committee of the Gen.
Bd. of Evang., Joseph H. Yeakel, Gen Secy., Gen. Bd. of
Evang.
B-5239 Definition of a Parish. Holston Conf. Commission on Town
and Country Work, John T. Lundy.
B-5240 Delete Age Limit for Ann. Conf. Delegates. Calif.-Nevada
Conf., Newell P. Knudson, Secy.
B-5241 Delete Age Limit for Delegates to Gen. and Jurisdic-
tional Conferences. Calif.-Nevada Annual Conf., Newell P.
Knudson, Secy.
B-5242 Delete Age Requirement for Delegates. Gary Thomas and
Mark Sheldon, Ft. Pierce, Fla., Comm. UMC; and Pana,
111., Pana UMC.
B—5243 to B-5250 inclusive are titled "Delete Age Require-
ment for Lay Delegates"
B-5243 Paul Harold Waters, 1409 Chestnut, Jefferson City, Mis-
souri, Jefferson City First UMC.
B-5244 United Methodist Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones,
Chmn., Gen. Conf. Committee.
B-5245 Lynn Roger Garst, 3217 Fleetwood Dr., Bartlesville, Okla.,
First UMC.
B-5246 Youth Caucus of the So. Central Jurisdiction, Sandy Plow-
man, Secy.
B-5247 Karen Louise Miller, 3034 N.W. 17, Oklahoma City, Okla.,
Linwood UMC.
B-5248 Jan Ediger, Box 309, Aurora, Nebr., Otterbein UMC.
B-5249 Joe Edward Arnold, Little Rock Conf.
B-5250 Bruce Felker, West Mich. Conf.
B-5251 Delete Four- if ear Rule in Election of Delegates. Consulta-
tion of U.M. Seminarians, Morris L. Floyd, et al.. So.
Cal.-Ariz. Conf.
B-5252 Delegates from Affiliated Autonomous Churches. The
Board of Missions, Tracey K. Jones, Jr., Gen. Secy.
866 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5253 Delete Par. 615. I. Melville Wohrley, Pastor, East Ohio
Conf.
B-5254 Delete Par. 815. I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5255 Designate Substitute for Ex-Officio Member. The Planning
Committee, East Ohio Conf., Allan Zagray, Secy.
B-5256 Determination of Boundaries of Episcopal Areas by Jur-
isdictional Conf. Leonard D. Slutz, Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyde
Park Comm. UMC.
B-5257 Dist. Bd. of Church Location and Building. The Board
of Missions, Tracey K. Jones Jr., Gen. Secy.
B-5258 Determination of District Boundaries by Ann. Conf.
Leonard D. Slutz, Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyde Park Comm.
UMC.
B-5259 District Conf. Ted G. Colescott, Minn. Conf.
B-5260 The Dist. Conf: Church and Community Workers' Repre-
sentation. The Board of Missions, Tracey K. Jones, Jr.,
Gen. Secy.
B-5261 Dist. Councils on Ministries. Melvin M. Finkbeiner, Pacific
Northwest Conf.
B-5262 Dist. Lay Leader a Member of Ann. Conf. Central Texas
Conf., J. D. F. Williams, Secy.
B-5263 Dist. Lay Leaders to be Members of Ann. Conf. Charles
E. Dowdell, East Springfield, Ohio, Charge.
B-5264 Dist. Lay Leaders and WSCS Presidents to be Members
of Ann. Conf. Frances M. Glasgow, Chmn. of Bd. of Laity,
East Ohio Conf. and Arlene Dammaun, Pres., Conf.
WSCS.
B-5265 Dist. Program Council, W. F. Appleby, No. Mississippi
Conf.
B-5266 District Program Council. Ted G. Colescott, Minn. Conf.
B-5267 The Dist. Program Council: Church and Community
Workers' Representation. The Bd. of Missions, Tracey K.
Jones, Jr., Gen. Secy.
B-5268 Double the Number of Lay Members in Ann. Conf. So.
Carolina Conf., Allan R. Broome, Secy.
B-5269 Duties of Conf. Program Council — Counseling. Ted G.
Colescott, Minn. Conf.
B-5270 Duties of Dist. Conf. Virginia Conf. Committee on Peti-
tions. Harold H. Hughes, Chmn.
B-5271 Earlier Meeting Time for Gen. Conf. R. Kenneth Riskedal,
No. 111. Conf.
B-5272 Ecumenical Ministries. Ted G. Colescott, Minn. Conf.
Nos. B-5273 to B-5277 inclusive are titled "Eight-Year
Tenure for Staff Members of Gen. Agencies"
B-5273 C. H. Plunner, Duncanville, Tex., First UMC.
B-5274 John R. Ruttinburg, Duncanville, Tex., First UMC.
B-5275 Harold Pritchett, Duncanville, Tex., First UMC.
B-5276 Mrs. Nellie L. Remele, Dallas, Tex., Tyler St. UMC.
B-5277 Paul Morell, No. Tex. Conf.
B-5278 Elect Lay and Alternate Lay Members of Ann. Conf.
for Quadrennium. Adm. Bds. Greely UMC; Wolbach
UMC, Beulah M. Jeff res, Secy., Alice M. James, Secy.
B-5279 Elect Lay Members at Large. Exec. Committee, Bd. of
Christian Social Concerns, Western N.C. Conf., Orion N.
Hutchinson, Jr., Chmn.
B-5280 Election of Conference Council Dir. Nat'l. Fellowship of
Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.,
Central 111. Conf.
The United MetJiodist Church 867
B-5281 Election of Dist. Bds. of Church Location and Building by
Each District. Hawaii Dist. Conf., Glen R. Murray, Pro-
gram Counselor, So. Calif .-Arizona Conf.
B-5282 Election of Dist. Superintendents. Bd. of Ministry, West
Mich. Conf., James W. Wright, Chmn.
B-5283 Election of General and Jurisdictional Conf. Delegates.
Leonard T. Tolle, Assoc. Member, Okla. Conf.
B-5284 Election of Gen. Bd. Secretaries. Church Conf. of Metro-
politan Community UMC, Lillie B. Moore, Secy., New
York City.
B-5285 Election of Gen. Conf. Secy. Commission on Entertainment
and Program of the Gen. Conf., A. G. Jefferson, Chmn.
B-5286 Election of Members of Ethnic Conferences and Groups
to Gen. Council on Ministries. Program Council, Rio
Grande Conf., Rev. Roy D. Barton, Dir.
B-5287 Election of Ministerial Delegates to Gen. and Jurisdiction-
al Conferences. Leonard T. Tolle, Assoc. Member, Okla.
Conf.
B-5288 Election of Quadrennial Agencies. Nat'l. Fellowship of
Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.,
Central 111. Conf.
B-5289 Election of Retired Minister as Gen. Conf. Delegate, I.
Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Ann. Conf.
B-5290 Election of Staff Members by General Agencies. No. New
Jersey Gen. Conf. Delegation, James M. Ault, Chmn.
B-5291 Election of Staff Members of General Agencies. G. Weldon
Gatlin, D.D., Tenn. Conf.
B-5292 Eligibility for Service on Program Council. Mark Sheldon
and David Harvin, Pana UMC, Pana, 111., and St. Luke
UMC, Laurinburg, N.C.
B-5293 Eligibility for Service on Program Council. Gary Thomas,
et al.. Ft. Pierce, Fla., Community UMC.
B-5294 Eligibility for Service on Program Council. Mark Sheldon
and David L. Harvin, Pana UMC, Pana, 111., and St.
Luke UMC, Laurinburg, N.C.
B-5295 Eligibility for Service on Program Council. Gary Thomas,
Ft. Pierce, Fla., Community UMC.
B-5296 Eligibility of Deacons for Election as Ministerial Dele-
gates to Gen. Conf. Leonard D. Slutz, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Hyde Park Community Methodist Church.
B-5297 Eligibility of Lay Pastors for Election as Ministerial
Members to Gen. Conf. Leonard D. Slutz, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Hyde Park Community Methodist Church.
B-5298 Eliminate Age Restriction for Gen. and Jurisdictional
Conf. Delegates. Central 111. Ann. Conf., Francis W.
Samuelson, Conf. Secy.
B-5299 Eliminate Par. 602. I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5300 Eliminate Southeastern Jurisdictional Council. Gen. Conf.
Delegation, Florida Conf., A. A. Hedberg, Secy, of Delega-
tion.
B-5301 Elimination of Age Restriction for Lay Member of Ann.
Conf. Hawaii Dist. Conf., James L. Swenson, So. Calif.-
Ariz. Conf.
B-5302 Elimination of Members of Council of Secretaries from
Privilege of the Floor in Gen. Conf. Leonard D. Slutz,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyde Park Comm. Methodist Church.
B-5303 Elimination of Members of Council of Secretaries from
Membership of Program Council. Leonard D. Slutz, Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, Hyde Park Comm. MC.
8 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5304 Elimination of Voting by Orders. Leonard D. Slutz, Cin-
cinnati, Ohio. Hyde Park Comm. MC.
B-5305 Endorse Resolution on Inclusion of Ethnic Groups in Gen.
Agencies. Consultation of United Methodist Seminarians.
Morris L. Floyd, et al., So. Calif .-Ariz. Conf.
B-5306 Equal Lay Membership in Ann. Conf. East Ohio Conf.,
J. Meade Letts, Secy.
B-5307 Equal Lay and Ministerial Memberships of the Ann. Conf.
San Diego Dist. Petition Assembly, Dr. G. E. Martin,
Chmn.
B-5308 Equal Numbers of Clergy and Laity. John C. Espie,
Member, Minn. Gen. Conf. Delegation.
B-5309 Equal Lay and Ministerial Memberships of the Ann.
Conferences. Gordon E. Martin, San Diego, Ca., St. Mark's
UMC.
B-5310 Equal Lay Representation at Ann. Conf. North. 111. Conf.
and Admin. Bd. of Morgan Park UMC, Charles Kloster-
man, Conf. Secy.
B-5311 Equal Numbers of Ministerial and Lay Delegates. Keith
A. Wilken, Iowa Conf.
B-5312 Equal Numbers of Lay and Ministerial Delegates. The
Charge Conf., The Adams Shore Comm. Church, Gwen
Jones Lurvey and John M. Lurvey, Jr., 175 Albatross
Rd., Quincy, Mass.
B-5313 Equal Numbers of Lay and Ministerial Members in Ann.
Conf. North 111. Conf., Charles Klosterman, Secy.
B-5314 Equal Opportunity in Employment. Council of Secretaries,
the UMC. Earnest A. Smith, Secy-Treas.
B-5315 Equal Priority for Evangelism and Education. Mr. & Mrs.
Jerald Adams and Various Members (30) of the UMC,
Bell City, La.
B-5316 Equal Priority of Gen. Boards. Rev. Raymond M. Crofoot
and Various Members (18), Bell City and Hays UMC,
Iowa, La.
B-5317 Equality of Lay Representation in Ann. Conf. Rocky
Mtn. Conf., William R. liams. Secy.
B-5318 Equalization of Numbers of Laymen and Ministers in
Ann. Conf. No. 111. Conf., Charles Klosterman, Secy.
B-5319 Equalization of Lay and Ministerial Membership. East
Ohio Conf., Allan H. Zagray, Secy.
Nos.B-5320 to B-5325 inclusive are titled "Eqvulize Lay
and Clergy Representation in Ayin. Conf."
B-5320 Arthur R. Kirk, East Ohio Conf.
B-5321 Dr. Dale W. Nirode, et al., Various Members (7), Various
Churches, New London, Ohio.
B-5322 Admin. Bds., Greely and Wolbach UMC's, Beulah M.
Jeffres, Secy., Alice M. James, Secy.
B-5323 Board of the Laity, No. 111. Conf., Walter S. Lennartson,
Chmn.
B-5324 Leo L. Baker, 5928 Glendora Ave., Dallas, Tex., Lovers
Lane UMC.
B-5325 Paul C. Goodwin, Douglasville, Tex., Douglasville UMC.
B-5326 Equalize Lay and Ministerial Membership of Ann. Conf.
Bd. of the Laity, No. 111. Conf., Walter S. Lennartson,
Chmn.
B-5327 Equalize Lay and Ministerial Membership of Ann. Conf.
Roger F. Winchester, Rt. 1, Box 68, Jamul Dr., Jamul,
Ca. Foothills UMC, La Mesa, Ca.
The United Methodist Church 869
B-5328 Equalize Number of Lay and Ministerial Delegates. Gen.
Conf. Delegation of the No. Georgia Conf., William H.
Ruff, Chmn.
B-5329 Equalize Number of Lay and Ministerial Delegates.
Admin. Bd., Glenn Memorial UMC, James A. Mackay,
Chmn., N.E., Atlanta, Ga.
B-5330 Equalized Representation of Laymen and Ministers in
Ann. Conf. So. 111. Conf., Robert S. Hollis, Secy.
B-5331 Equality of Lay and Ministerial Representation. H. G.
Anderson, Dist. Lay Leader, Friendswood, Tex., Friends-
wood UMC.
B-5332 Establishment of Ann. Conf. Agencies. The Conf. Min-
istries Staff of the Rocky Mtn. Conf., William R. Persons,
etal.
B-5333 Establishment of a Commission on Faith, Ethics and
Mission. J. Robert Nelson, East Ohio Conf.
B-5334 Ethnic Minority Membership in Gen. Agencies. Black
Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell,
Secy.
B-5335 Executive Secretary of Missionary Society a Member of
Conf. Program Council Staff. H. Burnham Kirkland, New
York Conf.
B-5336 Expanding Communication Between Bishops, Cabinets,
and Local Congregations. Admin. Bd., Gobin Memorial
UMC, Greencastle, Ind., Harry B. Hawkins, Chmn.
B-5337 Flexible Agency for Christian Education in Ann. Conf.
The Coordinating Commission, Maine Ann. Conf., Lewis
H. Beckford.
B-5338 Flexible Agency for Enlistment in Ann. Conf. Coordinat-
ing Commission, Maine Conf., Rev. Lewis H. Beckford,
Legislative Agent.
B-5339 Flexible Agency for Christian Social Concerns in Ann.
Conf. Coordinating Commission, Maine Conf., Rev. Lewis
H. Beckford, Legis. Agent.
B-5340 Flexible Agency for Evangelism in Ann. Conf. Coordinat-
ing Commission, Maine Conf., Rev. Lewis H. Beckford,
Legis. Agent.
B-5341 Flexible Agency for Health and Welfare Ministry in
Annual Conference. Coordinating Commission, Maine
Conf., Lewis H. Beckford, Legislative Agent.
B-5342 Flexible Agency for Missions in Annual Conference. Co-
ordinating Commission, Maine Conf., Lewis H. Beckford,
Legislative Agent.
B-5343 Flexible Agency for Pension Administration. Coordinating
Commission, Maine Conf., Lewis H. Beckford, Legislative
Agent.
B-5344 Flexible Annual Conference Structure. H. Burnham Kirk-
land, New York Conf.
B-5345 Flexible Structure for Committee on Christian Education.
Ernest R. Drake, et al., New Hampshire Conf.
B-5346 Flexible Structure for Committee on Interpretation.
Ernest R. Drake, et al.. New Hampshire Conf.
B-5347 Flexible Structure for Committee on TRAFCO. Ernest
R. Drake, et al., New Hampshire Conf.
B-5348 Flexible Structure for Conference Board of Health and
Welfare Ministries. Ernest R. Drake, et al., New Hamp-
shire Conf.
B-5349 Floor Privilege for Lay Professional Workers. Fay Pickel,
Henderson County Group Ministry, Memphis Conf.
870 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5350 Floor Privileges for Lay Professional Workers. Anne
McKenzie, Livingston, Tenn. First UMC.
B-5351 Footnote Judicial Council Decisions in Discipline. Judicial
Council, Kathryn M. Grove, Secy.
B-5352 Form Unmerged Conferences into a Jurisdictional Entity.
Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Hamilton T. Bos-
well, Secy.
B-5353 Form Unmerged Conferences into a Jurisdictional Entity.
Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Hamilton T. Bos-
well, Secy.
B-5354 Formula for Determining Number of Delegates from
Annual Conferences to General Conference. H. Travers
Smith, Maine Conf.
B-5355 Full Conference Membership for Youth Members. South-
ern Illinois Conf., Robert R. Hollis, Secy.
B-5356 Full Participation and Representation in General Agen-
cies. Members of Wesley Foundation and Student Council
in Chapel Hill, Larry Reid, Pres.
B-5357 Full Participation of Members. Members of the Wesley
Foundation and Student Council in Chapel Hill, Larry
Reid, Pres.
B-5358 Function of Committee on Town and Country Ministries.
Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr.
B-5359 Function of Conference Program Director and Staff.
National Fellowship of Annual Conference Program Dir-
ectors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
B-5360 Functions of a District Program Council. National Fellow-
ship of Annual Conference Program Directors. Dale Pitch-
er, Chmn.
B-5361 Functions of Program Council Regarding Programs of
General Agencies. Council on Ministries, First UMC,
Kingsville, Texas, James H. Patten, Chmn.
B-5362 Flexibility of Provision for Function of World Service
and Finance. Coordinating Commission, Maine Conf.,
Lewis H. Beckford, Legislative Agent.
B-5363 Floor Privilege for Lay Professional Workers. Virginia
Miller, Box 391, Hudson, N.C. Mt. Hermon UMC.
B-5364 General Agency Legislation Committee. David W. Self,
First UMC, Evanston, 111.
B-5365 General Agencies to Secure Approval of Bishop and
Cabinet in Funding Projects. Administrative Board, First
UMC, Edinburg, Texas, Harold R. Dooley, Chmn.
B-5366 General Agencies to Secure Permission in Allocating
Funds. World Service and Finance Commission, Missouri
West Conf., Ross A. Fulton, Chmn.
B-5367 General Conference to Elect Connectional Officers. Bishop
Nolan B. Harmon, Atlanta, Ga.
B-5368 General Conference to Be Judge of Qualifications of
Members. Richard 0. Johnson, Box 467, San Francisco,
Calif., Trinity UMC, Chico, Calif.
B-5369 General Conference Memorial Service. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
B-5370 General Conference Nominating Committee. Lester L.
Moore, Iowa Conf.
B-5371 General Conference Nominating Committee. North Cen-
tral Jurisdiction Town and Country Conference, Robert
Wells, Chmn.
B-5372 General Conference Nominating Committee. Leroy W.
Moore, Iowa Conf.
The United Methodist Church 871
B-5373 General Conference Nominating Committee. Iowa Conf.,
William T. Miller, Secy.
B-5374 General Conference Nominating Committee. Glenn Biddle,
Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio Conf.
B-5375 General Conference Nominating Committee. Ted G. Cole-
scott, Minnesota Conf.
B-5376 General Conference Nominating Committee. Ted G. Cole-
scott, Minnesota Conf.
B-5377 General Provisions for Administrative Order. General
Program Council, Paul V. Church, Gen. Secy.
B-5378 General Provisions of Program Boards : At-large Member-
ship. Patricia A. Soderholm, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe, Wis.,
Monroe UMC.
B-5379 General Provisions of Program Boards: At-large Member-
ship. Mrs. Harry Watling, et al., 2907 Hillsboro, New
Hope, Minn., Golden Valley UMC.
B-5380 General Provisions of Program Boards: At-large Member-
ship. Judith A. Kelsey, et al., Parish of the Holy Cove-
nant, Chicago, 111.
B-5381 General Conferene Quorum. Lester L. Moore, Iowa Conf.
B-5382 General Conference Quorum. Iowa Conference Delegation
to General and Jurisdictional Conference. Mrs. William
Yaggy, Secy.
B-5383 Give Evangelism and Education Equal Priority in New
Structure. Various Members, First tJMC, Iowa, La., Ray-
mond H. Crofoot, et al.
B-5384 Grant Voting- Right to Delegates from Oklahoma Indian
Mission. National Division of Board of Missions, Betsy
E. Ewing, Assoc. Gen. Secy.
B-8385 Granting Membership in the Annual Conference to Dis-
trict Lay Leaders. David W, Self, First UMC, Evanston,
111.
B-5386 Guidelines for Consultation of Boards with Bishops and
Local Agencies. Administrative Board, Travis Park UMC,
San Antonio, Texas, Richard L. Dickerson, Chairman.
B-5387 Guidelines for General Agencies to Consult with Bishops
and Local Agencies. Council on Ministries, Travis Park
UMC, San Antonio, Texas, Joe Loper, Chmn.
B-5388 Guidelines for General Conference Pronouncements. I.
Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5389 Guidelines for Legal Aid Systems. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
B-5390 Guidelines for Local Consultation in Projects of General
Agencies. San Antonio District Ministers, Southwest
Texas Conf., J. Garfield Owens, Supt.
B-5391 Hymn-Writing Clubs. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.,
(ret.).
B-5392 Include Board of Missions Representatives in Annual
Conference Membership. Town and Country Commission,
North Mississippi Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
B-5393 Include District Lay Leaders in Annual Conference
Membership. Executive Committee of North Alabama
WSCS and WSG, Mrs. John Gordon, Pres.
B-5394 Include District Lay Leaders as Members of Annual Con-
ference. Board of the Laity, Florida Conf., Roy L. Red-
stow, Secy.
B-5395 Include District Lay Leaders in Membership of Annual
Conference. Leo. L. Baker, 5928 Glenbora Ave., Dallas,
Texas, Lovers Lane UMC.
872 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5396 Include District Lay Leaders in Membership of Annual
Conference. Frank Greenhaw, Conf. Lay Leader, North
Texas Conf., First UMC, Mesquite, Texas.
B-5397 Include District Lay Leaders in Membership of Annual
Conference. Mervyn Schliefert, 407 Ridgeway Dr., Nor-
folk, Nebr., First UMC.
B-5398 Inclusion of Ethnic Minorities. Black Staff Forum, George
H. Outen, Eastern Pennsylvania Conf.
B-5399 Inclusion of Ethnic Minorities. Black Staff Forum, George
H. Outen, Eastern Pennsylvania Conf.
B-5400 Inclusion of Ethnic Minorities. Black Staff Forum, George
H. Outen, Eastern Pennsylvania Conf.
B-5401 Increase Lay Membership of Annual Conference. David
W. Self, First UMC, Evanston, 111.
B-5402 Increase in Proportion of Lay Delegates to General Con-
ference. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
B-5403 Increase Youth Representation. UMYF, Southern New
Jersey Conf., Clark Fitchett, Pres.
B-5404 Increased Representation of Minority Groups. Commission
on Christian Social Concerns, West Market St. UMC,
Greensboro, N.C., William R. Gilliam, Chmn.
B-5405 Independent Coordination Council. Alfred B. Bonds, Jr.,
UMC, Berea, Ohio.
B-5406 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger. Southwest Con-
ference, Mrs. Brenda Evans.
B-5407 Judge of Qualifications and Credentials to General and
Jurisdictional Conference. Randall C. Phillips, et al.,
Southern California-Arizona Conf.
B-5408 Jurisdictional Commission on Salaries. Black Methodists
for Church Renewal, Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
B-5409 Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy. Harvey H.
Potthoff , Rocky Mountain Conf.
B-5410 Jurisdictional Conference to Be Final Judge of Qualifica-
tions of Members. Richard O. Johnson, Box 467, San
Francisco, Calif., Trinity UMC, Chico, Ca.
B-5411 Jurisdictional Council on Ministries. National Fellowship
of Annual Conference Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn.
B-5412 Jurisdictional Court of Project Appeals. Bruce C. Gal-
loway, Southwest Texas Conf.
B-5413 Lay Delegate to Annual Conference from Each Church.
Charge Conf., Pistakee Highlands Charge, Northern Il-
linois Conf., Willis H. Walker.
B-5414 Lay Delegate for Each Church. Jerden Davis, 311 Univer-
sity Dr., Ft. Worth, Texas, St. John UMC.
B-5415 Lay Delegate from Each Church. Administrative Board,
Calvary UMC, Ft. Worth, Texas, Tom Wadsworth, Chmn.
B-5416 Lav Delegate From Each Church. Bessie Stringfellow,
5774 Leona St., Dallas, Tex., Cappell UMC, Cappell, Tex.
B-5417 Lay Delegate from Each Church. Mary Ann Lewis, Fin.
Chmn., Cedar St., Contoocook, New Hampshire, Contoo-
cook UMC.
B-5418 Lay Members of Ann. Conf. Mrs. Doris E. Kubly, 1603
16th Ave., Monroe, Wis., UMC.
B-5419 Lay Members of Jurisdictional Conferences. Mrs, Doris
E. Kubly, 1603 16th St., Monroe, Wis., UMC.
B-5420 Lay Members to Vote on all Matters Before Annual Conf.
Edward J. Rohmann, 341 Alger St., Sheridan, Wyo., First
UMC.
The United Methodist Church 873
B-5421 Lay Membership in Ann. Conf. Winslow Wilson, Wis-
consin Conf.
B-5422 Lay Representation to Ann. Conf. The United Methodist
Rural Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy, Pres., Elder in the
No. Tex. Conf.
B-5423 Lay Representatives of Ann. Conf. United Methodist
Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chmn., Gen.
Conf. Committee.
B-5424 Lay Representation of Ecumenical Ministries. The Town
and Country Commission, No. Miss. Conf., Rev. Eddie
F. Roberts, Secy.
B-5425 Lay Representation from Ecumenical Ministries. W. F.
Appleby, No. Miss. Conf.
B-5426 Limit Number of Gen. Conf. Sessions that a Ministerial
Delegate May Serve. L Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5427 Local Church Representative on Dist. Council on Minis-
tries. Wayne E. Shoemaker, Iowa Conf.
B-5428 Make Election of Conf. Secy, of Evangelism Optional.
H. Burnham Kirkland, New York Conf.
B-5429 Make Program Council the Coordinating Agency of the
Church. Church Conf. of Metropolitan Community UMC,
Lillie Moore, Secy., New York City.
B-5430 Maximum Number of District Superintendents to be
Elected Delegates to Gen. Conf. H. Eugene Risch, 724
Fairland Dr., Delphos, Ohio, Trinity UMC.
B-5431 Membership in the Ann. Conf. The Steering Committee,
United Methodists for Church Renewal, J. Robert Nelson,
Nat'l Chmn.
B-5432 Membership of Ann. Conf. Based on Membership of Local
Churches. John McGuire, Kansas West Conf.
B-5433 Membership on Ann. Conf. Program Council. Mrs. Harry
Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, Gaines
UMC.
B-5434 Membership on Ann. Conf. Program Council. Patricia E.
Soderholm, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe, Wis., UMC.
B-5435 Membership on Ann. Conf. Program Council. Mrs. Paul
Roelke, et al.. Central UMC, South Bend, Ind.
B-5436 Membership on Ann. Conf. Program Council. Diane Eddy,
et al., 1518 North, N.E., Grand Rapids, Mich., Plainfield
UMC.
B-5437 Membership of Council on Ministries. Women's Division,
Eunice Harrington, Pres.
B-5438 Membership of Dist. Conf. Hawaii Dist. Conf., Glen R.
Murray, Program Counselor, So. Calif -Arizona Conf.
Nos. B-5439 to B-5U3 inclusive are titled "Membership of
Dist. Program Council"
B-5439 Upper Cleveland Group Ministry, Vera Falls, Lawndale.
N.C., Palm Tree UMC.
B-5440 Church and Community Workers, Virginia Miller, West-
ern No. Carolina Conf.
B-5441 Mrs. Willard Cross, West Marion Circuit.
B-5442 Margaret Hight, Box 337, Pontotoc, Miss., Pontotoc First
UMC.
B-5443 Louis B. Maylin, Conf. Advisory Comm., Ch. and Com-
munity Work, Rt. 2, Lawndale, No. Carolina.
B-5444 Membership of Gen. Agencies. Women's Division, Eunice
Harrington, Pres.
B-5445 Membership of Jurisdictional Conf. New Hampshire Conf,
Program Council, A. Christopher Ives, Program Dir.
874 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5446 Membership of Program Council. Mark Sheldon and David
L. Harvin, Pana UMC, Pana, 111., and St. Luke UMC,
Laurinburg, N.C.
B-5447 Membership of Program Council. United Methodist Coun-
cil on Youth Ministry, Gen. Conf. Committee, Scott Jones,
Chmn.
B-5448 Membership Requirements for Lay Delegates. Members
of Wesley Foundation in Cincinnati, Bari L. Holman,
Pres.
B-5449 Membership Requirements For Lay Delegates. Wesley
Foundation in Cincinnati, Bari L. Holman, Pres.
B-5450 Membership of Seminary Students in Gen. Conf. (1972).
Consultation of United Methodist Seminarians, G. Thomas
Brown, Jr., Virginia Conf.
B-5451 Membership of Seminary Students in Gen. Conf. 1976
& ff. Consultation of UM Seminarians, Frank E. Trotter,
Holston Conf.
B-5452 Membership of Seminary Students in Jurisdictional Con-
ferences. Consultation of UM Seminarians, Morris L.
Floyd, So. Calif.-Ariz. Conf.
B-5453 Membership of Seminary Students in Jurisdictional Con-
ferences. Consultation of UM Seminarians, Morris L.
Floyd, et al., Calif.-Ariz. Conf.
B-5454 Merger of Local Churches. Harry K. Underwood, Balti-
more Conf. Lay Leader.
B-5455 Method of Electing Delegates to Gen. Conf. John McGuire,
Kansas West Conf.
B-5456 Method of Electing Delegates to Gen. Conf. Darrell D.
Hoyle, Calif .-Nevada Conf.
B-5457 Method of Electing Lay and Ministerial Delegates to the
Gen, and Jurisdictional Conferences. The Charge Conf.
of the Beardshear UMC, C. Edwin Pellett, Pastor, Day-
ton, Ohio.
B-5458 Method of Electing Delegates to Jurisdictional Conf. I.
Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5459 Method of Selection of Members of Conf. Agencies. Ernest
R. Drake, et al.. New Hampshire Conf.
B-5460 Method of Voting in Ann. Conf. Floyd Binninger, Cen-
tennial UMC, Rockford, 111.
B-5461 Mid-Quadrennial Session of Gen. Conf. Wilson 0. Weldon,
Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5462 Minimum Age Requirements for Lay Delegates to the
Gen., Jurisdictional, and Ann. Conferences. Division of
Human Relations and Conf. Bd. of Christian Social Con-
cerns, Central Tex. Conf., Dean F. Davis, Chmn.
Nos. B-5If63 to B~5467 inclusive are titled "Minimum
Number of Delegates to Gen. Conf., Jurisdictional Conf. or
Central Conf."
B-5463 Mrs. Milan Underwood, et al., Richfield UMC, Minneap-
olis, Minn.
B-5464 Diane Eddy, et al., Plainfield UMC, Grand Rapids, Mich.
B-5465 Henry M. Pickering, et al., Garrett UMC, Garrett, Ind.
B-5466 Katherine W. Wilcox, et al.. Traverse City UMC, Tra-
verse City, Mich.
B-5467 Mrs. Henry Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Cincinnati,
Ohio, Gaines UMC.
B-5468 Ministers from Other Churches. Ted G. Colescott, Minn.
Conf.
B-5469 Missionary Bishop for Alaska Mission. Alaska Mission of
the UMC, John J. Shaffer, Secy., Juneau, Alaska.
The United Methodist Church 875
B-5470 Missionary Conf. Representation in the Gen. Conf. The
Board of Missions, Tracey K. Jones, Jr., Gen. Secy.
B-5471 Modifications in Conf. Structure, Ernest R. Drake, et al.,
New Hampshire Conf.
B-5472 New Church Structure. Stone W. Caraway, et al.. Various
Ministers (10), Louisiana Conf.
B-5473 New Structure for Church in Puerto Rico. Consejo De
Programa Conferencial, Benjamin Santana, Chmn.,
Puerto Rico Delegation. Mariana Bracetti, 8 Parada 38 ^z^,
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
B-5474 Nomination and Election of Dist. Coordinator of Youth
Ministry. The UM Council on Youth Ministry, Gen. Conf.
Committee, Scott Jones, Chmn.
B-5475 Nomination of Gen. and Jurisdictional Conf. Delegates.
Administrative Board, the UMC, Wadsworth, Ohio,
Charles W. Bicksler, Secy.
B-5476 Nomination of Members of Committee on Enlistment for
Church Occupations. Commission on Enlistment for
Church Occupations, Eastern Penn. Conf., Charles E.
Weigel, Jr., Secy.
B-5477 Nomination of Members to the Ann. Conf. Bd. of the
Ministry. Keith I. Pohl, Campus Minister, West Michigan
Conf.
B-5478 Nominations for Committee on Enlistment. Commission
on Enlistment for Church Occupations, Eastern Penna.
Conf., D. Guy Carrigan, Jr.
B-5479 Office for Research on Church Law. Stanley B. Balbact,
Urbana, 111., First UMC.
B-5480 Oppose Address of A. Cecil Williams to Gen. Conf. Bain-
bridge Sub-Dist, Laymen Group, Everett W. Mung, Pres.,
Bainbridge, Ga.
Nos. B-5481 to B-5Jt90 inclusive are titled "Oppose
Changes in Doctrine"
B-5481 Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Gordon, Rt. 2, Box 329, Elkins, W.
Va., Highland Park UMC.
B-5482 E. S. Heineman, P.O. Box 447, Elkins, West Va., First
UMC.
B-5483 L. Maxine Gilmore, Rt. 2, Box 412, Elkins, West Va.,
Woodford Memorial UMC.
B-5484 Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Isuer, Box 653, Elkins, West Va., High-
land Park UMC.
B-5485 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Triplett, Rt. 2, Box 534A, Elkins,
West Va., Highland Park UMC.
B-5486 Michael G. Gilmore, Rt. 2, Box 329, Elkins, West Va.,
Highland Park UMC.
B-5487 Mrs. Beatrice Talbott and Mrs. Osia Everett, Rt. 2, Box
337, Elkins, West Va.
B-5488 Mrs. Mattie White, Rt. 2, Elkins, West Va.
B-5489 Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow Triplett, Rt. 2, Elkins, West Va.,
Highland Park UMC.
B-5490 Bryan and Thelma Gainer, 210 Wilson St., Elkins, West
Va., Highland Park UMC.
B-5491 Oppose Concept of Council on Ministries. Admin. Bd.,
Henderson UMC, L. A. Ferguson, Chmn., Little Rock, Ark.
B-5492 Oppose Creation of Bd. of Global Ministries. The Meth-
odist Memorial Homes, Inc., Arthur D. Case, Admin.,
1320 Eleventh Ave., Holdrege, Nebr.
Nos. B-5J!f93 to B-5lf99 inclusive are titled "Oppose In-
terim Committee"
876 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5493 Frank Mackey, Member, Adm. Bd., Ft. Worth, Tex.,
Ridglea UMC.
B-5494 William A. Hatcher, Chmn., Council on Ministries, Ft.
Worth, Tex., Ridglea UMC.
B-5495 Don. M. Pike, Central Tex. Conf.
B-5496 Henry P. Fell, Chmn., Adm. Bd., Ridglea UMC, Ft. Worth,
Tex.
B-5497 Kenneth L. Hunt, Chmn. of Education Work Area,
Ridglea UMC, Ft. Worth, Tex.
B-5498 J. K. Henderson, Member, Adm. Bd., Ridglea UMC, Ft.
Worth, Tex.
B-5499 Jarden Davis, 311 University Dr., Ft. Worth, Tex., Saint
John UMC.
B-5500 Oppose Interim Executive Committee. Howard L. Lydick,
538 Rorary Dr., Richardson, Tex., First UMC.
B-5501 Oppose Merger of Mississippi Conferences. Admin. Bd.,
First UMC, Hollandale, Miss., Eugene S. Clarke, Chmn.
B-5502 Optional Bd. of Christian Social Concerns. H. Burnham
Kirkland, New York Conf.
B-5503 Optional Bd. of Education. H. Burnham Kirkland, New
York Conf.
B-5504 Optional Bd. of Evangelism. H. Burnham Kirkland, New
York Conf.
B-5505 Optional Bd. of Health and Welfare Ministries. H.
Burnham Kirkland, New York Conf.
B-5506 Optional Bd. of the Laity. H. Burnham Kirkland, New
York Conf.
B-5507 Optional Commission on Enlistment. H. Burnham Kirk-
land, New York Conf.
B-5508 Optional Committee on Interpretation. H. Burnham Kirk-
land, New York Conf.
B-5509 Optional Committee on Lay Worker. H. Burnham Kirk-
land, New York Conf.
-B-5510 Optional Committee on Publishing Interest. H. Burnham
Kirkland, New York Conf.
B-5511 Optional Conference Journal. Odie Gregg, Member, No.
Ala. Conf.
B-5512 Optional Publication of Salaries. Odie Gregg, P.O. Box
5, Eva, Alabama, UMC.
B-5513 Organization of a Dist. Program Council. Nat'l. Fellow-
ship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn.
B-5514 Organization of Dist. Program Council. William R. Keeffe,
D.S., New Hampshire Conf.
B-5515 Parliamentary Authority of UMC. Esther Lacount Card,
275 Ocean Ave., Marblehead, Mass., College Ave. UMC,
Somerville, Mass.
B-5516 Participate in 200th Anniversary of our Nation. General
Bd. of Evangelism of the UMC, Joseph H. Yeakel, Gen.
Secy.
B-5517 Participate in U.S. Bi-Centennial. Council of Bishops,
Roy H. Short, Secy.
B-5518 Pass No Legislation to Force Conferences to Merge. John
F. Norwood, Central Ala. Conf.
B-5519 Persons to be Seated in Ann. Conf. Fellowship of Town
and Country Workers, Southeastern Jurisdiction, H.
Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Program Dir., West. No. Caro-
lina Conf.
The Ufiited Methodist Church
877
B-5520 Persons to be Seated in Ann. Conf. Fellowship of Town
and Country Workers, Southeastern Jurisdiction, H.
Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Program Dir., Western No.
Carolina Conf.
B-5521 Plan for Immediate Merger. Steering Committee, United
Methodists for Church Renewal, John V. Moore, Secy.
Pro-Tem.
B-5522 Postpone Merger of Conferences. Members of the South-
west Conf. Mrs. Brenda Evans.
Nos. B-5523 to B-5530 inclusive are titled "Postpone
Merger of Southwest Conference"
B-5523 Member of Southwest Conf., W. Horace Flowers, Atty.
at Law.
B-5524 Mrs. Pearline Miller, Southwest Conf.
B-5525 Emanuel M. Johnson, Southwest Conf.
B-5526 H. B. Miller, Southwest Conf.
B-5527 W. H. Williams, Southwest Conf.
B-5528 Mrs. Edith Strong, Southwest Conf.
B-5529 Emma Dean Rodgers, Southwest Conf.
B-5530 Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Southwest Conf.
B-5531 Preachers' Book Exchange. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla.
Conf.
B-5532 Prepare a New Plan for Structure of UMC. J. Don Hazel-
wood, Central Tex. Conf.
B-5533 Printing Life Stories of Ministers. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Fla. Conf.
B-5534 Priorities Under New Church Structure. George E.
Martin, et al., Various Members, Fairfield UMC, Lake
Charles, La.
B-5535 Priorities Under New Church Structure. Stone Caraway,
Various Ministers (10), Louisiana Conf.
B-5536 Privileges of Retired Ministers in Ann. Conf. L Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5537 Procedure for Legislative Committees. Conf. Bd. of Laity,
S. W. Tex. Conf., Tom Reavley, Chmn. of Bd., S. W. Tex.
Conf.
B-5538 Procedure for Merger of Churches. Frank A. Settle, Pro-
gram Dir., Conf. Program Council., Holston Conf.
B-5539 Procedure for Processing Petitions. Newell P. Knudson,
Petitions Secy., Calif.-Nevada Conf.
B-5540 Proceed Immediately With Plans for Conf. Merger. United
Methodists for Church Renewal, New York Conf., Wilmert
H. Wolf, Jr., Pres., New York Conf.
B-5541 Program Council. Gary Thomas, et al., Community UMC,
Ft. Pierce, Fla.
B-5542 Prohibit Lay Employees and Spouses of Employees From
Serving as Lay Delegates. United Methodists for Meth-
odism, Irma S. Levin, Chmn, Gen. Conf. Comm.
B-5543 Prohibit Salaried Lay Employees from Serving as Conf.
Delegates. Mrs. 0. C. Shacklette, 2321 N. Logan Ave.,
Colo. Springs, Colo., First UMC.
B-5544 Proportional Representation. The Planning Committee,
East Ohio Conf., Allan H. Zagray, Secy.
B-5545 Proposed Legislation for Committee on Planning and Re-
search of the Ann. Conf. Program Council. Gen. Program
Council of the UMC, Paul V. Church, Gen. Secy.
B-5546 Proposed Legislation for District Program Councils. The
Gen. Program Council of the UMC, Paul V. Church, Gen.
Secy.
878 Journal of the 1972 General Coyiference
B-5547 Protest Conf. Representation for Churches Not Paying
Apportionments. The Admin. Bd. and Charge Conf. of
the Higganum UMC, Esther K. Neff, Lay Delegate to
the Ann. Conf., Higganum, Conn.
B-5548 Provide Agenda for Gen. Conf. 90 Days in Advance.
Admin. Bd., First UMC, Midland, Tex., Walter K. Boyd,
Chmn.
B-5549 Provisions for Church and Community Committee. Fay
Pickel, Henderson County Group Ministry.
B-5550 Provision For Church and Community Committee. Vir-
ginia Miller, Box 391, Hudson, N.C., Mt. Hermon UMC.
B-5551 Provision for Committees Town and Country Ministries.
Virginia Miller, Hudson, N.C., Mt. Hermon UMC.
B-5552 Provision for Co-Chairmen When A Bishop is President
or Chairman of A General Agency or Quadrennial Com-
mission or Committee. Leonard D. Slutz, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Hyde Park Community MC.
B-5553 Provision for a 1974 Session of the Gen. Conf. Leonard D.
Slutz, Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyde Park Community MC.
B-5554 Qualifications for Delegates to Gen. and Jurisdictional
Conf. Central Conf. in the German Democratic Republic,
Rev. Helmuth Seifert, Secy., 104 Berlin, Schroderstr. 5,
Evangelisch-Methodistische Kirche.
B-5555 Qualifications for Lay Members of Ann. Conf. Central
N.Y. Conf., Stanley C. Robinson, Secy.
B-5556 Quorum for Gen. Conf. Sessions. Leroy W. Moore, Iowa
Ann. Conf.
B-5557 Realign Jurisdictional Conf. Boundaries. I, Melville
Wohrley, Member, East Ohio Conf.
B-5558 Recognize Asian-American Caucus. The Asian-American
Caucus of the UMC, Rev. George Nishikawa, Secy.
B-5559 Reduce Size and Content of Discipline. Odie Gregg, No.
Ala. Conf.
B-^560 Reduction of Number of Bishops on Program Council.
Leonard D. Slutz, Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyde Park Comm.
MC.
B-5561 Reduction of Size of the Gen. Conf. Leonard D. Slutz,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyde Park Comm. UMC.
B-5562 Relationship Between World Service and Finance Com-
mission and Program Council. H. Burnham Kirkland,
New York Conf.
B-5563 Relationship of Program Directors and Ann. Conf.
Cabinets. The Program Directors Fellowship, North Cen-
tral Jurisdiction, T. Gordon Amphlett, Chmn., Wisconsin
Conf.
B-5564 Relationships of the Conf. Program. Dir. National Fellow-
ship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn., Central 111. Conf.
B-5565 Relationship of Women's Societies to Ann. Conf. H. Burn-
ham Kirkland, New York Conf.
B-5566 Length of Church Membership of Conf. Lay Members.
Central New York Conf., Stanley C. Robinson, Secy.
B-5567 Re-Listing Lay Members to Ann. Conf. David W. Self,
Gen. Secy., Gen. Bd. of Laity, Evanston, 111., First UMC.
Nos. B-5568 to B-5573 inclusive are titled "Remove Ann.
Conf. Vote From Retired Ministers"
B-5568 Frank Mackey, Member, Adm. Bd., Ridglea UMC, Ft.
Worth, Tex.
B-5569 J. K. Henderson, Member, Adm. Bd., Ridglea UMC, Ft.
Worth, Tex.
The United Methodist Church 879
B-5570 Don M. Pike, Central Tex. Conf.
B-5571 William A. Hatcher, Chmn., Council on Ministries, Ridglea
UMC, Ft. Worth, Tex.
B-5572 Henry P. Fell, Chmn., Adm. Bd., Ridglea UMC, Ft. Worth,
Tex.
B-5573 Kenneth L. Hunt, Chmn., Education Work Area, Ridglea
UMC, Ft. Worth, Tex.
B-5574 Remove Restriction on Ordination in Oklahoma Indian
Mission. I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5575 Remove Voting Right From Retired Ministers. Jerden
Davis, 311 University Dr., Ft. Worth, Tex., St. John
UMC.
B-5576 Reporting Sunday School Classes. Bd. of Education of
Florida Conf., Caxton Doggett, Chmn., Leadership Devel-
opment Committee, Melrose Park UMC, Ft. Lauderdale,
Fla.
B-5577 Representation From Missions and/or Missionary Con-
ferences in the 1972 Session of the Gen. Conf. The Bd.
of Missions of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr., Gen. Secy.
B-5578 Representation in Administrative Agencies. Bruce Felker,
West Michigan Conf.
B-5579 Representation in Ann. Conf. Mrs. Paul Roelke, et al.,
Central UMC, South Bend, Ind.
B-5580 Representation in Ann. Conf. of Ecumenical Ministries.
Glenn Biddle, Dir., Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio
Conf.
B-5581 Representation for Missionary Conf. National Div., Bd.
of Missions, W. Maynard Sparks, Bishop, Alaska Miss.,
Betsy K. Ewing, Assoc. Gen. Secy.
B-5582 Representation of Lay Members in Ann. Conf. New York
Ann. Conf., Edwin S. Gault, Conf. Secy.
B-5583 Representation on Committees, Task Forces and Consulta-
tions. Arthur Donald English, Okla. Conf.
B-5584 Representation on Conf. Commission on Enlistment. Fay
Pickel, Henderson County Group Ministry.
B-5585 Representation on Conf. Commission on Enlistment. Vir-
ginia Miller, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5586 Representatives of Minority Conferences to be Included
in Council on Ministries. Program Council, Rio Grande
Conf., Rev. Roy D. Barton, Dir.
B-5587 Request for Biannual Gen. Conf. A. B. Burns, et al.,
University UMC, East Lansing, Mich.
B-5588 Require Adoption of Basic Salary Plan. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5589 Require Approval of Program Council for Building Pro-
grams or Leases of Bd. of Publication. Leonard D. Slutz,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyde Park Comm. UMC.
B-5590 Require Attendance at Committee Meetings. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5591 Require Commission on Religion and Race to Submit Plan
for Conf. Mergers. The Steering Committee, United Meth-
odists for Church Renewal, J. Robert Nelson, Nat'l Chmn.,
East Ohio Conf.
B-5592 Require Consent of Bishop and Cabinet for Gen. Agency
to Fund Program. Adm. Bd., King's Way UMC, Spring-
field, Mo., William E. Mildren, Chmn.
B-5593 Require Consent of Bishop and Cabinet for Gen. Agency
to Fund Program. Springfield Dist. United Methodist
Ministers, C. E, Atkins, Secy., Springfield, Mo., King's
Way UMC.
880
Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5594 Require Permission of Bishop for General Agency Project.
A. Sterling Ward, Missouri West Conf.
B-5595 Requirements for Alternate Lay Members of Ann. Con-
ferences. Delegates to Gen. Conf. from the Wyoming Ann,
Conf., Rev. Edgar F. Singer, Secy, of Delegation.
B-5596 Responsibility and Membership of Admin. Bd., Gordon
Pratt Baker, Baltimore Conf.
B-5597 Responsibility for Cooperative Parish Development. Hol-
ston Conf. Commission on Town and Country Work, John
T. Lundy, P.O. Box 1178, Johnson City, Tenn.
B-5598 Responsibility for Listing Special Days. Program Council
of the UMC, Paul V. Church, Secy.
B-5599 Responsibility for Setting Golden Cross Sunday. North-
west Tex. Conf. Bd. of Health and Welfare Ministries,
Alby J. Cockrell, Chmn.
B-5600 Responsibility of Ann. Conf. Bd. of Ministry to Program
Council. Wayne E. Shoemaker, Pro. Dir., Iowa Ann. Conf.
B-5601 Responsibility of Ann. Conf. Boards to Program Council.
Wayne E. Shoemaker, Pro. Dir., Iowa Ann. Conf.
B-5602 Responsibility of Bd. of Ministry to Counsel With Lay
Pastor. Leonard R. ToUe, Assoc. Member, Okla. Conf.
B-5603 Responsibility of Church and Community Committee for
Cooperative Parish Development. Holston Conf. Commis-
sion on Town and Country Work, John T. Lundy.
B-5604 Responsibility of Church and Community Committee for
Cooperative Parish Development. Fellowship of Town and
Country Workers, Southeastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude
Young, Jr., Assoc. Program Dir., Outreach Area, West.
North. Carolina Conf.
B-5605 Responsibility of Committee on Review. Congregational
Meeting of the First UMC, Welasco, Tex., Leroy Russell,
Pastor.
B-5606 Responsibility of Conf. Committee on Christian Higher
Education. UMC Bd. of Education Legislative Committee,
Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
B-5607 Responsibility of Conf. Program Council. Wayne E. Shoe-
maker, Iowa Conf.
B-5608 Responsibility of Conf. Program Council in Budget Plan-
ning. Kenneth Hulit, Dir., Program Council, East Ohio
Conf.
B-5609 Responsibility of Conf. Program Council in Parish De-
velopment. The United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Mar-
vin T. Judy, Pres., North Tex. Conf.
B-5610 Responsibility of Conf. Treasurer. Wayne E. Shoemaker,
Pro. Dir., Iowa Conf.
B-5611 Responsibility of Division of Human Relations. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5612 Responsibility of Gen. Agencies. George Martin, et al..
Various Members, Fairview UMC, Lake Charles, La.
B-5613 Responsibility of Gen. Agencies. Raymond M. Crofoot,
et al.. Various Members (18), Bell City and Hayes UMC,
Iowa, La.
B-5614 Responsibility of Jurisdictional Bd. of the Ministry. UMC
Bd. of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hart-
man, Sec.
B-5615 Responsibility of Nominating Committee to Consult With
Minority Conferences. Program Council, Rio Grande
Conf., Rev. Roy D. Barton, Dir.
The United Methodist Church 881
B-5616 Responsibility to Gen. Agencies. Mr. & Mrs. Hardy Stone,
et al. Various Members (31), Sweet Lake UMC of Bell
City, La.
B-5617 Re-Structure General Conf, Charles H. Branning, O.S.L.,
Southwest Tex. Conf.
B-5618 Retain System of Petitions to Gen. Conf. L Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5619 Reverse Decision on Lay Pastors. William A. Hatcher,
Chmn., Council on Ministries, Ridglea UMC, Ft. Worth,
Tex.
B-5620 Revised General Program Council Legislation. Program
Council, The UMC, 601 Riverview Dr., Dayton, Ohio.
B-5621 Rights of Deaconess in Ann. Conf. Enid Shepherd, Dea-
coness, No. Tex. Conf.
B-5622 Right of Deaconess to Vote in Ann. Conf. Nell Krueger,
Deaconess, No. Miss. Conf.
B-5623 Right of Individuals to Petition Gen. Conf. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Fla. Conf.
B-5624 Right of Lay Pastors and Deaconesses to Vote in Ann.
Conf. Billie R. Alexander, Ala.-West Fla. Conf.
B-5625 Right of Lay Pastors and Deaconesses to Vote in Ann.
Conf. Odie Gregg, No. Ala. Conf.
B-5626 Right of Lay Worker in Ann. Conf. Arthur Donald Eng-
lish, Okla. Conf.
B-5627 Right of Ministers from Cooperating Denominations to
Voice in Ann. Conf. The Detroit Ann. Conf., Allan G.
Gray, Conf. Secy.
B-5628 Seating for District Lay Leaders in Ann. Conf. John C.
Espie, Member of Minn. Gen. Conf. Delegation.
B-5629 Seating of Black Delegates from Memphis Conf. Black
Methodists for Church Renewal, Memphis Chapter,
James M. Lawson, Jr.
B-5630 Seating of Delegates from Oklahoma Indian Mission. Con-
sultation on Structure, Okla. Indian Mission, Petition
Committee, Rev. Thomas Roughface, Rm. 200, 5700 N.
Portland, Okla. City, Okla.
Nos. B-5631 to B-5639 inclusive are titled "Secure Ap-
proval of Bishop and Cabinet in Projects of General
Agencies"
B-5631 Congregational Meeting, First UMC, Welasco, Tex.,
Bonnie Nunn, et al.
B-5632 Jennie E. Craig, 308 West Mclntire, Edinburg, Tex., First
UMC.
B-5633 Admin. Bd., First UMC, Mercedes, Tex., W. S. Ross, III,
Chmn.
B-5634 Admin. Bd., First UMC, Edcouch, Tex., L. G. Swedlund,
Chmn.
B-5635 Kermit Gibbons, Southwest Tex. Conf.
E^-5636 Admin. Bd., First UMC, McAllen, Tex., C. K. Landman,
Chmn.
B-5637 Mrs. Betty Winchester, Chmn., Adm. Bd., San Juan UMC,
San Juan, Tex.
B-5638 Admin. Bd., First UMC, Mission, Tex., Harold Talbert,
Chmn.
B-5639 Victor P. Herman, So. 111. Conf.
B-5640 Selection of Time and Place for Ann. Conf. Los Angeles
Dist. Conf., (So. Calif. -Ariz. Ann. Conf.), Clara S. King,
Secy.
882 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5641 Selection of Time and Place for Meeting of Jurisdictional
Conf. Gen. Conf. Delegations, Central and Southern 111.
Conferences, Walter W. Muller.
B-5642 Select Lay Member of Ann. Conf. from Each Church.
North. 111. Conf., Charles Klosterman, Secy.
B-5643 Separate Conference Relations Committee. Subcommittee
on Conf. Relations, Bd. of the Ministry of the New York
Ann. Conf., Luther W. King, Chmn.
B-5644 Set Gen. Conf. Date in Last Year of Quadrennium. John
McGuire, Kansas West Conf.
B-5645 Statement on Interdependence. I. Melville Wohrley, East
Ohio Conf.
B-5646 Statistics to be Used in Computing Number of Gen. Conf.
Delegates. Commission on Entertainment and Gen. Pro-
gram, A. G. Jefferson, Chmn.
B-5647 Status of Puerto Rico Ann. Conf. Puerto Rico Ann. Conf.,
Rev. Felix Encarnacion Ramos, Secy.
B-5648 Structure Gen. Agencies for Responsibility. Raymond Cro-
foot, et al., Various Members (25), First UMC, Iowa, La.
B-5649 The Structure Study Commission. Black Methodists for
Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy., 890
Beckwith St., Altanta, Ga.
B-5650 Study Course for Lay Members of Ann. Conf. Darrell D.
Hoyle, Calif.-Nevada Conf.
B-5651 Study on Leadership Efficiency. Rev. & Mrs. Estill F.
Allen, Jr., Central Tex. Conf.
B-5652 Submit Gen. Conf. Agenda Six Months Before Meeting,
James C. Skinner, Louisiana Conf.
B-5653 Support for Conf. Evangelists. James B. Durant, Ohio
West Conf.
B-5654 Table All Recommendations for Organizational Changes.
The Charge Conf., The Beardshear UMC, Dayton, Ohio,
C. Edwin Pellett.
B-5655 Take Action Concerning Cecil Williams. J. H. Almand,
Decatur, Ga, First UMC.
B-5656 Task Force on Dist. Conf. (Delete Par. 670). Nat'l. Fel-
lowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn.
B-5657 Task Force to Study and Implement Specialized Minis-
tries. United Methodist Women's Caucus, Carleen Waller,
Coordinator.
B-5658 Temporary Exchange of Pastorates. Glenn Quam, Minn.
Conf.
B-5659 Tenure of Delegates to Gen. and Jurisdictional Conf. H.
Hollis Youngblood, Miss. Conf.
B-5660 Tenure of Gen. Conf. Delegates. Mrs. John R. Dexheimer,
9 Dorchester Ave., Cranford, N.J., Cranford UMC.
B-5661 Tenure of Members and Staff Personnel of Gen. Agencies.
No. New Jersey Gen. Conf. Delegation, James M. Ault,
Chmn.
B-5662 Tenure of Members and Staff Personnel of Gen. Agencies.
No. New Jersey Gen. Conf. Delegation, James M. Ault,
Chmn.
B-5663 Tenure of Membership in Conf. Boards. Arthur Donald
English, Okla. Conf.
B-5664 Tenure of Members in Gen. Agencies. Women's Division,
Eunice Harrington, Pres.
Nos. B-5665 to B-5671 inclusive are titled "Tenure of
Staff Members of General Agencies."
B-5665 G. Weldon Gatlin, Tenn. Conf.
The United Methodist Church 883
B-5666 Wayne W. Fritter, 2365 Ivy Way NE, Canton, Ohio.
B-5667 Howard L. Lydick, 538 Rorary Dr., Richardson, Tex.,
First UMC.
B-5668 Donal Warehime, 1425 Western Ave., Canton, Ohio,
Dueber UMC.
B-5669 Claudia F. Lockwood, 872 Gallatin Dr., Apt. 4, Cupertino,
Ca., Good Samaritan UMC.
B-5670 George W. Eppehimer, Eastern Penn, Conf.
B-5671 W. Eugene Matthews, So. Indiana Conf.
B-5672 Term of Office of Bd. of Ministry. Bd. of Ministry, Cal.-
Nevada Conf., James H. Corson, Registrar.
B-5673 Time of Ann. Conf. Dr. Gordon E. Martin, St. Mark's
UMC, San Diego, Ca.
B-5674 Unite Boards of Laity and Evangelism. Wilbur M. Tisdale
(A.B., LLB., D.C.L., D.D.), Missouri West Conf.
B-5675 United Methodist Church on Guam. Hawaii Dist. Conf.,
James L. Swenson, So. Calif.-Ariz. Conf.
B-5676 United Methodist Strategy Commission. First UMC,
Santa Ana, Ca., John D. Hawley, Chmn., Adm. Bd.
B-5677 Unmerged Former Central Jurisdictional Ann. Confer-
ences. H. Owen Deweese, 1001 So. Anderson St., Elwood,
Ind., Grace UMC.
B-5678 Use More Appropriate Name for Black Race. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5679 Use Non-Voting Lay Delegates as Tellers. Ray L. Red-
stone, Lay Delegate to Gen. Conf.
B-5680 Voluntary Mergers of Ann. Conf. Mrs. John Noble, et al.,
Various Members, Hazlehurst UMC, Hazlehurst, Miss.
B-5681 Vote By Orders on Matters Affecting Ministerial Com-
pensation. Clifford R. Gross, 10102 Reed Ln., Ellicott City,
Md., Bethany UMC.
B-5682 Voting Privileges for Lay Pastors and Lay Missionaries
at Ann. Conf. North Alabama Conf., Herschel T. Hamner,
Secy.
B-5683 Voting Privileges of the Lay Worker in the Ann. Conf.
Session. Dennis B. Huggins, DCE, P.O. Box 1303, Knox-
ville, Tenn., Church St. UMC.
B-5684 Voting Right in Ann. Conf. For Certified Directors and
Lay Missionaries. Nat'l. Steering Committee, United
Methodists for Church Renewal, John V. Moore, Secy.
Pro-Tem.
B-5685 Voting Right in Ann. Conf. for Lay Pastors. Nat'l. Steer-
ing Committee, United Methodists for Church Renewal,
John V. Moore, Secy. Pro-Tem.
B-5686 Voting Rights for Lay Pastors. Admin. Bd. of Providence
UMC, Foucee Morris, Chmn., Memphis Conf.
B-5687 Voting Rights For Lay Pastors. Marilyn Albaugh, Rt. #1,
Dennison, Ohio, Roxford UMC.
B-5688 Voting Rights of American Indian Delegates. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
B-5689 Voting Rights of Associate Member. Central 111. Ann.
Conf., Francis W. Samuelson, Conf. Secy.
B-5690 Voting Rights of Associate Members. David A. Geer, et al..
Various Members (15), Professional Growth Seminar,
New York Conf.
B-5691 Voting Rights of Associate Pastors. Leonard T. Tolle,
Assoc. Member, Oklahoma Conf.
Nos. B--5692 to B-5702 inclusive are titled "Voting Rights
of Lay Pastors"
884 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5692 Russell E. and Susan Y. Crim, Rt. 1 Box, Dennison,
Ohio, The Roxford UMC.
B-5693 Glenn Biddle, West Ohio Conf.
B-5694 Walter Beahm, 908 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia, Ohio.
B-5695 Mrs. Daniel Albaugh, Rt. #1, Dennison, Ohio, Roxford
UMC.
B-5696 David L. Crawford, 517 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing, Mich.,
Christ UMC.
B-5697 David Albaugh, Dennison, Ohio, Roxford UMC.
B-5698 West Virginia Ann. Conf., Virgil H. Ware, Secy.
B-5699 Roxford UMC, Grace Renicker, Secy, of Bd., Dennison,
Ohio.
B-5700 Lay Pastor's Assoc, of the Florida Ann. Conf., Chas. H.
Covey, Secy.
B-5701 Youth Fellowship, Roxford UMC, Marilyn Albaugh, Pres.,
Dennison, Ohio.
B-5702 WSCS of the Roxford UMC, Dennison, Ohio, Mrs. Richard
Baer, Pres.
B-5703 Voting Rights of Lay Pastors in Ann. Conf. Steering
Committee, United Methodists for Church Renewal,
Robert Nelson, Nat'l Chmn.
B-5704 Withdraw Invitation to Cecil Williams to Speak at Gen.
Conf. Adm. Bd. of Cross Keys UMC, Macon, Ga., H. Jack
Hadaway.
B-5705 Withdraw Invitation to Cecil Williams to Speak at Gen.
Conf. A Committee for the Membership of St. Mark UMC,
Columbus, Ga., J. A. Richards, Chmn., Adm. Bd., et al.
B-5706 Withdraw Voting Rights From Ministers in Special Ap-
pointments. Keith A. Wilken, Iowa Conf.
B-5707 Years to be Counted in Determining Tenure of Members
of Gen. Agencies. Commission on Worship of the UMC,
Hoyt L. Hickman, Exec. Secy.
B-5708 Young Adult Representation of Jurisdictional Conf. David
J. Lupton, 11534 Mt. Overlook Rd., Cleveland, Ohio, East
Ohio Conf.
B-5709 Young Adult Representation at Gen. Conf. David J. Lup-
ton, East Ohio Conf.
B-5710 Youth Delegates to Gen. Conf. Southern Illinois Conf.,
Robert R. Hollis, Secy.
B-5711 Youth Members of Dist. Conf. Gary Thomas and Mark
Sheldon, Ft. Pierce, Fla., Comm. UMC and Pana UMC,
Pana, 111,
B-5712 Youth Participation. UMC Bd. of Education Legislative
Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
B-5713 Youth Representation in Ann. Conf. Calif.-Nevada Ann.
Conf., Newell P. Knudson, Secy.
B-5714 Youth Representation in Ann. Conf. Northern 111. Conf.
and Sub-Group, DeKalb Dist. Program Council, Charles
Klosterman, Secy.
B-5715 Delete Age Requirement for Gen. and Jurisdictional
Conf. Delegates. Members of the Wesley Foundation and
Student Council in Chapel Hill, N.C., Larry Reid, Pres.
B-5716 Composition of Dist. Council. Mrs. G. C. Krueger, 307
Enoch, Tupelo, Mississippi, First UMC, Houston.
Nos. B-5717 to B-57U9 inclusive are titled "Secure Ap-
proval of Bishop and Program Council in Projects of
General Agencies."
B-5717 Mrs. C. Bollis, Edinburg First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5718 Administrative Board, E. L. Evans, Chairman, First
UMC, Rivers, Texas.
The United Methodist Church 885
B-5719 Administrative Board, H. Talbert, Vice-Chairman, First
UMC, Mission, Texas.
B-5720 Mr. & Mrs. G. Smith, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5721 M. Gross, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5722 Mrs. W. L. Miller, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5723 W. L. Miller, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas
B-5724 E. J. Hierholzer, D. S., Southwest Texas Conference.
B-5725 Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Manning, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5726 Administrative Board, N. J. Mungerson, Chairman, First
UMC, Lyford, Texas.
B-5727 H. R. Gross, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5728 Mrs. J. T. Filker, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5729 Mr. & Mrs. C. Micharl, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5730 N. Rydl, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5731 H. Blackburn, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5732 F. J. Blackburn, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5733 C. L. Rode, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5734 Mrs. C. Ryde, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5735 W. A. Gaulsby, Lay Leader, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5736 Mrs. F. J. Blackburn, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5737 Mrs. W. W. Curl, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5738 Miss G. Monney, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5739 A. Sterling, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5740 Administrative Board, A. P. Wedgworth, Chairman, First
UMC, Hebbronville, Texas.
B-5741 0. N. Fitzpatrick, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5742 Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Fankhauser, Edinburg, Texas, First
UMC.
B-5743 Mr. & Mrs. E. R. Andres, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5744 Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Harper, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas,
B-5745 C. L. Hawkins, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5746 W. B. Langham, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5747 Mrs. D. H. Gieslin, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
B-5748 L. M. Salinger, M.D., First UMC, Brownsville, Texas.
B-5749 Mrs. R. L. Wilson, First UMC, Edinburg, Texas.
Nos. B-5750 to B-5808 inclusive are titled "Postpone
Merger of Southwest Conference."
B-5750 A. L. Preston, Vally Grove UMC, Murfreesboro, Arkan-
sas.
B-5751 Deborah Bray, Mallalieu MC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5752 R. E. Wesley, Mallalieu MC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5753 Miss Charleene Williams, Mallalieu MC, Ft. Smith,
B-5754 Willa F. Rowell, Mallalieu MC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5755 L. Hardwick, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5756 R. Wesley, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5757 S. Brown, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5758 Mrs. R. Brown, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5759 Mrs. H. M. Peques, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5760 Mrs. W. L. Henderson, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ar-
kansas.
B-5761 Mrs. A. Henderson, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5762 S. Stratford, Mallalieu U.M.C., Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5763 Sterling Stratford, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5764 R. E. Moore, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5765 H. Wesley, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5766 Mrs. E. M. Winton, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5767 Mrs. H. Edwards, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5768 Mrs. L. C. Wesson, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Mallalieu UMC.
B-5769 Dora Sullivan, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
886 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5770 Mrs. Geneva R. West, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkan-
B-5771 M. Williams, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5772 Mary Williams, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5773 Nell Ullery, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5774 Margaret Richardson, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ar-
B-5775 Mrs. Hazel Preston, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5776 Minnie E. Cox, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5777 James M. Cox, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5778 Mrs. I. F. Howell, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5779 Mrs. Fannie Gordon, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkan-
sas.
B-5780 Mrs. Muriel Ware, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5781 Mrs. Laura Howard, UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5782 Mrs. Earlene West, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5783 Mrs. H. T. Denvard, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkan-
sas.
B-5784 Mrs. S. J. Stratford, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkan-
sas.
B-5785 J. Smith, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5786 Audrey Adams, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5787 Abbie Wynn, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5788 Callie King, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5789 A. Wamble, Sr., Southwest Conference.
B-5790 G. J. Washington, Southwest Conference.
B-5791 W. Strong, Southwest Conference.
B-5792 C. H. Robinson, Southwest Conference.
B-5793 C. Anderson, Southwest Conference.
B-5794 W. Fowler, Southwest Conference.
B-5795 H. Winstead, Southwest Conference.
B-5796 W. D. Lester, Southwest Conference.
B-5797 F. Sander, Southwest Conference.
B-5798 B. Childress, Southwest Conference.
B-5799 C. G. Tillmon, Southwest Conference.
B-5800 W. A. Jenkins, Southwest Conference.
B-5801 M. C. Daniels, Southwest Conference.
B-5802 Council on Ministry, Mrs. J. R. Morton, Southwest Con-
ference.
B-5803 R. Foster, Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Foster, UMC, Ft. Smith,
Arkansas.
B-5804 Trustee Board Chmn. & Treas., J. R. Morton, Wesley
UMC.
B-5805 Mrs. R. C. Childress, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas
B-5806 Mrs. C. Anderson, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5807 B. Moses, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
B-5808 A. Watkins, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
Nos. B-5809 to B-5856 inclusive are titled "Composition
of District Conference."
B-5809 H. W. McSwain, Memphis Conf .
B-5810 J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Al.
B-5811 B. E. Richards, Western N. C. Conf.
B-5812 C. Ezell, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
B-5813 G. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5814 M. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5815 D. Fair, Tennessee Conf.
B-5816 A. McKenzie, Tennessee Conf.
B-5817 A. McKenzie, Tennessee Conf.
B-5818 K. Cobb, Kansas East Conf.
B-5819 R. A. Woodward, II, Missouri West Conf.
The United Methodist Church
887
B-5820 S. E. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
B-5821 B. A. Reddick, Missouri West Conf.
B-5822 F. Pickel, Memphis Conf.
B-5823 V. Miller, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5824 M. Cameron, North Carolina Conf.
B-5825 K. L. Mitchem, North Carolina Conf.
B-5826 D. K. Dunham, Holston Conf.
B-5827 A. Brooks, Louisville Conf.
B-5828 E. E. Hickok, N. Alabama Conf.
B-5829 D. L. Gidney, Western N. C. Conf.
B-5830 G. L. Campbell, Western N. C. Conf.
B-5831 K. W. Wilcox, West Michigan Conf.
B-5832 Florida Conference Advisory Committee, S. B. Thomas
Florida Conf.
B-5833 L. R. Sparrow, N. Carolina Conf.
B-5834 J. Flood, N. Carolina Conf.
B-5835 Town and Country Commission, J. M. Burton. Chmn
West. N. C. Conf.
B-5836 N.C. McGrath, Northern N.Y. Conf.
B-5837 E. R. Burke, Florida Conf.
B-5838 District Advisory Committee on Church and Community
Work, Mrs. J. M. Ouzts, Chmn., Florida Conf.
B-5839 Mrs. A. S. Morrison, West. N.C. Conf.
B-5840 A. Snell, West Virginia Conf.
B-5841 N. Phifer, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5842 T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville. Ala.
B-5843 D. W. Gunter, North Alabama Conf.
B-5844 N. W. Stafford, North Alabama Conf.
B-5845 B. C. Ridgeway, North Alabama Conf.
B-5846 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5847 M. L. Barrow, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5848 M. Ridgeway, Forest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Ala.
B-5849 Mrs. D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville. Ala.
B-5850 K. H. Phifer, Holston Conf.
B-5851 M. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
B-5853 E. H. Smotherman, North Alabama Conf.
B-5854 A. S. Smotherman, Henagar UMC, Henegar, Ala.
B-5855 J. Matheny, No. Alabama Conf.
B-5856 G. S. Kruger, North Miss Conf.
Nos. B-5857 to B-5899 inclusive are titled "Composition
of Conference Board of Missions."
B-5857 A. D. English, Oklahoma Ann. Conf.
B-5858 S. E. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
B-5859 C. Egell, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
B-5860 T. D. Hall, Mo. West Conf.
B-5861 B. E. Richards, W. No. Carolina Conf.
B-5862 G. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5863 M. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala
B-5864 D. Fair, Tennessee Conf.
B-5865 K. Cobb, Kansas East Conf.
B-5866 H. McSain, Memphis Conf.
B-5867 B. Purkey, No. Ala. Conf.
B-5868 E. H. Smotherman, No. Ala. Conf.
B-5869 J. Matheny, No. Ala. Conf.
B-5870 E. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala
B-5871 M. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
B-5872 A. S. Smotherman, Henager UMC, Henager Ala
B-5873 K. Phifer, Holston Conf.
B-5874 Mrs. D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5875 D. M. Barrow, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
888 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5876 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5877 B. C. Ridgeway, No. Ala. Conf.
B-5879 N. E. Stafford, No. Ala. Conf.
B-5880 D. W. Gunter, No. Ala. Conf.
B-5881 T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5882 N. Phifer, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5883 A. Snell, West Virginia Conf.
B-5884 District Advisory Committee on Church and Community
Work, J. M. Ouzts, Chmn., Florida Conf.
B-5885 C. McGrath, Northern N. Y. Conf.
B-5886 J. M. Burton, West. No. Carolina Conf.
B-5887 J. Flood, No. Carolina Conf.
B-5888 L. R. Sparrow, No. Carolina Conf.
B-5889 D. B. Thomas, Florida Conf.
B-5890 K. W. Wilcox, West Mich. Conf.
B-5891 G. L. Campbell, W. No. Carolina Conf.
B-5892 D. L. Gidney, W. No. Carolina Conf.
B-5893 Pickens Co. Larger Parish Ministry, E. E. Hickok, N.
Alabama Conf.
B-5894 A. Brooks, Louisville Conf.
B-5895 D. K. Dunham, Holston Conf.
B-5896 K. L. Mitchem, No. Carolina Conf.
B-5897 M. Cameron, No. Carolina Conf.
B-5898 Mrs. W. Cross, Holston Conf.
B-5899 G. C. Kruger, North Miss. Conf.
Nos. B-5900 to B-5956 inclusive titled "Floor Privileges
for Professional Lay Workers."
B-5900 Board of Missions, T. Jones, Jr., Bd. Gen. Sec.
B-5901 J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
B-5902 Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
B-5903 B. A. Reddick, Mo. West Conf.
B-5904 H. McSwain, Memphis Conf.
B-5905 B. E. Richards, Western No. Carolina.
B-5906 A. McKenzie, Tenn. Conf.
B-5907 K. Cobb, Kansas East Conf.
B-5908 R. A. Woodard, II, Missouri West Conf,
B-5909 S. E. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
B-5910 T. D. Hall, Missouri West Conf.
B-5911 C. Ezell, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
B-5912 G. Wade, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5913 M. Wade, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5914 D. Fair, Tenn. Conf.
B-5915 M. Cameron, North Carolina Conf.
B-5916 K. Mitchem, North Carolina Conf.
B-5917 D. Dunham, Holston Conf.
B-5918 A. Brooks, Louisville Conf.
B-5919 E. E. Hickok, No. Ala. Conf.
B-5920 D. L. Gidrey, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5921 G. L. Campbell, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5922 K. W. Wilcox, West Mich. Conf.
B-5923 J. Peace, N. Hampshire Conf.
B-5924 S. B. Thomas, Florida Conf.
B-5925 L. R. Sparrow, North Carolina Conf.
B-5926 J. Flood, North Carolina Conf.
B-5927 J. Burke, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B-5928 C. McGrath, Northern New York Conf.
B-5929 District Advisory Comm., Mrs. J. Ouzts, Chairman, Lake
Jackson UMC, Tallahassee, Fla.
B-5930 E. R. Burke, Florida Conf.
The JJyiited Methodist Church
889
B-5931
B-5932
B-5933
B-5934
B-5935
B-5936
B-5937
B-5938
B-5939
B-5940
B-5941
B-5942
B-5943
B-5944
B-5945
B-5946
B-5947
B-5948
B-5949
B-5950
B-5951
B-5952
B-5953
B-5954
B-5955
B-5956
B-5957
B-5958
B-5959
B-5960
B-5961
B-5962
B-5963
B-5964
B-5965
B-5966
B-5967
B-5968
B-5969
B-5970
B-5971
B-5972
B-5973
B-5974
B-5975
B-5976
B-5977
B-5978
B-5979
B-5980
B-5981
B-5982
B-5983
B-5984
Mrs. A. L. Morrison, Scotts Chapel, Western North Caro-
lina Conf.
A. Snell, W. Va. Conf.
A. Phifer, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
Mrs. T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville,
Ala.
D. W. Gunter, North Ala. Conf.
N. E. Stafford, North Ala. Conf.
B. C. Ridgeway, North Ala. Conf.
T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
Dr. M. Barron, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
M. Ridgeway, Forest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Ala.
Mrs. D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
K. Phifer, Holston Conf.
M. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
Earl Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
E. H. Smotherman, No. Alabama Conf.
A. S. Smotherman, Henager UMC, Henegar, Ala.
B. Purkey, No. Ala. Conf.
J. McHenry, No. Ala. Conf.
V. Falls, Western No. Carolina Conf.
M. Hight, No. Miss. Conf.
M. Cross, Holston Conf.
B. Maylin, Western No. Carolina Conf.
Glenn Biddle, West Ohio Conf.
W. F. Appleby, No. Miss. Conf.
W. F. Appleby, No. Miss. Conf.
Gerald Kruger, First UMC, Tupelo, Miss.
Nos. B-5957 to B-6003 inclusive are titled "Membership
of District Program Council."
Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Al.
Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Al.
J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Al.
J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Al.
M. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Al.
G. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Al.
C. Egell, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
H. W. McSwain, Memphis Conf.
B. E. Richards, Western No. Carolina Conf.
B. A. Redeck, Missouri West Conf.
S. E. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
R. A. Woodward, II, Missouri West Conf.
D. Fair, Tennessee Conf.
M. Cameron, No. Carolina Conf.
K. L. Mitchem, No. Carolina Conf.
D. K. Dunham, Holston Conf.
I. E. Henelgesser, Holston Conf.
E. E. Hickok, No. Ala. Conf.
D. L. Gidney, West. No. Carolina Conf.
G. L. Campbell, West. No. Carolina Conf.
K. W. Wilcox, West Michigan Conf.
J. Pear, New Hampshire Conf.
Florida Conference Advisory Committee for Church and
Community Work, S. B. Thomas, Florida Conf.
L. R. Sparrow, No. Carolina Conf.
J. Flood, No. Carolina Conf.
J. M. Burton, Western No. Carolina Conf.
C. McGrath, Northern New York Conf.
District Advisory Committee on Church and Community
Work, Mrs. J. M. Ouzts, Florida Conf.
890 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-5985 Mrs. A. L. Morrison, W. North Carolina Conf.
B-5986 A. Snell, West Virginia Conf.
B-5987 N. Phifer, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5988 Mrs. T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville,
Ala.
B-5989 D. W. Gunter, North Alabama Conf.
B-5990 N. E. Stafford, North Alabama Conf.
B-5991 B. C. Ridgeway, North Alabama Conf.
B-5992 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5993 M. L. Barrow, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5994 M. Ridgeway, Forest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Ala.
B-5995 Mrs. D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-5996 K. Phifer, Holston Conf.
B-5997 M. A. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
B-5998 E. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
B-5999 E. H. Smotherman, North Alabama Conf.
B-6000 A. S. Smotherman, Henager UMC, Henagar, Ala.
B-6001 P. Purkey, North Alabama Conf.
B-6002 J. Matheny, North Alabama Conf.
B-6003 G. C. Kruger, North Miss. Conf.
Nos. B-600i to B-6050 inclusive are titled "Representa-
tion on Conference Committee on Enlistment."
B-6004 Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
B-6005 J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
B-6006 Beverly A. Reddick, Linn Creek, Mo., Missouri West Con-
ference.
B-6007 Hinton Rural Life Center, H. McSwain, Executive Dir.,
Memphis Conference.
B-6008 C. Ezell, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
B-6009 Grady Wade, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
B-6010 Mrs. M. Wade, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
B-6011 Doris Fair, Ashland City UMC, Tennessee Annual Con-
ference.
B-6012 Kathy Cobb, First UMC, Fredonia, Kansas East.
B-6013 Bates County UM Ministry, Robert Woodward, II, Rich
Hill Church, Missouri West.
B-6014 S. E. Goodrich, Dowbury Sub-district, Troy Annual Con-
ference.
B-6015 T. D. Hall, Missouri West.
B-6016 Upper Cleveland Group Ministry, B. Richards, Western
North Carolina.
B-6017 Judy Matheny, North Alabama.
B-6018 Betty Purkey, North Alabama.
B-6019 A. S. Smotherman, Henagar UMC, Henagar, Ala.
B-6020 E. H. Smotherman, North Alabama Conference.
B-6021 E. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
B-6022 M. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
B-6023 K. Phifer, Holston Annual Conference.
B-6024 Mrs. D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
B-6025 M. Ridgeway, Forrest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Ala.
B-6026 Dr., Marvin Barron, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
B-6027 B. Ridgeway, North Alabama Conference
B-6028 N. E. Stafford, North Alabama Conference.
B-6029 D. W. Gunter, North Alabama Conference.
B-6030 Mrs. T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
B-6031 N. Phifer, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
B-6032 A. Snell, Oak Hill Cooperative Parish, West Virginia
Annual Conf.
B-6033 Mrs. A. Morrison, Scotts Chapel, W.N.C.
The United Methodist Church 891
B-6034 Dist. Advisory Committee on Church and Community
Work, J. M. Ouzts, Florida Conference.
B-6035 E. R. Burke, Woodville UMC, Florida Conference.
B-6036 C. McGrath, Fernwood UMC, Northern New York Conf.
B-6037 J. M. Burton, W.N.C. Conference.
B-6038 J. Flood, North Carolina Conference.
B-6039 L. Sparron, North Carolina Conference.
B-6040 S. Thomas, Florida Annual Conference.
B-6041 J. Pears, Pastor, First UMC, Medford, Oregon, N. H.
Annual Conference.
B-6042 K. Wilcox, West Michigan Annual Conf.
B-6043 G. Campbell, Western North Carolina Conference.
B-6044 Conference Advisory Comm. on Church & Community
Work, G. Campbell, Western North Carolina Conference.
B-6045 E. Hickok, 18 United Meth. Churches, N. Alabama Con-
ference.
B-6046 D. Dunham, Holston Annual Conference.
B-6047 K. Mitchem, North Carolina Confei-ence.
B-6048 M. Cameron, North Carolina Conf.
B-6049 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
B-6050 G. S. Kruger, North Miss. Conf.
B-6051 Full Participation of Members. Bruce Felker, W. Mich.
Conf.
References Made During Conference Session
B-6090 Time for Planning Quadrennial Program. Methodist
Youth in Sweden, Bengt Hellgren, Pres.
B-6091 Quadrennial Reports, Council on Secretaries.
B-6092 Quadrennial Reports, Program Council.
B-6093 Quadrennial Reports, Quadrennial Emphasis.
B-6094 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 801-824.
B-6095 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 825-834.
B-6096 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 1007-1013.
B-6097 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 1029-1032.
B-6098 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 1041.
B-6099 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 1042.
B-6100 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 1062-1067.
B-6101 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 1075-1088, excl.
1036.
B-6102 Structure Study Commission Report, Additional Legisla-
tion.
B-6103 Structure Study Commission Report, Enabling Legis-
lation.
B-6104 Structure Study Commission Report, Plan of Implementa-
tion.
BB-6105 Structure Study Commission Report, Par. 1040.9 (D-5706)
B-6106 Episcopal Address.
B-6106a Continuation of Commission on Religion and Race. Report
of Commission on Religion and Race, Rec. No. 1.
B-6107 Elimination of Structure Based on Race. Report of Com-
mission on Religion and Race, Rec. No. 2.
B-6108 Pension Assistance through Temporary General Aid Fund.
Report of Commission on Religion and Race, Rec. No. 3.
B-6109 Ethnic Episcopal Leadership. Report of Commission on
Religion and Race, Rec. No. 9.
B-6109a "Quadrennium" — Definition. Report of Council on World
Service and Finance, Rec. No. 7.
B-6110 General Conference Business Manager. Report of Council
on World Service and Finance, Rec. No. 10.
892 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
B-6111 Report of Conference Program Council (except for resolu-
tions ) .
Petitions Re-referred
A-5018-B Adequate Representation for Lay Men and Women.
A-5601-B Status and Participation of Women.
C-5003-B to C-5009-B
Annual Conference Council on Youth Ministry.
C-5023-B to C-5031-B
Composition of Conference Council on Youth Ministry.
C-5040-B to C-5046-B Council on Youth Ministry.
C-5049-B to C-5054-B
Delete Present Paragraph on Conference Council on
Youth Ministry.
C-5136-B Legislation Concerning Council on Youth Ministry.
C-5144-B Nomination and Election of District Co-ordinator of
Youth Ministry.
C-5203-B to C-5207-B United Methodist Council on Youth Ministry.
F-5436-B Lay Membership in Annual Conference.
H-5016-B Inclusion of Puerto Rico, etc.
H-5017-B to H-5045-B
Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance.
H-5061-B to H-5062-B
Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance.
H-5092-B More Adequate Pension Program in Rio Grande Con-
ference.
H-5151-B to H-5162-B
Request Commission on Religion and Race to Restructure
Formula for Pension Assistance.
H-5164-B to H-5179-B Restructure Formula for Pension Aid.
H-5187-B Strengthen Pension Provisions for Rio Grande Confer-
ence.
N-5004-B Age-level and Family Life Councils.
N-5238-B Right of Lay Pastors to Vote in Annual Conference.
C Committee on Education
C-5001 Allow Conference Historical Society To Elect Officers.
Baltimore Conf ., Harold B. Wright, Secy.
C-5002 Alternative Series of Educational Materials. Arthur R.
Kirk, East Ohio Conf.
Nos. C-5003 thru C-5009 inclusive are titled "Annual
Conference Council on Youth Ministry" .
C-5003 Joe Edward Arnold, Little Rock Annual Conf.
C-5004 Arthur Donald English, Oklahoma Annual Conf.
C-5005 UM Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chairperson.
C-5006 Youth Caucus Of The South Central Jurisdiction Of The
UMC, Sandy Plowman, Secy., 5618 S. Richmond, Tulsa,
Okla.
C-5007 L^Tin Roger Garst, 4217 Fleetwood Dr., Bartlesville, Okla.,
First UMC.
C-5008 Paul Waters, 1409 Chestnut, Jefferson City, Mo., First
UMC.
C-5009 Karen Louise Miller, 3229 N.W. 17, Okla. City, Okla.,
Linwood UMC.
C-5010 Appoint Black Members To University Senate. Black
Methodists For Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Bos-
well, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 893
C-5011 Appoint Blacks To University Senate. Special Charge
Conf. Of The Scott Memorial UMC, Bethesda W. Points,
Recording Steward, 10372 W. Chicago Blvd., Detroit,
Michigan.
C-5012 Begin Study Of Methods Of Teaching. Administrative
Board, and C.S.C. Commission, Grace UMC, Rochester,
N.Y., David W. Phelps, Associate Pastor.
C-5013 Black Colleges Trustees. Black Methodists For Church
Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
C-5014 Black College Trustees. Special Charge Conf. Of The
Scott Memorial UMC, Bethesda W. Points, Recording
Steward, 10372 W. Chicago Blvd, Detroit, Michigan.
C-5015 Change Names of Institutions. Bennett W. Palmer, Flor-
ida Conf.
C-5016 Change "Race Relations Sunday" to "Black Colleges Sun-
day." Virginia Annual Conf., Charles T. Boyd, Secy.
C-5017 Christian Endeavor as an Alternative Youth Group. Her-
bert Wilson, 5803 Merville Avenue, Christ UMC, Balti-
more, Md.
C-5018 Christian Endeavor As An Optional Youth Group. Her-
bert Wilson, 5803 Merville Ave., Christ UMC, Baltimore,
Md.
C-5019 National Association of Schools & Colleges. Richard N.
Bender, Gene E. Sease, Secys. and Myron Wicke, Ex.
Secy., 4001 Otterbein Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.
C-5020 Clarify Role Of Wesley Foundation Directors In Em-
ployment of Director. Julian A. Lindsay, Western North
Carolina Conf.
C-5021 Committee On Camps And Conferences. Arthur Donald
English, Oklahoma Ann. Conf.
C-5022 Composition Of Boards Of Trustees Of Black Colleges.
Black Methodists For Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T.
Boswell, Secy.
Nos. C-5023 thru C-5031 inclusive titled "Composition
Of Conf. Council On Youth Ministry"
C-5023 Jan Ediger, Box 309, Aurora, Neb., Otterbein UMC,
Aurora Nebraska.
C-5024 Gary Thomas, Community UMC, Ft. Pierce, Florida.
C-5025 Jan Ediger, Box 309, Aurora, Nebraska, Otterbein UMC.
C-5026 Paul Harold Waters, 1409 Chestnut, First UMC, Jefferson
City, Missouri.
G-5027 Joe Edward Arnold, Little Rock Annual Conf.
C-5028 Karen Louise Miller, 3229 N.W. 17, Linwood UMC, Okla-
homa City, Okla.
C-5029 Louisiana Conf. Youth Council, Donald Charles Cottrill.
C-5030 Mark Kendall Fisher, 3007-33 Street, Lubbock, Texas,
Forrest Heights UMC.
C-5031 Youth Caucus, South Central Jurisdiction, Sandy Plow-
man, Secy., 5618 So. Richmond, Tulsa, Okla., New Haven
UMC.
C-5032 Composition Of Program-Curriculum Committee. James
E. Walters, R.D. #2, Easton, Pa., Calvary UMC.
C-5033 Concern For Hiring Christian Professors at Perkins
School Of Theology. Board of Administration of UMC,
Orval McMillan, Chairman, Roanoka, La.
C-5034 Confei-ence Board Of Education. Arthur Donald English,
Oklahoma Conf.
C-5035 Conference Board of Higher Education. The Open Forum
Of The North Carolina Conf. Q. Kelly Ingram, Chmn. of
The Task Force.
894 Jouryial of the 1972 General Conference
C-5036 Continue Board Of Education. Church Conf. Of Metro-
politan Community UMC, Lillie Moore, Secy.
C-5037 Continue Study Of Church School Literature. Council On
Ministries, Brecon UMC, Bruce W. Charles, 7388 E.
Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio.
C-5038 Continue Support For Former E.U.B. Colleges. Western
Pennsylvania Conf., Herman F. Roney, Secy.
C-5039 Continue Support Of Former E.U.B. Colleges. World Ser-
vice & Finance Commission of the Iowa Conf., Kenneth
Metcalf , President,
Nos. C-50U0 thru C-50UQ inclusive titles "Council On
Youth Ministries"
C-5040 The United Methodist Council on Youth Ministry, Scott
Jones, Chairperson.
C-5041 Gary Thomas, Community UMC, Ft. Pierce, Florida.
C-5042 Louisiana Conf. Youth Council, Donald Charles Cotrill.
C-5043 Jack Ediger, 512 Harned Ave., First UMC, Miami, Okla.
C-5044 Scott Jones, University Park UMC, Denver, Colorado,
C-5045 Jack Roger Wimer II, 512 Harned Ave., First UMC,
Miami, Okla.
C-5046 Peggy Phipps, 2008 Wiltshire Blvd., Huntington, West
Virginia.
C-5047 Curriculum Resource Options. Executive Committee,
Board Of Education, Thomas K. Farley, Southern Calif.-
Arizona Conf.
C-5048 Delete Par. 1070-Division Of The Local Church, UM Coun-
cil On Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chairperson, General
Conf. Committee.
Nos. C-5049 thru C-505A inclusive titled "Delete Present
Paragraph on Conference Council On Youth Ministry."
C-5049 Jan Ediger, Box 309, Otterbein UMC, Aurora, Nebraska.
C-5050 Karen Louise Miller, 3229 N.W. 17, Linwood UMC, Okla.
City, Okla.
C-5051 Paul Harold Waters, 1409 Chestnut, First UMC, Jefferson
City, Missouri.
C-5052 Lynn Roger Garst, 4217 Fleetwood Drive, First UMC,
Bartlesville, Okla.
C-5053 Youth Caucus, South Central Jurisdiction, Sandy Plow-
man, Secy., 5618 S. Richmond, Tulsa, Okla, New Haven
UMC.
C-5054 Joe Edward Arnold, Little Rock Conf.
C-5055 Delete Provision For Officers Of Conf. Historical Society.
Office Of Public Relations, Eastern Penn. Conf., William
C. Jason, Jr.
Nos. C-5056 thru C-5078 inclusive titled "Delete Refer-
ences To Ecumenical Ministries."
C-5056 Alan Barry Cramer, 50 E. 7th Avenue, Apt. #6, Columbus,
Ohio, Bethel UMC, York Charge, West Mansfield, Ohio.
C-5057 Dara Hakanson, 128 W. 12th, Columbus, Ohio, Greensburg
UMC, Ohio.
C-5058 Ralph E. Bowers, First UMC, Dover, Ohio.
C-5059 Esther L. Darrow and Robert F. Darrow, King Avenue
UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
C-5060 Joseph A. Brannon, St. Andrew UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
C-5061 Mark J. Vaas, King Avenue UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
C-5062 Florence E. Donnerwirth, Trustee, King Avenue UMC,
Columbus, Ohio.
C-5063 R. Lin Powell, Kings Avenue UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
C-5064 Joanne 0. Ver Burg, Nashville, Tenn.
C-5065 Wayne C. Hawley, Central UMC, Endicott, New York.
The United Methodist Church 895
C-5066 Ms. Joan L. Clark, Sullivan UMC, Indiana.
C-5067 D. A. Donnenwirth, 149 Fenway Rd., Columbus, Ohio.
C-5068 Lee A. Hanna, Southington UMC, Ohio.
C-5069 Katherine S. Wacker, King Avenue UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
C-5070 Chris Trumbull, King Avenue UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
C-5071 Meredith H. Hayes, King Avenue UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
C-5072 Mrs. Virginia R. Reynolds, 4080 Karl Rd., Columbus,
Ohio.
C-5073 Mr. & Mrs. Frank E. Sheldon, The Portage UMC, Portage,
Michigan.
C-5074 Janet Walker, Claiborne UMC, Richwood, Ohio.
C-5075 Barbara A. Stocksdale, Oak Chapel UMC, Wooster, Ohio.
C-5076 Richard Kenney, Lay Delegate, 20 N. High St., King
Ave. UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
C-5077 Debbie Warden, King Avenue UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
C-5078 John R. Tipp, UMC, St. Joseph, Illinois.
C-5079 Delete United Methodist Name From Motive. I. Melville
Wohrley, Apple Creek, Ohio, East Ohio Conf .
C-5080 Delete References To University, Ecumenical Ministries.
Thomas H. Lindsey, P.O. Box 119, King Avenue UMC,
Columbus, Ohio.
C-5081 Democracy in Colleges. Bennett W. Palmer, Florida Conf.
Nos. C-5082 thru C-5086 inclusive titled "Designate
Christian Endeavor As Alternate Youth Group."
C-5082 George H. Tederick, 122y2 S. Liberty St., Christ UMC,
Cumberland, Md.
C-5083 Earl E. Redding, Central Penna. Conf.
C-5084 George P. Williams, 101 Clearview Rd., Otterbein UMC,
Hagerstown, Maryland.
C-5085 John R. Williams, 946 Mt. Aetha Rd., Otterbein UMC,
Hagerstown, Maryland.
C-5086 James A. Hesson, 10122 Greenock Rd., Memorial UMC,
Silver Springs, Maryland.
C-5087 Directors of Wesley Foundation. UMC Board of Educa-
tion Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
C-5088 Disciplinary Changes Concerning Archives and History,
Commission On Archives and History, John R. Ness, Ex.
Secy.
C-5089 Distribution Of Youth Service Fund. South Georgia Meth-
odist Council On Youth Ministries, J. David Hanson, Co-
ordinator.
C-5090 Develop Standards For Church School Teachers. Rual T.
Perkins, District Supt. and Various Ministers, Louisville
Conf.
C-5091 Develop Standards For Church School Workers. Louisville
West District, H. A. Pullen, Jr., D.S., Beechmont UMC,
Louisville, Kentucky.
C-5092 Education Concerning Political Injustice. Black Meth-
odists For Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell,
Secy.
C-5093 Educational Opportunities For Indian Pastors. National
Indian Committee of the UMC, Raymond G. Baines, The
American Indian Ombudsman.
C-5094 Election Of Members of Commission On Christian Higher
Education. National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program
Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5095 Election Of Program Curriculum Committee. Howard L.
Lydick, 538 Rorary Dr., First UMC, Richardson, Texas.
896 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
C-5096 Endorse "New Generations For A New Age" Program.
Feliz Sutphin & Robert O. May, North Mississippi Conf.
Nos. C-5097 thru C-5115 inclusive titled "Endorse 'New
Generations' Program."
C-5097 North Central College, Arlo L. Schilling, President,
Naperville, 111.
C-5098 Commission On Higher Education and the Board Of Edu-
cation of the Holston Conf., F. Heisse Johnson, Director,
C-5099 Robert A. Davis, President of Brevard College, Brevard,
North Carolina.
C-5100 National Assoc. Of Schools and Colleges of the UMC &
Board Of Education & University Senate of the UMC,
David G. Mobberley, Pres., Greensboro College, North
Carolina.
C-5101 Weldon A. Whitenack, Iowa Conf.
C-5102 Board of Trustees of Columbia College, South Carolina,
R. Wright Spears, Pres.
C-5103 Georgia UM Commission On Higher Education & Campus
Ministry, Dan F. Brewster, Ex. Director.
C-5104 Douglas Reid Sasser, Pres., Pfeiffer College, Misenheimer,
North Carolina.
C-5105 Albion College, Bernard T. Lomas, Pres., Albion, Michi-
gan.
C-5106 Board of Trustees, Houston-Tillotson College, John T.
King, Austin, Texas.
C-5107 Board Of Trustees of Westmar College, Laurence C.
Smith, Pres., Le Mars, Iowa.
C-5108 Louis A. Haselmayer, President, Iowa Wesleyan College,
Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
C-5109 Carl E. Wilson, Iowa Conf.
C-5110 John T. King, 2400 Givens Avenue, Wesley UMC, Austin,
Texas.
C-5111 Division Of Higher Education and the National Assoc.
Of Schools and Colleges of the UMC, J. Roland Crandall,
408 Bryan Rd., Ottumwa, Iowa.
C-5112 Board Of Trustees of Lycoming College, Harold H. Hut-
son, Pres., Williamsport, Penn.
C-5113 Huntingdon College, Allen K. Jackson, Pres., Alabama-
West Florida Conf.
C-5114 Randolph-Macon Women's College, William F. Quillian,
Jr., Pres., Lynchburg, Virginia.
C-5115 Board of Trustees, Baldwin-Wallace College, A. B. Bonds,
Jr., Pres., UMC, Berea, Ohio.
C-5116 Endorse Report Of Committee On Black Colleges. Hous-
ton-Tillotson, John T. King, Austin, Texas.
C-5117 Endorse Report Of Commission on Black Colleges. Uni-
versity Senate Of The UMC, Willis M. Tate, Pres., SMU,
Dallas, Tex.
C-5118 Equitable Basis of Support For Colleges. Iowa Ann. Conf.
of UMC, Bishop James S. Thomas, Pres.
C-5119 Establishment of A Historic Shrine. Commission On
Archives and History, John H. Ness, Ex. Secy.
C-5120 Field Education Program In Schools Of Theology.
Maurice E. Bailey, West Ohio Conf.
C-5121 Financial Support For Black Colleges. Black Methodists
For Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
C-5122 Financial Goal For Black Colleges. Black Methodists For
Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
C-5123 Financial Support Of Black Colleges. Eleanor B. Lydick,
538 Rorary Drive, First UMC, Richardson, Texas.
The United Methodist Church 897
C-5124 Financial Support For Black Colleges. Howard L. Lydick
538 Rorary Dr., First UMC, Richardson, Texas.
C-5125 Flexibility In Use Of Curriculum Materials. Committee
On Finance, UMC of Sidney, New York, Kenneth Thomp-
son, Chmn.
C-5126 Funds For Education Of Ethnic Minority Students. Mem-
bers of Faculty of U. Theological Seminary, John R.
Knecht, et al., 1810 Harvard Blvd., Dayton, Ohio.
C-5127 Funds For Education Of Ethnic Minority Students. Con-
sultation Of United Methodist Seminarians, Morris L.
Floyd, Frank Trotter, G. Thomas Brown & Various Stu-
dent Bodies Of Various Seminaries, Southern Calif.-
Arizona Conf., Holston Conf. and Virginia Conf.
C-5128 Fund For Theological Education of Mexican-American
Ministers. Latin American Methodist Action Group, Clif-
ford Aguilar, Chmn.
C-5129 Goal For Support Of Black Colleges. Special Charge
Conf. Of The Scott Memorial, UMC, Detroit, Michigan,
Bethesda W. Points, Recording Steward.
C-5130 Guidelines For Church School Curriculum. Consultation
Of United Methodist Seminarians, Morris L. Floyd, Frank
E. Trotter, G. Thomas Brown, Jr., So. Calif.-Arizona,
Holston, and Virginia Conf.
C-5131 Implement Report Of Commission On Black Colleges.
John T. King, Wesley UMC, Austin, Texas.
C-5132 Inclusive Representation On Wesley Foundation Board
of Directors. UMC Board Of Education Legislative Com-
mittee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
C-5133 Insure Separation From Responsibility For Motive. I,
Melville Wohrley, Apple Creek, Ohio, East Ohio Conf.
C-5134 Investigate Colleges and Schools Of Theology: Mr. &
& Mrs. Ronald Cowdery, Long Bottom UMC, Ohio.
C-5135 Inform Church Of Action Concerning Motive. I. Melville
Wohrley, Apple Creek, Ohio, East Ohio Conf.
C-5136 Legislation Concerning Council On Youth Ministry. Carol
Kovach, 5256 Homewood Ave., Maple Heights UMC, Ohio.
C-5137 Literature For Spiritual Growth. Mrs. Muster.
C-5138 Members At Large Of Board Of Education. UM Council
on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chairperson, General
Conf. Committee.
C-5139 Membership Of The Commission On Archives and History.
Diane Eddy et al., Plainfield UMC, Grand Rapids, Mich-
igan.
C-5140 Membership Of The Commission On Archives and History.
National Women's Caucus, UMC, Judith A. Kelsey, et al.
C-5141 Membership Of The Commission On Archives and History.
Doris E. Kubly, UMC of Monroe, Wisconsin.
C-5142 Membership Of Program Curriculum Committee. Educa-
tion Commission UMC, Gerald Olson, Chmn., UMC Moose
Lake, Minn.
C-5143 New Legislative For Board Of Education. UMC Board
Of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
Secy.
C-5144 Nomination and Election Of District Coordinator Of
Youth Ministry. Scott Jones, University Park UMC,
Denver, Colorado.
C-5145 Nomination And Election Of District Coordinator Of
Youth Ministry. Gary Thomas, Community UMC, Ft.
Pierce, Florida.
898 Journal of the 1972 Geyieral Conference
C-5146 Office Of Personnel Services. Interboard Committee On
Enlistment For Church Occupations, Richard H. Bauer,
Ex. Secy.
C-5147 Powers Of Commission On Archives and History. Perry
Emmet O'Brien, Epworth UMC, Ripley, West Virginia.
C-5148 Prepare An Open Letter On What Children Are Learn-
ing. I. Melville Wohrley, Apple Creek, Ohio, East Ohio
Conf.
C-5149 Prepare Study Materials In Braille. Mrs. Inez Kilpatrick,
Central UMC, Charlotte, North Carolina.
C-5150 Prepare Study Materials In Braille, Mrs. Inez Kilpatrick,
6030 Albemarle Rd., Central UMC, Charlotte, North
Carolina.
C-5151 Prohibit Officers Of Commission On Archives and History
From Being Officers Of Historical Society. Historical
Society, Baltimore Conf. UMC Board of Directors in
Joint Session with Commission on Archives and History,
Edwin Schell, Ex. Secy.
C-5152 Provision For Joining Regional United Ministries In
Higher Education. UMC Board Of Education Legislative
Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
C-5153 Quadrennial Emphasis On Black Colleges. I. Melville
Wohrley, Apple Creek, Ohio, East Ohio Conf.
C-5154 Racial Composition Of University Senate. Black Meth-
odists For Church Renewal, Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
C-5155 Re-Affirm Commitment To Educational Ministry. UMC
Board Of Education Legislative Committee, Warren, J.
Hartman, Secy.
C-5156 Reduction Of Number Of Bishops On General Board Of
Education. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Community
Methodist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio.
C-5157 Reduce Number of Seminaries. Detroit Ann. Conf., Allen
G. Gray, Conf. Secy.
C-5158 Require Use of United Methodist Literature. W. B.
Shultz, Oklahoma Conf.
C-5159 Responsibilities Of Division Of Local Church. Ewart G.
Watts, Kansas East Conf.
C-5160 Responsibility Of Conference Commission On Christian
Higher Education. 0. James F. Galloway, Box 156, First
UMC, Jet, Okla.
C-5161 Responsibility For Establishing Standards for Church
School. Board of Education Legislative Committee, War-
ren Hartman, Secy.
C-5162 Responsibility For Setting Educational Standards. Rual
T. Perkins, Dist. Supt., Campbellsville District, et al.,
Louisville Conf.
C-5163 Restoration Of Methodist Supported Student Work Pro-
grams To The Administration Of The UMC. Administra-
tive Board & Council Of Ministries, Harry L. Hawkins,
Chmn., Gobin Memorial UMC, Greencastle, Indiana.
C-5164 Re-Study Church School Literature. Commission On Edu-
cation, Mrs. F. D. Hall, Chmn. Of The Commission On
Education, Alabama-West Florida Conf.
C-5165 Scholarships For Lay Pastors. National Fellowship Of
Associate and Lay Pastors, J. William McNally, Pres.,
806 Edgewood Rd., Edgewood, Maryland.
C-5166 Scholarships For Students From Ethnic Minorities In
Seminaries. United Methodist Women's Caucus, Carleen
Waller, 2204 Eighth Ave., Nashville, Tenn.
TJie United Methodist Church 899
C-5167 Scholarship Fund For Mexican-American Students. L.A.
M.A.G., Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf., Clifford Aguilar,
Chmn.
C-5168 Special Ministry To Youth. Alfred B. Bonds, Jr., UMC
of Berea, Ohio.
C-5169 Special Seminary Courses Of Study On Women's Role
In The Church. United Methodist Women's Caucus, Car-
leen Waller, Coordinator.
C-5170 Standards For Church Schools. H. A. Pullen, Jr., et al.,
Louisville Conf.
C-5171 Study Commission On Higher Education. Howard L,
Lydick, 538 Rorary Dr., First UMC, Richardson, Texas.
C-5172 Study Teachings and Practices Of Theological Schools,
Mrs. Tom Bird, 301 S. Franklin St., UMC, Charleston,
Mo.
C-5173 Support Of Church Related Colleges. Iowa Ann. Conf.,
Bishop James S. Thomas, President.
C-5174 Support Program Of "New Generations For New Days."
Dillard University, Broadus N. Butler, Pres., New Or-
leans, Louisiana.
C-5175 Support Report Of Commisson On Black Colleges. Board
Of Education Of The UMC, Gene E. Sease, Recording
Secy., UMC, Indianapolis, Ind.
C-5176 Support The 70-30 and The 50-50 Proposals. Joey Trice,
First UMC, Charlottesville, Va.
C-5177 Support United Methodist Form Of Baptism. Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
C-5178 Task Force On Archives and History (Delete Par. 1411).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5179 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1104).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5180 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1105).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5181 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1106).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5182 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1107).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5183 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1109).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5184 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1108).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5185 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1110).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5186 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1111).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5187 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1112).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5188 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1113).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
900 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
C-5189 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1115).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5190 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1114).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5191 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1116).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chairman.
C-5192 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1117).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5193 Task Force On Educational Ministry (delete Par. 1118).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5194 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1119).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf, Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5195 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1120).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5196 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1121).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5197 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1122).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5198 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1123).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5199 Task Force On Educational Ministry (Delete Par. 1124).
National Fellowship Of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
C-5200 Theological Seminary In Florida. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
C-5201 Third Series Of Church School Curriculum Materials.
Town & Country Committee Of the Board Of Missions,
South Carolina Conf., Roy L. Owens, Chmn.
C-5202 United Methodist Young Adult Council. Conf. Young
Adult Council, Jerry B. Allen, Chmn., So. Calif.-Arizona
Conf.
C-5203 United Methodist Council On Youth Ministry. Arthur
Donald English, Okla. Conf.
C-5204 United Methodist Council On Youth Ministry. Arthur D.
English, United Program Council, 706 Cravens Bldg.,
Okla. City, Okla.
C-5205 United Methodist Council On Youth Ministry. Mary O.
McAden, Richmond Dist. of the Virginia Ann. Conf.
C-5206 United Methodist Council On Youth Ministry. Jack Roger
Wimer, II, 512 Harned Ave., First UMC, Miami, Okla.
C-5207 United Methodist Council On Youth Ministry Legislation.
General Program Council of UMC, Paul V. Church, Secy.,
601 West Riverview Ave., UMC, Dayton, Ohio.
Nos. C-5208 thru C-521A inclusive titled "Youth Service
Fund."
C-5208 Paul Harold Waters, 1409 Chestnut, First UMC, Jefferson
City, Missouri.
C-5209 Joe Edward Arnold, Little Rock Ann. Conf.
C-5210 Lynn Roger Garst, 4217 Fleetwood Dr., First UMC,
Bartlesville, Okla.
The United Methodist Church 901
C-5211 Louisiana Conf. Youth Council, Donald Charles Cotrill.
C-5212 Youth Caucus Of The South Central Jurisdiction Of The
UMC, Sandy Plowman, Secy, 5618 South Richmond, New
Haven UMC, Tulsa, Okla.
C-5213 Jan Ediger, Box 309, Otterbein UMC, Aurora, Nebraska.
C-5214 Karen Louise Miller, 3229 N.W. 17, Linwood UMC, Okla
City. Okla.
Nos. C-5215 to C-524.3 inclusive are titled "Investigate
Colleges and Schools of Theology."
C-5215 G. Newlun, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5216 C. Hensley, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5217 D. Putman, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5218 J. Connolly, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5219 M. Coulson, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5220 V. Humphrey, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5221 D. E. Larkins, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5222 Mr. & Mrs. W. Prince, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom,
Ohio.
C-5223 L. Hensley, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5224 T. Stethem, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5225 M. Buckley, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5226 M. Buckley, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5227 E. Ruth, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5228 C. E. Hall, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5229 M. Welsh, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5230 M. Frecker, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5231 L. Brannon, Joppa UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5232 P. Larkins, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5233 S. Martin, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5234 Mr. & Mrs. R. Pigott, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom,
Ohio.
C-5235 E. Larkins, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5236 C. E. Humphrey, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-52S7 E. Connolly, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5238 J. Connally, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5239 Mr. & Mrs. S. A. Rairden, Long Bottom UMC, Long
Bottom, Ohio.
C-5240 A. Bissell, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5241 J, Bissell, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5242 D.D. Hall, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5243 D.D. Hall, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
Nos. C-524A to C-5277 inclusive are titled "Serving
Alcoholic Beverages on Campus."
C-5244 D.D. Hall, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5245 Mrs. D. Putman, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5246 M. Coulson, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5247 V. Humphrey, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5248 Mr. & Mrs. W. Prince, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom,
Ohio.
C-5249 T. Stethem, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5250 S. Martin, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5251 G. Newlun, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5252 C. Hensley, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5253 L. Hensley, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5254 C. Buckley, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5255 L.N. Ruth, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5256 W. Pickens, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5257 F. Reed, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5258 M. Frecker, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5259 L. Brannon, Joppa UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
902
Journal of the 1972 General Conference
C-5260 M.B. Welsh, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5261 D. E. Larkins, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5262 P. Larkins, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5263 Mr. & Mrs. R. Pigott, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom,
Ohio.
C-5264 E. Larkins, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5265 C. Buckley, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5266 E. Humphrey, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5267 J. Connolly, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5268 E. Connolly, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5269 H. L. Buckley, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5270 N. Buckley, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5271 M.E. Jamison, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5272 J. Connolly, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5273 A. Bissell, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5274 Mr. & Mrs. S.A. Rairden, Long Bottom UMC, Long
Bottom, Ohio.
C-5275 J. Bissell, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5276 R. Cowdery, Long Bottom UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
C-5277 M. E. Jamison, Reedsville UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
C-5354
C-5355
C-5356
C-5357
C-5358
C-5359
CC-5360
CC-5361
CC-5362
CC-5363
C-5364
References Made During Conference Session
Quadrennial Reports — Board of Education, Division of
Higher Education, and Association of United Methodist
Theol. Schools.
Quadrennial Reports — Division of Curriculum Resources.
Quadrennial Reports — Commission on Archives and His-
tory.
Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1015-1028.
Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1235-1245.
Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1401.
Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1007-1013
(B-6096).
Report of
(F-5590).
Report of
(F-5591).
Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1038, 1040.3,
1040.4, 1040.5 (D-5706).
Episcopal Address.
Structure Study Commission, Par. 1235-1250
Structure Study Commission, Par. 1231-1234
Petitions Re-referred
A-5031-C Amend Charter of American University.
A-5195-C to A-5241-C Educational Program on Beverage Alcohol.
A-5263-C Family Life Education.
A-5719-C to A-5745-C Educational Program on Beverage Alcohol.
D-5061-C Continue Support for Former EUB Colleges.
L-5015-C Task Force on Archives and History.
L-5545-C Withdraw from WCC. (should have been titled: Investi-
gate Colleges and Schools of Theology.)
L-5552-C Withdraw from WCC. (should have been titled: Investi-
gate Colleges and Schools of Theology.)
D. Committee on Lay Activities and Church Finance
D-5001 Accept Gifts to Worthy Charities. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf .
D-5002 Additional Gifts to World Service Causes. Joseph W.
Allen, Rt. 1, Sebree, Ky., First UMC.
The United Methodist Church 903
D-5003 Additional Columns in Treasurer's Report. West Mich-
igan Conf . Program Council, Committee on Interpretation,
Dr. Stanley Buck, Chmn.
D-5004 Age Limit for Lay Members of Conf. and Local Church
Agencies. Woodrow W. Kern, Eastern Penn. Conf.
D-5005 Allow Selective Giving to National and World Councils
of Churches. Administrative Board of White Harvest
UMC, R. E. Panch, Chmn.
D-5006 Allocation of Funds by the Commission on Religion and
Race. Various Members of the Fairview UMC, Lake
Charles, La., Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Hubert and 5 others.
D-5007 Allocation of Funds by the Commission on Religion and
Race. Various Ministers of Louisiana Conf., George
Pearce, Jr., et al.
D-5008 Allocation of Funds by the Commission on Religion and
Race. Various Members of Sweet Lake UMC, Bell City,
La., Mr. & Mrs. Jerald Helms, et al.
D-5009 Allow Selective Giving to N.C.C. & W.C.C. Administrative
Board, Smith Valley UMC, Jeanne Murr, Secy., R4 Box
376, Greenwood, Indiana.
D-5010 Amend Basis Salary Plan. Edison McKinley Amos, Balti-
more Conf.
D-5011 Annual Conference Budget. National Fellowship of Ann.
Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5012 Annual Financial Reports. Administrative Board of Main
Street UMC, Thomas A. Walker, Chmn., Emporia, Vir-
ginia.
D-5013 Appropriation to Upgrade Salaries. National Division of
Board of Missions, Betsy K. Ewing, Assoc. Gen. Secy.
D-5014 Apportionment for Episcopal Fund. Odie Gregg, North
Alabama Conf.
D-5015 Appropriate Funds for National Project Equality. Council
of Secretaries of UMC, Washington, D.C, Roger Burgess,
President.
D-5016 Audit of Finances of General Agencies. Communications
Committee of the Program Council, Kansas West Conf.,
Clarence Haber, Chmn.
D-5017 Basis for Determining Askings From Local Church. Mr.
& Mrs. Estill F. Allen, Jr., Central Texas Conf.
D-5018 Black Community Developers Program. Black Methodists
For Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
D-5019 Board of Ministry Administrative Expense A Separate
Budgetary Item. Western New York Conf., Frank J.
Mucci, Conf. Secy.
D-5020 Budget Item for American Bible Society. Leo L. Baker,
Delegate to Gen. Conf., 5928 Glendore, Lovers Lane UMC,
Dallas, Texas.
D-5021 Budget Presentations for Program Agencies. H. Burnham
Kirkland, New York Conf.
D-5022 Budget Presentations for Program Agencies. H. Burnham
Kirkland, New York Conf.
Nos. D-5023 thru D-5030 inclusive titled "Building in
Relationship to Program."
D-5023 The Town and Country Commission, North Mississippi
Conf. E. F. Roberts, Secy.
D-5024 Glenn Biddle, West Ohio, Conf.
D-5025 Doyce Gunter, Director Staff Members (8) of Upper
Sand Mountain Parish, Rainsville, Alabama.
904 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
D-5026 Board of Directors of Hinton Rural Life Center, H.
McSwain, Ex. Director, P.O. Box 27, Hayesville, North
Carolina.
D-5027 W. F. Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
D-5028 United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy,
Pres., North Texas Conf.
D-5029 M. Wilson Nesbitt, Western North Carolina Conf.
D-5030 Ted G. Colescott, Minnesota Conf.
D-5031 Change Ministerial Education Fund To World Service
Apportionment. Ann, Charge Conf. Contoocock & Bow
UMC, New Hampshire, Mary Ann Lewis, Finance Chmn.
D-5032 Changes in Ratio Participation in World Service Budget.
General Program Council of the UMC, Dayton, Ohio,
Paul V. Church, General Secy.
D-5033 Church Architecture, Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
D-5034 Church Building in Relationship to Program. Glenn Bid-
die, West Ohio Conf.
D-5035 Church Investments. Ex. Committee, Board of Christian
Social Concerns. A. Dudley Ward, Gen. Secy.
D-5036 Church Investments and The War in Southeast Asia.
Board of Christian Social Concerns of Northern Illinois
Conf., Alfred Patten, Chmn.
D-5037 Churches Provide Minimium Wage and Other Benefits
to Employees, UMC Workshop on the White House Conf.,
Betty J. Letzig, National Division.
D-5038 Church Year to Coincide with Calendar Year. Odie Gregg,
North Alabama Conf.
D-5039 Claim of Conf. to Property of Local Church. H. W.
Speiden, 2154 University Ave., Sabra UMC, Morgantown,
West Va.
D-5040 Claims On Proceeds From Sale of Property. Iowa Conf.,
Wayne E. Shoemaker, Program Director.
D-5041 Composition of Board of Lay Activities. Long Beach
District Women's Society of Christian Service Ex. Comm.,
Mildred Hilts.
D-5042 Composition of Committee on Official Forms and Records.
UMC Board of Education Legislative Committee, Warren
J. Hartman, Secy.
Nos. D-504-3 thru D-5048 inclusive titled "Composition of
District Board of Laity."
D-5043 The Town and Country Commission, North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
D-5044 Glenn Biddle, Director of Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
D-5045 Town and Country Commission, North Mississippi Conf.,
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
D-5046 The Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, South-
eastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young Jr., Assoc. Pro-
gram Director, Outreach Area, Western North Carolina
Conf.
D-5047 W. F. Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
D-5048 W. F. Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
D-5049 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Western North Caro-
lina Conf.
D-5050 Committee on District Apportionments. National Fellow-
ship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn.
The United Methodist Church 905
D-5051 Committee on Finance in Local Church. George F. Wil-
liams, 5250 Santa Monica Blvd., First UMC, Pasadena,
Calif.
D-5052 Committee to Study Investments. Black Methodists for
Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
D-5053 Committee to Study United Methodist Investments. Black
Methodists for Church Renewal, Hamilton T. Boswell,
Secy.
D-5054 Consider Budget Economies. Administrative Board of
Round Pond UMC, Maine, Millard F. Camp, Lay Leader.
D-5055 Consider UM Insurance Corporation. Church of the
Redeemer UMC, Cleveland, Ohio, Herbert Gustafson,
Chmn., Adm. Bd.
D-5056 Consult with Local Churches in Funding Projects. Winnie
C. Rocke, 508— 23rd St., First UMC, Cairo, Illinois.
D-5057 Council on Finance and Administration, General & Jur-
isdictional Conf. Delegates, East Ohio Conf., Mrs. Monroe
Cook, Vice-Chmn.
D-5058 Council on World Service and Finance-Members at Large.
United Methodist Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones,
Chairperson, General Conf. Committee.
D-5059 Continue Funding for Black Community Developers Pro-
gram. Special Charge Conf. of the Scott Memorial UMC,
Bethesda W. Points, Recording Steward, 10372 West
Chicago Blvd., Detroit, Michigan.
D-5060 Continue Ministerial Education Fund. Board of the Min-
istry of the Peninsula Conf., Clifford A. Armour, Jr.,
Secy.
D-5061 Continue Support of Former E.U.B. Colleges. Iowa Conf.
Delegation to General and Jurisdictional Conf., Mrs.
Wm. Yaggy, Secy.
D-5062 Define Conf. Benvolences. South Central Jurisdiction
Workshop, Conf. Secretaries, Treasurers, Statisticians,
Chmn, Comm. on W.S.&F., M. Christy Getting, Sec.
D-5063 Delete Age Restriction for Trustees of Institutions. Board
of Trustees of Southwestern College, Joe Riley Burns,
President of Board.
D-5064 Delete Provision by Which United Methodist Church
Holds Title to Local Church Property. J. Raymond Bat-
cheller, 11011 N.E. 15 St., First UMC, Bellevue, Washing-
ton.
D-5065 Delete Rule on Written Consent in Sale of Property.
Administrative Board of Grace UMC, Nassau, New York,
Mr. Trent S. Russell, Chmn.
D-5066 Develop Criteria for Investment Policy. Board of Chris-
tian Social Concerns of Northern Illinois Conf., C. Alfred
Patten, Chmn.
Nos. D-5067 to D-5070 inclusive titled "Disburse Funds
Only with District or Conf. Approval."
D-5067 Walter W. Zimmerman, P.O. Box 394, First UMC, Port
Isabel, Texas.
D-5068 Administrative Board of Pharr UMC, Pharr, Texas,
Robert W. Baldwin, Chmn.
D-5069 Administrative Board of First UMC, Harlingen, Texas,
Van E. Snell, Chmn.
D-5070 Ara Sutherland, 1922 E. Monroe Ave., First UMC of
Harlingen, Texas.
D-5071 Disburse No Funds for Union or Political Activities.
Administrative Board of the UMC of La Feria, Dr.
Paul F. Beechner, Chmn.
906 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
D-5072 Discontinue Benevolence Funds to Groups Outside the
UMC. Administrative Board of Trinity UMC, Lima, Ohio.
Thomas M. Francis, Chmn.
D-5073 Disposal of Church Properties. District Conf., Los Angeles
District, Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf., J. Irwin Trotter,
Superintendent.
D-5074 Dispose of Holdings in Companies Selling Tobacco Prod-
ucts. Mrs. Katherine E. Art, 300 Thayer St., First UMC,
Evanston, Illinois.
D-5075 Disposition of Parsonage in Reorganization of Charges.
Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, Claude Young, Jr.
D-5076 Disposition of Parsonage in Reorganized Circuits. Board
of Directors of Hinton Rural Life Center, H. McSwain,
Ex. Director.
D-5077 District Board of the Laity: Church and Community
Workers Representation. Board of Missions of the UMC,
Tracey K. Jones, Jr., General Secy.
D-5078 Dissolution of the Methodist Corporation. National Steer-
ing Committee of UM for Church Renewal, John V.
Moore, Secy. Pro-Tern.
D-5079 Dissolve Methodist Corporation. UM for Church Renewal,
New York Conf., Wilmert H. Wolf, Jr., Pres.
Nos. D-5080 thru D-5085 inclusive titled "Distribution
of Ministerial Education Funds."
D-5080 UMC Board of Education Legislative Committee, Warren
J. Hartman, Secy.
D-5081 Calif.-Nevada Ann. Conf., Newell P. Knudson, Secy.
D-5082 Iowa Ann. Conf., Wayne E. Shoemaker, Program Director.
D-5083 Commission on World Service and Finance, Iowa Ann.
Conf., Leroy W. Moore, Secy.
D-5084 Iowa Ann. Conf., Delegation to Gen. and Jurisdictional
Conf., Mrs. William Yaggy, Secy.
D-5085 Ministerial Education Fund Committee, North Georgia
Conf., Marcus Martin, Chmn.
D-5086 District Board of Church Location and Building: Approv-
al of Local Church Building Plans and Procedures. Board
of Missions of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr., General
Secy.
D-5087 District Board of Laity. Ted G. Colescott, Minnesota
Ann. Conf.
D-5088 Dissolution of the Methodist Corporation. Leon T. McKen-
zie. Dr. Randall C. Phillips, Calvin W. Torrance, 711 South
Plymouth Blvd., Wilshire UMC, Los Angeles, Calif.
D-5089 Election of the Chairman for the Board of Trustees.
Harold F. Filbrandt, West Michigan Conf.
D-5090 Election of Conference President of Methodist Men.
Northwest Philippines Ann. Conf., Jaime Mele Balgos,
Secy.
D-5091 Eligibility of Women to Become Lay Workers. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Ann. Conf.
D-5092 Eliminate Minimum Salary Churches. Ann. Charge Conf.
UMC Contoocook & Bow, New Hampshire, Mary Ann
Lewis, Finance Chairman.
D-5093 Eliminate Provision for Proportional Payment. Admin-
istrative Board of the Smithtown UMC, New York, James
Hunter, Chmn.
D-5094 Empower Boards of Trustees To Hold Title To Property.
Perry Emmett O'Brien, Lay Leader, Epworth UMC,
Ripley, W. Virginia.
The United Methodist Church 907
D-5095 Encourage Use of Women in Leadership Positions. Wo-
men's Society of Christian Service of Grace UMC, Lima,
Ohio, Mrs. Donald Muck, President.
D-5096 Engaging of Fund Raising Agent by a Local Church.
Board of Missions of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr.,
General Secy.
D-5097 Ethical Investment of Church Funds. Council on Minis-
tries, Jason Lee Church, Salem, Oregon, Hayes Beall,
Chmn.
D-5098 Equitable Formula for Distributing Apportionments.
Administrative Board, Riverside UMC, Fort Dodge, Iowa,
Clifford W. Swedlund, Chmn.
D-5099 Equitable Salaries. Committee to Study Deployment &
Salaries of Ministers of Baltimore Ann. Conf., Wilmer
V. Bell, Chmn.
D-5100 Examine Investment Policies. Nancy Renze, et al.
D-5101 Examine Investment Policies in Companies Having De-
fense Contracts. Various Members of the Englewood
UMC, Englewood, Colorado, Warren Lillie and others.
D-5102 Examine Placement of Funds. Africa Study Course of
the W.S.C.S. of the UMC, Huntington, New York, Mrs.
George S. Hall, et al.
D-5103 Examine Policies on Investment of Funds. Administrative
Board, UMC of Huntington, New York, Robert Temison,
Chmn.
D-5104 Examine Social and Moral Implications of Use of Eco-
nomic Resources. William T. Browne, Chaplain, Stark-
weather Hall, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti,
Michigan, Detroit Conf.
D-5105 Election Trustees. Shirley Kellenbarger, 2923— 7th Ave.,
Bothell UMC, Bothell, Washington.
D-5106 Family Memorials. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
D-5107 Financial Support of Black Colleges. Commission on High-
er Education & Board of Education of Holston Conf.,
F. Heisse Johnson, Director.
D-5108 Financial Support of Black Colleges. Rust College, W. A.
McMillan, President, Rust College, Holly Springs, Miss.
D-5109 Forbid Use of Church Property for Political Purposes.
Council on Ministries of Faith UMC, Eldon Schriver,
1440 S. Walnut Avenue, Freeport, 111.
D-5110 Formula For Determining Apportionments. I, Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Ann. Conf.
D-5111 A Formula for Limitation of Apportionments. Commission
on World Service and Finance, Pacific Northwest Conf.,
Norma Eby, Chmn.
D-5112 Freedom of Local Congregations to Withdraw from
UMC. United Methodists for Methodism, Inc., Earl E.
Terry, Vice Pres., P.O. Box 17, Bellwood, 111.
D-5113 Function of Division of Lay Life and Work. John L.
Hereford, 2544 Fontona Dr., Henning Memorial UMC,
Sulphur, La.
D-5114 Fund United Methodist Voluntary Service Program. Bar-
ton G. Blakeslee, 24 W. Washington Ave., Debois, Penn.,
UMC, Reynoldsville, Penn.
D-5115 Guarantee Amount From Ministerial Education Fund.
Ministerial Education Fund Committee, North Georgia
Conf., Marcus Martin, Chmn.
D-5116 Guidelines for Investments. Administrative Board of Hope
UMC, Mr. C. D. Peterson, Chmn., 2203 S. 3rd Avenue,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
908 Jouy^nal of the 1972 General Conference
D-5117 Include Conf. Staff Members in Plan for Proportional
Payment. Iowa Ann. Conf., Program Director, Wayne
E. Shoemaker.
D-5118 Include Conf. Staff Persons' Salaries with Proportional
Payment Principle. Commission on World Service and
Finance, Iowa Ann. Conf., Leroy W. Moore, Secy.
D-5119 Include Offerings for Special Course in Benevolence Bud-
get. Estell R. Casebier, 211 W. Dixon St., Sebree, Ky.,
Louisville Conf.
D-5120 Incorporate Black Colleges into General Budget. Various
Members of Crusaders Sunday School Class, UMC, Mill-
ersburg, Ohio, James L. Crissey, et al.
D-5121 Increase Financial Support for Salaries in Hispanic-
American Conf., Consultation of UMC Seminarians, Mor-
ris L. Floyd, Frank E. Trotter, G. Thomas Brown, Jr.
and Various Seminaries' Student Bodies, Southern Calif.-
Arizona Conf., Holston Conf., Virginia Conf.
D-5122 Increase Use of Word Christ in Names of Churches.
Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
D-5123 Invest No Funds in Firms Deriving Income From War
Materials. The Board of Christian Social Concerns of
Iowa Conf., Stanley Kennedy, Chmn.
D-5124 Joint Committee on Investment Ethics. UMC for Church
Renewal, New York Conf., Wilmert H. Wolf, Jr., Pres.
D-5125 Laity Day. David W. Self, Gen. Secy, Gen. Bd. of the
Laity, 1200 Davis St., First UMC, Evanston, 111.
D-5126 Larger Apportionment for Higher Education. Eastern
Penn. Conf., David L. Fife, Secy.
D-5127 Lay Representation in Bishop's Cabinet. M. A. Pigford,
UMC, Lumberton, Mississippi.
D-5128 Lay Representation in Cabinet. Mark Tribble, Jr., et al.,
972 Prince Ave., Young Harris Memorial UMC, Athens,
Georgia.
D-5129 Lay Worker's Benefits. Peninsula Conf. Committee on
The Lay Worker, Jessie V. Stenens, Chmn.
D-5130 Limitations of Terms for Local Church Trustees. Southern
New England Conf., Leslie H. Johnson, Secy.
D-5131 Liquidate Methodist Corporation, Steering Committee,
United Methodists for Church Renewal, J. Robert Nelson,
National Chmn., East Ohio Conf.
D-5132 Liquidate Holdings in Companies Producing War Mater-
ials. John M. Wallace, 1415 N.E. 43rd St., University
UM Temple, Seattle, Washington.
D-5133 Liquidate Investments in Companies Producing War Mat-
erials. Administrative Board of Hood UMC, Mrs. Thelma
Franka, Secy, Republic, Missouri.
D-5134 Liquidate Stock in Companies Producing War Materials.
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Scotton, Rt. 1, Box 106, First UMC,
Glassboro, New Jersey.
D-5135 Liquidate Stock in Companies with Weapons Contracts.
Christian Social Concerns Commission of the Fairmont
Ave. UMC, Jo Ann A. Benjanin, et al.
D-5136 Liquidate Stock in Companies with Weapons Contracts.
Christian Social Concerns Commission of Walnut Grove
UMC, Minn., Mrs. Robert G. Synerson, Chmn.
D-5137 Liquidate Stock in Corporations Holding Weapons Con-
tracts. People's UMC, Elaine Waynne, Volunteer Staff,
1001 Penn Ave., North Minneapolis, Minn.
The United Methodist Church 909
D-5138 Liquidate Stock in Corporations with Weapons Contracts.
Christian Social Concerns Commission of Bethlehem UMC,
Hutchinson, Minn., Donald Baumetz, Chmn.
D-5139 Mandatory Basic Salary Plan. National Steering Com-
mittee of United Methodists for Church Renewal, John
V. Moore, Secy. Pro Tem.
D-5140 Membership of Committee on Finance. Cabinet of the
Pacific Northwest Conf., Robert H. Ortmeyer, Secy.
D-5141 Membership of Conf. Board of Laity. Arthur Donald
English, Oklahoma Conf.
Nos. D-51U2 thru D-5H7 inclusive titled "Membership of
the Council on Finance and Administration."
D-5142 Mrs. Doris E. Kubly, UMC of Monroe, Wise.
D-5143 Mrs. Henry Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Gaines UMC,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
D-5144 Judith A. Kelsey, et al., 5345 South Ellis, Chicago, HI.,
Parish of the Holy Covenant.
D-5145 National Women's Caucus of the UMC, Katherine W.
Wilcox, 333 Sixth St., Traverse City, Michigan, Central
UMC, Traverse City, Michigan.
D-5146 Diane Eddy, et al., 1518 North, N.E. Plainfield UMC,
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
D-5147 Women's Division UMC, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington,
Pres., 475 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y.
D-5148 Membership of District Board of the Laity, Fay Pickel,
Box 414, Lexington, Tenn., Henderson Co. Group Min.,
Memphis Conf.
D-5149 Membership of District Board of the Laity. Virginia
Miller, Western North Carolina Conf.
D-5150 Membership of the Local Church Board of Trustees.
David W. Self, Gen. Secy., Gen. Board of Laity, 1200
Davis St., First UMC, Evanston, 111.
D-5151 Method of Computing Ability of Charge to Pay Ap-
portionments. Mr. & Mrs. Estill F. Allen, Jr., Central
Texas Conf.
D-5152 Method of Distributing Apportionments. Cabinet of the
Florida Conf., Robert C. Boggs, Secy.
D-5153 Method of Financing Interdenominational Projects. I.
Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
D-5154 Ministry of the Laity. Everett R. Jones, Damascus UMC,
Damascus, Maryland.
D-5155 National Ministerial Education Fund. National Fellow-
ship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn.
D-5156 No Restriction of Use of Parsonage. Dulaney Barrett,
Okla. Conf.
D-5157 Optional Commission on Stewardship and Finance. H.
Burnham Kirkland, New York Ann. Conf.
D-5158 Ownership of Parsonage when Charge is Divided. Glenn
Biddle, Director, West Ohio Conf.
D-5159 Percentage of Proceeds from Sale of Property to Ann.
Conf. I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
D-5160 Policy on Invested Funds. Homer T. Fort, Jr., 9 Fairfax
Court, Midland, Texas, First UMC, Midland, Texas.
Nos. D-5161 thru D-5168 inclusive titled "Policy on In-
vestyneyits."
D-5161 Various Members of Trinity UMC, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio,
R. E. Martin, et al.
D-5162 Social Concerns Work Area, Riverton Park UMC, Seattle,
Washington, Iris L. Knapp, Chmn.
910 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
D-5163 Council on Ministries of Riverton Park UMC, Seattle,
Wash., Penelope Poor, Chmn.
D-5164 Administrative Board, Riverton Park UMC, Seattle,
Washington, Evelyn E. Knutson, Chmn.
D-5165 Council on Ministries of Riverton Park UMC, Seattle,
Wash., Penelope Poor, Chmn.
D-5166 Leslie W. & Jim Turner, 20 Waccamaw Cir., St. Matthew
UMC, Greenville, South Carolina.
D-5167 Committee on Investment Ethics, Southern New England
Conf., Richard E. Harding, Conf. Program Director.
D-5168 Twenty-Three Members and Ministers at Christ UMC,
Denver, Colorado, Wm. B. Grovely.
D-5169 Policy of Non-discrimination in Staff of Council on Fi-
nance and Administration. National Women's Caucus of
the UMC, Katherine W. Wilcox.
Nos. D-5170 thru D-5173 inclusive titled "Policy of Non-
Discrimination in Staff of Council on Finance and Admin-
istration."
D-5170 Diane Eddy and others, 1518 North, N.E. Plainfield UMC,
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
D-5171 Judy Elmer et al., 540 Wellington, Parish of the Holy
Covenant, Chicago, 111.
D-5172 Judith A. Kelsey et al., 5345 South Ellis, Parish of the
Holy Covenant, Chicago, 111.
D-5173 Mrs. Doris E. Kubley, 1603— 16th Ave., UMC of Monroe
Wis.
D-5174 Prepare Manual for Local Church Treasurer and Finan-
cial Secy. West Michigan Conf. Board of Laity, Harold R.
Kinney, Stewardship Director.
D-5175 Preparation of Conf. Program Budget. National Fellow-
ship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn.
D-5176 Procedure for Determining Conf. Benevolence Budget.
Conf. Program Council of the Calif .-Nevada Conf., Shirley
Sherrill, Secy.
D-5177 Procedure for Remitting General Advance Specials. Wo-
men's Division, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington, President.
D-5178 Program of Financial aid for Ministerial Students. Board
of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
Secy.
D-5179 Prohibit Investments in Companies Producing War Mat-
erials. Jefferson County Ministries Cooperative, Winches-
ter, Kansas, William E. Hurtig, Chmn.
D-5180 Prohibit Use of Properties for Private Schools. Black
Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Bos-
well, Secy.
D-5181 Prohibition on Leasing of Property. I. Melville Wohrley
East Ohio Conf.
D-5182 Proportionate Amounts to be Sent For World Service
and Conf. Benevolences. Central 111. Conf., Francis W.
Samuelson, Secy.
D-5183 Property Decisions in Ecumenical Situations. Ted G.
Colescott, Minnesota Ann. Conf.
D-5184 Property Decisions in Ecumenical Situations. Delton
Drueger, Minnesota Conf.
D-5185 Property Transactions of a Local Church. Board of Mis-
sions of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr., General Secretary.
D-5186 Property Use Committee. Melvin G. Talbert and J. Irwin
Trotter, Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf.
The United Methodist Church 911
D-5187 Proportional Payment, Maurice E. Bailey, West Ohio
Conf.
D-5188 Proportional Payment. Maurice E. Bailey, West Ohio
Conf.
D-5189 Proposed Legislation for General Board of the Laity.
General Board of the Laity, David W. Self, Gen. Secy.
D-5190 Provide for Greater Number of Women in Leadership
Positions. W.S.C.S., Central UMC, Stockton, Calif,, Carol
Troutner, Pres., Calif .-Nevada Ann. Conf.
D-5191 Provide for Selective Giving on World Service Apportion-
ments. Arthur R. Kirk, 58 E. Main St., First UMC, New
London, Ohio.
D-5192 Provision for Dependent Children In Minimum Salary
Schedule. Odie Gregg, North Alabama Conf.
D-5193 Provision for District Trustees to Administer Funds. Leo
G. Swinehart, 29 N. 3rd St., Wesley UMC, Niles, Michi-
gan,
D-5194 Provision for Use of Parsonage When Charges are Di-
vided. Town and Country Commission, North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy,
D-5195 Re-Affirm Policy on Investments, Ex. Committee of the
Board of Christian Social Concerns of the UMC, New
York City, Minn., Minn. Conf.
D-5196 Re-Affirm Right of John Street Church to Seek Funds,
Board of Trustees of St, John UMC, New York, N,Y.,
Robert Preusch, Secy.
D-5197 Recommend Pictorial Windows. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
D-5198 Recruitment of Laymen for Staff Positions. Hawaii Dist.
Conf., James L. Swenson, Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf,
D-5199 Reduce Apportionments for Small Churches. G. Weldon
Gatlin, Tenn Conf.
D-5200 Re-Evaluate Formula For Apportionments. Administra-
tive Board of the First UMC of Laurel, Maryland, C. C.
Wuyster, Treasurer.
D-5201 Remittance of Funds for Advance Specials. Dist. Program
Council of the Cleveland Dist. of the East Ohio Conf.,
Gladstone L. Brown.
D-5202 Removal of Board of Christian Social Concerns from
Being a Recipient of Percentage of the World Service
Dollar, Williamston UMC, I, Melville Wohrley, East Ohio
Conf,
D-5203 Removal of Board of Christian Social Concerns from
Being a Recipient of Percentage of the World Service
Dollar. Williamston UMC, Harold A. Kirchenbauer.
D-5204 Removal of Existing Buildings on Church Property.
Robert H. Jongeward, D. S., West Michigan Conf.
D-5205 Remove Board of Christian Social Concerns from Being
a Recipient of World Service Funds. Williamston UMC,
Harold A. Kirchenbauer.
D-5206 Report Apportionment Increase Prior to Ann. Conf. Mary
Ann Lewis, Cedar St. UMC of Contoocock & Bow, New
Hampshire.
D-5207 Responsibility of Council on Finance and Administration.
Women's Division, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington, Pres.
D-5208 Responsibility of Trustees for Invested Funds. Leo G.
Swinehart, 29 N. 3rd St., Wesley UMC, Niles, Michigan.
D-5209 Restriction on Financial Support. Congregational Meeting
of First UMC, Welasco, Texas, Leroy Russell et al.
912 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
D-5210 Restriction on Use of Church Property. Committee on
Institutional Racism, Northern 111. Conf., Robin W. Lovin,
Secy.
D-5211 Retain Structure of Board of Laity. Thomas H. Matheny,
Conf. Lay Leader, Pres. of Assn. of Ann. Conf. Lay
Leaders, First UMC, Hammond, La.
D-5212 Require Approval of Superintendent in Mortgaging Prop-
erty. Dist. Program Council of the Cleveland Dist. of
the East Ohio Conf., Gladstone L. Brown, Dist. Super-
intendent.
D-5213 Requirement for Chairman of Local Church Board of
Trustees. Southern Nevir England Conf., Leslie H. Johnson,
Secy.
D-5214 Review Financial Investments. Commission of Christian
Social Concerns, West Market St. UMC, Greensboro, New
Carolina, William R. Gilliam, Chmn.
D-5215 Right of Ann. Conf. to Change World Service Apportion-
ment. Administrative Board of First UMC, Coral Gables,
Florida, William L. Gray, III, Chmn.
D-5216 Safeguards For Investment of Funds. Administrative
Board, Stockbridge Ave. UMC, Kalamazoo, Michigan,
Lloyd M. Schloop.
D-5217 Salary Aid for Rio Grande Conf. Program Council, Rio
Grande Conf., Roy D. Barton, Director.
D-5218 Salary Scale For Personnel of General Agencies. North-
ern New Jersey General Conf. Delegation, James M. Ault,
Chmn.
D-5219 Selective Giving. Administrative Board, First UMC, Coral
Gables, Florida, William L. Gray, III, Chmn.
D-5220 Selective Giving. Mrs. Tom Bird, 301 S. Franklin, UMC,
Charleston, Mo.
D-5221 Selective Giving to Black Colleges. Iowa Ann. Conf. Del-
egation to General and Jurisdictional Conf., Mrs. Wil-
liam Yaggy, Secy.
D-5222 Selective Giving by Ann. Conf. to Black College, Iowa
Ann. Conf., Wayne E. Shoemaker, Program Director.
D-5223 Selective Giving to Black Colleges. Commission on World
Service and Finance, Iowa Ann. Conf., Leroy W. Moore,
Secy., Iowa Conf.
Nos. D-522A thru D-5232 inclusive titled: "Sell Stock in
Companies Having Weapons Contracts."
D-5224 Administrative Board, Akeley UMC, Minn., Elmer Tink-
lenberg, Chmn.
D-5225 Council on Ministries of Faith UMC, West St. Paul,
Minn., Wm. Stjern, Chmn.
D-5226 Administrative Board, Milan UMC, Appleton, Minnesota,
Warren Strud, et al.
D-5227 Board of Christian Social Concerns, Minn. Conf., Leone
Hown, Chairwoman of the Peach Committee.
D-5228 Christian Social Concerns Commission, Calvary UMC, St.
Paul, Minn., Norman R. Herther, et al.
D-5229 Christian Social Concerns Ministry, Morristown UMC,
Morristown, Minn., Norman C. Watt, et al.
D-5230 Several Members of UMC of Willmar, Minnesota, E.
Adams, et al.
D-5231 Several Members of UMC of Willmar, Minn., Dorothy E.
Daine, et al.
D-5232 Various Members, UMC, Willmar, Minn., Mrs. Claude
Resmusen, et al.
The United Methodist Church 913
D-5233 Liquidate Investments in Companies Producing War
Materials. Various Members of Centennial UMC, St. Paul,
Minnesota. Bob Havens et al.
D-5234 Sell Stock In Corporations Holding Weapons Contracts.
Board of Christian Social Concerns, Troy Conf., Jane
D. Coffman.
D-5235 Sell Stock in Corporations Producing Military Materials.
Estell R. Casebier, Louisville Ann. Conf.
D-5236 Sell Stock in Corporations With Weapons Contracts. Com-
mission of Christian Social Concerns, UMC, Northfield,
Minn., James Dickson, Chmn.
D-5237 Separate Financial Support for N.C.C. From World Ser-
vice. Mississippi Conf., George H. Jones, Conf. Secy.
D-5238 Separate World Service Apportionment from Conf. Be-
nevolences. The Area Cabinet of Louisville Episcopal
Area, Walton Gardner, Secy., Ky. Conf. Cabinet, Rual T.
Perkins, Secy., Louisville Conf. Cabinet.
D-5239 Service of Deconsecration. Thomas R. Springman, 40 Con-
way St., First UMC, Carlisle, Penn.
D-5240 Study Capital Investments. Donald Schnell, RRl, Brillion,
Wis., Zion UMC, Forest Jet., Wis.
D-5241 Simplify Accounting Procedure. F. W. Brejcha, 1809
Appleton St., Grace UMC, Long Beach, Calif.
D-5242 Special Gifts to Apply on Benevolence Apportionment.
Hugh Lemar, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
D-5243 Special Offerings. Mary 0. McAden, Greenwood UMC,
Richmond Dist., Virginia.
D-5244 Study Commission on Property Insurance. Administrative
Board, South Shore UMC, John E. Lundahl, Chmn.,
Chicago, 111.
D-5245 Study To Develop Plan for Group Health Insurance.
William B. Caldwell, Florida Conf.
D-5246 Study Feasibility of District-wide Insurance. Edward T.
Beer, 80 Brenner Dr., Hamburg UMC, Hamburg, New
York.
D-5247 Study Feasibility of Laymen Becoming Elders. Carl G.
Warren, Jr., 200 Post Oak Rd., Providence UMC, Char-
lotte, North Carolina.
D-5248 Study Means of Reducing Fire Insurance Costs. Calif.-
Nevada Conf., Newell P. Knudson, Secy.
D-5249 Study A Self Insurance. Board of Trustees, Broadway
UMC & Albany UMC, Albany, New York, Ralph Thomp-
son & Galord Hyman, Chmn.
D-5250 Support Assistance for Pensions and Salaries in Merging
Conf. Commission on World Service and Finance of South
Carolina Conf. (1785), James A. Merchant, Secy., South
Carolina (1785) Conf.
D-5251 Support Assistance for Pensions and Salaries in Merging
Conf. South Carolina Conf. (1866) Commission on World
Service and Finance, O. J. Nelson, Secy., South Carolina
(1866) Conf.
D-5252 Support Assistance for Pensions and Salaries in Merging
Conf. South Carolina Conf. (1785 & 1866) Commission
on World Service and Finance, J. W. Curry, Secy,
for Joint Commissions, South Carolina Conf.
D-5253 Support Young Adult Caucus in Proposal for Realigning
Investment Policy. Consultation of UM Seminarians,
Morris L. Floyd, Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf.
914 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
D-5254 Take Action on Resolution. Special Charge Conf. of the
Scott Memorial UMC, Detroit, Michigan, Bethesda W.
Points, Recording Steward.
D-5255 Take Action on Violations of Resolution on Use of Proper-
ty. Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton
T. Boswell, Secy.
D-5256 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1247). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitch-
er, Chmn.
D-5257 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1248). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitch-
er, Chmn.
D-5258 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1249). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5259 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1250). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitch-
er, Chmn.
D-5260 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1251). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf, Program Directors, Dale Pitch-
er, Chmn.
D-5261 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1252). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5262 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1253). Na-
tional Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5263 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1254). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitch-
er, Chmn.
D-5264 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1255). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5265 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1256). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5266 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1257). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5267 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1258). National
Fellowship of Ann. Coirf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5268 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1259). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf, Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5269 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1260). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5270 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1261). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5271 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1262). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5272 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1263). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5273 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1264). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn,
The United Methodist Church 915
D-5274 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1265). National
Fellowship of Ann. Couf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5275 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1266). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5276 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1267). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5277 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1268). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5278 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1269). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5279 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1270). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5280 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1271). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5281 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1272). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5282 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1273). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5283 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1274). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Progi-am Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5284 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1275). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5285 Task Force on Lay Ministry (Delete Par. 1276). National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5286 Task Force on Lay Worker Ministry (Delete Par. 667).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5287 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 901). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5288 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 902). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5289 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 903). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5290 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 904). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5291 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 905). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5292 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 906). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5293 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 907). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
916 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
D-5294 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 908). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5295 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 909). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5296 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 910). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5297 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 911). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5298 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 912). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5299 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 913). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5300 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 914). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5301 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 915). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5302 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 916). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5303 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 917). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5304 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 918). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5305 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 919). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5306 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 920). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5307 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 921). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5308 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 922). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5309 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 923). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5310 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 924). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5311 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 925). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5312 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 926). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5313 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 927). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
The United Methodist Church 917
D-5314 Task Force on World Service and Finance Ministry (De-
lete Par. 928). National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Pro-
gram Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
D-5315 Taxation of Church Property. William T. Browne, Chap-
lain, Starkweather Hall, Wesley Foundation, Ypsilanti,
Michigan.
D-5316 Taxation of Income-Producing Properties. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Ann. Conf.
D-5317 Trustees of John Street Church. Administrative Board of
John St. UMC, Richard L. Francis, D.D., New York Conf.
D-5318 Trustees of John St. Church. Board of Trustees of John
Street UMC, Robert W. Preusch, Secy., New York Conf.
D-5319 Trustees of John St. Church. Board of Trustees of John
Street UMC, Robert W. Preusch, Secy., New York Conf.
D-5320 Uniform Provisions on Ministerial Salaries. Richard B.
Long, North Georgia Conf.
D-5321 Uniform Standard for Salaries. Methodist Assoc. Repre-
senting Concerns for Hispanic Americans, Josefat Curti,
1315 East River, Pueblo, Colo.
D-5322 Uniform Standard for Salaries. Black Methodists for
Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
D-5323 Use Funds for Purpose for Which Solicited. G. Weldon
Gatlin, Tenn. Conf.
D-5324 Use Investments to Strengthen Ministry. Ruth Spencer,
Pres., W.S.C.S., Chmn. C.S.C, Calif.-Nev. Conf.
D-5325 Use of Parsonage When A Parish is Divided. W. F. Ap-
pleby, Dist. Superintendent, North Mississippi Conf.
D-5326 Use of Proceeds from Sale of Churches. David B. Nelson,
et al.. Chapel Hill UMC, Portage, Michigan.
D-5327 Use of Proceeds from Sale of Churches. The Detroit
Conf., Allen G. Gray, Conf. Secy.
D-5328 Use of World Service Funds for Purpose for Which So-
licited. South Carolina Conf., Allan R. Broome, Secy.
D-5329 Use World Service Funds for Purpose for Which Solicited.
Howard L. Lydick, 538 Rorary Dr., First UMC, Richard-
son, Texas.
D-5330 Withdraw Investments in War Industries. Commission on
Christian Social Concerns of Claremont UMC, Claremont,
Calif., Georgia Harkness.
D-5331 Withhold Funds From Agencies That Practice Discrimi-
nation. Commission on Religion and Race, East Ohio Conf.
of UMC, Robert J. Tolbert, Chmn.
D-5332 World Service Apportionments on Annually Graduated Ba-
sis. Louisville Ann. Conf., L. W. Woodward, Secy.
Nos. D-5333 to D-5381 inclusive are titled "Composition
of District Board of the Laity."
D-5333 Board of Directors of Hinton Rural Life Center, H. J.
McSwain, Memphis Conf.
D-5334 B. E. Richards, Western No. Carolina Conf.
D-5335 B. Parkey, No. Ala. Conf.
D-5336 Rev. E. H. Smotherman, Henager, Ala., UMC.
D-5337 A.S. Smotherman, Henager, Ala., UMC.
D-5338 E. Stoffard, Section, Ala., UMC.
D-5339 M. Stoffard, Section, Ala., UMC.
D-5340 K. Phifer, Holston Conf.
D-5341 Mrs. J. Gunter, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
D-5342 Dr. M. L. Barron, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
D-5343 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
D-5344 B. C. Ridgeway, No. Ala. Conf.
D-5345 M, Ridgeway, Forest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Ala.
918 Journal of the 1072 General Conference
D-5346 N. E. Staffard, No. Ala. Conf.
D-5347 D. W. Gunter, No. Ala. Conf.
D-5348 T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
D-5349 N. Phifer, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Alt.
D-5350 A. Snell, West Va. Conf.
D-5351 Mrs. A. L. Morrison, West. No. Carolina Conf.
D-5352 Mrs. J. M. Ouzts, Florida Conf.
D-5353 E. R. Burke, Florida Conf.
D-5354 C. McGrath, No. New York Conf.
D-5355 J. M. Burton, Western No. Carolina Conf.
D-5356 L. R. Sparrow, No. Carolina Conf.
D-5357 J. Flood, No. Carolina Conf.
D-5358 A. McKenzie, Tenn. Conf.
D-5359 K. Cobb, Kansas East Conf.
D-5360 S. B. Thomas, Florida Conf.
D-5361 K. W. Wilcox, West Mich. Conf.
D-5362 G. L. Campbell, Western No. Carolina Conf.
D-5363 D. G. Gidney, Western No. Carolina Conf.
D-5364 E. E. Hickok, No. Ala. Conf.
D-5365 A. Brooks, Louisville Conf.
D-5366 K. L. Mitchem, No. Carolina Conf.
D-5367 M. Cameron, No. Carolina Conf.
D-5368 D. K. Durham, Holston Conf.
D-5369 B. A. Reddick, Missouri West Conf.
D-5370 J. McHenry, No. Ala. Conf.
D-5371 T. D. Hall, Missouri West Conf.
D-5372 Dowbury Meth. Ed. Council, E. S. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
D-5373 R. A. Woodward, Missouri West Conf.
D-5374 D. Fair, Tenn. Conf.
D-5375 Mrs. M. Wade, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
D-5376 G. Wade, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
D-5377 C. Engall, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
D-5378 L. B. Mayhin, Western No. Carolina Conf.
D-5379 M. High, No. Mississippi Conf.
D-5380 V. Falls, Western No. Carolina Conf.
D-5381 Mrs. W. Cross, Holston Conf.
Nos. D-53S2 to D-5If6A inclusive are titled "Freedom of
Local Congregation to Withdraw from United Methodist
Church.'"
D-5382 R. L. Swartz, Central Penn. Conf.
D-5383 H. Bickhart, Central Penn. Conf.
D-5384 M. Silva, Central Penn. Conf.
D-5385 R. Sheaffer, Central Penn. Conf.
D-5386 C. E. Diehl, Western Penn. Conf.
D-5387 M. Smith, Western Penn. Conf.
D-5388 R. Kimble, Middletown UMC, Greensburg, Penn.
D-5389 B. L. Woodward, Western Penn. Conf.
D-5390 H. Sanner, Middletown UMC, Greensburg, Penn.
D-5391 R. Rosensteel, Western Penn. Conf.
D-5392 W. L. Shcpp, W. Va. Conf.
D-5393 C. Wise, West Ohio Conf.
D-5394 T. W. Terrell, South Indiana Conf.
D-5395 J. L. Grinnell, No. 111. Conf.
D-5396 G. W. Crane, M.D., First UMC, Chicago, 111.
D-5397 G. S. Schoener, Calvary UMC, Tamaqua, Penn.
D-5398 Mrs. R. Burns, Middleton UMC, Greensburg, Penn.
D-5399 E. Beatty, Western Penn. Conf.
D-5400 E. Chellman, Western Penn. Conf.
D-5401 N. P. Stewart, Middleton UMC, Greensburg, Penn,
D-5402 Mrs. L. Miller, Western Penn. Conf.
The United Methodist Church 919
D-5403 H. Rosensteel, Western Penn. Conf .
D-5404 J. R. Ruggles, EUB Evangelist.
D-5405 J. Hart, No. 111. Conf.
D-5406 Administrative Bd., Harry Nulifer, Chmn., Western
Penn. Conf.
D-5407 J. M. Smith, First UMC, Irwin, Penn.
D-5408 Mrs. B. Sanner, Western Penn. Conf.
D-5409 V. A. Collins, Western Penn. Conf.
D-5410 Mrs. M. Crise, Middletown UMC, Greensburg, Pa.
D-5411 Mrs. E. Beatty, Western Pa. Conf.
D-5412 Mrs. J. Wallace, Middletown UMC, Greensburg, Pa.
D-5413 A. M. Woodward, Western Pa. Conf.
D-5414 R. Woodward, Western Pa. Conf.
D-5415 T, D. Woodward, Western Pa. Conf.
D-5416 B. W. Bailey, Western Pa. Conf.
D-5417 M. U. Bailey, Western Pa. Conf.
D-5418 Adult Bible Class, T. Ranlin, Teacher, Midway UMC,
Douglasville, Ga.
D-5419 J. D. Westley, Western New York Conf.
D-5420 E. Holetelbug & H. Hunter, Memorial UMC, Carey, Ohio.
D-5421
D-5422 M. K. Christy, Northern 111. Conf.
D-5423 G. W. Akerlow, Northern 111. Conf.
D-5424 Administrative Bd., Calvary UMC, Albion, Pa.
D-5425 L. H. Ostrander, Calvary UMC, Albion, Pa.
D-5426 J. S. Wilkinson, Austin UMC, Chicago, 111.
D-5427 B. Cory, First UMC, Colorado Springs, Colo.
D-5428 Mrs. T. Eastwood, Nishma Valley Parish UMC, Emer-
son, Iowa.
D-5429 V. Work, et al.. First UMC, Mill Run, Pa.
D-5430 H. Warren, First UMC, Warsaw, New York.
D-5431 L. S. Robey, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5432 Mrs. L. S. Robey, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5433 V. W. Woy, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5434 G. E. Steele, First UMC, Glen Ellyn, 111.
D-5435 R. J. Woy, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5436 Mrs. G. Storch, Berry Memorial UMC, Chicago, 111.
D-5437 M. L. Zimmerman, Chicago Temple UMC, Chicago, 111.
D-5438 Men's Bible Class, B. Harrier, Pres., Main Street UMC,
Emporia, Va.
D-5439 L. E. Brainard, UMC of Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
D-5440 F. M. Jackson, Jr., First UMC, Birmingham, Ala.
D-5441 R. E. Woy, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5442 C. S. Keplinger, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5443 C. E. Keplinger, Main St. UMC, Petersburg, W. Va.
D-5444 Mrs. R. J. Steward, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5445 I. B. Krumpack, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5446 Council on Ministries, R. C. Slate, Chm., Main Street UMC,
Emporia, Va.
D-5447 F. J. Steward, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5448 M. Showers, Great Valley UMC, Great Valley, N.Y.
D-5449 T. L. Williams, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5450 B. T. Williams, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5451 Mrs. J. Shields, Jr., Bethel UMC, Shannon, 111.
D-5452 J. E. Shields, Jr., Bethel UMC, Shannon, 111.
D-5453 Mrs. B. Miller, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5454 J. V. Adams, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5455 L. A. Adams, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5456 R. A. Miller, Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
D-5457 I. S. Levin, Berry Memorial UMC, Chicago, 111.
920 Journal of the 1072 General Conference
D-5458 Evans Memorial Evangelical UMC, Lew^is Run, Pa.
D-5459 G. Smith, Evans Memorial Evang. UMC, Lewis Run, Pa.
D-5460 Mr. & Mrs. G. Fretts, Mt. Nebo UMC, Scottsdale, Pa.
D-5461 Mrs. D. Ekdahl, Evans Memorial Evang. UMC, Lewis Run,
Pa.
D-5462 Paul W. Hunter, Western New York Conf .
D-5463 D. Case, Evans Memorial Evang. UMC, Lewis Run, Pa.
D-5464 Calvary UMC, Keyser, W. Va.
Nos. D-5465 to D-549i inclusive are titled "Policy on Dis-
bursing Funds with Approval of Local Church."
D-5465 0. N. John, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5466 Mrs. S. W. Hale, Jr., First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5467 B. J. Day, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5468 D. J. Smith, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5469 R. Means, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5470 Mrs. R. Means, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5471 K. Snell, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5472 J. M. Hand, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5473 H. D. Bortzman, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5474 T. A. Mayo, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5475 C. E. Davis, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5476 D. G. Simpsen, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5477 S. C. Mayo, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5478 Mrs. H. E. Sanford, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5479 H. E. Sanford, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5480 Mrs. B. J. Drews, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5481 Mrs. C. D. Gilliland, Raymondville UMC, Raymondville,
Tex.
D-5482 E. F. Gilliland, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5483 M. Mills, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5484 Mrs. L A. Eubank, Raymondville First, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5485 M. Neisser, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5486 Mrs. H. W. Rix, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5487 H. H. Stewart, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5488 M. J. Glarner, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5489 M. L. Gilbert, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5490 A. O. Quota, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5491 H. Gees, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5492 B. Kilborn, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5493 J. V. Reese, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5494 A. M. Pickard, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5495 O. Stewart, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5496 M. Cisner, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5497 Mrs. B. Durham, First UMC, Raj;-mondville, Tex.
D-5498 J. G. Caudle, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5499 C. E. Reese, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5500 B. Dieus, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5501 M. McNeil, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5502 Mrs. K. L. McNeil, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5503 Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Harding, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5504 L. O. Robbins, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5505 P. Robbins, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5506 Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Crenshaw, First UMC, Raymondville,
Tex.
D-5507 G. V. Goss, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5508 O. Jacks, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5509 J. B. Blackwell, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5510 L. L. Ellis, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5511 Mrs. R. K. Finlay, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5512 D. Earle, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
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921
D-5513 Mrs. L. L. Ellis, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5514 Mrs. M. C. Smith, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5515 K. Roberts, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5516 C. Conley, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5517 R. D. Stone, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5518 J. Hagemann, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5519 Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Williams, First UMC, Raymondville,
Tex.
D-5520 L. Smith, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5521 Mrs. W. G. Smith, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5522 R. Fiero, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5523 E. Smith, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5524 P. Rix, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5525 Mrs. R. J. Fiero, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5526 J. S. Kassling, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5527 H. W. Kassling, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5528 J. C. Means, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5529 L. H. Means, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5530 J. L. Youngblood, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5531 L. C. Gilbert, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5532 G. W. Gilbert, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5533 C. A. Scott, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5534 Mrs. C. A. Scott, Sr., First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5535 F. Roots, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5536 W. H. Thompson, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5537 J. H. Cramer, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5538 R. W. Cramer, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5539 B. J. Davis, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5540 J- E. Munguina, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-6541 Mrs. D. R. Perry, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5542 D. R. Perry, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5543 Mrs. C. Rychener, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5544 C. Rychener, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5545 A. Munguia, Jr., First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5546 N. G. Munguia, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5547 V. D. Raimond, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5548 G. Yates, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5549 Mrs. V. D. Raimond, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5550 Mrs. M. Chaudoin, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5551 Mrs. W. H. Richie, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5552 M. D. Young, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5553 W. T. Maston, First UMC, La Feria, Tex.
D-5554 Mrs. J. M. Ferguson, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5555 B. Cole, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5556 A. W. Cole, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5557 L. Day, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5558 V. Wiegard, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5559 B. J. Mayo, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5560 W. M. Morris, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5561 E. I. Morris, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5562 G. Zahn, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5563 C. G. Brandt, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5564 C. A. Robinson, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5565 Mrs. Charles E. Roberts, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5566 F. R. Carlson, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5567 Mrs. R. F. Robinson, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5568 Mrs. M. L. Bennack, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5569 L. Blanton, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5570 T. Jordan, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5571 G. F. McGee, Raymondville, Tex.
922 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
D-5572 J. B. Guthrie, St. Marks's UMC, McAllen, Tex.
D-5573 A. Cannon, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5574 C. E. Crowell, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5575 P. R. Wimberly, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5576 Mrs. 0. Crume, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5577 M, C. Smith, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5578 K. Austin, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5579 M. McGee, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5580 K. McGee, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5581 L. Wilson, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5582 Mrs. L. Wilson, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5583 M. R. Robinson, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5584 Mrs. R. Robinson, Jr., First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5585 Mrs. H. J. Rivers, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5586 Mrs. W. C. Youngblood, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5587 W. C. Youngblood, Jr., First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5588 G. Watkins, First UMC, Midland, Tex.
D-5589 J. Scarborough, First UMC, Sinton, Tex.
D-5590 M. A. McGee, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5591 Mrs. D. Henshaw, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5592 Mrs. H. G. Krueger, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5593 Mrs. D. G. Simpson, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5594 R. P. Moore, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5595 S. W. Hay, Jr., First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5596 M. Moore, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5597 Mrs. N. Madeley, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5598 Mrs. J. F. Sanders, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5599 Mrs. W. F. Martin, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5600 R. W. Hutchins, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5601 Mrs. F. T. Todd, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5602 F. T. Dodd, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5603 P. Burnett, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5604 J. Strawn, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5605 Mrs. R. E. Carlisle, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5606 R. E. Carlisle, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5607 Mr. & Mrs. B. E. Carroll, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5608 B. L. Wood, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5609 F. M. Wheat, Southvi^est Texas Conference.
D-5610 Mrs. F. M. Wheat, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5611 W. O. Butcher, Southwest Texas Conference.
D-5612 M. J. Glarner, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5613 R. E. Harding, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5614 C. C. Conley, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5615 G. Harding, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5616 R. T. St. John, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5617 Mrs. L. D. Snow, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5618 B. Wood, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5619 D. Duderstadt, First UMC, Raymondville, Tex.
D-5620 Mrs. E. D. Cleary, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5621 Mrs. W. Campbell, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5622 Mrs. L. Day, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5623 D. Barley, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5624 M. Householder, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5625 W. Mathis, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5626 C. C. Gunn, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5627 L. B. Stroh, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5628 W. T. Wickstrom, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5629 B. O. Osvog, First UMC, Canton, So. Dak.
D-5630 J. Dapper, Burke Larger Parish, Burke, So. Dak.
D-5631 F. W. Boggus, Wesley UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
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D-5632 W. M. Smith, Wesley UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5i633 Mrs. M. Welles, Wesley UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5634 A. Coats, Wesley UMC, Harlmgen Tex.
D-5635 Mrs. R. D. Volkart, Wesley UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5636 Mrs. F. Caulter, Wesley UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5637 M. J. Welles, Wesley UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5638 F. Caulter, Wesley UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D^5639 R. D. Volkart, Wesley UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5640 W. R. Swope, Laferia UMC, Laferia, Tex.
n-5641 J P. Tate, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5642 L. B. Youngblood, First UMC, Harlingen Tex.
D-5643 Mrs. J. Tate, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5644 N. Wilson, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5645 R. Haynes, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5646 F. Haynes, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5647 G. E. Key, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5648 S. Key, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5649 B. F. Barnes, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D fififiO S Broyles, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
dI5651 G. E. Gathright, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
n^^6'S2 H M. Meyer, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5653 Mrs. H. M. Meyer, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5654 0. Wilson, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5655 A. M. Jones, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
nJfi^fi Mrs A. M. Jones, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D J657 Mr & Mrs. B. Lewis, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5658 S. Yales, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5659 Mr. & Mrs. J. Lloyd, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5660 Mrs. B. Hincelman, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5661 C. P. Schaudies, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5662 G. H. Fletcher, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5663 L. E. Pratt, Wesley UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
n-5664 H. Detmer, Vergas UMC, Vergas, Mmn. ,, ta i
5 JgGS V. E. Harris, Harrisburg UMC, Harrisburg, S. Dak.
D-5666 W. Yates, Farragut UMC, Farragut, Iowa.
D-f^fifiT V A. Smith, First UMC, Inkster, Mich.
D-5668 Mrs. C. J. Saufilippo, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex
nJeeg Mrs. T. M. Cheatham, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5670 T M. Cheatham, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
n-5671 P. B. Kullin, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5672 J. A. Kullin, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5673 R. G. Elmore, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5674 G. Kenney, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D^5675 G. W. Kenna, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-'S676 J. D. Barnes, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5677 J D. Hightower, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
n_i=;67R M. K. Todd, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5679 H. W. Bahnman, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5680 A. K. Bahnman, First UMC Harlingen, Tex.
D-5681 Mrs. F. Hulings, Jr., First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5682 N. A. Robertson, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5683 B. Robertson, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5684 V. Robertson, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5685 G. Guthright, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5686 C. C. Clark, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5687 Mrs. C. Clark, First UMC, Harlmgen, Tex.
D-5688 F. W. Runnels, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5689 Mrs. L. Lake, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5690 G. B. Smith, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5691 Mrs. G. B. Smith, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
924
Journal of the 1972 General Conference
D-5692 J. Adams, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5693 C. E. K. Earza, First UMC, Harlingen, Tex.
D-5694 Mr. & Mrs. T. R. Wright, First UMC, Harlingen,
Tex.
References Made During Conference Session
D-5699 Quadrennial Reports, Board of the Laity
D-5700 Quadrennial Reports, Board of Trustees
D-5701 Quadrennial Reports, Council on World Service & Finance
D-5702 Quadrennial Reports, The Methodist Corporation
D-5703 Trustees of John Street Church
D-5704 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 840-848
D-5705 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 849-928
D-5706 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par, 1036-1040
D-5707 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 939, 1010,
1086
DD-5708 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1007-1013
(B-6096)
DD-5709 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1029-1032
(B-6097)
D-5710 Episcopal Address
D-5710a Minority Group Self-Determination Fund. Report of Com-
mission on Religion and Race, Rec. No. 4.
D-5711 Resolution on United Methodist Property and Private
Schools. Report of Commission on Religion and Race,
Rec. No. 10.
D-5712 Annual Conference Budgets. Report of Council on World
Service and Finance, Rec. No. 4.
D-5713 "Conference Benevolences" — Definition. Report of Council
on World Service and Finance, Rec. No. 6.
I>-5714 World Service and Conference Benevolence Apportionment
to Pastoral Charges. Report of Council on World Service
and Finance, Rec. No. 6.
D-5715 Rental Value of Parsonage. Report of Council on World
Service and Finance, Rec. No. 8.
Petitions Re-referred
A-5026-D Allocation of Funds by Board of Christian Social Con-
cerns.
A-5027-D Allocation of Funds by Commission on Religion and Race.
A-5028-D Allocation of Funds by Commission on Religion and Race,
B-5003-D Additional Non-voting Members of Commission on World
Service and Finance.
F-5384-D Re-submit Proposals for Building.
H-5188-D Support of Retired Bishops and Dependents.
L-5561-D Withdraw from COCU. (Should have been titled: Free-
dom of Local Congregation to Withdraw from UMC.)
N-5016-D Chairman of Board of Trustees to be a Member of
Congregation.
N-5074-D Consult Local Churches before Projects are Funded.
N-5148-D Limit Term of Office for Trustees.
N-5195-D Program to Justify Building
N-5214-D Responsibilities of Local Church Building Committee.
E. Committee on Membership and Evangelism
E-5001 Active and Inactive Membership Rolls. Administrative
Board of Ewan UMC, John E. Hudson, Jr., Ewan, New
Jersey,
The United Methodist Church 925
E-5002 After Death Witness for Christ. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
Nos. E-5003 thru E-5007 inclusive titled "Annual Renew-
al of Church Membership Vows."
E-5003 Charles Kendig, East Ohio Ann. Conf.
E-5004 Edward F. Otto, West Michigan Conf.
E-5005 Administrative Boards of Springfield UMC, Forest Glen
UMC, and Green Spring UMC, Larry Albright, Spring-
field, West Virginia.
E-5006 Fred H. Coots, Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf.
E-5007 Administrative Board, Riverside UMC, Clifford W.
Swedlund, Chmn., Ft. Dodge, lovv^a.
E-5008 Appointment As An Approved Evangelist. National Assoc.
of UM Evangelists, J. A. Gray, Jr., Secy.-Treas., North
Texas Conf.
E-5009 Asking For Prayers of the Dying. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
E-5010 Attendance at Funerals. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
E-5011 Bible Clubs. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf,
E-5012 Categories of Church Membership. Administrative Board
of the Manson UMC, Manson, Washington, H. Hudson,
Chmn.
E-5013 Centrality of Christ and Salvation. Council on Ministries,
Moran UMC, Spokane, Washington, Glen Olmsted.
E-5014 Centrality of Christ and Salvation. Estell R. Casebier,
Louisville Conf.
E-5015 Change Method of Determining Membership. Ronald A,
Brisker, West Ohio Conf.
E-5016 Christ Worship in Non-Christian Religions. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5017 Clarify Provisions for Removing Members. Administra-
tive Board, Pearson Memorial UMC, Robert H. Smith,
Chmn., Trenton, New Jersey.
E-5018 Club for Public Reading of Scripture. Bennett Wm. Pal-
mer, Florida Conf.
E-5019 Coin Evangelism, Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5020 Concern for Dropping Members From Rolls. Ester M.
Benson, 534 14 Bryon St., Centenary UMC, Mankato,
Minn,
E-5021 Conference Evangelists. National Assoc, of United Meth-
odist Evangelists, J. A. Gray, Jr., Secy.-Treas., North
Texas Conf.
E-5022 Conference an Instrument of Evangelism. Bennett Wm,
Palmer, Florida Conf,
E-5023 Conservation of Members. Administrative Board of the
Woodmar UMC, Hammond, Indiana, Caleb Davies, Chmn.
E-5024 Conservation of Membership. Ted G, Colescott, Minnesota
Conf,
E-5025 Consei'vation of Membership, Delton Krueger, Minnesota
Conf,
E-5026 Contingency Plans To Keep Christianity Alive, Bennett
Wm, Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5027 Continuous Prayer in Churches. Bennett W. Palmer,
Florida Conf,
E-5028 Conversion Of Pagan Shrines, Bennett Wm, Palmer,
Florida Conf,
E-5029 Counteract Work of Splinter Religious Groups, Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
926 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
E-5030 Dedication of Babies Rather than Baptism. Mrs. Malcohn
Horusley, 5601 Shoohvood, St. Johns UMC, Austin, Texas.
E-5031 Deepening Christ Consciousness. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
E-5032 Delete Three-Year Rule for Removing Inactive Members.
Warren L. Lear, North Indiana Conf.
E-5033 Develop Statement on Evangelism. I. Melville Wohrley,
Apple Creek, Ohio, East Ohio Ann. Conf.
E-5034 Eliminate Preparatory Membership Roll. Seth P. Bower,
Western Penn. Conf.
E-5035 Emphasis on Christ and Personal Salvation. George W.
Eppehimer, Eastern Penn. Conf.
E-5036 Emphasize Spiritual Enrichment. Mrs. W. W. Jones, Rt.
#2, Box 42, First UMC, Wiggins, Mississippi.
E-5037 Emphasize Spiritual Renevi^al. Wesley Workers, Sunday
School Class, Members of Lutie Watkins UMC, Llano,
Texas.
E-5038 Establish Inactive Membership Roll. Maxine K. Keenan,
Ecumenical Chmn. of Silverado UMC, Long Beach, Calif.
E-5039 Evangelistic Endeavor. Various Members of St. Paul's
UMC, Globe, Arizona, Harold R. Brumagin, et al.
E-5040 Exempt Transferring Member From Re-Taking Vom^s,
Dewey H. Worthy, Sr., 611 Greenville St., Dixie UMC,
La Grange, Ga.
E-5041 Five-Year Rule in Removing Members From Roll. Odie
Gregg, North Alabama Conf.
E-5042 Gang Evangelism. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5043 General Board of Evangelism and Worship. Executive
Committee on Worship & Executive Committee of the
General Board of Evangelism, Joseph H. Yeakel, General
Secy.
E-5044 Geographical Location A Requirement for Membership.
Charge Conf. of Brookfield UMC, North Canton, Ohio,
Allan H. Zagray, Secy., James M. Bloom.
E-5045 Gospel Chain. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5046 Helping Members Become Acquainted. Bennett Wm. Pal-
mer, Florida Conf.
E-5047 Instructions On What To Do After Death. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5048 Invalidate Membership for Those Living Away From
Local Church. Memorial Committee of Geneva First UMC,
Ohio.
E-5049 Letters To Leaders of Non-Christian Religions. Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5050 Letters To Non-Christian World Leaders. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5051 Make Membership More Meaningful. Council On Min-
istries of First UMC, Holdrege, Nebraska, Everett B.
Behrens, Chmn.
E-5052 Make Traveling Evangelists Available. Administrative
Board, Members of Alplaus UMC, Roxford, New York,
Mrs. Luella M. Habesh.
E-5053 Membership of Board of Evangelism. National Assoc.
of UM Evangelists, J. A. Gray, Jr., Secy.-Treas., North
Texas Conf.
E-5054 Membership of Conference Board of Evangelism. Nation-
al Assoc, of UM Evangelists, J. A. Gray, Jr., Secy.-Treas.,
North Texas Ann. Conf.
E-5055 Membership of Conf. Board of Evangelism. Arthur
Donald English, Okla. Conf.
The United Methodist Church 927
E-5056 More Information On Membership Transfer Forms. Nom-
inating Committee, First UMC, East Point, Ga., Louise
W. Caskey, Secy.
E-5057 One-Year Rule Removal of Members. Charles E. Dowdell,
East Ohio Conf .
E-5058 One-Year Rule In Removing Members from Rolls. Fred
H. Coots, Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf.
E-5059 One-Year Rule In Removing Members From Rolls. Fern
E. Miller, 379 W. Main St., Union Ave. UMC, Alliance,
Ohio.
E-5060 Oppose Exclusion From Membership On Basis of Age,
First UMC, Waxahachie, Texas, J. F. McCoy, Chmn.,
Administrative Board.
E-5061 Periodic Renewal of Membership Vows. Administrative
Board, First UMC, Swainsboro, Ga., William C. Rogers,
Chmn., Donald L. Canaday, Secy.
E-5062 Perpetual Church Membership. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
E-5063 Plan For Contemporary Evangelism. Bronson Parrett,
1408 E. Main St., St. Marks UMC, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
E-5064 Prayer After Death. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5065 Prayer For The Dead, Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
E-5066 Prayers For The Dead, Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
E-5067 Prayer For The Sick. Bennett Wm, Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5068 Prayer Letters. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5069 Preparatory Membership Roll. A. Otis Beach, Kansas
West Conf,
E-5070 Preparatory Membership Roll, Orlan R. Lehman, UMC,
Campbellsburg, Ky.
E-5071 Printing Scriptures of World Religions. Bennett Wm,
Palmer, Florida Conf.
E-5072 A Program of Evangelism To Hispanic Americans, Meth-
odists Assoc. Representing Concerns for Hispanic Amer-
icans, Josafat Curti, 1315 East River, Pueblo, Colo,
E-5073 Protestant Rosary. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf,
E-5074 Provide For Child Membership, Bennett Wm, Palmer,
Florida Conf,
E-5075 Termination of Membership, Edward F, Otto, West Mich-
igan Conf,
E-5076 Transfer Church Membership. Glenn Biddle, Director,
Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio Conf,
E-5077 Reality of Spirit and Demon Possession, Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf,
E-5078 Recommend Opening Meetings with Prayer, Council on
Ministries, UMC, Chittenango, New York, C, B, Town-
send, Chmn.
E-5079 Recommendation of Approved Evangelists, National
Assoc, of UM Evangelists, J. A, Gray, Jr., Secy.-Treas.,
North Texas Conf.
E-5080 Redirect Objective To Preaching of the Gospel, Henry
L. Wilson, 10315 Wininger Circle, UMC, Sun City,
Arizona.
E-5081 Reinstate Bible as Authority of Faith. Elwood B, Snook,
2241 Fairview St., UMC, West Lawn, Penn.
E-5082 Removal of Members From Rolls. Various Members of
UMC, Dallas City, Illinois, Mrs. Laurena Hutson, et al.
E-5083 Removal of Members From Rolls. Edward F. Otto, West
Michigan Conf,
928 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
E-5084 Renewal of Active Membership. Fred H. Coots, Southern
Calif .-Arizona Conf .
E-5085 Requirement to Engage an Approved Evangelist. National
Association of UM Evangelists, Jack A. Gray, Jr., Secy.-
Treas., North Texas Conf.
E-5086 Renewal Of Credentials of Approved Evangelists. Na-
tional Association of UM Evangelists, Jack A. Gray, Jr.,
Secy.-Treas., North Texas Conf.
E-5087 Responsibility of an Approved Evangelist. National Assoc.
of UM Evangelists, J. A, Gray, Jr., Secy.-Treas., North
Texas Conf.
E-5088 Responsibility of Board of Evangelism. National Assoc, of
UM Evangelists, J. A. Gray, Jr., Secy.-Treas., North
Texas Conf.
E-5089 Responsibility of Members. Administrative Board of
Central UMC, Galveston, Texas, Robert A. Grove, Chmn.
E-5090 Responsibility of Membership Secretary. North Central
Jurisdiction Town and Country Conf., Robert Wells,
Ohio East Conf.
E-5091 Restoration of Person To Membership. William R. Keeffe,
D.S., New Hampshire Conf.
E-5092 Restoration of Removed Members. Dr. Edward W. Foote,
Minnesota Conf.
E-5093 Restore Category of Inactive Member. Administrative
Board of St. Joseph UMC, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Lowell
Meyers, Chmn.
E-5094 Restore Synibolism of Burning Cross. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf,
E-5095 Revise Procedure for Removing Members. Gary Huddles-
ton, First UMC, Waxahachie, Texas, 505 West Marvin
St.
E-5096 Set Aside Year to Bring Membership Rolls Up-to-date.
Charge Conf., First UMC, St. Petersburg, Florida, Mrs.
Claude Neet.
E-5097 Statement On Charismatic Renewal. Rodney J. Croyle,
Ex. Secy, of Board of Evangelism, Western Penn. Conf.
E-5098 Student Representative on Board of Evangelism. UMC
Board of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J.
Hartman, Secy.
E-5099 Study Regarding Membership on Ann. Basis. Ronald A.
Greilich, Calif.-Nevada Conf.
E-5100 Support Prayer Amendment. Walter Nagel, 3070 Kent
Rd., Apt. 204D, Stow, Ohio,, UMC Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
E-5101 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1146).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
E-5102 Task Force In Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1147).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
E-5103 Task Force In Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1148).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
E-5104 Task Force In Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1149).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
E-5105 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1150).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
The United Methodist Church 929
E-5106 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1151).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. ,^ , ^ „ ■,■,ro^
E-5107 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 115Z).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. , . ,^ , . t. -.-.ro^
E-5108 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. llbd) .
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. _ , ^t^ , .. t, -,-,ka\
E-5109 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1154).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. ,-^ , ^ -r, -.-.ccx
E-5110 Task Force on Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1155).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. ,t. , ^ „ .-,c^^
E-5111 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1156).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. _ /.. i . t. -.-irrr^
E-5112 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1157).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. ,t^ ^ ^ „ -.ico\
E-5113 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1158).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. ,,. . . /i^ i *. r) 11Pco^
E-5114 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. 1159).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. ,.. . , /t^ i 4. td iicn\
E-5115 Task Force On Evangelism Ministry (Delete Par. llbU).
National Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn. _ , ^^^ ^ „ .
E-5116 Task Force to Develop Statement on the Work of the
Holy Spirit. Dulaney Barrett, Okla. Conf.
Nos. E-5117 thru E-5123 inclusive titled "Two-Year Rule
In Reynoval of Members:' ^ ^ ^ __ „ , • ^ .
E-5117 Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf., James K. Sasaki, Conf.
E-5118 Hawaii District Conf. of the Southern Calif .-Arizona
Conf., Glenn R. Murray, Program Counselor.
E-5119 San Diego District Petition Assembly. Dr. G. E. Martin,
Chmn., 2111 Camino Del Rio, San Diego, Calif.
E-5120 Calif. -Nevada Ann. Conf., Newell P. Knudson, Secy.
E-5121 Administrative Board of the UMC of Ferndale, Michi-
gan David Dale, Chmn., and Charlotte Briggs, Secy.
E ^\22 Administrative Board of the First UMC, Ferndale,
mSS David Dale, Chmn., and Charlotte Briggs, Secy.
E-5123 Administrative Board, First UMC,_ Ferndale Michigan,
David Dale, Chmn., and Charlotte Briggs, Secretary.
E-5124 Use Bishop's Office For Evangelism. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
E-5125 Use of Personal Testimonies. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf. , , „^ _ ,
E-5126 Utilizing All Forms of Evangelism. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf. ,^_ , ^^
E-5127 Verbal Notification of Withdrawal. Gerry Winget, Kansas
E-5128 Visions of Jesus Institute. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
E-5129 Weekly Prayer for Every Member. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
930
Journal of the 1972 General Conference
E-5130 Withhold Vote From Inactive Members. Charles E.
Dowdell, East Ohio Conf.
E-5131 World Martyrological Center. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
E-5132 Worldwide Colporteur Service. Bennett Wm, Palmer,
Florida Conf.
Nos. E-5133 to E-5155 inclusive have been titled "Two-
year Rule in Dropping Members."
E-5133 Mrs. M. Merwin, North Texas Conf.
E-5134 H. Richardson, Tyler St. Church, Dallas, Texas.
E-5135 A. Hayes, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5136 B. Thompson, Tyler St. UMC, N. Texas Conf.
E-5137 Emerson Connell, Jr., Tyler St. UMC, N. Texas Conf.
E-5138 Mary Killingbeck, First UMC, Duncanville, Texas.
E-5139 Valerie Acton, First UMC, Duncanville, Texas.
E-5140 Mrs. J. Barnes, Tyler St. Methodist, Dallas, Texas, North
Texas Conf.
E-5141 Susan Lamar, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5142 Lloyd E. Newton, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5143 C. J. Schoonover, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5144 J. W. Fisher, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5145 R. E. Frederick, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5146 J. R. Rillesburg, First UMC, Duncanville, Texas.
E-5147 Angela Acton, First UMC, Duncanville, Texas.
E-5148 Mrs. C. D. Acton, First UMC, Duncanville, Texas.
E-5149 K. Penny, Tyler St. UMC, North Texas Conf.
E-5150 J. Veal Leyson, Tyler St. UMC, North Texas Conf.
E-5151 Men's Bible Class, University Park UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5152 C. L. Tracy, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas, No. Tex.
Conf.
E-5153 W.S.C.S., Mrs. J. Bilz, Pres., Tyler St. UMC, Dallas,
E-5154 Jack Bilz, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5155 Lydia Meierding, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
Nos. E-5156 to E-5166 inclusive titled "Two-Year Rule
in Removal of Members."
E-5156 Mrs. Tom King, North Texas Conf.
E-5157 Paul Morell, North Texas Conf.
E-5158 Mrs. Loyd E. Newton, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5159 Bill E. Underwood, North Texas Conf.
E-5160 H. Lamar, North Texas Conf.
E-5161 Howard Pitchers, First UMC, Duncanville, Texas.
E-5162 Tom King, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5163 Don Marshall, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5164 Ministries Council of Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas, Hugh
Lamar, Chmn., North Texas Conf.
E-5165 John B. Robuck, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
E-5166 Administrative Board of Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas,
J. W. Fisher, Chmn.
References Made During Conference Session
E-5168 Quadrennial Reports, Board of Evangelism.
E-5169 Study on Membership Loss and Conservation.
EE-5170 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1007-1014
(B-6096).
EE-5171 Report of
(B-6097).
EE-5172 Report of
5708).
E-5173 Episcopal Address
Structure Study Commission, Par. 1029-1032
Structure Study Commission, Par. 1010 (D-
The United Methodist Church 931
Petitions Re-referred
A-5532-E Realism in Determining Membership.
F-5021-E Affiliate Associate Membership.
F. Committee on Clergy
F-5001 Abolish Annual Basis of Appointments. Western Ne-w
York Conf ., Frank J. Mucci, Secy.
F-5002 Abolish Office of District Superintendent. Council on
Ministries. West Hills UMC, Huntington Stn., N.Y.,
Harry S. Powell, Chmn.
F-5003 Add Category of Supply Pastor. Southern N.E. Conf.,
Leslie H. Johnson, Secy.
F_5004 Additional Question for Admission into Full Connection.
I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
F-5005 Administration of the Sacraments. Glenn Biddle, West
Ohio Conf.
F-5006 Administration of the Sacraments by Lay Pastors. Ad-
ministrative Board, South Monterey UMC, Hopkins,
Mich., Wilma Commans, Secy.
F-5007 Administration of the Sacraments by a Lay Pastor. Glenn
Biddle, West Ohio Conf.
F-5008 Administration of the Sacraments by a Lay Pastor. Ad-
ministrative Board, UMC, Hopkins, Mich., Esther Van
der Kolk, Secy.
F-5009 Administration of Sacraments in Every Church. Mrs.
Jack McNitt, Recording Secy., UMC's of Harrietta and
Mesick, Mich.
F-5010 Administration of Sacraments in All Churches. Northeast
Missaukee Parish, Doris N. Whipple, Recording Secy.,
West Michigan Conf.
F-5011 Administration of Sacraments in All Churches. Board of
the Ministry, West Michigan Conf., James W. Wright,
Chmn.
F-5012 Administration of Sacraments in All Churches. Manton-
Fife Lake-Boardmans Parish Annual Church Conf.,
Gwyneth L. Hayward, Secy.
F-5013 Administer Sacraments in Every Church. Administrative
Board, Ashley UMC, Ashley, Michigan, Maxine Kremer,
Secy.
F-5014 Administer Sacraments in Every Church. Administrative
Board, UMC, Bannister, Michigan. Elva Nowlin, Secy.
F-5015 Admission into Full Connection. Board of the Ministry,
Northwest Texas Conf., 0. A. McBrayer, Chmn.
F-5016 Admission into Full Connection. Don W. Holter and Paul
B. Maves, Kansas East Conf. and Nebraska Conf.
F-5017 Admission into Full Membership. James A. Noseworthy,
North Carolina Conf.
F-5018 Admission into Full Membership. Board of Education
Legislative Committee, Warren Hartman, Secy.
F-5019 Admission of Probationary Member into Full Connection.
Dennis R. Snovel, First UMC, Perkasie, Pa.
F-5020 Adopt Report on Study of the Ministry with Amendments.
Consultation of U.M. Seminarians, Morris L. Floyd,
Frank E. Trotter, and Thomas Brown, Jr., Southern
California-Arizona Conf. and Virginia Conf.
F-5021 Affiliate Associate Membership, Calvin W. Torrance,
Southern California-Arizona Conf.
F-5022 Affirm Legitimacy of Diverse Ministries. Black Method-
ists for Church Renewal, Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
932 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5023 Affirm the Legitimacy of Diverse Ministries. Black Meth-
odists for Church Renewal, Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
F-5024 Age for Retirement of Ministers. W. A. Allen, Louisville
Conf.
F-5025 Age for Retirement of Ministers. W. Arvil Allen, Louis-
ville Conf.
F-5026 Age and Service Requirement for Retirement. Louie
Marsh, Oklahoma Conf.
F-5027 Age for Voluntary Retirement, Robert K. Hulse, Louis-
ville Conf.
F-5028 All Pastors Amenable to District Superintendent and
Bishop. Daniel W. Wolboldt, East Ohio Conf.
F-5029 Allow Lay Pastors to Administer Sacraments. Admin-
istrative Board, UMC, Burkett, Ind. Eva Eheresman,
Chmn.
F-5030 Allow Lay Pastors to Administer Sacraments. Various
Members, Paradise UMC, Eugene Smith, et al.. Paradise,
Kans.
F-5031 Allow Oral Examination for Ministerial Candidate. Board
of the Ministry, Troy Conf., W. A. Groshans, Chmn.
F-5032 Allow Student or Lay Pastors to Administer Sacraments.
Administrative Board, UMC, Waldo, Kans., Kenneth Day,
Vice-Chmn.
F-5033 Amend Footnote on Historical Questions. Various Min-
isters of Various Conferences. M. B. Stokes, et al., Candler
School of Theology, Atlanta, Ga.
F-5034 Amendments to Report on Study of the Ministry. Council
on Ministries, Concordia UMC, Roger Cole, Chmn., Con-
cordia, Wis.
F-5035 Allow Conference Rights for Ecumenical Ministers from
other Christian Churches. Lyle T. Christianson, Minne-
sota Conf.
F-5036 Annual Conference Rights for Ecumenical Ministers from
Other Christian Churches. Lyle T. Christianson, Minne-
sota Conf.
F-5037 Annual Conference Rights for Ecumenical Ministers from
Other Christian Churches. Lyle T. Christianson, Minne-
sota Conf.
F-5038 Appointability of a Lay Pastor. South Georgia Conf.
Board of Ministry.
F-5039 Appointability of Lay Pastor. Board of Ministry, South
Georgia Conf., W. Hancock, Vice-Chmn.
F-5040 Appointability of Lay Pastor. Statesboro District, South
Georgia Conf., C. C. Edmondson, Jr., Chmn.
F-5041 Appointability of a Lay Pastor. Official Board, Goloid
UMC, Sylvania, Ga., Couley Oglesby, Chmn.
F-5042 Appointability of a Lay Pastor. Official Board of Rocky
Ford UMC, South Georgia Conf., 0. P. Long, Chmn.
F-5043 Appointability of a Lay Pastor. Official Board, Oak
Grove UMC, South Georgia Conf., Ralph Brannen, Chmn.
F_5044 Appointability of Persons Other than Ministerial Mem-
bers. Board of Education Legislative Committee, Warren
J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5045 Appointment as a Worker-Priest. California-Nevada
Conf., Newell P. Knudson, Secy.
F-5046 Appointment to Church of Another Denomination. Cali-
fornia-Nevada Conf., Newell P. Knudson, Secy.
F-5047 Appointments to Ecumenical Ministries. Pacific North-
west Conf., M. M. Finkbeiner, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 933
F-5048 Appointment of Lay Pastors. Board of the Ministry,
West Michigan Conf., James W. Wright, Chmn.
F-5049 Appointment of Local Preacher as "Acting Pastor."
Board of the Ministry, Troy Conf., William A. Groshans,
Chmn.
F-5050 Appointment of Ministers. Keith L Pohl, West Michigan
Conf.
F-5051 Appointment of Ministers. Maurice E. Bailey, West Ohio
Conf.
F-5052 Appointment to Ministry in the Secular World. Lester
L. Moore, Iowa Conf.
F-5053 Appointments to Non-English Speaking Churches. Califor-
nia-Nevada Conf., Newell P. Knudson, Secy.
F-5054 Appointment to Position in Secular World. North Central
Jurisdiction Town and Country Conf., Robert Wells,
Chmn.
F-5055 Appointment to Position in the Secular World. Iowa
Conf., William T. Miller, Secy.
F-5056 Appointment to Position in Secular World. Lei'oy W.
Moore, Iowa Conf.
F-5057 Appointment of Preachers to Pastoral Charges. Adminis-
trative Board, UMC, Ludington, Michigan, John Schwetz,
Chmn.
F-5058 Appointment of Preachers to Pastoral Charges. Board
of the Ministry, West Michigan Conf., James W. Wright,
Chmn.
F-5059 Appointment of Probationary Members. Robert H.
Jongeward, West Michigan Conf.
F-5060 Appointment as a Supply Pastor. Lloyd H. Walker, East
Ohio Conf.
F-5061 Appointment of Student Lay Pastor. El Paso Dist Conf.,
M. B. Stewart, Dist. Supt.
F-5062 Appointment and Tenure of Bishops. Odie Gregg, North
Alabama Conf.
F-5063 Approval of Ministers of Other Denominations. Howell
0. Wilkins, Peninsula Conf.
F-5064 An Asian Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Okubo, Simpson
UMC, Arvada, Colo.
F-5065 Assignment of Bishops. Koinonia Class, Werta UMC,
Columbus, Indiana.
F-&066 Assignment of Minister Under Appointment to a Charge
Conference. Board of the Laity, Northern Illinois Conf.,
Walter S. Lennartson, Chmn.
F-5067 Authority of Lay Pastor. Board of the Ministry, East
Ohio Conf., William J. Weinland, Registrar.
F-5068 Authority of Lay Pastor to Administer Sacraments.
Oklahoma Conf. Board of Ministry, L. T. Cockerill, Secy.
F-5069 Call to Ministry without Discrimination. Gene Leggett,
3710 Gilbert St., Dallas, Tex.
F-5070 Category of Ministry Outside of Institutional Church.
Council on Ministries, Jason Lee Church, Salem, Ore.,
Hayes Beall, Chmn.
F-5071 Chairman of Commission on Christian Vocations to Be a
Member of Board of Ministry, Commission on Enlistment
for Church Occupations, Eastern Pennsylvania Conf.,
Guy D. Carrigan, Jr.
F-5072 Change "District Superintendent" to "District Minister."
Robert H. Adams, Jr., Wisconsin Conf.
F-5073 Change "District Superintendent" to "District Minister."
Howard N. Ewing, et al., East Ohio Conf.
934 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5074 Change Name of District Superintendent to District Min-
ister. I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
F-5075 Change of Retirement Date for Ministers. Executive
Committee, Board of the Ministry, South Indiana Conf.,
D. J. Lawson, Chmn.
F-5076 Change Title to "District Pastor." Wellsboro Dist., Cen-
tral Pa. Conf., Paul Herring, Pres.
F-5077 Change Wording of Par. 304. Board of Education, Legisla-
tive Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5078 Chaplaincy for Draft Counseling. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
F-5079 Change Conference Membership of Minister in Special
Appointment. Northern Illinois Conf., Charles Kloster-
man, Secy.
F-5080 Church Membership of Ministers. Richard L. Wright,
West Virginia Conf.
F-5081 Clarify Paragraphs on Special Appointments. F. R.
Randolph, North Carolina Conf.
F-5082 Clarify Provisions on Sabbatical Leave. R. Randolph,
North Carolina Conf.
F-5083 Clarify Provisions for Sabbatical Leaves. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
F-5084 Clarify Relationship between Orders and Confer-
ence Membership. Detroit Conf., Allan G. Gray, Secy.
F-5085 Clarify Responsibilities of Persons in Various Orders.
W. Jene Miller, Oklahoma Conf.
F-5086 Clarify Role of Assistant and Associate Pastors. Ray
Dubuque, New York Conf.
F-5087 Clarify Status of Ministers in Multi-Denomination Min-
istries. Eastern Pa. Conf., Charles Yrigoyen, Registrar,
Board of the Ministry.
F-5088 Clarify Status of Ministers in a Multiple-Denomination
Relationship. Eastern Pa. Conf., David L. Fife, Secy.
F-5089 Clergy and Time Spent on Travel Tour Selling. Martha
S. MacDonald, 310 Riverside Dr., E., Bradenton, Fla.,
First UMC, Bradenton, Fla.
F-5090 Combining Pastoral Leadership with Part-time Secular
Employment. Florida Spanish Ministry, James L. Knox,
Coordinator, Miami Beach, Fla.
F-5091 Combining Pastoral Leadership with Part-time Secular
Employment. Gordon L. Ridenaur, Secy.-Treas., Fellow-
ship for the Planning of Ministry.
F-5092 Commission to Study the Episcopacy. Council on Min-
istries, First UMC, Schenectady, N.Y.
F-5093 Commission to Study Structure and Function of Episco-
pacy. Arthur R. Melius, Troy Conf.
F-5094 Conditions for Associate Membership. Board of Education
Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5095 Composition of Conference Board of the Ministry. Clif-
ford Aguilar, et al.
F-5096 Composition of Commission on Chaplains. Council on
Youth Ministry, General Conference Committee, Scott
Jones, Chpsn.
F-5097 Consideration of Ministers for Appointment. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
F-5098 Consult with Lay Members Concerning Ministerial Ap-
pointments. Lemuel C. Summers, North Mississippi Conf.
F-5099 Continuing Education. Board of Education Legislative
Comm., Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 935
VIZ f=h^sfr .?'felol^Kt.S S';
P-5104 iSftPo/TDeacon. Board of Education Legislative
P_5.05 g=tiorTDVaio«"rp"asrS;t. Conf.. M. B. Stewart,
F-5106 B'eflnilro'n- o£ Elder. El Paso Dist. Conf.. M. Buren
p.6107 S«on°3'ta"/kstors Board of Edueation Legislative
rnmrtiittee Warren J. Hartman, Secy. . i 4.- „
F-5108 SSior'ofSy Pastor. Board of Education Legislative
PnTYimittee Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F 5109 DeSion 'of Ministerial Student Board of Education
F 510y ^l^p .^g Committee, Warren J- Hartnian Secy.
F-5110 Definition of Pastoral Charge. Glenn Biddle, West Ohio
F-5111 definition of Student Lay Pastor. El Paso Dist. Conf.,
F-5112 Lr Pa?.'T49:'cla?L H. Branning, Southwest Texas
F-5113 Ddete Par. 349.3. Irwinville UMC Irwinville, Ga.. J. B.
^ Benson, Chmn., Administrative Board
F-5114 Delete Par. 349.3. Official Board, Rocky Ford Charge,
Sylvania, Ga., Cauley Oglesby, Chmn.
F-5115 Delete Pkr. 349.3. Official Board, Rocky Ford UMC, O. P.
F-5116 DeSe Par. 349.3. Official Board, Oak Grove UMC.
Sylvania, Ga., Ralph Brannen Chmn.
F-5117 Delete Par. 349.3. Admimstrative Board, First UMC,
Bainbridge, Ga., Bob L. Forrester, Chmn. . . .^^
F-5118 Delete 'Far. 349.3. South Georgia Conf. Board of the
Ministry, G. W. Hancock, Vice-Chmn.
F-5119 Delete Par. 349.3. Statesboro Dist., So. Ga. Conf., C. C.
F 5120 gelX'pa?'S9.?Tdministrative Board, Pittman Park
F-5120 1^^^^^ g^^^^g^oro Ga., J. A. Pafford, Chmn.
F-5121 Defe''te'par!''362.2. Administrative Board, Applewood
Valley UMC, Golden, Colo., Omer Humble, Chmn.
V -^192 Delete the Requirement of Ordination as a Deacon to be
^"^^^^ SlTgible fofan Appointment. Board of the Ministry,
F-5123 oS^'lles'Sictions on Associate Members. L Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf. ,^. • ^ 4. ofi,.-r n«
V ^124 Disciplinary Question Regarding Ministers of Other De-
^ nomSSns. California-Nevada Conf., Newell P. Knudson,
F-5125 Dissatisfaction with the Church. Alfred R. Maddox, Apt.
G, Shallowford Rd., Chamblee, Ga.
F-5126 D scontinuance from Probationary Membership. Board of
Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
F -5127 Duties of a Pastor. Gordon P. Baker, Baltimore Conf
IZIIII Duties of a Pastor. J. G. Chamberlin, Christ Church
Methodist, New York, N. Y.
936 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5129 Duties of a Pastor. Janet L. Hoyt, Western Pennsylvania
Conf.
F-5130 Duties of a Pastor. Donald G. Scandrol, UMC, New
Kensington, Pa.
F-5131 Duty of a Bishop to Travel Throughout Area. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
F-5132 Duties of the Annual Conf. Board of the Ministry. Board
of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
Secy.
F-5133 Duties of a District Superintendent. United Methodists
for Church Renewal, Wilmert H. Wolf, Jr., Pres., New
York Conf.
F-5134 Election of District Superintendents. W. Scovel, Jr., West
Michigan Conf.
F-5135 Election of District Superintendents. Administrative
Board, Christ UMC, Lansing, Mich., Lawrence Chick,
Chmn.
F-5136 Election of District Superintendents. Odie Gregg, North
Alabama Conf.
F-5137 Election of District Superintendents. Keith I. Pohl, West
Michigan Conf.
F-5138 Election of District Superintendents. Robert Damschroder,
West Ohio Conf.
F-5139 Election of District Superintendents. Robert Damschroder,
West Ohio Conf.
F-5140 Election of District Superintendents. Northern Illinois
Conf., Charles Klosterman, Secy.
F-5141 Eligibility of Associate Member for Committee Member-
ship. Leonard T. Tolle, Oklahoma Conf.
F-5142 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Appointment. Administrative
Board, First UMC, Bainbridge, Ga., Bob L. Forrester,
Chmn.
F-5143 Eligibility of Lay Pastor to be Ordained Deacon. Adminis-
trative Board, First UMC, Bainbridge, Ga., Bob L. For-
rester, Chmn.
F-5144 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Appointment. Administrative
Board, Pittman Park UMC, Statesboro, Ga., J. A. Pafford,
Chmn.
F-5145 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Appointment. Administrative
Board, St. Mark UMC, Columbus, Ga., James A. Richards,
Chmn.
F-5146 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Ordination. Official Board,
Goloid UMC, Cauley Oglesby, Chmn.
F-5147 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Ordination. Official Board,
Rocky Ford UMC, South Georgia Conf., O. P. Long,
Chmn.
F-5148 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Ordination. Board of the
Ministry, South Georgia Conf., C. W. Hancock, Vice-
Chmn.
F-5149 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Ordination. Administrative
Board, Pittman Park UMC, Statesboro, Ga., J. A. Paf-
ford, Chmn.
F-5150 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Ordination as Deacon. South
Georgia Conf. Board of the Ministry.
F-5151 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Ordination as Deacon.
Statesboro Dist., South Georgia Conf., C. C. Edmundson,
Jr., Chmn.
F-5152 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Ordination as Deacon. Of-
ficial Board, Oak Grove UMC, South Georgia Conf., Ralph
Brannen, Chmn.
The United Methodist Church 937
F-5153 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Ordination as Deacon. Ad-
ministrative Board, St. Mark UMC, James A. Richards,
Chmn., Columbus, Ga.
F-5154 Eligibility of Lay Pastor for Ordination as Deacon. El
Paso Dist. Conf ., M. B. Stewart, Supt.
F-5155 Eligibility of Lay Pastor to Be Ordained Deacon. UMC,
Mt. Hope, Ohio, Carl L. Pocock.
F-5156 Eligibility of Lay Pastor to Be Ordained Deacon. Board
of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
Secy.
F-5157 Eligibility of a Probationary Member for Full Member-
ship. Leonard T. Tolle, Associate Member, Oklahoma
Conf.
F-5158 Eligibility for Ordination as Deacon. Sumpter M. Rilev
Jr., West Ohio Conf.
F-5159 Eligibility for Ordination as Deacon. Joseph Graham.
West Ohio Conf.
F-5160 Eligibility for Ordination as Deacon. Harold Dutt, West
Ohio Conf.
F-5161 Eligibility for Ordination as Deacon. Board of Education
Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5162 Eligibility for Ordination as Deacon. Lev^^is H. Thompson.
UMC, Zanesville, Ohio.
F-5163 Eligibility for Ordination as Deacon. Norman C. Williams
West Ohio Conf.
F-5164 Eligibility of Unordained Lay Pastor for Appointment.
Board of the Ministry, Tennessee Conf., C. H. Hunt,
Registrar.
F-5165 Eliminate Academic Requirement for Associate Member-
ship. Florence D. Arkley, West Ohio Conf.
F-5166 Eliminate Categories of Voluntary and Involuntary Loca-
tion. Central New York Conf., Stanley C. Robinson, Secy.
F-5167 Eliminate Discriminatory Masculine Language in Article
VII, Division 3. Study Commission on the Participation
of Women in Program and Policy-making Channels of the
UMC, Harvey H. Sander, Chairman.
F-5168 Eliminate Discriminatory Masculine Language in Article
V, Division 3. Study Commission on the Participation of
Women in the Program and Policy-making Channels of
the UMC, Harvey H. Sander, Chairperson.
F-5169 Eliminate Requirement of Certificate for Retired Minis-
ters. Lowell Headley, Brookville, Ohio, Arlington UMC.
F-5170 Establish Category of Supply Pastor. Southern New
England Conf., Leslie H. Johnson, Secy.
F-5171 Exception to Provision for Episcopal Tenure. Administra-
tive Board, UMC, Nevada, Mo., Joe Francis, Chmn.
F-5172 Exception to Term of Assignment for Bishops. Cabinet,
Missouri West Conf., George E. Poe, Chmn.
F-5173 Extend Date for Appointment of Unordained Lay Pastors.
Cabinet of the Virginia Conf., Paul D. Martin, Jr., Secy.
F-5174 Extend Eligibility Period for Associate Members.
Florence Arkley, West Ohio Conf.
F-5175 Extend Period for Waiver of Academic Requirement.
Eastern Pennsylvania Conf. Bd. of Ministry, Charles
Yrigoyen, Reg.
F-5176 Extend Term of Service for District Superintendent.
Lowen V. Kruse, Nebraska Conf.
F-5177 Extension of Waiver Requirement. Eastern Pennsylvania
Conf., D. L. Fife, Secy.
938 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5178 Evaluate Life Tenure for Bishops. James T. Randle, Jr.,
et al., P. O. Box 909, State University, Arkansas, Pleasant
Valley UMC.
F-5179 Election of District Superintendent. United Methodists
for Church Renewal, John V. Moore, Secy.
F-5180 Educational Requirements for the Ordained Ministry.
Kenneth Bedell, UMC, Benton, New York.
F-5181 Election of District Superintendents. Various Members,
University UMC, East Lansing, Mich., Keith Pohl, et al.
F-5182 Failure to Accept Itinerant System. L Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf .
F-5183 Filing Credentials of a Located Minister. 0. A. McBrayer,
Northwest Texas Conf.
F-5184 Filing Credentials of Discontinued Lay Pastor. 0. A.
McBrayer, Northwest Texas Conf.
F-5185 Financial Support During Sabbatical Leave. E. M. Amos,
Baltimore Conf.
F-&186 Flexibility in Office and Work of District Superintendent.
Lester L. Moore, Iowa Conf.
F-5187 Full Ministerial Privileges for Lay Pastors. Various As-
sociate Members of Ohio Conf., Jack D. Stutler, et al.
F-5188 Flexibility of Office of District Superintendent. Leroy W.
Moore, Iowa Conf.
F-5189 Flexibility of Office of District Superintendent. Robert
Wells, Ohio East Conf.
F-5190 Flexibility of Office and Work of District Superintendent.
Iowa Conf., William T. Miller, Secy.
F-5191 Flexibility of Office of District Superintendent. Glenn
Biddle, West Ohio Conf.
F-5192 Forfeiture of Right to Guaranteed Appointment. Pacific
Northwest Conf. Board of Ministry, Norma Eby, Chair-
man.
F-5193 Granting Retired Bishop Status to a Bishop Elected for a
Term and Holding Office until Time of Retirement.
Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincin-
nati, Ohio.
F-5194 General Ministry. Clifford A. Hewitt, Northern New
Jersey Conf.
F-5195 General Ministry in and to Secular Culture. Florida
Methodist Spanish Ministry, James L. Knox, Coordinator.
Miami, Fla.
F-5196 Guidelines for Husband and Wife Team Ministries. Var-
ious Seminarians, Keith E. Bullock, et al., Pleasant Lake,
N. Dak.
F-5197 Homosexuality No Bar to Ordination. Various members
of Various Churches, Georgiana Taylor, et al., Trinity
UMC, Albany, N.Y.
F-5198 Homosexuality No Bar to Ordination. Scott Jones, Uni-
versity Park UMC, Denver, Colo.
F-5199 Homosexuality No Bar to Ordination. Myrna Gum and
Mark Sheldon, Community Federated Church, Ther-
mopolis, Wyo., and UMC, Pana, 111.
F-5200 Homosexuality No Bar to Ordination. Troy Conf. Board
of Christian Social Concerns, Jane D. Coffman, Ballston
Spa, N.Y.
F-5201 Homosexuality No Bar to Ordination. Various Members
of Various UMC's, Glenn 0. Booth, 409 Bowen, Modesto,
Ca., First UMC.
The United Methodist Church 939
F-5202 Homosexuality No Bar to Ordination. Various Members
of Various UMC's, Elsie Walton, et al., 1282 N. Fairfax,
Hollywood, Ca.
F-5203 Homosexuality No Bar to Ordination. Various Members
of Various Churches, Ernest A. Baugh, et al., 17-A Old
Hickory, Albany, N.Y., Trinity UMC.
F-5204 Inclusion of the Pastor-Parish Committee in the Making
of Appointments. Detroit Conf ., Allen G. Gray, Secy.
F-5205 Inclusiveness in the Clergy. Charles A. Lamont, Northern
Illinois Conf.
F-5206 Indefinite Tenure of Ministerial Appointments. R. W.
Faulkner, West Ohio Conf.
F-5207 Indefinite Tenure of Ministerial Appointments. Meigs
Cooperative Parish Staff, Robert T. Baumgarner, et al..
West Ohio Conf.
F-5208 Indefinite Tenure of Ministerial Appointments. Joseph R.
Graham, West Ohio Conf.
F-5209 Interpretation of Historical Questions. Various Members
of Various Conferences, Mack Stokes, et al., Candler
School of Theology, Atlanta, Ga.
F-5210 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger. Emanuel M.
Johnson, Southwest Conf.
F-5211 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger. Pearline Miller,
Southwest Conf.
F-5212 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger. H.F. Miller,
Southwest Conf.
F-5213 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger. Mrs. Edith
Strong, 1806 S. Valmar St., Little Rock, Ark.
F-5214 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger, W. H. Williams,
Southwest Conf.
F-5215 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger. W.H. Flowers,
Southwest Conf.
F-5216 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger. Emma Jean
Rogers, Southwest Conf.
F-5217 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger. Elwin Miller,
Southwest Conf.
F-5218 Itineracy of Ministers Following Merger. Mrs. Ruth John-
son.
F-5219 Job Descriptions for Ministers. David J. Lupton, East
Ohio Conf.
F-5220 Job Description for Pastors. David J. Lupton, East Ohio
Conf.
F-5221 Lay Membership on Board of Ministry. Kansas West
General Conf. Delegation, Glenn E. Matthew.
F-5222 Lay Pastors as Associate Members." Carlos C. Page, West
Michigan Conf.
F-5223 Leave of Absence. Northern Illinois Conf., Charles
Klosterman, Secy.
F-5224 Leave of Absence. California-Nevada Conf., Newell P.
Knudson, Secy.
F-5225 Leave of Absence. Rocky Mountain Conf., William R.
liams. Secy.
F-5226 Length of Sabbatical Leave. Board of the Ministry, Com-
mittee on Petitions, Iowa Conf., Charles T. Rinkel, Jr.,
Chmn.
F-5227 License to Preach to Include Authority to Administer
Sacraments. G. E. Hoopert, Central Pa. Conf.
F-5228 License to Preach to Include Authorization to Administer
Sacraments. Board of the Ministry, Central Pa. Conf.
940 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5229 Limit Term of Service of Bishop. General Conf. Delecta-
tion of the Florida Conf., A. A. Hedberg, Secy.
F-5230 Limitations on a Bishop in Fixing Appointments. Albert
C. Outler, North Texas Conf.
F-5231 Limitation on Length of Special Appointments. Council
on Ministries, St, Mark's UMC, McAllen, Texas, Nancy
F. Jennings, Secy.
F-5232 Limitation on Local Parish Appointment. Lewis H. Beck-
ford, Maine Conf.
F-5233 Limitation on Ordination. Administrative Board, United
Church of Harlem Springs, Harlem Springs, Ohio, Nova
Kinney, Secy.
F-5234 Local Church Office for Ministers under Special Appoint-
ment. Robert H. Jongeward, West Michigan Conf.
F-5235 Local Church Responsibility for Disability Leave. Albert
C. Van Reenan, Jr., West Virginia Conf.
F-5236 Make Better Use of Retired Ministers. Adolf Bergman,
Detroit Conf.
F-5237 Make Ministerial Appointments with Consideration for
Career of Minister's Spouse. Morris L. Floyd, Frank E.
Trotter, and G. Thomas Brown, Jr., Southern California-
Arizona Conf., Holston Conf., and Virginia Conf.
F-5238 Member for General Ministry. Northern Hlinois Confer-
ence, Charles Klosterman, Secy.
F-5239 Members for General Ministry. Toledo Dist. Central City
Staff, West Ohio Conf., Chester Chambers, Pastor.
F-5240 Members for General Ministry. Northern New Jersey
General Conference Committee, James M. Ault, Chmn.
F-5241 Membership of Minister in Local Church. Administrative
Board, Evangelical UMC, Ottawa, 111., E. J. Larson, Min-
ister.
F-5242 Method of Assignment of Bishops. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf. (ret.).
F-5243 Method of Selecting District Superintendents. The Steer-
ing Committee, Methodists for Church Renewal, J. R.
Nelson, Chmn.
F-5244 Mid-year Appointments to Non-United Methodist
Agencies. Board of the Ministry, Pacific Northwest Conf.,
Jack M. Tuell, Chmn.
F-5245 Minimum Three-year Appointment Schedule. Gilbert H.
Vieira, California-Nevada Conf.
F-5246 Minister-workers. Southern California-Arizona Conf.
Board of Ministry, George Walters, Registrar.
F-5247 Ministers in Ecumenical Ministries. Fellowship of Town
and Country Workers, Southeastern Jurisdiction, Claude
Young, et al.
F-5248 Ministerial Appointments on a Four-year Basis. Orin
Smith, People's Church, Lansing, Mich.
F-5249 Ministerial Appointments on a Four-year Basis. Detroit
Conf., Allen G. Gray, Secy.
F-5250 Ministerial "At Large" Appointments, David C. Steflfen-
son. Rocky Mountain Conf.
F-5251 Ministerial Members of Other Denominations Serving in
UMC's. W. F. Appleby, North Mississippi Conf.
F-5252 Ministerial Members of Other Denominations Serving in
UMC. Town and Country Commission, North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
F-5253 Ministerial Members of UMC Serving Ecumenical Min-
istries. T. G. Colescott, Minnesota Conf.
The United Methodist Church 941
F-5254 Ministerial Members of UMC's Serving Ecumenical Min-
istries. W. F. Appleby, North Mississippi Conf.
F-5255 Ministerial Members of UMC's Serving Ecumenical Min-
istries. Glenn Biddle, West Ohio Conf.
F-5256 Ministerial Members of Other Denominations Serving in
UMC's. Glenn Biddle, West Ohio Conf.
F-5257 Ministerial Retirement Between Conference Sessions.
Eastern Pennsylvania Conf., David L. Fife, Secy.
F-5258 Ministerial Student to Seek Guidance of District Commit-
tee. Board of Ministry, Northern Illinois Conf., Charles
Klosterman, Secy.
F-5259 Ministry to Parishioners after Death. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf. (ret.).
F-5260 Missional Dynamics of the Ministry. Terry M. Lewis,
North Indiana Conf.
F-5261 Move Toward a Civilian Chaplaincy. Board of Christian
Social Concerns, Troy Conf., Jane D. Coffman.
F-5262 No Additional Requirements for Ministerial Candidates.
North-east Missaukee Parish UMC, Doris N. Whipple,
Recording Secy.
F-5263 No Additional Requirements for Ministerial Candidates.
Manton-Fife Lake-Boardmans Parish Annual Church
Conf., Gwyneth L. Hayward, Secy.
F-5264 No Increase in Requirements During Course of Study.
Administrative Board, Bannister UMC, Edna Nowlin,
Secy., West Michigan Conf.
F-5265 No Increase in Requirements During Course of Study.
Administrative Board, Ashley UMC, Ashley, Michigan,
Maxine Kremer, Secy.
F-5266 No Increase in Requirements for Ministerial Candidates.
National Fellowship of Associate and Lay Pastors, J. W.
McNally, Pres.
F-5267 No Increase in Requirements for Ministerial Candidates.
United Methodist Churches of Harrietta and Mesick,
Mich., Mrs. Jack McNitt, Secy.
F-5268 Nomination of Conference Board of Ministry. United
Methodists for Church Renewal, New York Conf., Wilmert
H. Wolf, Jr., Pres.
F-5269 Nomination of Members to the Annual Conf. Board of
the Ministry. Board of the Ministry, West Michigan Conf.,
James W. Wright, Chmn.
F-5270 Non-church-related Special Appointments. Glenn Biddle,
West Ohio Conf.
F-5271 Non-Military Chaplaincy. Gary Thomas, et al., Community
UMC, Ft. Pierce, Fla.
F-5272 Non-Military Chaplaincy. David Harvin, 315 5th St., S.E.,
Washington, D.C., St. Luke UMC, Laurinburg, N.C.
F-5273 Non-Military Chaplaincy. Myrna Gum and Mark Sheldon,
Thermopolis, Wyoming, Pana, 111.
F-5274 One Administrative Structure for All Chaplains. Eugene
W. Mace, et al., Kansas West Conf.
F-5275 One-order Ministry. Carl A. Oglesby, Minister, UMC,
Lazbuddie, Texas.
F-5276 Oppose Qualifications for Eligibility as a Lay Pastor.
Board of the Ministry, Central Texas Conf., Don F.
Renshaw, Jr., Registrar.
F-5277 Oppose Two-order Ministry. Charles H. Branning, South-
west Texas Conf.
F-5278 Ordained Ministry for Part-time Work. United Methodist
Women's Caucus, Carleen Waller, Coordinator.
942 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5279 The Order of Deacon. Board of Education Legislative
Comm., Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5280 Ordination for Part-time Ministers. United Methodists for
Church Renewal, New York Conf., Wilmert H. Wolf, Jr.,
Pres,
F-5281 Ordination of Part-time Ministers, Task Force on
Women's Liberation, New York Conf., Mrs. Barbara
Menzel.
F-5282 Part-time Pastoral Service and Secular Employment. Na-
tional Steering Committee, United Methodists for Church
Renewal, John V. Moore, Secy, pro-tem.
F-5283 Part-time Pastoral Ministry and Secular Employment.
Council on Ministries, Faith UMC, Minneapolis, Minn.,
Estelle Wade, Chmn.
F-5284 Part-time Pastoral Ministry Related to Secular Employ-
ment. United Methodists for Church Renewal, New York
Conf., W. H. Wolf, Pres.
F-5285 Pastor-workers. Board of Ministry, Southern California-
Arizona Conf., George Walters, Registrar.
F-5288 Pension Credit for Minister-workers. Clifford A. Hewitt,
Northern New Jersey Conf.
F-5287 Policy on Ministerial Salaries. Darrell D. Hoyle, Cali-
fornia-Nevada Conf.
F-5288 Probationary Pastors. J. Irwin Trotter, Southern Cali-
fornia-Arizona Conf.
F-5289 Priorities within the Appointment System. Administrative
Board, United Church, Harlem Springs, Ohio, Neva
Kinney, Secy.
F-5290 Probationary Member in Advanced Studies. Board of Edu-
cation Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5291 Probationary Member in Advanced Studies. Board of
Education Legislative Committee, Warren J, Hartman,
Secy.
F-5292 Probationary Status for Associate Members. Leonard T.
Tolle, Associate Member, Oklahoma Conf.
F-5293 Procedures for License to Preach. Robert H. Jongeward,
West Michigan Conf.
F-5294 Prohibit Minister from Performing Marriage Ceremony
between Males. Ruth R. Shannon, Santa Barbara, Ca.
F-5295 Privileged Nature of a Confession. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
F-5296 Privileges of Minister on Voluntary Location. Jack M.
Tuell, Pacific Northwest Conf.
F-5297 Proposed Legislation on Annual Conference Board of
Ministry. Committee of Chairmen of Boards of the Min-
istry of Various Conferences, Kenneth P. Rutter, Chmn.
F-5298 Proposed Legislation for Commission on Chaplains. Com-
mission on Chaplains and Related Ministries, A. P. Bailey,
Ex. Secy.
F-5299 Protest Appointment of Student Pastors. F. G. Fout,
UMC, Rabeline, La.
F-5300 Provide Bishop for Each Annual Conference. Charles H.
Branning, Southwest Texas Conf.
F-5301 Provide for General Ministry. Florida Methodist Spanish
Ministry, James L. Knox, Miami, Fla.
F-5302 Provision for Attending Seminary without Liberal Arts
Degree. Berry O. Barbour, North Carolina Conf.
F-5303 Provision for Ecumenical Ministries. Missouri West Conf.,
M. Christy Getting, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 943
F-5304 Provisions for Involuntary Location. Special Charge Conf,
of Scott Memorial UMC, Bethseda W. Points, Recording
Secy.
F-5305 Provision for Involuntary Location. Lester L. Moore, Iowa
Conf.
F-5306 Provision for Location. Board of Education Legislative
Comm., Warren H. Hartman, Secy.
F-5307 Provision for Location. John C. Kohler, 1620 St. Loretto,
Florissant, Mo., St. Mark's UMC.
F-5308 Provision for Probationer to Move toward Associate
Membership. Board of the Ministry, Northwest Texas
Conf., O. A. McBrayer, Chmn.
F-5309 Provision for Taking Ministerial Course of Study. Adelor
Turgeon, Jr., 300 Parker St., Manchester, Conn., North
UMC.
F-5310 Provision for Pastor-worker. Steering Committee of
United Methodists for Church Renewal, J. R. Nelson,
National Chmn.
F-5311 Provision for Worker Priests. Southern California-
Arizona Conf., James K. Sasaki, Secy.
F-5312 Provisions for Sabbatical Leave. Northern Illinois Conf.,
Charles Klosterman, Secy.
F-5313 Qualifications for Admittance of Ministers of Other De-
nominations. Charles H. Branning, Southwest Texas Conf.
F-5314 Qualifications for Admission into Full Connection. Con-
sultation of United Methodist Seminarians, Morris L.
Floyd, So. Calif .-Ariz. Conf., et al.
F-5315 Qualifications for Full Membership. W. A. Appling,
Northwest Texas Conf.
F-5316 Qualifications for Lay Pastors. David L. Crawford, West
Michigan Conf.
F-5317 Qualifications for Lay Pastor. A. Sterling Ward, Missouri
West Conf.
F-5318 Qualifications for Local Preacher's License. New York
Conf., Edwin S. Gault, Secy.
F-5319 Qualifications for Probationary Membership. Board of
Education Legislative Committee, Warren Hartman, Secy.
F-5320 Questions to Be Answered for Full Membership, Various
Ministers of Various Conferences, Mack B. Stokes,
Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, Ga.
F-5321 Questions to Be Answered for Probationary Membership.
Various members of Various Conferences, Mack B. Stokes,
et al., Atlanta, Ga.
F-5322 Quota of Bishops within Each Jurisdictional Conference.
Keith I. Pohl, West Michigan Conf.
F-5323 Readmission after Location. Board of Education Legisla-
tive Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5324 Readmission after Withdrawal by Surrender of the Min-
isterial Office. Board of Education Legislative Committee,
Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5325 Readmission to Conference Relationships. Board of Edu-
cation Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5326 Readmission of Ministers. Board of the Ministry,
Louisiana Conf., W. T. Handy, Jr., Chmn.
F-5327 Readmission to Probationary Membership. Board of Edu-
cation Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5328 Receive Full-time Ordained Elders into Conference Mem-
bership. Cabinet of the South Indiana Associate Confer-
ence Members' Fellowship, Ralph Mohler, Pres.
944 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5329 Recommend Election of Hispanic-American Bishop. Con-
sultation of United Methodist Seminarians, Morris L.
Floyd, et al.
E-5330 Re-define "Ordained Itinerant Ministry." Florida Conf.
Bd. of Evangelism, Marvin R. Park, Jr., Secy.
F-5331 Re-election of Bishop. Koinonia Class, Werta UMC,
Columbus, Indiana.
F-5332 Relationship of Appointment and Licensing, Robert H.
Jongeward, West Michigan Conf.
F-5333 Relationship between Conference Membership and Ordi-
nation. Charles H. Branning, Southwest Texas Conf.
F-5334 Relationship of Retired Minister to Charge Conf. Retired
Ministers' Assn. of Northern Illinois Conf. and Northern
Illinois Conf., Charles Klosterman, Secy.
F-5335 Relationship of Ministers in Special Appointment with
Annual Conf. Northern Illinois Conf. Board of the Laity,
Walter S. Lennartson, Chmn.
F-5336 Remove References to Involuntary Location. Leroy W.
Moore, Iowa Conf.
F-5337 Repeal Twelve-year Episcopal Residence in an Area.
Charles H. Branning, Southwest Texas Conf.
F-5338 Reporting of Remuneration by Ministers in Special Ap-
pointment. Arthur H. Maynard, California-Nevada Conf.
F-5339 Representation of Minority Groups in Election of Bishop.
Estill F. Allen, Jr., Central Texas Conf.
F-5340 Request Conference to Study Specialized Ministries. Con-
sultation of United Methodist Seminarians, Morris L.
Floyd, et al.
F-5341 Request for Restructure Committee to Study and Rec-
ommend Changes in the Episcopacy. Detroit Conf., Allan
G. Gray, Secy.
F-5342 Request for Study of the Episcopacy. E. F. Otto, et al..
West Michigan Conf.
F-5343 Require Two-thirds Vote for Involuntary Location. Lester
L. Moore, Iowa Conf.
F-5344 Require Theological Statement and Sermon of Candidates.
I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
F-5345 Require a Statement of Intention in Granting A Sab-
batical Leave. Committee on Petitions, Board of the Min-
istry, Iowa Conf., Charles T. Rinkel, Jr., Chmn.
F-5346 Requirements for Admission into Full Connection. A. M.
Stinson, Jr., North Alabama Conf.
F-5347 Requirements for Admission into Full Membership.
Holston Conference Club, Candler School of Theology,
Atlanta, Ga., Otto C. Davison, Pres.
F-5348 Requirements for Appointment of Lay Pastors. C. C.
Page, West Michigan Conf.
F-5349 Requirements for Associate Member to Become Proba-
tionary Member. Board of Education Legislative Com-
mittee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5350 Requirement of Course of Study. Board of Education
Legislative Committee. Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5351 Requirement for Members Of Conference Board of Min-
istry. Pastors of First UMC, Peoria, 111., Robert W.
Thornburg, et al.
F-5352 Requirement for Minister to be Given a Special Appoint-
ment. Jerry A. Means, Louisiana Conf.
F-5353 Responsibilities of Board of Ministry. Board of Educa-
tion Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 945
F-5354 Responsibility of Board of Ministry. Board of Education
Legislative Committee. Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5355 Responsibilities of Board of Ministry. Board of Educa-
tion Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5356 Responsibility of Board of Ministry to Lay Pastor. Ep-
worth UMC Fall Church Conf., Barbara J. Underwood,
Acting Rec. Secy., Brethren, Michigan.
F-5357 Responsibility of Board of Ministry to Counsel with Lay
Pastors. Board of the Ministry, West Michigan Conf.,
James W. Wright, Chmn.
F-5358 Responsibility of Board of Ministry to Counsel with Lay
Pastors. Manton-Fife Lake-Boardmans Parish Ann.
Church Conf., Gwyneth L. Hayward, Recording Secy.
F-5359 Responsibility of Board of Ministry to Counsel with Lay
Pastor. Northeast Missaukee Parish, Doris N. Whipple,
Secy., West Michigan Conf.
F-5360 Responsibility of Board of Ministry in Counseling with
Lay Pastor. United Methodist Churches of Harrietta and
Mesick, Michigan. Mrs. Jack McNitt, Secy.
F-5361 Responsibility of Board of Ministry to Counsel with Lay
Pastors. Administrative Board, Ashley UMC, Ashley,
Mich., Maxine Kremer, Secy.
F-5362 Responsibility of Board of Ministry to Counsel with Lay
Pastors. Administrative Board, Bannister UMC, West
Michigan Conf., Edna Nowlin, Secy.
F-5363 Responsibility of Consulting Elder. Committee on Counsel-
ing Elders, Iowa Conf. Board of the Ministry, V. V.
Shuldt, Chmn.
F-5364 Responsibility of District Superintendent to Develop
Ecumenical Relationship. Lyle T. Christianson, Minnesota
Conf.
F-5365 Responsibility of a District Superintendent to Develop
Ecumenical Relationships. T. G. Colescott, Minnesota
Conf.
F-5366 Responsibility of Lay Pastor. Lewis H. Thompson, West
Ohio Conf.
F-5367 Responsibility of Lay Pastor. Norman O. Williams, West
Ohio Conf.
F-5368 Responsibility of Lay Pastor. Harold Dutt, Ohio West
Conf.
F-5369 Responsibility of Lay Pastor. Billie R. Alexander,
Alabama-West Florida Conf.
F-5370 Responsibilities of Lay Pastors. Dr. Sumpter M. Riley,
Jr., D.S., West Ohio Conf.
F-5371 Responsibilities of Lay Pastor. Leonard T. Tolle, Okla.
Conf.
F-5372 Responsibility of a Lay Pastor. Dr. Richard P. Coad,
D. S., West Ohio Conf.
F-5373 Responsibility For Leadership in Continuing Education.
Board of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J.
Hartman, Secy.
F-5374 Responsibility of Ministers in Special Appointments.
Lowell Headley, West Ohio Conf.
F-5375 Responsibilities of Pastor. Ex. Committee, Women's
Society of Christian Service of Western New York Conf.,
Mrs. Leslie W. Davis, Secy.
F-5376 Responsibility of a Pastor to Perform All Duties of a
Pastor. Dr. Joseph R. Graham, D. S., West Ohio Conf.
946 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5377 Responsibility of Those Who Examine Candidates For
Ministry. Various Members of Various Conf., Mack B.
Stokes, Holston Conf.
F-5378 Restriction on Lay Pastor In Administering Sacraments.
United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Marvin T, Judy,
Pres., North Texas Conf.
F-5379 Restriction on Ministerial Appointments. Administrative
Board of Peoples UMC, Louisiana Conf., Donald R, Avery.
F-5380 Restrictions on Probationers. I. Melville Wohrley, East
Ohio Conf.
F-5381 Return From Episcopacy To Pastorate. Koinonia Class of
Wertz UMC, Indiana Conf.
F-5382 Restore Prohibition of Use of Beverage Alcohol by Min-
isters. Paul F. Holmes, 416 E. 7th St., Kinsley, Kansas.
F-5383 Restore the Term "Supply Pastor." Board of Ministry
of So. Calif.-Arizona Conf., Edward C. Erny, Asst. Reg-
istrar of Lay Pastors.
F-5384 Re-Submit Proposals for Building. Western New York
Conf. Board of Missions, Rae L. Brothers.
F-5385 Retirement Age For Ministers. Emerson S. Colaw, West
Ohio Conf.
F-5386 Retain Requirements For Ministerial Candidate. Fall
Church Conf. of Epworth UMC, Brethren, Michigan,
Barbara Underwood, Acting Recording Secy.
F-5387 Retired Status of Central Conf. Bishops. F. Thomas
Trotter, Dean, School of Theology at Claremont, Southern
Calif.-Arizona Conf.
F-5388 Retirement Between Sessions of Ann. Conf. Board of the
Ministry of Eastern Penn. Conf., Charles Yrigoyen, D.D.,
Registrar, Eastern Penn. Conf.
F-5389 Reverse Decision on Lay Pastors. Henry P. Fell, Chmn.,
Administrative Board, Ridglea UMC, Ft. Worth, Tex.
F-5390 Reverse Decision on Lay Pastors. Kenneth L. Hunt, Chmn.
of Education Work Area, Ridglea UMC, Ft. Worth, Texas.
F-5391 Reverse Decision of Lay Pastors. Frank Mackey, Ridglea
UMC, Ft. Worth, Texas.
F-5392 Reverse Decision on Lay Pastors. J. K. Henderson, Ridglea
UMC, Ft. Worth Texas.
F-5393 Reverse Decision on Ordination of Lay Pastors. Jerden
Davis, 311 University Dr., St. John UMC, Ft. Worth
Texas.
F-5394 Reverse Decision on Lay Pastors. Don M. Pike, Central
Texas Conf.
F-5395 Retirement Age of Pastors. Administrative Board of
Beaver UMC, David B. Morford, Chmn., Beaver, Penn.
F-5396 Review and Evaluation of Ministry. J. Irwin Trotter,
D. S., So. Calif.-Arizona Conf.
F-5397 Rights of Lay Pastors. Lay Pastors of North Alabama
Conf. and North Alabama Conf., Herschel T. Hamner,
Secy.
F-5398 Rights of Lay Pastors. L. B. Mays, North Alabama Conf.
F-5399 Right of Lay Pastors. Leonard T. Tolle, Assoc. Member,
Okla. Conf.
F-5400 Right of Lay Pastors To Administer Sacraments. North
Central Jurisdiction Town and Country Conf., Robert
Wells, Chmn., East Ohio Conf.
F-5401 Right of Licensed Preachers to Administer Sacraments.
Kenneth E. Nuson, West Ohio Conf.
F-5402 Rights of Members in Full Connection. Rocky Mountain
Conf. Wm. R. liams, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 947
F-5403 Right of Minister Under Special Appointment to be Mem-
ber of Local Church. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Comm.
UMC, Cincinnati, Ohio.
F-5404 Rights of Ministers of Ecumenical Churches. Town and
Country Commission, North Mississippi Conf., E. F.
Roberts, Secy.
F-5405 Rights of Probationary Members. Rodney E. Rawson,
5733 Cabot Dr., New Brighton, Zion UMC, Mayer, Minn.
F-5406 Right of Trial in Case of Involuntary Location. H. B.
Williams, Methodist Theo. School, Ohio.
F-5407 Rights of Probationary Members in Ann. Conf, Richard
O. Johnson, Trinity UMC, Chico, Calif.
F-5408 Sabbatical Leave. Darwyn J. Nace, West Ohio Conf.
F-5409 Sabbatical Leave. Board of Education Legislative Comm.,
Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5410 Selection of District Superintendents. Fred H. Shinn,
Western North Cai'olina Conf.
F-5411 Set Term of Office For Bishops. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Okubo,
5944 So. Steele St., Littletown, Colo., Simpson UMC,
Arvada, Colo.
F-5412 Special Appointments to be Clearly Related to the Church.
Board of the Ministry of the South Indiana Conf., David
J. Lawson, Chmn., Glenn F. Hulbert, Secy.
F-5413 Status of Ministers in Multi-Denomination Ministries.
Western New York Annual Conf., Frank J. Mucci, Conf.
Secy.
F-5414 Status and Duties of Lay Pastor. Epworth UMC, Fall
Church Conf., Barbara Underwood, Acting Secy., Breth-
ren, Michigan.
F-5415 Study by Correspondence for Lay Pastors. David L. Craw-
ford, West Michigan Conf.
F-5416 Study by Lay Pastors Not Under Appointment. Bruce
Felker, West Michigan.
F-5417 Study of the Diaconate. Catherine Egell, 1722 S. Park,
Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
F-5418 Study of the Diaconate. Thomas D. Hall, Mo. West Conf.
F-5419 Study of the Ministry: Progress Report and Recommenda-
tions. Association of United Methodist Theological
Schools, Don W. Holter, Prs.
F-5420 Study Commission on the Episcopacy. Indiana Area
Delegation to the 1972 General and Jurisdictional Conf.
of the UMC, J. Kenneth Forbes, Chmn.
F-5421 Study Commission on the Episcopacy. Council on Min-
istries of First UMC, Schnenectady, New York, William
Price, Chmn.
F-5422 Study Desirability of Lifetime Episcopacy. 1971 Hawaii
District Conf., Glen R. Murray, Program Counselor,
Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf.
F-5423 Study of the Diaconate. Committee on Legislation of the
Committee on Deaconess/Home Missionary Service, Dr.
J. 0. Young, Chmn.
F-5424 Study of the Episcopacy. Mrs. Doris Brink, West Michi-
gan Conf.
F-5425 Study Office of District Superintendent. Committee on
Town and Country Ministries of the Virginia Conf.,
George H. Gravitt, Secy. Pro Tem, Virginia Conf.
F-5426 Study Place and Function of District Superintendent.
Davis G. High, Eastern Penn. Conf.
F-5427 Supernumerary Relationship. Board of Education Legis-
lative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
948 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5428 Support of Mission Appointees. Administrative Board,
UMC, Harlem Springs, Neva Kinney, Secretary.
F-5429 Support Worker-Priest Concept. Cabinet of the East Ohio
Conf ., Gladstone L. Brown, Chmn.
F-5430 Temporal Membership for Ministers. Committee on Chap-
laincy, Conf. Council on Ministries, Rocky Mountain Conf.,
Dr. Loyd G. Nichols, Comm. Chmn., et al.
F-5431 Tenure of Bishops. Tennessee Conf. Delegation to the Gen-
eral Conf., William H. Tomlin, Chmn.
F-5432 Tenure of Bishops. Joseph W. Thompson, Brashear UMC,
Missouri.
F-5433 Tenure of Office of Bishops. Lorinne M. Cunninghan, 2G44
Larose, Rebecca Memorial UMC, Memphis, Tenn.
F-5434 Tenure of Ministerial Appointments. Woodrow W. Kern,
RD2, Chiques UMC, Mount Joy, Penn.
F-5435 Term of Office For Bishops. Administrative Board of the
Hamilton UMC, Donald W. Dial, Chmn., Antioch, Tenn.
F--5436 Term of Office for Bishops. Oregon-Idaho Conf., Clark S.
Enz, Secy.
F-5437 Term of Office for Bishops. Robert Damschroder, Proba-
tionary Member, West Ohio Conf.
F-5438 Termination and Reinstatement of Lay Pastors. Board of
Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
Secy.
F-5439 Termination of Conf. Membership. Board of Education
Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
F-5440 Termination of Membership of Ann. Conf., Board of Edu-
cation Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman.
F-5441 Training and Ongoing Assistance For District Superin-
tendent. Exec. Committee, Council of Bishops, Roy H.
Short, Secy.
F_5442 Transfer of Bishops Among Jurisdictions. Donald A.
Waterfield, Troy Conf.
F-5443 Use of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs by Ministers. Southern
111. Conf., Robert R. Hollis, Secy.
F-5444 Using Sacred Lots to Determine Appointments. Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
F-5445 Vocational Location. Louisville Conf., L. W. Woodward,
Secy.
F-5446 Voting Rights of Assoc. Members. Various Members of
Professional Growth Seminar of Central New York Conf.,
Davis A. Greer, et al.
F-5447 Voting Rights of Associate Members. Leonard T. Tolle,
Assoc. Member, Okla. Conf.
F_5448 Voting Right of Lay Pastors in Ann. Conf. Alvin N.
Burbank, North Alabama Conf.
F-5449 Voting Right of Lay Pastors in Ann. Conf. Administra-
tive Board of First UMC, Uhrichsville, Ohio, George
Farmer, Chmn., 225 North Dawson St., Uhrichsville, Ohio.
F-5450 Waive Academic Requirement For Lay Pastors. National
Fellowship of Assoc, and Lay Pastors, J. Wm. McNally,
Pres.
F-5451 Waive Academic Requirements for Lay Pastor. Mrs. Jack
McNitt, Recording Secy., UMC, Harrietta and Mesick,
Michigan.
F-5452 Waiver of Academic Requirement for Assoc. Member.
Ann. Church Conf., Manton-Fife Lake Boardmans Parish
of UMC, Gyneth L. Hayward, Recording Secy., Manton,
Michigan.
The United Methodist Church 949
F-5453 Waive Academic Requirement for Lay Pastors. Adminis-
trative Board of Ashley UMC, Michigan, Maxine Kremer,
Secy.
F-5454 Waive Academic Requirements For Certain Lay Pastors.
Fall Church Conf. of Epworth UMC, Brethren, Michigan,
Barbara J. Underwood, Acting Recording Secy., Brethren,
Michigan.
F-5455 Waive Academic Requirement For Lay Pastors. Admin-
istrative Board of Bannister UMC, Edna Nowlin, Secy.
F-5456 Waiver of Academic Requirement For Lay Pastors. North
East Missaukee Parish UMC, Doris N. Whipple, Record-
ing Secy., West Michigan Conf.
F-5457 Waiver of Claim on Regular Appointment. Board of the
Ministry of the South Indiana Conf., Glenn F. Hulbert,
Secy.
F-5458 Withdrawal By Surrender of the Ministerial Office. Boai-d
of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
Secy.
F-5459 Women and the Ministry. United Methodist Women's
Caucus, Carleen Waller, Coordinator.
F-5460 Worker-Priest as a Possible Ministry. Southern Calif.-
Arizona Conf., James K. Sasaki, Conf. Secy.
F_5461 Worker-Priest Ministry. Brian H. Greene, Jr., Holston
Conf.
F-5462 A Worker-Priest Order. Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf.,
James K. Sasaki, Conf. Secy.
F-5463 Years of Service For Retirement. Board of Pensions of
the Detroit Ann. Conf., Donald O. Crumm, Rec. Secy.
F-5464 Years of Service Required for Annuity Claim. T. B. Smith,
South Carolina Conf.
Nos. F-5465 to F-5496 inclusive are titled "Appoint-
ability of Lay Pastors."
F-5465 T, A. Kaatz, Hope UMC, Toledo, Ohio.
F-5466 Various Members, Laurel Hills UMC, F. G. Huber, Pastor,
West Ohio Conf.
F-5467 Mr. & Mrs. E. B. Webb, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5468 Cooperative Parish, Robert Bumgarner, et al., Middle-
port, Ohio, Staff, Meigs UMC.
F-5469 R. Maurer, Somerset, Ohio.
F-5470 Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Matheney, Hamden UMC, Hamden,
Ohio.
F-5471 Mrs. B. Cottrell, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5472 Ms. S. Bates, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5473 W. E. Burley, West Ohio Conf.
F-5474 W. B. Meiser, East Ohio Conf.
F-5475 P. and M. Wvant, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5476 Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Dillow, Hamden, UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5477 F. & H. Mills, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5478 O. Little, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5479 L. McLaughlin, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5480 R. E. Statue, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5481 Ms. M. Salyer, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5482 Mrs. T. Rose, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5483 Ms. B. Bowden, Hamden, Ohio.
F_5484 Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Shoemaker, Hamden UMC.
F-5485 Ms. M. E. Hayhurst, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5486 P. A. Sellers, Hamden UMC, West Ohio Conf.
F-5487 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Weyand, Hamden UMC, Hamden,
Ohio.
F-5488 R. C. Calkins, West Ohio Conf.
950 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5489 W. Clarke, Urbana UMC, Urbana, Ohio,
F-5490 R. W. Sattler, Frazeysburg, Ohio.
F-5491 H. W. Jeffers, Millensport UMC, Millensport, Ohio.
F-5492 R. B. St. Clair, Zanesville, Ohio.
F-5493 Mrs. C. A. Cottrill, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5494 J. N. Brice, Bremen UMC, Bremen, Ohio.
F-5495 G. Biddle, Jackson, Ohio, West Ohio Conf.
F-5496 G. R. Williams, Lancaster, Ohio.
Nos. F-5Jt97 to F-5528 inclusive are titled "Eligiblity
for Ordination as Deacon."
F-5497 R. T. Bumgarner, et al., Meigs UMC, Middleport, Ohio.
F-5498 G. Biddle, Jackson, Ohio, West Ohio Conf.
F-5499 J. N. Bice, Bremen UMC.
F-5500 R. B. St. Clair, Zanesville, Ohio.
F-5501 R. Maurer, Somerset, Ohio.
F-5502 W. Clark, Urbana UMC, Urbana, Ohio.
F-5503 R. W. Sutter, Frazeyburg, Ohio.
F-5504 H. W. Jeffers, West Ohio Conf.
F-5505 T. A. Kaatz, Hope UMC, Toledo, Ohio, West Ohio Conf.
F-5506 Mrs. C. A. Cottrill, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5507 Mr. & Mrs. E. B. Webb, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5508 Mrs. Betty Cottrell, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5509 Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Matheney, Hamden UMC, Hamden,
Ohio.
F_5510 B. Bowdin, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5511 Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Shoemaker, Hamden UMC, Hamden,
Ohio.
F-5512 Ms. M. E. Hayhurst, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5513 R. C. Calkins, West Ohio Conf.
F-5514 P. G. Sellers, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5515 L. McLaughlin, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F_5516 Ms. M. Salyer, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5517 W. B. Meiser, Mansfield, Ohio, East Ohio Conf.
F-5518 P. & M. Wyant, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5519 Mr. & Mrs. F. J. Mills, Handen UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5520 H. & M. Weyand, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5521 R. E. Stateu, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5522 O. Little, Hamden, UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5523 W. E. Burley, West Ohio Conf.
F-5524 Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Dillon, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5525 Ms. S. Bates, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5526 Ms. T. Rose, Hamden UMC, Hamden, Ohio.
F-5527 L. H. Walker, First UMC, Bucyrus, Ohio, East Ohio Conf.
F-5528 G. L. Williams, Lancaster, Ohio.
Nos. F-5529 to F-5585 inclusive are titled "Itineracy of
Ministers Followiiig Merger."
F-5529 C. Daniels, Southwest Conference.
F-5530 G. J. Washington, Southwest Conf.
F-5531 A. S. Wamble, Sr., Southwest Conf.
F-5532 W. Strong, Southwest Conf.
F-5533 W. D. Lester, Southwest Conf.
F-5534 Ms. W. F. Rowell, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5535 Mrs. S. J. Stratford, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5536 J. Smith, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5537 Ms. E. M. Winton, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5538 Mrs. L. Howard, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5539 Mrs. N. Ullery, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5540 A. Adams, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5511 Ms. C. Williams, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5/ 42 Ms. M. Williams, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
The United Methodist Church 951
F-5543 Ms. Mary Williams, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5544 R. E. Wesley, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5545 Ms. D. Bray, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5546 Ms. P. A. Brown, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5547 Miss J. Krauls, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5548 L. McDade, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5549 Mrs. H. T. Dennard, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5550 Mrs. C King, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5551 Ms. A. P. Wynn, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5552 Mrs. M. Ware, Mallalieu, UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5553 Mrs. I. F. Howell, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5554 Ms. M. E. Cox, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5555 J. M. Cox, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5556 Ms. M. Richardson, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5557 Mrs. G. R. West, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5558 Ms. D. W. Sullivan, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5559 Ms. H. Wesley, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5560 Mrs. H. Preston, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5561 Mrs. H. Edwards, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5562 R. E. Moore, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5563 S. Stratford, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5564 S. Stratford, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5565 Mrs. H. M. Pegues, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5566 Mrs. R. Brown, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5567 S. Brown, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5568 R. Wesley, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5569 L. R. Hardwick, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5570 Mrs. F. I. Gordon, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5571 A. L. Preston, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5572 C. H. Robinson, Mallalieu UMC, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F-5573 Mrs. J. A. Morton, Council of Ministries, Southwest Conf.
F-5574 J. R. Morton, Southwest Conf., Wesley UMC.
F-5575 Mrs. C. Anderson, Southwest Conf.
F-5576 H. B. Winstead, Southwest Conf.
F-5577 Bennie Moses, Southwest Conf.
F-5578 A. Watkin, Southwest Conf.
F-5579 C. Anderson, Southwest Conf.
F-5580 Mrs. R. C. Childress, Southwest Conf.
F-5581 W. A. Jenkins, Los Angeles, Calif., Southwest Conf.
F-5582 Rev. C. G. Willmon, Los Angeles, Calif., Southwest Conf.
F-5583 B. H. Children, Los Angeles, Calif., Southwest Conf.
F-5584 F. C. Souder, Los Angeles, Calif., Southwest Conf.
F-5585 W. H. Fowler, Southwest Conf.
F-5586 Involuntary Location. Iowa Ann. Conf., Bishop James S.
Thomas, President.
F-5587 Provide For Minister-Workers. Various Members, Yellow-
stone Conf., Quentin Schwartz, et al.
F-5588 Appointment to Part-Time Pastoral Ministry: Various
Members of Yellowstone Conf., Quentin Schwartz, et al.
References Made During Conference Session
F-5589 Quadrennial Reports, Commission on Chaplains.
F-5590 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1225-1230.
F-5591 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1231-1234.
F-5592 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1250-1261.
F-5593 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1265-1269.
F-5594 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1275-1276.
F-5595 Report of the Commission to Study the Ministry.
F-5596 Episcopal Address.
F-5597 Involuntary Location of a Ministerial Member. Report of
Commission on Religion and Race, Rec. No. 6.
952 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
F-5598 Ministerial Classification. Report of Commission on Re-
ligion and Race. Rec. No. 7.
F-5599 Remuneration of Bishops after Retirement but Before
Age 72. Report of Council on World Service and Finance,
Rec. No. 3.
Petitions Re-referred
B-5058-F Board of Appeal from Decisions of the Board of Ministry,
to B-5064-F
B-5096-F Clarify Statement on the Trinity.
B-5206-F Conduct Analysis of Understanding and Belief in the
Trinity.
B-5468-F Ministers from Other Churches.
B-5481-F Oppose Changes in Doctrine,
to B-5490-F
B-5602-F Responsibility of Board of Ministry to Counsel with Lay
Pastor.
B-5619-F Reverse Decision on Lay Pastors.
B-5658-F Temporary Exchange of Pastorates.
C-5126-F Funds for Education of Ethnic Minority Students.
C-5128-F Fund for Theological Education of Mexican-American
Pastors.
C-5165-F Scholarship for Lay Pastors.
G-5041-F Change Name of Committee on Enlistment.
G-5309-F Report of the Structure Study Commission, Par, 1285-1290.
N-5117-F Delete Par. 349.3.
G. Committee on Missions
G-5001 The Advance. Bd. of Missions UMC, Tracey K. Jones,
Jr., Gen. Secy.
G-5002 Advance Legislation. Gen. Program Council, Paul V.
Church, Gen. Secy.
G-5003 Advisory Representative for Missionary Conf. Red Bird
Missionary Conf., George H. Surface, Secy.
G-5004 Allocation of Funds by Bd. of Missions. George Pearce,
et al., Various Ministers (11), Louisiana Conf.
G-5005 Allow Missionary Conf. to Vote Ministerial Orders. Con-
sultation on Structure, Oklahoma Indian Mission, Petition
Committee, Rev. Thomas Roughface.
G-5006 Annual Conf. Committee on Urban Ministries: Member-
ship and Representation. Bd. of Missions, Tracey K. Jones,
Jr., Gen. Secy.
G-5007 Appeal for Advance Specials. New York Ann. Conf., H.
Burnham Kirkland.
G-5008 Approach to Hindus Regarding Reincarnation. Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
G-5009 Approve Merger of WSCS and WSG. Mrs. F. C. Gilmore,
Norwood, Ohio, Norv/ood First UMC.
G-5010 Approve Merger of WSCS and WSG. Estelle Bonham,
2256 Highland Ave., Norwood, Ohio, Norwood First UMC.
G-5011 Approve Merger of WSCS and WSG. Mildred Schmitt,
2206 Ronda Ave., Norwood, Ohio, Norwood First UMC.
G-5012 Approve Merger of WSCS and WSG. Mary Boyce, 2076
Elm Ave., Norwood, Ohio, Norwood First UMC.
G-5013 Approval and Promotion of Advance Specials. H. Burn-
ham Kirkland, N.Y. Conf.
G-5014 Change Name of Commission for Enlistment for Church
Occupations. Commission on Enlistment for Church Oc-
cupation, Eastern Penn, Conf., Charles E. Weigel, Jr.,
Secy.
The United Methodist Church 953
G-5015 Change Name of Commission for Enlistment for Church
Occupations. Commission on Enlistment for Church Oc-
cupation, Eastern Penn. Conf., Charles E. Weigel, Jr.,
Secy.
G-5016 Clarify the Relationship of the Commission on Town and
Country Ministries to the Ann. Conf. Bd. of Missions, H.
Burnham Kirkland, N.Y. Conf.
G-5017 Commission on Town and Country Ministries. Doyce Gun-
ter, Dir., & 8 Staff Members, Upper Sand Mountain Par-
ish, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5018 Committee on Parish and Community Development. Doyce
Gunter, Dir., & 8 Staff Members, Upper Sand Mountain
Parish, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5019 Composition of Bd. of Managers of Bd. of Missions. UM
Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chmn., Gen. Conf.
Committee.
Nos. G—5020 to G-5026 inclusive are titled "Composition
of Church and Community Committee."
G-5020 W. F, Appleby, D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5021 Mrs. G. C. Krueger, 307 Enoch, Tupelo, Miss., First UMC,
Houston.
G-5022 W. F. Appleby, D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5023 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5024 Ted. G. Colescott, Minn. Conf.
G-5025 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5026 Glenn Biddle, Dir., Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio
Conf.
G-5027 Composition and Function of Committee on Town and
Country Ministries, Mrs. G. C. Krueger, 307 Enoch, Tu-
pelo, Miss., First UMC, Houston.
Nos. G-5028 to G-5036 inclusive are titled "Composition
of Committee on Town and Country Ministries."
G-5028 Glenn Biddle, Dir., Jackson Area Ministries, W. Ohio
Conf.
G-5029 Rev. W. F. Appleby, N. Miss. Conf.
G-5030 W. F. Appleby, N. Miss. Conf.
G-5031 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5032 W. F. Appleby, N. Miss. Conf.
G-5033 W. F. Appleby, N. Miss. Conf.
G-5034 The Town and Country Commission. N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5035 W. F. Appleby, N. Miss. Conf.
G-5036 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction (100 Members), H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc.
Dir. Outreach Area, West. No. Carolina Conf.
Nos. G-5037 to G-50i7 inclusive are titled "Composition
of Conference Board of Missions."
G-5037 The Bd. of Missions of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr.,
Gen. Secy.
G-5038 Arne McKenzie, Tenn. Conf.
G-5039 Louise B. Mayhim, Member, Conf. Advisory Comm.,
Church & Comm. Work, First UMC, Lawndale, N.C.
G-5040 Margaret Hight, Box 337, Pontotoc, Miss., Pontotoc First
UMC.
G-5041 Vera Falls, Upper Cleveland Group Min., Lawndale, N.C,
Palm Tree UMC.
G-5042 Ted G. Colescott, Minn. Conf.
954 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
G-5043 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5044 The Town and Country Commission of N. Miss. Conf.,
Rev. E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5045 Glenn Biddle, Dir,, Jackson Area Min., West Ohio Conf.
G-5046 W. F. Appleby, N. Miss. Conf.
G-5047 W. F. Appleby, N, Miss. Conf.
G-5048 Composition and Function of Commission on Town and
Country. Glenn Biddle, Dir., Jackson Area Min., West
Ohio Conf.
Nos. G-5049 to G-5056 inclusive are titled "Composition
and Function of Committee on Town and Country Min-
G-5049 The Bd. of Missions of the UMC, Tracey K, Jones, Jr.,
Gen. Secy.
G-5050 Ted. G. Colescott, Minn. Ann. Conf.
G-5051 Delton Krueger, Minn. Conf.
G-5052 UM Rural Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy, Pres., No. Tex.
Conf.
G-5053 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5054 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5055 Hinton Rural Life Center Bd. of Directors, Harold W.
McSwain, Exec. Dir., Memphis Conf.
G-5056 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5057 Composition of Interboard Committee on Enlistment. UM
Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chmn., Gen. Conf.
Comm.
Nos. G-5058 to G~5062 inclusive are titled "Composition
of Commission on Enlistment."
G-5058 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5059 W. F. Appleby, D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5060 W. F. Appleby, D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5061 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5062 Glenn Biddle, Dir., Jackson Area Min., West Ohio Conf.
G-5063 Composition of Gen. Bd. of Missions. Bd. of Missions of
the N. Ind. Conf. (Div. of Christian Outreach), Joseph
D. Kipfer, N. Ind. Conf.
G-5064 Continue Committee on Parish and Community Develop-
ment. The Fellowship of Town and Country Workers,
Southeastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., Assoc.
Pro. Dir., Outreach Area, West. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5065 Continue Committee on Parish and Community Develop-
ment. W. F. Appleby, N. Miss. Conf.
G-5066 Continue Committee on Parish and Community Develop-
ment. The Town and Country Commission, North Miss.
Conf., Rev. E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5067 Conference-Wide Plan for Home Missions and Church
Extension. Bd. of Directors of Hinton Rural Life Center,
Harold McSwain, Exec. Dir., Memphis Conf.
G-5068 Continue Dept. of Voluntary Service. Fla. Methodist Span-
ish Ministry, James Lloyd Knox, Coordinator.
G-5069 Continue and Expand Volunteer Service. Donald G.
Bakely, Exec. Dir., Cross-Lines Cooperative Council, Kans.
East Conf.
The United Methodist CMirch 955
G-5070 Continue Wesleyan Service Guild. WSG, First UMC, At-
more, Ala., Florence Wallace, Secy.
G-5071 Continue WSCS and WSG as Separate Organizations.
WSG, Emory Memorial UMC, New Haven, Mo., Geneva
Painter, Pres., et al.
G-5072 Deaconess/Home Missionary Service. The Bd. of Missions
of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr., Gen. Secy.
G-5073 Define Duties of Dist. Missionary Secy. Gerry Winget,
Wichita Dist., Missionary Secy., Kansas West Conf .
G-5074 Definition of Town and Country Areas. The UM Rural
Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy, Pres., N. Tex. Conf.
G-5075 Delay Action on Selecting a Name for Women's Orga-
nization. Women's Society of Christian Service, East
UMC, Mishawaka, Ind., Mrs. Robert LeMon, Secy.
G-5076 Delete Merger From New Structure Plan. Exec. Com-
mittee, Wesleyan Serv. Guild, Central Texas Conf., Mrs.
Dorothy B. Raffety, Conf. Secy.
G-5077 Delete Paragraph on Oklahoma Indian Mission. Consulta-
tion on Structure, Oklahoma Indian Mission, Petition
Committee, Rev. Thomas Roughface.
G-5078 Emphasis on Reaching American Youth. Admin. Bd., Par-
adise Hills UMC, Albuquerque, N.M., Barbara R, Rice,
Rec. Secy.
G-5079 Employment of Mothers of U.S. Servicemen's Children in
Indochina. Various Members of Seaview UMC, Seattle,
Wash., Ruth H. Pool and 90 others.
G-5080 Employment of Mothers of U.S. Servicemen's Children
in Indochina. Various Members of Seaview UMC, Seattle,
Wash., Ruth H. Pool and 20 others.
G-5081 Employment of Mothers of U.S. Servicemen's Children
in Indochina, Various Members of Seaview UMC, Seattle,
Wash., Ruth H. Pool and 70 others.
G-5082 Endowment for Missions. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla. Conf.
G-5083 Establishment of Areas in Which Department of Town
and Country Ministries is to Work. Harold S. Huff, N.
Dakota Conf.
G-5084 Establishment of Area in Which Department of Town
and Country Ministries is to Work. Harold Huff, N. Dak.
Conf.
G-5085 Exempt Women's Groups. Women's Soc. of Christian Ser-
vice, Mt. Lebanon UMC, Pittsburgh, Pa., Ruth Schnabel,
Pres.
Nos. G-5086 to G-5102 inclusive are titled "Exempt Wom-
en's Groups From, January to January Program Year."
G-5086 Women's Soc. of Christian Service, Grace UMC, Balti-
more, Md., Betty S. Cayce, Pres.
G-5087 Women's Soc. of Christian Service, First UMC, N. Bill-
ings, Mont., Elma C. Heer, Secy.
G-5088 Women's Soc. of Christian Service, First UMC, Spring-
field, 111., Dolores Sowinski, Pres.
G-5089 Women's Soc. of Christian Service, Christ UMC, Ketter-
ing, Ohio, Judy Hadley, Pres.
G-5090 Women's Soc. of Christian Service, The UM Temple, Ev-
ansville, Ind., Mrs. Gordon McKinney, Pres.
G-5091 Women's Soc. of Christian Service, Austin Ave. UMC,
Waco, Texas, Martha Appell, Pres.
G-5092 Richard M. Newhall, Central 111. Conf.
G-5093 Women's Soc. of Christian Service, St. James UMC, Dan-
ville, 111., Phyllis Finkle, Pres.
956 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
G-5094 WSCS of Strathmoor UMC, Detroit, Mich., Margaret
Armstrong, Pres.
G-5095 WSCS of First UMC, Salina, Kansas, Dorothy Watson,
Pres.
G-5096 WSCS of South Ave. UMC, Wilkinsburg, Pa., Edith Mc-
Elfish, Pres.
G-5097 WSCS of Metropolitan UMC, Detroit, Mich., Lucille E.
Brackett, Pres.
G-5098 WSCS of Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas, Dorothy
Armour, Pres.
G-5099 WSCS of Broadway UMC, Indianapolis, Ind., Wildred E.
Michael, Pres.
G-5100 WSCS of St. Mark's UMC, Overland Park, Kans., Melva
V. Sprague, Pres.
G-5101 WSCS of Trinity UMC, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. William A.
Pepper, Pres.
G-5102 WSCS of Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Elissa MacLaughlin, Pres.
G-5103 Explain Condition of the Dead. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Fla. Conf .
G-5104 Forward Solicited Funds Annually. Admin. Bd. of Valley
View UMC, Espanola, New Mexico.
Nos. G-5105 to G—5109 inclusive are titled "Function of
Commission on Town and Country."
G-5105 The Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5106 W. F. Appleby, D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5107 Hinton Rural Life Center Bd. of Directors, Harold W.
McSwain, Exec. Dir.
G-5108 The Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Rev. H.
Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Program Dir.
G-5109 The Town and Country Commission. N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
Nos. G~5110 to G-512U inclusive are titled "Function of
Committee on Town and Country Ministries."
G-5110 The Town and Country Commission, Rev. E. F. Roberts,
Secy.
G-5111 W. F. Appleby, D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5112 W. F. Appleby, D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5113 The Town and Country Commission. N. Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5114 The Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Rev. H.
Claude Young, Jr., Assoc. Program Dir., Outreach Area,
West. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5115 W. F. Appleby, D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5116 The Bd. of Missions of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr.,
Gen. Secy.
G-5117 Ted. G. Colescott, Minn. Conf.
G-5118 Glenn Biddle, Dir., Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio
Conf.
G-5119 Mrs. Willard Cross, Church & Comm. Worker, West
Marion Circuit, Marion, Va.
G-5120 Margaret Hight, Box 337, Pontotoc, Miss., Pontotoc First
UMC.
G-5121 Louise B. Mayhin, Conf. Adv. Comm. Ch. & Comm. Work,
West. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5122 Vera Falls, Lawndale, N.C., Palm Tree UMC.
G-5123 Virginia Miller, Hudson, N.C., Mt. Hermon UMC.
G-5124 Fay Pickel, Memphis Conf.
The JJyiited Methodist Church 957
G-5125 Furnish Protestant Stories of Virgin Mary. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Fla. Conf.
G-5126 Gen. Agencies to Secure Approval of Bishops and Cabinet
Before Supporting Programs. Council on Ministries, St.
Mark UMC, McAllen, Tex., Nancy F. Jennings, Secv.
G-5127 Intensified Mission to the World. The Gen. Bd. of Evan-
gelism of the UMC, Joseph H. Yeakel, Gen. Secy.
G-5128 Joint Committee on Architecture. The Bd. of Missions
of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr., Gen. Secy.
G-5129 Make Election of Conf. Missionary Secy. Optional. H.
Burnham Kirkland, New York Conf.
G-5130 Maintain Current Structure of WSCS and WSG. WSG,
First UMC, Ft. Worth, Tex., Vera Barnett, Pres.
G-5131 Maintain Present Organization of WSCS and WSG.
Women's SCS, UM Temple, Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. G. B.
Steele, Pres.
G-5132 Ministry in Appalachia. Appalachian Development Com-
mittee of the UMC, Harold McSwain.
G-5133 Mission Agency Representation in a Missionary Conf.
The Bd. of Missions of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr.,
Gen. Secy.
G-5134 Mission to Tibetan Refugees. I. Melville Wohrley, East
Ohio Conf.
G-5135 Name for Women's Organization. Edison McKinley Amos,
Baltimore Conf.
G-5136 One Women's Group. Church Conf. of the Metropolitan
Comm. UMC, New York City, Lillie Moore, Secy.
G-5137 Oppose Action of Women's Div. on Non-Denominational
Prayer. WSCS of Trinity Temple UMC, Louisville, Ky.,
Mrs. G. D. Gwim, Pres.
G-5138 Oppose Changing Name of Women's Organization. Exec.
Comm. of WSCS of East Ave., UMC, York, Nebr., Marilyn
J. Oestmann, Nomination Comm. Chmn.
G-5139 Oppose Changing Name of WSCS. Mrs. Alvia L. Hurley,
3445 Drake St., Cincinnati, Ohio, Norwood First UMC.
Nos. G-5H0 to G-5150 inclusive are titled "Oppose Chang-
ing Name of Women's Society of Christian Service."
G-5140 Mrs. Ruth Cooper, Norwood, Ohio, First UMC.
G-5141 WSCS, Norwood First UMC, Norwood, Ohio.
G-5142 Mrs. Charles Manning, 5724 Sections Ave., Norwood, Ohio,
First UMC.
G-5143 Gladys Miller, 4224 Allison St., Norwood, Ohio, First
UMC.
G-5144 Alma Ballard, 5111 Rolston Ave., Norwood, Ohio, First
UMC.
G-5145 Marion Maltry, Norwood, Ohio, First UMC.
G— 5146 Genevieve Rudolph, 6114 Dryden Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio,
Norwood First UMC.
G-5147 Mrs. Melvin Woodward, 2700 Ida, Norwood, Ind., Norwood
UMC.
G-5148 Mrs. Chris J. Leiser, 1759 1/2 Dale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio,
First UMC, Norwood.
G-5149 Lola Bohanan, 2407 Highland Ave., Norwood, Ohio, First
UMC.
G-5150 Florence Langefeld, 5444 Pleasant Hill Rd., Milford, Ohio,
UMC.
Nos. G-5151 to G-5176 inclusive are titled "Oppose Mer-
ger of WSCS and WSG."
G-5151 Elma G. Ward, 802 Blanheim Ave., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
958 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
G-5152 Sadie H. Sacre, 2308 Wayne Ave., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5153 Mrs. John Tatum, Pres. WSG, Radiant, Va., Walkers
UMC.
G-5154 Bernice Hamilton, 2505 Willard Dr., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5155 Various Members (19), Moody, Tex., WSG, Postelle
Baker, et al.
G-5156 WSG of First UMC, Palestine, Tex., Cleo Willingham,
Pres.
G-5157 WSCS of First UMC of Boca Raton, Fla., Esther R.
Davidson, Pres.
G-5158 WSG of First UMC, Fairfield, 111., Virginia Matthews.
G-5159 The Everman Methodist WSG, Everman, Tex., Gloria
J. Burnett, Pres.
G-5160 WSG of Central Meth. Ch., Brownwood, Tex., Mrs. John
Gallaway, et al.
G-5161 Nell Ivey, Pres., WSG, First UMC, Belton, Tex.
G-5162 Alice H. Critzer, 1408 Hazel St., Charlottesville, Va., Hin-
ton Ave. UMC.
G-5163 Hazel Weakley, Rt. 2, Box 49, Palmyra, Va., Hinton Ave.
UMC, Charlottesville, Va.
G-5164 Margaret W. Harris, 2505 Willard Dr., Charlottesville,
Va., Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5165 Mrs. Martha Terrill, Rt. 1, Box 44-C, Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5166 Elma W. Lewis, 766 Hinton Ave., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5167 Eulamae Glass, 2728 Jefferson Park Ave., Charlottesville,
Va., Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5168 Vivian Hollar, 708 Park St., Charlottesville, Va., Hinton
Ave. UMC.
G-5169 Louise P. Spencer, 211 Douglas Ave., Charlottesville,
Va., Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5170 M. Weller Head, 1645 Mulberry Ave., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5171 WSG of First UMC, Brownwood, Tex., Mary Groce, Pres.,
etal.
G-5172 Betty B. Landrum, Rt. #2, Box 232, Gordonville, Va.,
Gordonville UMC.
G-5173 Agnes Bibb, 212 Little Graves St., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5174 Bernice Hamilton, Pres., Julia Pullen WSG, Hinton Ave.
UMC, Charlottesville, Va.
G-5175 Ruth W. Martin, 102 Juniper Lane, Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5176 Elizabeth King, 1273 Michigan Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio,
Hyde Park UMC.
G-5177 Oppose New Organizations of Women's Div. Various WSG
and WSCS (12), Davis Memorial UMC, Fort Worth, Tex.,
Mrs. Foster L. Stevenson.
G-5178 Oppose New Structure of Women's Organization. Exec.
Comm. of WSCS of the Rochester Dist., West. New York
Conf., Clara M. Lane, Secy.
G-5179 Oppose Two-Year Period for Rotating Circles. Women's
Society of Cory UMC, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Mabel Smith.
G-5180 Oppose New Women's Organization. Various Members
(21), WSCS of Davis Memorial UMC, Ft. Worth, Tex.,
Hollis E. Askew, Pres.
The United Methodist Church 959
G-5181 Participation of Church and Community Workers. Com-
mission on Town and Country Work, Holston Conf., John
T. Lundy.
G-5182 Provide Homes for Abandoned Children. Clarence F.
Avey, S. New England Conf.
G-5183 Provisional Annual Conf. Status for Oklahoma Indian
Mission. Bd. of Missions, Betsy E. Ewing, Assoc. Gen.
Secy., Natl. Div.
G-5184 Reconsider Requirement of WSCS Program Year. Mrs.
Rolla A. Reedy, Pres., WSCS, Rose City Park UMC, Port-
land, Ore.
G-5185 Reduction of Number of Bishops on Bd. of Missions.
Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincin-
nati, Ohio.
G-5186 Re-Establish Town and Country Commission. Glenn Rid-
dle, Dir., Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio Conf.
G-5187 Representation of Mission Conf. on Bd. of Missions.
Alaska Mission of the UMC, John J. Shaffer, Secy.
G-5188 Responsibility of Church and Community Committee.
W. F. Appleby, D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5189 Responsibility of Church and Community Committee. The
UM Rural Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy, Pres.
G-5190 Responsibility of Church and Community Committee. The
Town and Country Commission, North Miss. Conf., Rev.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
G-5191 Responsibility of Church and Community Committee. Hin-
ton Rural Life Center Bd. of Directors, Harold W. Mc-
Swain, Exec. Dir.
G-5192 Responsibility of Church and Community Committee For
Co-operative Parish Development. Doyce Gunter, Dir., and
8 Staff Members, Upper Sand Mountain Parish, Rains-
ville, Ala.
G-5193 Responsibility of Church and Community Workers. Hols-
ton Annual Conf., John T. Lundy.
G-5194 Responsibility of Conf. Bd. of Missions. W. F. Appleby
D.S., N. Miss. Conf.
G-5195 Responsibility of Conf. WSCS to Consult With Program
Council. H. Burnham Kirkland, New York Conf.
G-5196 Responsibility for Co-operative Parish Development.
Doyce Gunter, Dir., and 8 Staff Members, Upper Sand
Mountain Parish, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5197 Responsibility of Dept. of Town and Country Ministries.
Mrs. G. C. Krueger, 307 Enoch, Tupelo, Miss., First UMC,
Houston.
G-5198 Responsibility of Town and Country Commission. Thomas
D. Hall, Mo. West Conf.
G-5199 Responsibility of a Town and Country Ministries. The
Town and Country Commission, N. Miss. Conf., Rev. E. F.
Roberts, Secy.
G-5200 Retain Name Women's Society of Christian Service. Com-
munity UMC, Mill Brae, Ca., R. M. DeWolf, Pastor.
G-5201 Retain Organization of WSCS and WSG. Willis Wesleyan
Service Guild, Palestine, Tex., Jewel Scott, Secy.
Nos. G-5202 to G-5208 inclusive are titled "Retain WSCS
and WSG."
G-5202 Mason Davis, 925 St. Clair Ave., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5203 Minnie Sandridge, 1020 Locust Ave., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
960 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
G-5204 Mary Trainum, 603 Lexington Ave., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5205 Mrs. Harry Durham, 211 Little Graves St., Charlottes-
ville, Va., Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5206 Mrs. A. D. McLaughlin, 1711 Essex Rd., Charlottesville,
Va., Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5207 Mrs. John Pollard, 756 Belmont Ave., Charlottesville, Va.,
Hinton Ave. UMC.
G-5208 Wesleyan Service Guild of First UMC, Palestine, Tex.,
Cleo Willingham, Pres.
G-5209 Retain Present WSCS Fiscal Year. WSCS, First UMC,
Stillwater, Okla., Hazel Lowe, Pres.
G-5210 Retain Residence Halls Related to Bd. of Missions. Bd.
of Managers, Gum Moon Residence Hall, 940 Washington
St., San Francisco, Ca., Mrs. Bessie Ponessa, Pres.
G-5211 Retain Wesleyan Service Guild. Members of Eastern Hills
Wesleyan Service Guild, Ft. Worth, Tex., Dorothy Raffety,
etal.
G-5212 Role of the Church in India. Noble R. Joseph, Box 43,
Scarritt College, Nashville, Tenn.,
G-5213 Statue of Gold for Missions. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla.
Conf.
G-5214 Self-Supporting Missionaries. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Fla.
Conf.
Nos. G-5215 to G-5225 inclusive are titled "Sociologically
TJ^sfiAJL D € fiTixt'iojz "
G-5215 Catherine Ezell, 1722 S. Park, Sedalia, Mo., Wesley UMC.
G-5216 Thomas D. Hall, Mo. West. Conf.
G-5217 Glenn Biddle, Dir,, Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio
Conf.
G-5218 Catherine Ezell, 1722 S. Park, Sedalia, Mo., Wesley UMC.
G-5219 Thomas D. Hall, Mo. West. Conf.
G-5220 Glenn Biddle, Dir., Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio
Conf.
G-5221 Hinton Rural Life Center, Bd. of Directors, Harold W.
McSwain, Exec. Dir.
G-5222 Hinton Rural Life Center, Bd. of Directors, Harold W.
McSwain, Exec. Dir.
G-5223 Glenn Biddle, Jackson Area Ministries Dir., West Ohio
Conf.
G-5224 Hinton Rural Life Center, Bd. of Directors, Harold W.
McSwain, Exec. Dir.
G-5225 Catherine Ezell, 1722 S. Park, Sedalia, Mo., Wesley UMC.
G-5226 Task Force on Enlistment (Delete Par. 666), Natl. Fel-
lowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher,
Chmn.
G-5227 Task Force of Indian Methodists for Church Renewal. I.
Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
G-5228 Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1358). Natl.
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pit-
cher, Chmn.
G-5229 Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1360). Natl.
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pit-
cher, Chmn.
G-5230 Task Force on Missions Ministry (Delete Par. 1361). Natl.
Fellowship of Annual Conf. Program Directors.
G-5231 Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1362). Natl.
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
The United Methodist Church
961
G-5232
G-5233
G-5234
G-5235
G^5236
G-5237
G-5238
G-5239
G-5240
G-5241
G-5242
G-5243
G-5244
G-5245
G-5246
G-5247
G-5248
G-5249
G-5250
G-5251
G-5252
G-5253
G-5254
G-5255
G-5256
G-5257
G-5258
G-5259
G-5260
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1363). Natl.
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1364
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1365
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1366
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1367
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1368
Fellowship of Ann. Conf, Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1369
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1359
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1370
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1371
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1372
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
Task Force on Mission Ministry (Delete Par. 1373
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors
Pitcher, Chmn.
UMC on Guam. Hawaii Dist. Conf., Rev. James L. Swen-
son.
Waive Disciplinary Restrictions For Oklahoma Indian
Mission. Consultation on Structure, Oklahoma Indian Mis-
sion, Petition Committee, Rev. Thomas Roughface.
Nos. G-52i6 to G-5298 inclusive are titled "Composition
of Commission on Totvn and Country Ministries."
Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Pine Grove, Ala.
J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
B. A. Peddick, Missouri West Conf.
Brenda E. Richards, Western North Carolina.
Conference Advisory Committee on Church and Com-
munity Work, L. B. Maylin, Western N. Carolina Con-
ference.
V. Falls, Western N. Carolina Conference.
M. Hight, N. Miss. Conf.
Mrs. W. Cross, Holston Conf.
W. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
D. Fair, Tennessee Conf.
A. McKenzie, Tennessee Conf.
K. Cobb, Kansas West Conf.
R. A. Woodward, II, Missouri West Conf,
S. E. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
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962 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
G-5261 T. D. Ball, Missouri West Conf.
G-5262 H. W. McSwain, Memphis Conf.
G-5263 C. Egell, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
G-5264 G. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5265 M. Cameron, N. Carolina Conf.
G-5266 K. L. Mitchem, N. Carolina Conf,
G-5267 K. D. Dunham, Holston Conf.
G-5268 A. Brooks, Louisville Conf.
G-5269 G. L. Campbell, West. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5270 K. W. Wilcox, West Mich. Conf.
G-5271 J. Pears, N. Hampshire Conference.
G-5272 S. B. Thomas, Florida Conf.
G-5273 L. R. Sparrow, North Carolina Conf.
G-5274 J. Flood, N. Carolina Conference.
G-5275 Chmn., Town and Country Commission. J. M. Burton,
West N. Carolina Conf.
G-5276 C. McGrath, Northern N.Y. Conf.
G-5277 E. R. Burke, Florida Conf.
G-5278 J. M. Ouzts, Florida Conf.
G-5279 Mrs. A. L. Morrison, W. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5280 N. Phifer, Trinity Methodist, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5281 D. W. Gunter, N. Ala. Conf.
G-5282 N. E. Stafford, N. Ala. Conf.
G-5283 Mrs. D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5284 K. Phifer, Holston Conf.
G-5285 A. S. Smotherman, Henegar UMC, Henegar, Ala.
G-5286 M. A. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
G-5287 E. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
G-5288 J- Matheny, N. Alabama Conf.
G-5289 E. Smotherman, N. Alabama Conf.
G-5290 B. Purkey, N. Alabama Conf.
G-5291 M. L. Barrow, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5292 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5293 B. C. Ridgeway, N. Alabama Conf.
G-5294 M. Ridgeway, Forest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Ala.
G-5295 T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5296 A. Snell, Oak Hall Area Coop. Parish, West Virginia Conf.
G-5297 D- L- Gidney, West. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5298 E. E. Hickok, N. Alabama Conf.
Nos. G-5299 to G-53If7 inclusive are titled "Functions
of Department of Town and Country Ministries."
G-5299 Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
G-5300 J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
G-5301 Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
G-5302 J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
G-5303 Board of Directors of Hinton Rural Life Center, H. W.
McSwain, Exec. Dir., Memphis Conf.
G-5304 C. Egell, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
G-5305 G. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5306 M. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5307 D. Fair, Tennessee Conf.
G-5308 A. McKenzie, Tennessee Conf.
G-5309 K. Cobb, Kansas East Conf.
G-5310 T. Hall, Missouri West Conf.
G-5311 R. A. Woodward, II, Missouri West Conf.
G-5312 S. E. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
G-5313 B. A. Reddick, Missouri West Conf.
G-5314 B. E. Richards, Western North Carolina.
G-5315 B. Purkey, Bridgers, Morristown, Tennessee.
G-5316 E. Smotherman, North Alabama Conference.
The United Methodist Church 963
G-5317 E. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Alabama.
G-5318 M. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
G-5319 A. Smotherman, Henager UMC, Henager, Alabama.
G-5320 K. Phifer, Holston Annual Conference.
G-5321 Mrs. D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5322 Dr. M. Barron, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Alabama.
G— 5323 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Alabama.
G-5324 B. Ridgeviray, North Alabama Conference.
G^5325 M. Ridgeway, Forrest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Alabama.
G-5326 N. E. Stafford, North Alabama Conference.
G-5327 D. Gunter, North Alabama Conference.
G-5328 T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5329 N. Phifer, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5330 J. Matheny, North Alabama Conf .
G-5331 A. Snell, West Va. Conf.
G-5332 J. M. Ouzts, Florida Conf.
G-5333 E. R. Buche, Florida Conf.
G-5334 C. McGrath, Northern New York Conf.
G-5335 J. M. Burton, W. North Carolina Conf.
G-5336 J. Flood, North Carolina Conf.
G-5337 L. R. Sparrov^r, North Carolina Conf.
G-5338 S. B. Thomas, Florida Conf.
G-5339 G. L. Campbell, West. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5340 D. L. Gidney, West. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5341 K. W. Wilcox, West Michigan Conf.
G-5342 E. E. Hickok, N. Alabama Conf.
G-5343 A. Brooks, Louisville Conf.
G-5344 D. K. Dunham, Holston Conf.
G-5345 K. L. Mitchem, North Carolina Conference.
G-5346 M. Cameron, North Carolina Conf.
G-5347 Mrs. A. L. Morrison, W. North Carolina Conf.
Nos. G-5348 to G-5399 inclusive are titled "Provide for
Church and Community Committee."
G-5348 J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
G-5349 Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
G-5350 Mrs. W. Cross. Holston Conf.
G-5351 M. Hight, North Miss. Conf.
G-5352 V. Falls, W. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5353 Conference Advisory Committee, L. B, Maylin, W. N.
Carolina Conf.
G-5354 M. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5355 D. Fair, Tennessee Conf.
G-5356 A. McKenzie, Tennessee Conf.
G-5357 K. Cobb, Kansas East Conf.
G-5358 R. A. Woodward, II, Missouri West Conf.
G-5359 R. A. Woodward, II, Missouri West Conf.
G-5360 S. E. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
G-5361 T. D. Hall, Missouri West Conf.
G-5362 B. A. Reddick, Missouri West Conf.
G-5363 B. A. Reddick, Missouri West Conf.
G-5364 B. E. Richards, Western N. Carolina Conference.
G-5365 H. McSwain, Memphis Conf.
G-5366 C. Egell, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
G-5367 G. Wade, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5368 B. Purkey, N. Ala. Conf.
G-5369 E. H. Smotherman, N. Ala. Conf.
G-5370 J. Matheny, N. Alabama Conf.
G-5371 E. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
G-5372 M. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
G-5373 A. S. Smotherman, Henagar UMC, Henagar, Ala.
964 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
G-5374 K. Phifer, Holston Conf .
G-5375 D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5376 N. E. Stafford, N. Ala. Conf.
G-5377 M. L. Barrow, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5378 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5379 B. C. Ridgeway, North Alabama Conf.
G-5380 M. Ridgeway, Forest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Ala.
G-5381 D. W. Gunter, North Alabama Conf.
G-5382 T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5383 N. Phifer, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
G-5384 A. Snell, West Virginia Conf.
G-5385 District Advisory Committee on Church and Community
Work, J. M. Ouzts, Chmn.
G-5386 C. McGrath, Northern New York Conf.
G-5387 J. M. Burton, W. North Carolina Conf.
G-5388 A. L. Morrison, W. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5389 Board of Missions, T. K. Jones, Jr., Secretary.
G-5390 J. Flood, N. Carolina Conf.
G-5391 M. Cameron, N. Carolina Conf.
G-5392 K. L. Mitchem, N. Carolina Conf.
G-5393 E. E. Hickok, N. Ala. Conf.
G-5394 D. K. Dunham, Holston Conf.
G-5395 D. L. Gidnev, West. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5396 G. L. Campbell, West. N. Carolina Conf.
G-5397 K. W. Wilcox, West Michigan Conf.
G-5398 Florida Advisory Committee for Church and Community
Work, S. B. Thomas, Florida Conf.
G-5399 L. R. Sparrow, N. Carolina Conf.
References During Conference Session
G-5400 Quadrennial Reports, Interboard Committee on Enlist-
ment.
G-5401 Quadrennial Reports, Board of Missions.
G-5402 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1100-1106.
G-5403 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1125-1139.
G-5404 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1150-1153.
G-5405 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1160-1171.
G-5406 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1180-1203.
G-5407 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1240 ff.
G-5408 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1277.
G-5409 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1285-1290.
GG-5410 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1075-1088
exc. 1086. (B-6101)
H. Committee on Pensions
H-5001 Additional Annuity Credit for Graduates of Theological
Schools. Raymond A. Cardwell, Virginia Conf.
H-5002 Age of Mandatory Retirement. California-Nevada Conf.,
Newell P. Knudson, Secy.
H-5003 Age and Number of Years for Retirement. Fred C. Moore,
West Ohio Conf.
H-5004 Allow Annual Conference to Make Individual Pension
Arrangements. William Hardwick, First UMC, Carlsbad,
New Mexico.
H-5005 Amend Age for Voluntary Retirement. Fred C. Moore,
West Ohio Conf.
H-5006 Age for Retirement of Ministers. David J. Lupton, East
Ohio Conf.
The United Methodist Church 965
H-5007 Age and Years of Service for Pension Eligibility. North
Alabama Conf., Herschel T. Hammer, Secy.
H-5008 Age and Years of Service for Retirement. E. L. Dage,
Baltimore Conf.
H-5009 Annuity Claim before Age of Voluntary Retirement.
W. A. Allen, Louisville Conf.
H-5010 Annuity Claim of Located Minister. L. L. Nabors, Jr.,
North Mississippi Conf.
H-5011 Annuity Claim of Located Minister. R. D. McAlilly, North
Mississippi Conf.
H-5012 Annuity Credit for Sabbatical Leave. Board of the Min-
istry, Iowa Conf., Charles T. Rinkel, Jr., Chmn.
H-5013 Change in Pension System. Edwin R. Beck, West Ohio
Conf.
H-5014 Change Policy Concerning Years of Annuity Credit. West-
ern New York Conf., Frank J. Pvlucci, Secy.
H-5015 Composition of Board of Pensions. UMC Council on Youth
Ministry, General Conf. Committee, Scott Jones, Chair-
person.
H-5016 Consideration of Inclusion of Puerto Rico Annual Conf.
and Oklahoma Indian Mission, and Perhaps Other Mis-
sions, in TGAF Program. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Comm. UMC, Cincinnati, Ohio.
H-5017 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Richard H.
Robinson, Texas Conf.
H-5018 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Richard H.
Robinson, Texan Conf.
H-5019 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Farris F.
Moore, Tennessee Conf.
H-5020 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Executive
Committee, Iowa Conf. Board of Pensions, Bernard Gell-
son.
H-5021 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Ruth Gard-
ner, 9003 Linkmeadow, Houston, Texas, Garden Villas
UMC.
H-5022 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. David W.
Gardner, 9003 Linkmeadow, Houston, Texas, Garden
Villas UMC.
H-5023 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Leslie
LeGrand, Texas Conf.
H-5024 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Board of
Pensions, Northern New Jersey Conf., Norman Wolz,
Secy.
H-5025 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Conference
Board of Pensions, North Mississippi Conf., Crawford L.
Ray, Chairman.
H-5026 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Mrs. Hattie
C. Smith, 249 Walnut, Hot Springs, Ark.
H-5027 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. George H.
McLane, California-Nevada Conf.
H-5028 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. David W.
Gardner, Texas Conf.
H-5029 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Board of
Pensions, Rocky Mountain Conf., H. Wiggams, Chmn.
H-5030 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Leslie Le-
Grand, Texas Conf.
H-5031 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Conference
Board of Pensions, North Mississippi Conf., Crawford L.
Ray, Chmn.
966 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
H-5032 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. George H.
McLane, California-Nevada Conf .
H-5033 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. C. C, Hall,
Southwest Conf.
H-5034 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Executive
Committee of the Board of Pensions, Iowa Conf., Bernard
G. Olson.
H-5035 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. George G.
Meyer, Little Rock Conf.
H-5036 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Walton B.
Gardner, Texas Conf.
H-5037 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. F, E. De-
ment, Jr., Mississippi Conf.
H-5038 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. F. E. De-
ment, Jr., Mississippi Conf.
H-5039 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance, Board of
Pensions, Missouri East Conf., Wilfred House, Chmn.
H-5040 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. B. W.
Shaw, Upper Mississippi Conf.
H-5041 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Board of
Pensions, Rocky Mountain Conf., H. Wiggams, Chmn.
H-5042 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Board of
Pensions, Missouri East Conf., Wilfred House, Chmn.
H-5043 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. George G.
Meyer, Little Rock Conf.
H-5044 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. B. W.
Shaw, Upper Mississippi Conf.
H-5045 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Gattis
Neely, Central Texas Conf.
H-5046 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Representa-
tives of Annual Conf. Boards of Pensions, Samuel 0.
Auslam, Chmn.
H-5047 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Mississippi
Conf., George H. Jones, Secy.
H-5048 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Peninsula
Conf., Walter L. Beckwith, Secy.
H-5049 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Central Illi-
nois Conf., Francis W. Samuelson, Secy.
H-5050 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Louisville
Conf., L. W. Woodward, Secy.
H-5051 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Northwest
Texas Conf. Board of Pensions, Samuel P. Auslam, Chmn.
H-5052 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Central
Texas Conf., J. F, D. Williams, Secy.
H-5053 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Northwest
Texas Conf., Wallace H. Kirby, Secy.
H-5054 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Virginia
Conf. Committee on Petitions, H. H, Hughes, Chmn.
H-5055 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. West Vir-
ginia Conf., V. H. Ware, Secy.
H-5056 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Pacific
Northwest Conf. Board of Pensions, Norma Eby, Chmn.
H-5057 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Iowa Conf.,
William T. Miller, Secy.
H-5058 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. E. H. Rif-
fenberg, Chmn., Board of Pensions, West Michigan Conf.
H-5059 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Board of
Pensions, Rocky Mountain Conf., Harold C. Knudsen,
Chmn.
The United Methodist Church 967
H-5060 Continue Relationship of Board of Pensions. Rocky Moun-
tain Conf., Wm. R. lianis, Secy.
H-5061 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. Ruth Gard-
ner, 9003 Linkmeadow, Houston Texas, Garden Villas
UMC.
H-5062 Continue Present Level of Pension Assistance. General
and Jurisdictional Conference Delegation, Texas Conf.,
Ray W. Goens, Secy.
H-5063 Declare Portion of Pension as Housing Allowance. Gen-
eral Board of Education, Walter N. Vernon.
H-5064 Delete Par. 1379.4 from Discipline. Southern New En-
gland Conf., Leslie H. Johnson, Secy.
H-5065 Delete Penalty for Failure to Pro-rate. David L. Craw-
ford, 517 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing, Mich., Christ UMC.
H-5066 Delete Requirement of Passing Character. Bruce Felker,
West Michigan Conf.
H-5067 Designate Rental Allowance for Retired Ministers. Gene
W. Carter, California-Nevada Conf.
H-5068 Eligibility for Pension of Husbands and Wives. David L.
Crawford, Christ UMC, Lansing, Mich.
H-5069 Eligibility for Pension by Lay Pastors. Board of the
Ministry, West Michigan Conf., James W. Wright, Chmn.
H-5070 Eligibility for Pension by Lay Pastors (Par. 1379.4 f).
Board of the Ministry, West Michigan Conf., James W.
Wright, Chmn.
H-5071 Eligibility for Pension by Lay Pastors, Bruce Felker,
West Michigan Conf.
H-5072 Eligibility for Pension by Lay Pastors. Bruce Felker,
West Michigan Conf.
H-5073 Eligibility for Pension by Lay Pastors. David L. Craw-
ford, Christ UMC, Lansing, Michigan.
H-5074 Eligibility for Pension by Lay Pastors. David L. Craw-
ford, Lansing, Mich., Christ UMC.
H-5075 Eligibility of Second Wife or Husband for Pension. Albert
Schmitt, Minnesota Conf.
H-5076 Eliminate Penalty Clause Concerning Proportional Pay-
ment. R. A. Morrison, et al.. First UMC, Jackson, Mich.
H-5077 Eliminate Provision for Pro-rating. Miami District, Flo-
rida Conf., Harold Buell, Supt.
H-5078 Elimination of the Rule on Proportional Payment. Charge
Conf., Beardhear UMC, C. E. Pellett, Minister, Dayton,
Ohio.
H-5079 Establish Pension Program for Part-time Lay Pastors.
Administrative Board, New Garden UMC, Hanoverton,
Ohio, Alta Baker, Secy.
H-5080 Impose Penalty for Excessive Production of Children by
Ordained Clergy. Katherine E. Art, 3000 Thayer St., Ev-
anston, HI., First UMC.
H-5081 Include Pension Code in the Discipline. Board of Pen-
sions, Northern New Jersey Conf., Norman Walz, Secy.
H-5082 Increase Pension Benefits for Ministers' Widows. East
St. Louis District Ministers' Wives Chorus, Mrs. John
Henderson, et al.
H-5083 Increase in Pensions for Retired Staff Members of Gen-
eral Agencies. Earle H. MacLeod, 1915 Wildwood Ave.,
Nashville, Tenn., Calvary UMC.
H-5084 Full or Part-time Service Allowable for Pension Credit.
David L. Crawford, 517 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing, Mich.,
Christ UMC.
968 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
H-5085 Lower Age for Retirement. Ernest R. Drake, New Hamp-
shire Conf .
H-5086 Membership of the Board of Pensions. Helen M. Picker-
ing, UMC, Garrett, Indiana.
H-5087 Membership of the Board of Pensions. Judith A. Kelsey,
et al., Parish of the Holy Covenant, Chicago, 111.
H-5088 Membership of the Board of Pensions. Women's Division,
Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington, Pres.
H-5089 Membership of the Board of Pensions. Mrs. Doris E.
Kubley, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe, Wis., Monroe UMC.
H-5090 Membership of the Board of Pensions. Diane Eddy, et al.,
1518 North, N. E., Grand Rapids, Mich., Plainfield UMC.
H-5091 Minimum Pension Payment. Wallace B. Gabral, Wiscon-
sin Conf.
H-5092 More Adequate Pension Program in Rio Grande Conf.,
Board of Pensions, Rio Grande Conf., A. Nanez, Chmn.
H-5093 Non-discrimination in Staff of Board of Pensions. Na-
tional Women's Caucus, Mrs. Paul Roelke, et al.
H-5094 Non-discrimination in Staff of Board of Pensions. Mrs.
Jo Stifer, et al., 2910 Aroma Ave., St. Paul, Minn., Cen-
tennial UMC.
H-5095 Non-discrimination in Staff of Board of Pensions. Judith
A. Kelsey, et al.. Parish of the Holy Covenant, Chicago,
111.
H-5096 Non-discrimination in Staff of Board of Pensions. J. J.
Rochedouz and Harold Drume, 1611 16th Ave., Monroe,
Wis., Monroe UMC.
H-5097 Non-discrimination in Staff of Board of Pensions. Rose-
marie Seale and Judy Elmer, 902 First St., Charleston,
111., Wesley UMC.
H-5098 Non-discrimination in Staff of Board of Pensions. Diane
Eddy, et al., 1518 North, N.E., Grand Rapids, Mich., Plain-
field UMC.
H-5099 One Retirement Plan for All Church Employees. Paul C.
Goodwin, Douglasville UMC, Douglasville, Texas.
H-5101 Pension Benefits of Minister and Spouse. Barbara Siek-
man, North Texas Conf.
H-5102 Pensions for Husbands of Deceased Women Ministers.
Council on Ministries, UMC, Nashville, Mich., Marian
Pennock, Secy.
H-5103 Pension of a Located Minister. G. H. Holloman, North
Mississippi Conf.
H-5104 Pension of a Widow. John T. Lundy, P.O. Box 1178, John-
son City, Tenn., Munsey Memorial UMC.
H-5105 Pension for Remarried Widows of Retired Ministers. Ar-
thur Sadofsky, Box 320, Wiconisco, Pa.
H-5106 Board of Pensions, East Ohio Conf., Martha Jackman,
Berea, Ohio.
H-5107 Pension Credit for Husbands and Wives. Central Illinois
Conf., Francis W. Samuelson, Secy.
H-5108 Pension Credit for Husbands and Wives. Richard L.
Miller, Eastern Pennsylvania Conf.
H-5109 Pension Credit for Husbands and Wives. Sharon and
Thomas Emswiler, Kansas West Conf.
H-5110 Pension Credit for Husbands and Wives. Southern New
England Conf., Leslie H. Johnson, Secy.
H-5111 Pension Credit for Husbands and Wives. Kathryn G.
Crawford, 3830 Weger PL, Lansing, Mich.
H-5112 Pension Credit for Husbands and Wives. Board of the
Ministry, West Michigan Conf., James W. Wright, Chmn.
The United Methodist Church 969
H-5113 Pension Credit for Husbands and Wives. Board of the
Ministry, North Mississippi Conf., W. F. Appleby, Chmn.
H-5114 Pension Credit for Husbands and Wives. Women's Society
of Christian Service, UMC, Palo Alto, Ca.
H-5115 Pension Credit for Husbands and Wives. Bruce Felker,
West Michigan Conf.
H-5116 Pension Credit for Husband and Wife Ministers. United
Methodists for Church Renewal, East Ohio Conf., Alice
M. Cromwell.
H-5117 Pension Credit for Husband and Wife Team. Harry W.
Hallman, Gammons Memorial UMC, Bridgewater, Mass.
H-5118 Pension Credit for Minister-workers and Pastor-workers.
Board of the Ministry, Southern California-Arizona Conf.,
George Walters, Registrar.
H-5119 Pension Credit for Pastors in Part-time Secular Employ-
ment. Florida Methodist Spanish Ministry, James Lloyd
Know, Coordinator, Miami, Fla.
H-5120 Pension Credit for Years of Preparation for Full Mem-
bership. John F. Buehler, Central Pennsylvania Confer-
ence.
H-5121 Pension Eligibility of Located Minister. David L. Craw-
ford, Lansing, Mich., Christ UMC.
H-5122 Pension Eligibility of Located Minister. Paul F. Bailey,
6624 Cooper Rd., Lansing, Mich., Magnolia UMC, North-
field, Mich.
H-5123 Pension Eligibility of a Located Minister. Board of Pen-
sions, Rocky Mountain Conf., Harold C. Knudsen, Chmn.
H-5124 Pension Eligibility of a Located Minister. David L. Craw-
ford, Lansing, Mich., Christ UMC.
H-5125 Pension Eligibility of a Located Minister. Harry W. John-
son and W. C. Mooney, Jr., Holston Conference.
H-5126 Pension Eligibility of a Located Minister. Board of the
Ministry, West Michigan Conf., James W. Wright, Chmn.
H-5127 Pension Eligibility of a Located Minister. Board of the
Ministry, West Michigan Conf., James W. Wright, Chmn.
H-5128 Pension Eligibility of a Located Minister. Wyoming Conf.,
Leighton E. Pitkin, Secy.
H-5129 Pension Eligiblity of a Located Minister. Paul F. Bailey,
6624 Cooper Rd., Lansing, Michigan, Magnolia UMC,
Southfield, Mich.
H-5130 Pension Eligibility of a Located Minister. Bruce Felker,
West Michigan Conf.
H-5131 Pension Eligibility of a Located Minister. Bruce Felker,
West Michigan Conf.
H-5132 Pension Eligibility of a Retired Minister. Board of the
Ministry, West Michigan Conf., James W. Wright, Chmn.
H-5133 Pension Eligibilitv of Retired Ministers. David L. Craw-
ford, Lansing, Mich., Christ UMC.
H-5134 Pension Plan for Lay Employees. Various Lay Employees
(20), Little Rock Conf., Hazel Alexander, et al.
H-5135 Pensions for Retired Employees of the Several Boards,
Agencies, and Commissions of the UMC. Doris 0. Denni-
son, et al., Belmont UMC, Nashville, Tenn.
H-5136 Pension Right of Located Ministers. Harry W. Johnson
and W. C. Mooney, Holston Conf.
H-5137 Pension Right of Minister Who Surrenders Ministerial
Office. Wyoming Conf., Leighton E. Pitkin, Secy.
H-5138 Pension Right of Minister Who Withdraws from Annual
Conference. Wyoming Conf., Leighton E. Pitkin, Secy.
970 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
H-5139 Pension Right of Minister Who Withdraws from Annual
Conference. Wyoming Conf., Leighton E. Pitkin, Secy.
H-5140 Pension Right of Involuntarily Located Minister. Rocky
Mountain Conference, W. R. liams. Secy.
H-5141 Pension Right of an Involuntarily Located Minister.
Board of Pensions, Rocky Mountain Conf., Harold C,
Knudsen, Chmn.
H-5142 Pension Right of a Located Minister at Retirement Age.
Rocky Mountain Conf., William R. liams, Secretary.
H-5143 Possible Change of Annuity Rates for Conference Mem-
bers. David R. Self, First UMC, Evanston, 111.
H-5144 Proportionate Pension Payment for Part-time Pastors.
John E. Longsworth, West Ohio Conf.
H-5145 Provision for Counting Sabbatical Year for Annuity.
Pacific Northwest Conf., Norma Eby, Chairman, Board
of Pensions.
H-5146 Provisions for Proportional Payment. Louisville Conf.,
L. W. Woodward, Secy.
H-5147 Reduce Number of Years of Service for Pension Eligibil-
ity. Board of the Ministry, West Michigan Conf., Mark
Graham, Registrar.
H-5148 Re-examine Position on Proportional Payment. West Vir-
ginia Conf., Virgil H. Ware, Secy.
H-5149 Re-examine Principle of Pro-ration. Wyoming Conf.,
Leighton E. Pitkin, Secy.
H-5150 Remove Penalty Clause Concerning Proportional Pay-
ment. Detroit Conf., Allan G. Gray, Secy.
H-5151 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Restructure
Formula for Pension Assistance. Mrs. Hattie C. Smith,
Hot Springs, Ark.
H-5152 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Re-structure
Formula for Pension Assistance. North Mississippi Conf.
Board of Pensions, Crawford Ray, Chmn.
H-5153 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Re-structure
Formula for Pension Assistance. Leslie LeGrand, Texas
Conf.
H-5154 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Re-structure
Formula for Pension Assistance. Executive Committee,
Board of Pensions, Iowa Conf., Bernard G. Olson.
H-5155 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Re-structure
Formula for Pension Assistance. Gattis Neely, Central
Texas Conf.
H-5156 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Re-structure
Formula for Pension Assistance. Ruth Gardner, 9003
Linkmeadow, Houston, Texas, Garden Villas UMC.
H-5157 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Re-structure
Formula for Pension Assistance. David W. Gardner, 9003
Linkmeadow, Houston, Texas, Garden Villas UMC.
H-5158 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Re-structure
Formula for Pension Assistance. George H. McLane, Cal-
ifornia-Nevada Conf.
H-5159 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Restructure
Formula for Pension Assistance. George G. Meyer, Little
Rock Conf.
H-5160 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Re-structure
Formula for Pension Assistance. Board of Pensions, Mis-
souri East Conf., Wilfred House, Chmn.
H-5161 Request Commission on Religion and Race to Re-structure
Formula for Pension Assistance. Board of Pensions,
Rocky Mountain Conf., H. Wiggans, Chmn.
The United Methodist Church 971
H-5162 Re-structure Formula for Pension Aid. Gattis Neely, Cen-
tral Texas Conf .
H-5163 Re-structure Formula for Pension Aid. Frank E. Dement,
Jr., Mississippi Conf.
H-5164 Re-structure formula for Pension Aid. Frank E. Dement,
Jr., Mississippi Conf.
H-5165 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Board of
Pensions, Rocky Mountain Conf., H. Wiggans, Chmn.
H-5166 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Wilfred
House, Missouri East Conf.
H-5167 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. B. W.
Shaw, Upper Mississippi Conf.
H-5168 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. George H.
McLane, California-Nevada Conf.
H-5169 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. C. C. Hall,
Southwest Conf.
H-5170 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Conference
Board of Pensions, North Mississippi Conf., Crawford
Ray, Chmn.
H-5171 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Gattis
Neely, Central Texas Conf.
H-5172 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. George G.
Meyer, Little Rock Conf.
H-5173 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Board of
Pensions, Northern New Jersey Conf., Norman Wolz,
Secy.
H-5174 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Leslie Le-
Grand, Texas Conf.
H-5175 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Executive
Committee of the Board of Pensions, Iowa Conf., Ber-
nard G. Olson, Chmn.
H-5176 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Ruth Gard-
ner, 9003 Linkmeadow, Houston, Tex., Garden Villas
UMC.
H-5177 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Richard
H. Robinson, Texas Conf.
H-5178 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. Richard
H. Robinson, Texas Conf.
H-5179 Re-structure Formula for Pension Assistance. David W.
Gardner, 9003 Linkmeadow, Houston, Texas, Texas Conf.
H-5180 Retirement Age for Ministers. Edison M. Anions, Balti-
more Conf.
H-5181 Retirement Age for Pastors. Board of Pensions, West
Michigan Conf., Park Newcombe.
H-5182 Revise Restrictive Rule. Barbara Siekman, North Texas
Conf.
H-5183 Right of Annuity Claim. Harry W. Johnson and W. C.
Mooney, Jr., Holston Conf.
H-5184 Right of Retired Member to Make Annuity Claim. Harry
W. Johnson and W. C. Mooney, Jr., Holston Conf.
H-5185 Rotation of Membership on Conference Board of Pen-
sions. New York Conf. Board of Pensions, W. C. Carroll,
Secy.
H-5186 Statement of Purpose of Pension System. Wyoming Conf.,
Leighton E. Pitkin, Secy.
H-5187 Strengthen Pension Provisions for Rio Grande Confer-
ence. Program Council, Rio Grande Conf., Roy D. Barton.
H-5188 Support of Retired Bishops and Dependents. J. E.
Schmidt, Nebraska Conf.
972 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
H-5189 Superannuated Ministers. Daniel W. Wolboldt, East Ohio
Conf.
H-5190 Take Responsibility for Years of Service in Poland.
Leonid Jesakow, New York Conf.
H-5191 Uniform Pension Plan. Black Methodists for Church Re-
newal, Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
H-5192 Uniform Standard for Pensions. Black Methodists for
Church Renewal, Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
H-5193 Voluntary Retired Relation of Ministers. E. Leon Dage,
Baltimore Conf.
H-5194 Years of Approved Service for Part-time Lay Pastors.
Charles E. Dowdell, East Ohio Conf.
H-5195 Years of Service for Annuity Claim. W. A. Allen, Louis-
ville Conf.
H-5196 Years of Service for Annuity Claim. David L. Crawford,
Lansing, Michigan, Christ UMC.
H-5197 Years of Service for Pension. Bruce Felker, West Michi-
gan Conf.
H-5198 Pension Credit For Minister-Workers. Various Members
of Yellowstone Conf., Quentin Schwartz, et al.
References During Conference Session
H-5199 Quadrennial Reports, Board of Pensions.
H-5200 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1374-1377.
H-5201 Episcopal Address.
Petitions Re-referred
F-5024-H Age of Retirement of Ministers.
F-5025-H Age of Retirement of Ministers.
F-5026-H Age and Service Requirement for Retirement.
F-5027-H Age for Voluntary Retirement.
F-5075-H Change of Retirement Date for Ministers.
F-5169-H Eliminate Requirement of Certificate for Retired Minis-
ters.
F-5257-H Ministerial Retirement between Conference Sessions.
F-5385-H Retirement Age of Ministers.
F-5395-H Retirement Age of Pastors.
F-5463-H Years of Service for Retirement.
F-5464-H Years of Service Required for Annuity Claim.
M-5002-H Age of Retirement for Ministers.
/. Committee on Communication and Publication
J-5001 Abolish Discrimination in Advertising. Bennett Wm. Pal-
mer, Florida
J-5002 Add Organizational Charts to Discipline. Administrative
Board of Bethel UMC, Joe Cline, Chmn., 2620 East Water-
man, Wichita, Kansas.
J-5003 Amendments to Report of Structure Study Commission.
Division of Television, Radio, Film, Communications of
the Program Council of the UMC, Harry C. Spencer,
Assoc. Gen. Secy.
J-5004 Book of Quotations from Bishops. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
J-5005 Capitalize Words Which Refer to God. Helen W. Schin-
geck, 1042 Loren Rd., Adrian, Michigan.
J-5006 Central Distribution Point for Supplies. Administrative
Board, Grove Avenue UMC, Norman Eppley, Chmn., 501
Grove Avenue at Ohio St., Johnstown, Pa.
The United Methodist Church 973
J-5Q07 Change Name of The Methodist Publishing House. Gen-
eral Board of Publications, John E. Procter, Pres. and
Publisher.
J-5008 Change Name to United Methodist Publishing House.
Richard W. Blanchard, Florida Conf.
J-5009 Composition of Board of Publications. United Methodist
Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chairperson, Gen-
eral Conf. Committee.
J-5010 Correction of a Printer's Error in The Book of Discipline.
C. Edwin Pellett, West Ohio Conf.
J-5011 Continue Publications. David L. Green, Central New York
Conf.
J-5012 Directory of United Methodist Church. Administrative
Board of Central UMC, Robert A. Grove, Chmn., Galves-
J-5013 1972 Discipline to Reflect Unity. I. Melville Wohrley,
Apple Creek, Ohio, East Ohio Conf.
J-5014 Discontinue "Response." Mrs. Tom Bird, 301 S. Franklin
St., UMC, Charleston, Mo.
J-5015 Editing The Book of Discipline. General Board of Publi-
cation, The UMC, Claude Garrison, Secy.
J-5016 Equal Emphasis on General Rules and Social Creed. Mel-
vin Perafield, Chmn., Comm. on Evangelism, 2439
Indiana Ave., Columbus, Ind., East Columbus UMC.
J-5017 Handbook of Methodist Bishops. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
J-5018 Film Interpretation of General Conf. Robert M. Adams,
Detroit Conf.
J-5019 Handbook on Church Administration. Edwin A. Dowler,
723 Park View Ave., Lorain, Ohio.
J-5020 History of United Methodist Theology. Bennett Wm. Pal-
mer, Florida Conf.
J-5021 Index to Discipline. Calvin W. Torrance, S. Calif.-Arizona
Conf.
J-5022 Inexpensive Missionary Literature. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
J-5023 Insure Minority Representation in Policy Making Bodies
for Publications. Black Methodist for Church Renewal,
Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
J-5024 List Bishops' Biographies. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
J-5025 Loose-leaf Edition of The Discipline. Administrative
Board, Reeves Memorial UMC, Kermit StanfiU, Chmn.,
Florida Conf.
J-5026 Make Doctrinal Statement Available. Delegation to Gen-
eral Conf. of The Kansas West Conf., Thomas W. Rupert,
Chmn.
J-5027 Membership of Board of Communication and Publication.
Women's Division, Mrs. Wayne W. Harrington, Pres.
Nos. J-5028 to J-5032 inclusive titled "Non-Discrimination
in Staff of Board of Communication and Publication."
J-5028 Diane Eddy et al., 1578 North, N. E., Plainfield UMC,
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
J-5029 Judy Elmer, et al., 540 Wellington, Parish of The Holy
Covenant, Chicago, Illinois.
J-5030 Mrs. Henry Henderson, 5214 Ebersole Ave., Gaines UMC,
Gaines, Ohio.
J-5031 Judith A. Kelsey & Five Others, 5345 South Ellis, Parish
of The Holy Covenant, Chicago, Illinois.
974 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
J-5032 Harold Orume et al., 1611-16th Avenue, UMC, Monroe
Wis.
J-5033 Prohibit Changes On Promotional Material. I. Melville
Wohrley, Apple Creek. Ohio, East Ohio Conf.
J-5034 Policy On Duties Of Staff Members Of UM Information.
Communications Committee Of the Program Council,
Clarence Haber, Chmn., Kansas West Conf.
J-5035 Print Discipline in Sections. Mary 0. McAden, Greenwood
UMC, Richmond District, Virginia.
J-5036 Proposal For Separate Board Of Communication. Richard
O. Johnson, Box 467, San Francisco, Calif., Trinity UMC,
Chico, California.
J-5037 Publication and Distribution of Jurisdictional Conference
Proceedings. I. Melville Wohrley, Apple Creek, Ohio, East
Ohio Conf.
J-5038 Publish Address Of Petitions Secretary In Discipline.
Roger F. Winchester, Rt. 1, Box 68, Jamul Dr., Calif.,
Foothills UMC, La Mesa, Calif.
J-5039 Publish Book Of Bishops' Anecdotes. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf.
J-5040 Request Change Of Policy In Advertising. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf.
J-5041 Representation of Ethnic Minorities in Policy-Making
Bodies for Publications. Black Methodists For Church
Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
J-5042 Reform Advertising Policies. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
J-5043 Request Cokesbury Courtesy Card For Widows Of Min-
isters. Administrative Board, First UMC, Ashland, Ohio,
Thomas Elder, Chmn.
J-5044 Revise Advertising Policies. B. William Palmer, Florida
Conf.
J-5045 Revisions Of Section IV of the Discipline. General Board
of Publications, John E. Procter, Pres. & Publisher.
J-5046 Standards for Moral Quality of Publications Carried in
Cokesbury Stores. Charge Conf., Zion UMC, Batavia, Wis.
Carl W. Stromberg, et al.
J-5047 Survey Of Local Churches Not Using United Methodist
Sunday School Materials. I. Melville Wohrley, Apple
Creek, Ohio, East Ohio Conf.
J-5048 Task Force For Committee on Public Relations. National
Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
J-5049 Task Force On MPH Ministry (Delete Par. 979). Na-
tional Fellowship of Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale
Pitcher, Chmn.
J-5050 Use Of Visions of Jesus. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
J-5051 Use Reclaimed Paper Wherever Possible. David L. Green,
Central New York Conf.
J-5052 Use Various Versions of Bible in Literature. Estell R.
Casebier, Louisville Conf.
J-5053 Utopian Church Novels. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
J-5054 Visions of Methodist Bishops. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
References During Conference Session
J-5057 Quadrennial Reports, Board of Publication.
J-5058 Quadrennial Reports, United Methodist Information.
The United Methodist Church 975
J-5059 Report of Structure Study Commission. Par. 900-942.
JJ-5060 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 9.'?9 and
846.1 (D-5707).
J-5061 Episcopal Address.
J-5062 Resolution on the Church and the Mass Media. Report
of Program Council, Resolution No. 7.
J-5063' Resolution on the Appointment of a Commissioner to the
FCC. Report of Program Council, Resolution No. 8.
Petitions Re-referred
A-5554-J Resolution on Discriminatory Language.
B-5056-J Bishops' Biography Plan.
B-5351-J Footnote Judicial Council Decisions in Discipline.
B-5533-J Printing Life Stories of Ministers.
B-6112-J Report of Program Council, Resolutions 1 through 6.
H-5100-J Pension Benefits of Bishops and Spouses (Discriminatory
Language).
H-5182-J Revise Restrictive Rule (Discriminatory Language).
K. Committee on Health and Welfare
K-5001 Affirm Support of Systematic Health Care. The UMC
Workshop on the White House Conference, Betty J. Letzig,
475 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y.
K-5002 Approval of Annual Conference in Creating New Institu-
tion. Minnesota Conference Board of Health and Welfare
Ministries, Burton A. Passer, Chairman.
K-5003 Approval of Annual Conference for Housing Projects for
the Aged. The UMC Workshop on the White House Con-
ference, Betty J. Letzig, 475 Riverside Dr., New York.
N.Y.
K-5004 Board of Health and Welfare Ministries Board of
Directors. UMC Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones,
Chairperson.
K-5005 Board of Directors of Institutions. Black Methodists for
Church Renewal, Inc., Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
K-5006 Capital Improvements — Health and Welfare Ministries.
Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, E. Ohio Con-
ference, William H. Phillips, Chmn.
K-5007 Child Care Centers. St. Luke's UMC, J. Chess Lovern,
Chmn., Oklahoma City, Okla.
K-5008 Conference Board of Health and Welfare Ministries.
Arthur D. English, Oklahoma Conf.
K-5009 Continue General Board of Health and Welfare Min-
istries. Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Eastern
Pennsylvania Conf., Wade V. Atwell. Secy.
K-5010 Continue Board of Health and Welfare Ministries. Elmo
F, Young, Administrator, "Rockridge," 25 Coles Meadow
Rd., Northampton, Mass.
K-5011 Continue Board of Health and Welfare Ministries. Execu-
tive Committee of the Corporation of the U.M. Village,
Ernest M. Dycus, Administrator, Lawrenceville, 111.
K-5012 Continue General Board of Health and Welfare Minis-
tries. Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Southern
Illinois Conf., Glenn Creek, Secy.
K-5013 Continue General Board of Health and Welfare Min-
istries. Methodist Hospital of Dallas, Glenn Scott, Ad-
ministrator.
K-5014 Create One Administrative Unit in Health and Welfare
Ministries. Executive Managing Committee, United Meth-
odist Home, Topeka, Kans., Paul D. Tompkins, Chmn.
976 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
K-5015 Create One Administrative Unit for Health and Welfare
Ministries. Methodist Hospital, New Orleans, La., Paul
A. Bjork, Ex. Dir.
K-5016 Create One Administrative Unit in Health and Welfare
Ministries. Board of Trustees, Indiana United Methodist
Children's Home, James U. Mason, Pres.
K-5017 Decentralize Administration of Health and Welfare Min-
istries. Officers of Jacksonville Methodist Home, Inc., Ben
J. Schultz, Administrator, Jacksonville, Fla.
K-5018 Directors of Institutions to Live in Local Area. Special
Charge Conf. of the Scott Memorial UMC, Bethesda W.
Points, Recording Steward, Detroit, Michigan.
K-5019 Exemption from Restrictions Concerning Institutions. J.
Irwin Trotter, Southern California-Arizona Conf.
K-5020 Foster Home Care for the Aged. I. Melville Wohrley, East
Ohio Conf.
K-5021 General Program Council to Set Golden Cross Sunday.
General Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Roger
Burgess, Gen. Sec, 1200 Davis St., Evanston, 111.
K-5022 Golden Cross Sunday. Board of Health and Welfare Min-
istries, Central Illinois Conf., Dale Pitcher.
K-5023 Health Care. Board of Missions, Women's Division, 475
Riverside Dr., New York, N.Y., Mrs. Wayne W. Harring-
ton, Pres.
K-5024 Honor Life-time Contracts of Residents of Wesley Manor.
Council of Wesley Manor, Robert R. Stewart, Chmn.,
Weslaco, Texas.
K-5025 Hospitals for Rehabilitation of Alcoholics and Drug Ad-
dicts. Donald E. Holbrook, First UMC, Clare, Michigan.
K-5026 Inclusive Administrative Unit. Walter O. Kugler, 11 West
Aloha St., Seattle, Wash., First UMC, Seattle, Wash.
K-5027 Legislation Concerning Board of Health and Welfare
Ministries. General Board of Health and Welfare Min-
istries, Roger L. Burgess, Gen. Secy., 1200 Davis St.,
Evanston, 111.
K-5028 Methodist Retirement Homes for the Elderly. Mrs. James
A. Mull, Soc, Concerns Secy., Logansport Dist. WSCS,
Rte. 1, Denver, Ind.
K-5029 Policy for Housing Programs. UMC Workshop on the
White House Conference, Betty J, Letzig, 475 Riverside
Dr., New York, N.Y.
K-5030 Policies for Homes and Residences. Black Methodists for
Church Renewal, Hamilton T. Boswell, Secy.
K-5031 Resolution on Health Care. National Division, Board of
Missions, Betty J. Letzig, Executive Secy., Health Min-
istries.
K-5032 Responsibility for Determining Golden Cross Sunday.
Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, N. Georgia Conf.,
Ryan H. Seawrights, Secy.
K-5033 Responsibility for Determining Golden Cross Sunday.
Judson B. Hodges, Sr., North Georgia Conf.
K-5034 Responsibility for Determining Golden Cross Sunday.
Board of Health and Welfai-e Ministries Executive Com-
mittee, Kansas East Conf., Earl Perry, Chmn.
K-5035 Responsibility for Determining Golden Cross Sunday.
Executive Committee, Board of Health and Welfare Min-
istries, N. Alabama Conf., A. H. Woodhall, Chmn.
K-5036 Responsibility for Determining Date for Golden Cross
Sunday. Executive Committee, N. Georgia Conf. Board
of Health and Welfare Ministries, Julian H. Brackman.
The United Methodist Church 977
K-5037 Responsibility for Determining Date for Golden Cross
Sunday. Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Mis-
sissippi Conf., James E. Benson, Chmn.
K-5038 Responsibility for Determining Golden Cross Sunday.
Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Eastern Penn-
sylvania Conf., Wayde V. Atwell, Secy.
K-5039 Responsibility for Determining Golden Cross Sunday.
Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, California-
Nevada Conf., Ralph Pederson, Jr., Chmn.
K-5040 Retain Identity of General Board of Health and Welfare
Ministries. Montevideo Methodist Home, Leo Dodd, Vice
Pres., Montevideo, Minn.
K-5041 Separate Board of Health and Welfare Ministries. Con-
ference Board Workshop of the National Association of
Health and Welfare Ministries. Norman S. Chattin, Chmn.
K-5042 Separate Board of Health and Welfare Ministries. Board
of Trustees, Hillcrest Services to Children and Youth,
Melvin B. Miller, Pres., Dubuque, Iowa.
K-5043 Separate Board of Health and Welfare Ministries.
Virginia Conf. Board of Health and Welfare Ministries,
Norman S. Chattin, Pres.
K-5044 Separate Board of Health and Welfare Ministries. Na-
tional Assn. of Health and Welfare Ministries, 1200 Davis
St., Evanston, 111., Robert H. Winfield, Pres.
K-5045 Separate Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Leroy
Pittman, Southern Illinois Conf.
K-9046 Separate Board of Health and Welfare Ministries. Board
of Health and Welfare Ministries, Kansas East Conf.,
Elbert V. Nelson, Secy.
K-5047 Support Petition for Residents of Wesley Manor. Various
Members, First UMC, Weslaco, Texas, F. O. Bair, et al.
K-5048 Task Force on Health and Welfare (Delete Par. 1173).
National Fellowship of Annual Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
K-5049 Task Force on Health and Welfare (Delete Par. 1174).
National Fellowship of Annual Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
K-5050 Task Force on Health and Welfare (Delete Par, 1175).
National Fellowship of Annual Conf, Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
K-5051 Task Force on Health and Welfare (Delete Par. 1176),
National Fellowship of Annual Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
K-5052 Task Force on Health and Welfare (Delete Par, 1177).
National Fellowship of Annual Conf, Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn,
K-5053 Task Force on Health and Welfare (Delete Par, 1178).
National Fellowship of Annual Conf, Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
K-5054 Task Force on Health and Welfare (Delete Par, 1179),
National Fellowship of Annual Conf, Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn,
References During Conference Session
K-5056 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1107-1114.
KK-5057 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par, 1075-1085,
1087-1088,
K-5058 Episcopal Address,
978 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
L. Committee on Ecumenical Affairs
L-5001 A Statement on Intei-religious Dialogue: Jews and Chris-
tians. Commission on Ecumenical Affairs, Robert W.
Huston, Gen. Secy.
L-5002 Abolish COCU Committee. Paul F. Holmes (ret.), 416
East 8th St., Kinsley, Kansas.
L-5003 Ambassadors Corps. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida An-
nual Conf.
L-5004 Church Architecture: Relationship to the National Coun-
cil of Churches. General Board of Missions of the UMC,
Tracey K. Jones, Jr., Gen. Secy.
L-5005 Clarifications of National Council of Churches Policy
Statement. Administrative Board of the UMC of Palm
Springs, Calif., Lloyd Saatjian.
L-5006 Conference Commissions on Ecumenical and Interreligious
Concerns. Commission on Ecumenical Affairs, Robert W.
Huston, Gen. Secy.
L-5007 Consultation on Dates for Religious Holidays. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Annual Conf.
L-5008 Continue Active Membership in NCC and WCC. Gary
Gray, Broadway UMC, Chicago, 111.
L-5009 Continue Commission on Ecumenical Affairs. Commission
on Ecumenical Affairs, Robert W. Huston, Gen. Secy.
L-5010 Continue Membership in World Methodist Council. Com-
mission on Ecumenical Affairs of the Western North
Carolina Conf., John G. Jordon, Act. Secy.
L-5011 Continue Participation in COCU. Commission on Ecu-
menical Affairs, Robert W. Huston, Gen. Secy.
L-5012 Continue Participation in COCU. Commission on Ecu-
menical Affairs, Robert W. Huston, Gen. Secy.
L-5013 Continue Participation in COCU. West Ohio Annual
Conf., Evan R. Owens, Secy.
L-5014 Continual Membership in COCU. The Commission on Ecu-
menical Affairs of the Western North Carolina Annual
Conf., Mrs. Leslie E. Barnhardt, Chmn.
L-5015 Continue Work Area in Ecumenical Affairs. Commission
on Ecumenical Affairs. Robert W. Huston, Gen. Secy.
L-5016 Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns.
Commission on Ecumenical Affairs, Robert W. Huston,
Gen. Secy.
L-5017 Composition of Commission on Ecumenical Affairs. United
Methodist Council on Youth Ministry, General Conference
Committee, Scott Jones, Chmn.
1^5018 Deletion of Article XIV of the Articles of Religion.
Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincin-
nati, 0.
L-5019 Discontinue Participation in COCU. The Louisiana An-
nual Conference, South Central Jurisdiction, The UMC,
J. Woodrow Hearn, Secy.
L-5020 Ecumenical Associate Member. Board of Ministry, Central
N.Y. Conf., J. L. Love, Chmn.
L-5021 Ecumenical Congregations. Northern Illinois Conf. of the
UMC, Charles Klosterman, Sec'y.
L-5022 Ecumenical Ministries. Missouri West Annual Conf. Town
and Country Commission and Missouri West Annual
Conf., Lester I. Thornton, Chmn.
L-5023 Ecumenical Prayer. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
L-5024 Election of Delegates to NCC and WCC. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
The United Methodist Church 979
L-5025 Establishment of a Union Church. Northern Illinois Conf.,
Charles Klosterman, Secy.
L-5026 Formulate Revised Plan of Union. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
L-5027 Guidelines for Mergring With Non-Methodist Churches,
Paul J. Meuschke, D.S., Western Pennsylvania Conf.
L-5028 Interdenominational Cooperation. The Administrative
Board, First UMC, Austin, Mn.
L-5029 Interpret Doctrines in Accord with Ecumenical Insights.
Northern New Jersey General Conf. Delegation, Dean
Lanning.
L-5030 Ministers of Other Denominations Serving in Ecumenical
Ministries. United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Marvin
T. Judy, Pres.
Nos. L-5031 to L-5082 inclusive have been titled "Mora-
torium on Church Union."
L-5031 Mrs. E. M. Roach, 2835 Midway, Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5032 H. W. Longfellow, 2603 Merwin St., Shreveport, La.,
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5033 Allena J. Longfellow, 2603 Merwin St., Shreveport, La.,
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5034 Mrs. L. Huffstutler, 4829 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, Tex.,
Lakewood UMC.
L-5035 Mrs. E. E. Adamson, Rt. 1, Box 110, Celina, Tex., Weston
UMC.
Lr-5036 T. Matson, 3517 Catherine, Shreveport, La., Wynn Me-
morial UMC.
Lr-5037 Leona L. Britton, 6309 Garden Oaks Dr., Shreveport, La.,
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5038 J. R. Britton, 6309 Garden Oaks Dr., Shreveport, La.,
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5039 W. H. Dupuy, 1130 Wilkinson, Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5040 Lillian M. Dupuy, 1130 Wilkinson, Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5041 Mrs. R. L. Bennett, 3025 Midway St., Shreveport, La.,
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5042 Jewell Baker, 2935 Quinton, Shreveport, La., Wynn Me-
morial UMC.
L-5043 R. L. Bennett, 3025 Midway St., Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5044 Mrs. Evangeline T. Harbin, 2626 Quinton St., Shreveport,
La., Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5045 Mrs. J. M. Gaar, 2626 Quinton St., Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
Lr-5046 Fredna M. Reeves, P.O. Box 667, Jeanerette, La., Mc-
Gowen Memorial UMC.
L-5047 Mrs. Gwilym A. Jones, E. 1502— 12th Ave., Spokane,
Wash., UMC.
Lr-5048 Mrs. T. W. Watson, 3516 Catherine, Shreveport, La.,
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5049 Mrs. Margaret Lloyd, 4829 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, Tex.,
Oak Lawn UMC.
L-5050 Mrs. Carrie E. Turrentine, 3111 Alabama Ave., Shreve-
port, La., Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5051 W. C. Rhodes, 2645 Emery St., Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
1^5052 Mrs. J. W. Cureton, 3547 De Soto, Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
980 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
1^5053 Earline McWhirter, 611 N. Kentucky St., McKinney, Tex.,
Weston UMC.
Lr-5054 Gerald W. Cureton, 3457 De Soto, Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5055 Mrs. W. C. Rhodes, 2645 Emery, Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5056 Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Burkett, McKinney, Tex., Weston
UMC.
L-5057 Mrs. D. L. Oliver, Jr., 3212 Sandia Dr., Shreveport, La.
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5058 Mr. & Mrs. J. G. Huff, Weston, Tex., Weston UMC.
L^5059 Mrs. A. M. Allum, 2905 De Soto St., Shreveport, La.,
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5060 Mrs. L. N. Batchelor, 3205 De Soto, Shreveport, La.,
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5061 L. N. Batchelor, 3205 De Soto, Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5062 Ann Chambers, 2601 Thayer, Shreveport, La., Wynn Me-
morial UMC.
L-5063 Roy E. Chambers, 2601 Thayer, Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5064 Mrs. J. W. Summerlin, 2927 Jackson, Shreveport, La.,
Wynn Memorial UMC.
L-5065 Rev. Ansil Lynn, 6931 E. Grand, Owenwood, Tex., Owen-
wood UMC.
L-5066 Mrs. Foy Thomas, P.O. Box 394, McKinney, Tex., Weston
UMC, Weston, Tex.
L-5067 Foy Thomas, North Texas Conf.
L-5068 John E. Scotts, 2819 Emery St., Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5069 Mrs. J. E. Scotts, 2819 Emery St., Shreveport, La., Wynn
Memorial UMC.
L-5070 Mrs. Lura Pearl (Pinion) Park, 811 Woodleigh Drive,
McKinney, Tex., Weston UMC.
L-5071 Mrs. Lena Mae Jenson, 1226 Newport, Dallas, Tex., Elm-
wood UMC.
L-5072 Mrs. Charles B. Garrett, 4829 W. Lawther, Dallas, Tex.,
Highland Park UMC.
L-5073 Mrs. Dora M. Jerrell, 4829 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, Tex.,
Greenland Hills UMC.
L-5074 Charles B. Garrett, 4829 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, Tex.,
North Texas Conf.
L-5075 Ruth Donley, 4829 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, Tex., Munger
PI. UMC.
L-5076 Mrs. Mary B. Smith, 4829 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, Tex.,
Oak Cliff UMC.
Lr-5077 Mrs. H. C. Hoy, 1910 Westway, McKinney, Tex., First
UMC.
L-5078 H. C. Hoy, North Texas Conf.
L-5079 Mr. & Mrs. Don Van Hoozer, Box 63, Weston, Tex., UMC.
L-5080 Rev. &, Mrs. W. B. Reaves, 922 W. 9th, Apt. 212, Dallas,
Tex., Tyler St. UMC.
L-5081 Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Giles, Celina, Tex., UMC, Weston, Tex.
L-5082 G. C. Randolph, North Texas Conf.
L-5083 Oppose Membership in World Council of Churches. Mrs.
J. S. Treece, Fayetteville, Ark., Fayetteville UMC.
L-5084 Negotiate Toward a Fixed Date for Easter. California-
Nevada Conf., Newell P. Knudsen, Secy.
The United Methodist Church 981
L-5085 Nomination and Election of Delegates to NCC. Holston
Conf. General and Jurisdictional Delegates, Mack B.
Stokes, Chmn.
L-5086 Oppose COCU. Administrative Board, Roanoke UMC,
Roanoke, La., Orval McMillan, Chmn.
L-5087 Oppose COCU Plan. Otis W. Herring, 1521 Bella Vista
Dr., Dallas, Tex., White Rock UMC.
L-5088 Oppose Joining in the Church of Christ Uniting. Ad-
ministrative Board, UMC, Vivial, La., Ted R. Walker,
Chmn.
L-5089 Oppose Participation in COCU. Stillwater UMC, Florence
Bender, Secy., Bd. of Administration.
L-5090 Parish Development. United Methodist Rural Fellovi^ship,
Marvin T. Judy, Pres., Dallas, Tex.
L-5091 Pilgrimages to Churches of Other Denominations. Bennett
Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
L-5092 Procedure for Mergers. Church and Community Commit-
tee, Western Pa. Conf., Seth P. Bower, Secy.
L-5093 Request that Restructuring of NCC be Withheld. L Mel-
ville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
L-5094 Require Vote of Members in Church Union. Administra-
tive Board of the Clearfield Church, Erwin Selzer, Chmn.,
Rt. 1, Eudora, Kansas.
L-5095 Selection of Representatives to NOC. Holston Conference
Program Council, Frank A. Settle, Dir.
L-5096 Strengthen Fellowship Within Wesleyan Tradition.
Western New York Conf., Frank J. Mucci, Conf. Secy.
L-5097 Support Efforts for Democracy in Roman Catholic Church.
Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
L-5098 Symbolizing Ecumenicity. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
L-5099 Task Force on Ecumenical Affairs (Delete Par. 1391).
National Fellowship of Annual Conference Program
Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
L-5100 Task Force on Ecumenical Affairs (Delete Par. 1392).
National Fellowship of Annual Conference Program
Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
L-5101 Task Force on Ecumenical Affairs (Delete Par. 1393).
National Fellowship of Annual Conference Program
Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
L-5102 Task Force on Ecumenical Affairs (Delete Par. 1394).
National Fellowship of Annual Conference Program
Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
L-5103 Task Force on Ecumenical Affairs (Delete Par. 1395).
National Fellowship of Annual Conference Program
Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
Lr-5104 Task Force on Ecumenical Affairs (Delete Par. 1396).
National Fellowship of Annual Conference Program
Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
L-5105 Task Force on Archives and History (Delete Par. 1412).
National Fellowship of Annual Conference Program Di-
rectors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
L-5106 Methodist Ministers Serving in Ecumenical Ministries.
United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy,
Pres., Dallas, Tex.
Lr-5107 Oppose Merger With Other Denominations. Richard W.
Hawkins, et al.. Various Members, Scioto UMC, Bucyrus,
Nos. L-5108 to L-5159 iiiclusive have been titled "With-
draw from COCU."
982 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
L-5108 Carol M. Pfeiffer, et al., Various Members, Phillipsburg
UMC, Phillipsburg, Ohio.
L-5109 George W. Rheam, et al.. Various Members, Mt. Gilead
UMC, Shermans Dale, Pa.
L-5110 Russell J. Keller, et al.. Various Members, Winfield UMC,
Dover, Ohio.
L-5111 Marita Polen, 1145 Concord, Canton, Ohio, UMC.
1^5112 Donald D. Warehime, 1435 Western Ave. S.W., Canton,
Ohio UMC, Canton, Ohio.
L-5113 Administrative Board, Dueber UMC, Canton, Ohio, Wm.
A. Alverson.
L-5114 Nancy Hills Davis, 104 Rockview Lane, Morganton, N.C.,
First UMC of Morganton.
L-5115 James W. Lane, et al.. Various Members, Washington
Ave. UMC, #8 Sierra Circle, No. Little Rock, Ark.
L-5116 Administrative Board of Clonmell UMC, G. E. Cooper,
Chmn., 107 DuPont Ave., Gibbstown, N.J.
L-5117 Administrative Board of Young's UMC, D. E. Shatto,
Chmn., Shermans Dale, Pa.
L-5118 Mrs. Harry Tripple, 634 Bettlewood Ave., CoUingswood,
N.J., First UMC.
L-5119 H. Menstermacher, 323 N, Otto St., Allentown, Pa., Salem
UMC.
L-5120 Christine Reinsmith, 2201 Union St., Allentown, Pa.,
Salem UMC.
L-5121 Administrative Board of Brookly UMC, Charles W. Wing-
field, Rec. Secy., Baltimore, Md.
L-5122 George W. Eppehimer, Eastern Pa. Conf.
L-5123 Wade V. Atwell, Eastern Pa. Conf.
L-5124 Percy R. Smirgh, et al.. Various Members, Shermans Dale
UMC, Shermans Dale, Pa.
L-5125 Francis G. Huber, et al., Various Members, Laurel Hills
UMC, Laurel Hills, Ohio.
L,-5126 Administrative Board, First UMC, Mason Godfrey, Chmn.,
Mineral Point, Wis.
L-5127 Elizabeth A. Kohler, 920 So. Catherine St., Allentov?n,
Pa., Salem UMC.
L-5128 Marlene Cochrane, 14 Linden St., Allentown, Pa., Salem
UMC.
L-5129 Walter R. Kobler, Trustee, 920 So. Catherine St., Allen-
town, Pa., Salem UMC.
Lr-5130 Mrs. Louise S. Atwell, 1401 Linden St., Allentown, Pa.,
Salem UMC.
L-5131 Glen R. Youngblood, South Indiana Conf.
L-5132 Lillian A. Reeser, 1440 Walnut St., Allentown, Pa., Salem
UMC.
L-5133 Charles Hoch, 1401 Linden St., Allentown, Pa., Salem
UMC.
L-5134 Wayne Fritter, 2365 Ivy Way N.E., Canton, Ohio, Dueber
UMC.
L-5135 Ruth L. Washburn, 630 S. Kensmore Ave., Los Angeles,
Ca., Wilshire UMC.
Lr-5136 Joanne Cochrane, 920 S. Catherine St., Allentown, Pa.,
Salem UMC.
Lr-5137 W. Nelson Gray, 1007 Stokes Ave., CoUingswood, N.Y.,
First UMC.
L-5138 Earl Weidenback, South Indiana Conf.
L-5139 Chester A. Rotherham, Allentown, Pa., Salem UMC.
Lr-5140 Mrs. Ethel Rotherham, 301 S. Franklin, Allentown, Pa.,
Salem UMC.
The United Methodist Church 983
L-5141 J. Raymond Batcheller, 1101 1-NE 15th St., Bellevue, Wa
First UMC.
Lr-5142 Ruth Cross, 25 E. Collingswood Ave., Oaklyn, N. J.
First UMC.
L-5143 Frank Diehl, 605 Stokes Ave., Collingswood, N. J., First
UMC.
L-5144 Kenneth A. Kaiglon, 813 Redman Ave., Haddenfield, N.J..
First UMC, Collingswood, N.J.
L-5145 Jean I. Ellis, 932 Belmont Ave., Collingswood, N.J., First
UMC.
L-5146 Mrs. Frank Diehl, 605 Stokes Ave., Collingswood, N.J.,
First UMC.
L-5147 Council on Ministries, Liberty Park UMC, V. R. Doyle,
Spokane, Wash.
Lr-5148 Nellie D. Casad, 605 Laird, Box 236, Mooreland, Okla.,
UMC.
L-5149 The Administrative Board, Starrucca UMC, Mrs. Helen
Dickey, Secy., Starrucca, Pa.
1^5150 Mrs. Orin 0. Brown, 2811 Maywood PI., S.W., Canton,
Ohio, UMC.
L-5151 Mrs. Tom Bird, 301 S. Franklin, Charleston, Mo., UMC.
Lr-5152 Administrative Board, Dueber UMC, Robert Graber,
Chmn., Canton, Ohio.
L-5153 Virginia and Elizabeth Lawson, 401 Eighth St., Spencer,
N.C., Central UMC.
1^5154 Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Ward, 2200 Wallis Ann Ct., Louisville,
Ky., Immanuel UMC.
L-5155 Administrative Board, First UMC, Tracy L. Harrell, Jr.,
Chmn., Winnfield, La.
L-5156 Administrative Board, Thompson UMC, Rexford T.
Gulley, Secy., Thompson, Pa.
L-5157 Mrs. Russell Davison, Rd. #2, Wayland, Iowa, UMC,
Washington, Iowa.
L-5158 James W. Walter, Trustee & Off. Bd. Member, Rd. #2,
Easton, Pa., Calvary UMC.
1^5159 Velma C. Jenkins, 1629 Ferndale Rd., Canton, Ohio, UMC.
Nos. L-5160 to L-5169 inclusive are titled "Withdraw
From NCC."
L-5160 D. J. Herbert, et al., Fairview UMC, Lake Charles, La.
Lr-5161 Mr. & Mrs, Hardy Stone, et al.. Various Members (30),
Sweet Lake UMC, Bell City, La.
L-5162 Russell J. Keller, et al.. Various Members, Winfield UMC,
Dover, Ohio.
L-5163 Robert B. Gillmann, Benbrook UMC.
Lr-5164 Administrative Board of the UMC of New Garden, Ohio,
Alta Baker, Secy.
L-5165 Raymond Crofoot, et al., Louisiana Conf.
L-5166 Wayne Logluck, Fort Worth, Tex., Benbrook UMC.
Lr-5167 Raymond M. Crofoot, et al., P.O. Box 144, Iowa, La.,
Bell City and Hayes UM Churches.
L-5168 Hattie W. Treece, 113 W. Lafayette, Fayetteville, Ark.,
UMC.
L-5169 Robert W. Taylor, 3915 Janice Dr., Rt. 13, Knoxville,
Tenn., St. Paul UMC.
L-5170 Administrative Board of Shanksville UMC, Dean Lyons,
Chmn., Box 155, Shanksville, Pa.
L-5171 Administrative Board, First UMC, Sanford, Fla., A.
Edwin Shinholser, Chmn.
Nos. L-5172 to L-5533 inclusive are titled "Withdrav}
From NCC and WCC"
984 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
L-5172 Administrative Board, Benbrook UMC, Homer H. John-
son, Chmn., Ft. Worth, Tex.
L-5173 Administrative Board, Bearing UMC, Ray F. Aldsen,
Secy., Bragg City, Mo.
Lr-5174 Administrative Board, Asbury UMC, Edward I. McNair,
Chmn., South Richmond, Va.
L-5175 Board of Directors of the Florida Methodists for Meth-
odism, Inc., Frank W. Sherman, Pres.
L-5176 Administrative Board, UMC, Raymond Blankenship,
Chmn., Plainville, Ga.
L-5177 Florida Methodists for Methodism, Inc., Frank W.
Sherman, Pres.
L-5178 United Methodists for Methodism, Inc., Earl E. Terry,
Vice Pres., Bellwood, 111.
L-5179 Mrs. Stanley Bryan, et al., Various Members (14), Free-
port UMC, Freeport, 111.
L-5180 D. D. Scull, 1223 Benbrook Terr., Ft. Worth, Tex., Ben-
brook UMC.
L-5181 Lillian E. Spence, 650 Garden Rd., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5182 Pearl Crawford, 1008 Pine St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5183 Mrs. Lora Koch, 1339 Pine St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5184 Mrs. Floyd McCammeron, 54 S. 7th St., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5185 Debby Templin, So. 7th St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5186 Lucy V. Cuthbertson, 725 Virginia Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5187 C. Robert Cuthbertson, Assoc. Lay Leader, 725 Virginia
Ave., Norfolk, Va., Park Place UMC.
L-5188 Council on Ministries, Beech Grove UMC, Mrs. Mary
Shonkwiler, Chmn., Greencastle, Ind.
L-5189 Mrs. Robert King, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC
L-5190 H. R. Onstatt, Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
L-5191 Edith Pervin, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5192 Rachel Harper, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5193 Council on Ministries, Otterbein UMC, Max Cooper^
Chmn., Rockville, Ind.
L-5194 Council on Ministries, Sand Creek UMC, Mrs. Hallie
Elenich, Chmn., Rockville, Ind.
L-5195 Claire Edwards, So. Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity
UMC.
L-5196 Kenneth Nelson, Greencastle, Ind., Beech Grove UMC.
L-5197 Marian C. Nelson, Greencastle, Ind., Beech Grove UMC.
L-5198 Helen Dickson, 1314 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Ohio. Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5199 Mrs. Iva Adams, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5200 Mr & Mrs. Edgar Leasure, 136A Coopermill Rd., Zanes-
ville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
L-5201 O. E. Elmore, Lubbock, Tex., St. Luke's UMC.
L-5202 Frank R. Tapp, Orlando, Fla., First UMC.
L-5203 William Rice, Chicago, 111., Edison Park UMC.
L-5204 W. K. Rice, Chicago, 111., Edison Park UMC.
L-5205 Mrs. E. A. Wussler, 1649 Oakes Ave., Rockford, 111.,
Centennial UMC.
L-5206 M. L. Zimmerman, Chicago, 111., Chicago Temple First
UMC.
The United Methodist Church 985
L-5207 Finley Tinker, 4634 Yacht Club Rd., Jacksonville, Fla.,
First UMC.
L-5208 Mrs. Anna Beard, 727 Francis St., Zanesville, Ohio, Cen-
tral Trinity UMC.
L-5209 Mrs. Jesse Connell, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5210 Grace K. Danford, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5211 Jean W. Coffey, 911 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
L-5212 Allen Harrington, 219 So. 2nd St., Rockford, 111., Centen-
nial UMC.
1^5213 Zella Batty, Rd. #2, Rockville, Ind., Sand Creek UMC.
L-5214 Mrs. Marie T. Miller, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity
UMC.
L-5215 Edith Shafter, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5216 Hallie Elenich, 202 E. High St., Rockville, Ind., Sand
Creed UMC.
L-5217 Katie P. Hellyer, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
1^5218 Mrs. Edna Cronin, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5219 Administrative Board, Cross Keys UMC, H. Jack Had-
away, Macon, Ga.
L-5220 Gary Young, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5221 Administrative Board, First UMC, Inverness, Fla., M. J.
Naudts, Chmn.
L-5222 Philathea Class of First UMC of Freeport, 111., Ethel
Hollister, Pres.
L-5223 Donald M. Brubaker, 1440 S. Walnut, Freeport, 111., Faith
UMC.
L-5224 Barbara S. Williams, Savannah, Tenn., First UMC.
L-5225 Jean Thompson, 474 Military Rd., Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn
UMC.
L-5226 C. 0. D. Thompson, Jr., 474 Military Rd., Zanesville,
Ohio, Coburn UMC.
L-5227 James W. Blyth, 1118 W. Main St., Zanesville, Ohio,
Coburn UMC.
L-5228 Mrs. H. Clarke Davis, 845 Locust Ave., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5229 Mrs. Ray Baughman, Rt. 6, Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5230 Miss Gladys Tuttle, 7205 Ralph St., Apt. 6, Norfolk, Va.,
Ghent UMC.
Lr-5231 Mrs. Jacquelyn C. Kirkman, 886 Hadley, Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
1^5232 V. C. Lawrence, 913 Hugo St., Norfolk, Va., Park Place
UMC.
L-5233 Violet L. Baldwin, 4619 Cass Ave., Evansville, Ind.,
Central UMC.
L-5234 Glenn Callis, R.R. 8, Baumgart Rd., Evansville, Ind.,
UMC.
L-5235 Charge Conference of the Elizabeth Swaim Memorial
MC, Mrs. Alma Lee Cochley, Secy., Jacksonville, Fla.
L-5236 Administrative Board of the Hendricks Memorial UMC,
Mary T. Carter, Secy., Jacksonville, Fla.
L-5237 Mary T. Brown, 522 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
L-5238 George M. Brown, 522 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5239 Roy G. Hunter, Jr., 337 West 61st St., Jacksonville, Fla.,
North UMC.
L-5240 Lula M. Spung, Cor. 7th and South Sts., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
986 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
1^5241 Mrs. Gurney Gray, 822 So. 15th St., New Castle, Ind.,
First UMC.
Lr-5242 Mrs. Selby Law, 831 Dryden Rd., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5243 Administrative Board, Hopewell Church, Crosby, Miss.
1^5244 Robert N. Hiffgs, New Castle, Ind., First UMC.
1^5245 Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Hinkston, 1118 W. Main St., Zanesville,
Ohio, Coburn UMC.
Lr-5246 Dorothy Blyth, 1118 Main St., Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn
UMC.
L-5247 Rex Lvon, 1105 E. Main St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
1^5248 Fern Bateman, 1118 W. Main St., Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn
UMC.
L-5249 Ivan C. Emily, Crandall, Ind., New Crandall UMC.
L-5250 Virginia F. Emily, Crandall, Ind., New Crandall UMC.
L-5251 Beverly Ann Ellerbruck, 3530 Kensington, Evansville,
Ind., Central UMC.
1^5252 Virgil Ray Ellerbruck, 3530 Kensington, Evansville, Ind.,
Central UMC.
L-5253 Betty Jo Adams, 510 Olmstead, Evansville, Ind., Central
UMC.
L-5254 Roy D. Adams, 510 Olmstead, Evansville, Ind., Central
UMC.
1^5255 Mr. & Mrs. John J. Kissinger, 1118 W. Main St., Zanes-
ville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
Lr-5256 Emma J. Lawrence, 913 Hugo St., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
Ir-5257 William D. Keene, Jr., 4410 Mayflower Rd., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
1^5258 Mary Shorhurter, R.R. 3, Brazil, Ind., Beech Grove UMC.
L-5259 Joan Blyth, 1118 W. Main St., Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn
UMC.
1^5260 Mr. & Mrs. John Senor, 212 East Rd., Glen Ellyn, 111.,
First UMC.
L-5261 Mrs. Alice L. Winn, 471 Gray St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5262 Mr. Marion Winn, 471 Gray St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5263 Edna Johnson, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5264 Ruth Engle, 228 Luck Ave., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5265 Harvey L. and Mary I. Adams, Rt. 1, Rockville, Ind.,
Otterbein UMC.
L-5266 Harold Parmater, W. Main St., Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn
UMC.
L-5267 Miss Mary Ann Winn, 471 Gray St., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
Lr-5268 Arthur L. Holloway, 440 Harvard St., Apt. 1, Norfolk,
Va., Park Place UMC.
L-5269 Norman and Rose Ann Kuhlemeier, 327 W. Roosevelt,
Freeport, 111., Faith UMC.
L-5270 Miss Gertrude Trittipo, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity
UMC.
L-5271 Lela J. Shamp, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5272 E. W. Longley, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5273 Edna Doughty, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5274 Marie Erine, 755 Homewood, Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
The United Methodist Church 987
L-5275 Mr. Edgar Leasure and Viola Leasure, Zanesville, Ohio,
Coburn UMC.
L-5276 Mrs. W. L. Hartmeyer, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity
UMC.
L,-5277 John R. Wilson, Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
Lr-5278 Florence Moffett, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
Lr-5279 Louise M. Wilson, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5280 Women's Society of Christian Service, Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5281 Mrs. Ruth Z. Snyder, Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
1^5282 Mrs. John R. Wilson, 1118 W. Main St., Zanesville, Ohio,
Coburn UMC.
L-5283 Elsie Winters, 1041 Blue Ave., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
Lr-5284 Vesta L. Bateman, 935 Findley Ave., Zanesville, Ohio,
Coburn UMC.
L-5285 Mrs. Roy Spinks, Cor. 7th and South Sts., Zanesville,
Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5286 Henry L. Ramlin, Midway Road, Douglasville, Ga., Mid-
way UMC.
1^5287 George E. Stores, Freeport, 111., Faith UMC.
1^5288 Herbert C. Rockefeller, 6649 Ethan Allen Lane, Norfolk,
Va., Park Place UMC.
1^5289 Rodney E. Shields, 7413 Ruthven Rd., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
L^5290 Mrs. Dora M. Paisley, 1018 Pershing Rd., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5291 Mrs. Jeanne Richards, 613 S. Willow Rd., Evansville,
Ind., Central UMC.
1^5292 Edward Richards, 613 S. Willow Rd., Evansville, Ind.,
Central UMC.
L-5293 Mary T. Tanner, 1118 W. Main St., Zanesville, Ohio,
Coburn UMC.
L-5294 Joseph Harrington, 219 Catherine Rd., LaGrange, 111.,
LaGrange UMC.
L-5295 Ralph L. Butz, 217 N. Catherine Rd., LaGrange, 111.,
LaGrange UMC.
Lr-5296 Donald E. McWhorton, 846 Lantern Lane, Ballwin, Mo.,
Lafayette Park UMC, St. Louis, Mo.
L-5297 Mrs. Shirley Gibbs, 356 Sylvester, Webster Groves, Mo.,
Lafayette Park UMC, St. Louis, Mo.
L-5298 Mary Louise Mawhorter, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity
UMC.
L-5299 Miss Carol E. Abbott, 367 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., Los
Angeles, Ca., First UMC of Hollywood.
Lr-5300 Homer Wolfensberger, 1348 Empire Court, Freeport, 111.,
Faith UMC.
L-5301 Carlisle C. Echols, 7243 Remsen St., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
L-5302 Minnie M. Staas, 647 Douglas, Freeport, 111., Faith UMC.
L-5303 Lillian Burnette, 503 S. Euclid, Marissa, 111., UMC.
Lr-5304 Harold Staas, 647 Douglas, Freeport, 111., Faith UMC.
1^5305 Eugene Black, Southern Illinois Conf .
L-5306 Allen Schubert, 1440 So. Walnut Ave., Freeport, 111., Faith
UMC.
1^5307 Ruth Schubert, 1440 So. Walnut Ave., Freeport, 111., Faith
UMC.
L-5308 Arthur G. Rapp, 1515 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport, 111.,
Faith UMC.
L-5309 Mrs. Eva Garrett, Zanesville, Ohio, Sonora UMC.
988 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
L-5310 Leon Hall, 6145 Eastwood Terrace, Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
L-5311 Mrs. Leon C. Hall, 6145 Eastwood Terrace, Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5312 Mrs. Harold Blake, 1209 Seborn Ave., Zanesville, Ohio,
Coburn UMC.
L-5313 Arthur A. Babbitt, 1440 Walnut St., Freeport, 111., Faith
UMC.
L-5314 Eldon Labudde, Freeport, 111., Faith UMC.
L-5315 Mrs. Arthur Bunting, 319 So. Mead St., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
1^5316 Harold M. Katterman, 4601 Mavflower Rd., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5317 Mrs. Irva Yearley, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5318 Mrs. Kathy Fields, Central St., Cor. 7th & South Sts.,
Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5319 Helen Knauer, R.R. #4, Greencastle, Ind., Beech Grove
UMC.
L-5320 Kenneth Knauer, R.R. #4, Greencastle, Ind., Beech Grove
UMC.
L-5321 Harriet Barbour, Norfolk, Va., First UMC.
Lr-5322 Council on Ministries, Decker, Ind., Decker Chapel UMC.
L-5323 E. C. Fansler, 431 New Hampshire Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5324 Janet R. Fansler, 431 New Hampshire Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5325 Mrs. Mirium S. Evans, 5010 Gosnald Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5326 James Gammon, Norfolk, Va., Park Place UMC.
L-5327 Dorothy Wimmer, Rockville, Ind., Sand Creek UMC.
L-5328 Donald Fehr, Box 67, Dakota, 111., Dakota UMC.
L-5329 Gilbert R. Evans, 5010 Gosnald Ave., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
L-5330 Virginia L. Snyder, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity
UMC.
L-5331 Helen W. Snyder, 329 Putnam Ave., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5332 Irene Davis, 54 So. 7th St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5333 Ada Lyon, 1105 Eastman St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5334 Mrs. Merle Mohler, 1628 Stanton Ave., Central Trinity
UMC, Zanesville, Ohio.
L-5335 Mrs. Russell A. Ryan, 7th and South St., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5336 Bessie Schilling, 7th and South St., Zanesville, Ohio, Cen-
tral Trinitv UMC.
L-5337 Lois Savedge, 1422 Harmott Ave., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
L-5338 Mrs. W. D. Keene, Jr., 4410 Mayflower Rd., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5339 Kenneth McGee, Rt. #8, Zanesville, Ohio, Sonora UMC.
L-5340 Robert R. McGee. Zanesville, Ohio, Sonora UMC.
L-5341 Mr. & Mrs. K. Brubaker, Freeport, 111., Faith UMC.
L-5342 Robert W. Rogers, 1408 Stinson Ave., Evansville, Ind.,
Howell UMC.
L-5343 Nadine Slaughter, Orlando, Fla., First UMC.
L-5344 Ray G. Gardner, New Athens, 111., UMC.
L-5345 J. D. C. Rockefeller, 5650 Shenandoah Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
The United Methodist Church 989
Lr-5346 Ruth L. Washburn, 630 S. Kenmore Ave., Los Angeles,
Ca., Wilshire UMC.
L-5347 C. E. Baldwin, 4619 Cass Ave., Evansville, Ind., Central
UMC.
L-5348 S. Samuel Ohanian, South Indiana Conf.
Lr-5349 Miss Sandra Winn, 471 Gray St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
Lr-5350 Mrs. Annie J. Sherlock, 1207 W. William Cir., Elizabeth
City, N.C., Halls Creek UMC.
L-5351 Anne S. Gillam, 1207 W. Williams Cir., Elizabeth City,
N.C., Wesley Memorial UMC.
L-5352 John R. Crumpler, 417 Lynnshores Dr., Va. Beach, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5353 Mrs. Mildred B. Crumpler, 417 Lynnshores Dr., Va. Beach,
Va., Park Place UMC.
L-5354 Donna W. McGee, Rt. 4, Airport Rd., Zanesville, Ohio,
Sonora UMC.
L-5355 Charles Campbell, 4715 Jeanne St., Apt. 202, Va. Beach,
Va., Park Place UMC, Norfolk, Va.
L^5356 Ethel M. McDaniel, 42 E. Jackson St., Orlando, Fla.,
Orlando First UMC.
L-5357 Oscar W. McDaniel, 107 Quintard Ave., Orlando, Fla.,
Orlando First UMC.
1^5358 J. D. Vines, Rt. 1, Box 62, Crosby, Miss., Mars Hill UMC.
L-5359 Max E. Nicoson, 9401 Petersburg Rd., Evansville, Ind.,
South Indiana Conf.
L-5360 Mrs. Jean Pieper, Freeport, 111., Faith UMC.
L-5361 Ralph Phillips, 1440 Walnut Ave., Freeport, 111., Faith
UMC.
L-5362 Ruth Phillips, 1440 Walnut Ave., Freeport, 111., Faith
UMC.
L-5363 Sarah P. Slinger, 713 Stockley Gardens, Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5364 Rollin N. Slinger, 713 Stockley Gardens, Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
1^5365 Mary M. Lambert, 5510 Lakewood Dr., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
1^5366 Barbara A. Parker, 8464 Cape View Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5367 John Paul Parker, Jr., 8464 Capeview Ave, Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
1^5368 William M. Savedge, 1422 Harmott Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5369 Lyndall C. Ross, 3809 Granby St., Apt. B-2, Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5370 G. C. Daniels, 8118 Pace Rd., Norfolk, Va., Park Place
UMC.
L-5371 Florrie L. Daniels, 8118 Pace Rd., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
L-5372 R. H. Lambert, 5510 Lakewood Dr., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
L-5373 M. E. Steffen, 504 Waukesha Ave., Norfolk, Va., Park
Place UMC.
1^5374 James T. Pritchard, Box 774, Rt. #2, Elizabeth City, N.C.,
Halls Creek UMC.
L-5375 Susan E. Baird, Midway Road, Southwest Dist., Atlanta,
Ga., Midway UMC.
1^5376 Mr. & Mrs. Hollie C. Weekley, West Main St., Zanesville,
Ohio, Coburn UMC.
990 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
L-5377 Dorothy Young, Hickory St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
Lr-5378 Mrs. Fred Young, Hickory St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5379 Mrs. James Moore, Merrech Ave., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5380 Lucille Fehe, 1304 W. Logan St., Freeport, 111., Faith
UMC.
L-5381 E. V. Wyatt, 101 Fife St., Norfolk, Va., Park Place UMC.
1^5382 Mrs. E, V. Wyatt, 101 Fife St., Norfolk, Va., Park Place
UMC.
L-5383 Administrative Board, Hendricks Memorial UMC, Mary
T. Carter, Secy., Jacksonville, Fla.
L-5384 Mrs. Leon Kent, 54 S. 7th St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5385 Carl Johnson, Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
1^5386 Charles Richards, Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
L-5387 Sarah Bowman, Berea, Ohio, Berea UMC.
L-5388 Earich Bible Class, Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
L-5389 Hazel Anderson, Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
L-5390 Mrs. Jack Adams, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5391 Ruth Goodman, Greencastle, Ind., Buck Grove UMC.
L-5392 Mrs. Russell (Ora) Albert, Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
1^5393 Mildred DeWees, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
1^5394 Rose Williams, R.R. #1, Rockville, Ind., So. Indiana Conf.
Lr-5395 Albert Williams, South Indiana Conf.
L-5396 Edith Godden, R.R. #2, Rockville, Ind., UMC.
L-5397 Charge Conf. of Elizabeth Swaim UMC, Mrs. Alma Lee
Cochley, Secy., Jacksonville, Fla.
L-5398 Davis A. Scott, Rt. 1, Centerville, Miss., White's Chapel
UMC.
L-5399 Mr. & Mrs. Leroy W. Thompson, 355 Congdou Ave.,
Elgin, 111., Faith UMC.
L-5400 Mrs. Charles E. Harris, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity
UMC.
L-5401 Ruth Hardesty, 7th & South Sts., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5402 Clarice M, Durkin, 7th & South Sts., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5403 Mrs. Wm. Stanton, 7th & South Sts., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5404 Mrs. Hazel Bash, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
Lr-5405 Mrs. Mary Ruth Dewees, 7th & South Sts., Zanesville,
Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
Lr-5406 Lucy Dunn, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5407 Kenneth Ermice, 755 Homewood Ave., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5408 Mrs. Kit Carle, So. 7th St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5409 Mary Coleman, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5410 Mrs. Lula Orr, 2324 Ada St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5411 Mrs. Mary Ann Kronenbitter, 1118 W. Main St., Zanes-
ville, Ohio, Coburn UMC.
L-5412 Mr. Earl Kronenbitter, 1118 W. Main St., Zanesville,
Ohio, Coburn UMC.
L-5413 Mrs. Harold Tom, 503 Cambridge Ave., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
The United Methodist Church 991
L-5414 C. K. Pepper, 1921 Euclid Ave., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5415 Mrs. Elma Pepper, 1921 Euclid Ave., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
1^5416 Cora McGrath, 3380 Harmony Lane, Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5417 Mabelle G. Balo, 1723 Pine St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5418 Mrs. Harold Erecwise, 755 Homewood, Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5419 Albert R. Schwarz, Summit & Highland Aves., Villa Park,
111., Calvary UMC.
L-5420 Gilbertha L. Thompson, So. & 7th Sts., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5421 Robert Goodman, Greencastle, Ind., Buck Grove UMC.
L-5422 Chester Thompson, So. & 7th Sts., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
Lr-5423 Mrs. Charles W. Smith, South St., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5424 Susan F, Nelson, R.R. #4, Greencastle, Ind., Beech Grove
UMC.
L-5425 Garnet Pemberton, 54 So. 7th St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5426 Mabel Llewellyn, 1624 Norwood Bl., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
Lr-5427 L. W. Longshore, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5428 Elizabeth J. Katherman, 4601 Mayflower Rd., Norfolk,
Va., Park Place UMC.
1^5429 Mrs. J. R. Corbin, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5430 Wreatha Linn, R.R. #3, Veedersburg, Ind., Veedersburg
UMC.
L-5431 Floyd Blacketer, 848 Indianapolis Rd., Greencastle, Ind.,
Beech Grove UMC.
L-5432 Dorothy Blacketer, 848 Indianapolis Rd., Greencastle, Ind.,
Beech Grove UMC.
1^5433 Sadie Fields, 1027 Greenwood Ave., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5434 Mrs. Mildred A. Dewees, 226 Mead St., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5435 Martha D. Liste, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5436 Mrs. Ed Longley, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5437 Evelyn Krofft, 2830 Coldspring Rd., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5438 Mrs. Jean Mahoney, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity
UMC.
1^5439 Betty R. Luman, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5440 Mrs. E. C. Crooke, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5441 Irene Watson, Zanesville, Ohio, Central Trinity UMC.
L-5442 Women's Society of Christian Service, Mrs. G. E.
Richards, Central Trinity UMC, Zanesville, Ohio.
L-5443 Mrs. June Hitchens, R.R. #1, Rockville, Ind., Otterbein
UMC.
L-5444 Hazel M. Grosser, So. 7th St., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
1^5445 Mrs. Robert Kappel, 839 Tally Ave., Zanesville, Ohio,
Central Trinity UMC.
L-5446 Charles W. Woods, R.R. #2, Rockville, Ind., Sand Creek
UMC.
1^5447 Rachel L. Woods, R.R. #2, Rockville, Ind., Sand Creek
UMC.
992 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
L-5448 Mildred W. Fredricks, 5921 Headgates Rd., Hamilton,
Ohio, First UMC.
L-5449 Mrs. Howard Sims, Rt. 8, Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinty UMC.
L-5450 May Buchanan, Box 204, Rt. 4, Zanesville, Ohio, Coburn
UMC.
L-5451 Barbara Sharon Emily, 1113 Westchester Ct., Evansville,
Ind., Central UMC.
L-5452 M. Simons, 1246 Wheeling Ave., Zanesville, Ohio, Central
Trinity UMC.
L-5453 F. M. Sherman, 3521 Pt. Pleasant Rd., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Swaim UMC.
L-5454 C. Davis, 8694 San Severa Dr., Jacksonville, Fla., Hend-
ricks Memorial UMC.
Lr-5455 H. Jack Belcher, 234 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville,
Fla., Southside UMC.
1^5456 Mrs. R. H. Bullard, Jr., 2208 Cheryl Dr., Jacksonville,
Fla., Swaim UMC.
L-5457 W. S. Moore, 8856 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Swaim Memorial UMC.
L-5458 Mrs. Frank W. Sherman, 3521 Pt. Pleasant, Jacksonville,
Fla., Swaim Memorial UMC.
L-5459 R. H. Bullard, Jr., 2208 Cheryl Dr., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Swaim Memorial UMC.
L-5460 Owen D. Wolfe, 209 Inlet Dr., St. Augustine, Fla., First
UMC.
L-5461 Loyd C. Leemis, 7520 Hollyridge Rd., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Southside UMC.
1^5462 0. G. Allen, 2858 Madrid Ave., Jacksonville, Fla., Swaim
Memorial UMC.
L-5463 L. S. Lyle, 5201 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla., Swaim
Memorial UMC.
L-5464 Louis E. Parrish, 25 Oak Rd., St. Augustine Beach, Fla.,
First UMC.
1^5465 Mr. & Mrs. M. K. Christy, Northern 111. Conf.
L-5466 James L. Grinnell, North. 111. Conf.
Lr-5467 W. J. Schudy, Pres., Adm. Bd., Mt. Victory, Ohio, Rhine-
hart UMC.
L-5468 George W. Crane, 77 W. Washington St., Chicago, 111.,
First UMC.
L-5469 Carlton O'Neal, 50 Arenta St., St. Augustine, Fla., First
UMC-
L-5470 Mrs. Carlton O'Neal, 50 Arenta St., St. Augustine, Fla.,
First UMC.
L-5471 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Shuman, R.R. #1, Sullivan, 111., First
UMC.
L-5472 Irma S. Levin, Chicago, 111., Berry Memorial UMC.
L-5473 Mrs. Glenna Middleton, et al., St. Simons Island, Ga.,
UMC.
L-5474 Robert F. Flatt, Act. Chmn., Adm. Bd., 99th & Winchester,
Chicago, 111., Trinity UMC.
L-5475 Mrs. John E. Shields, Shannon, 111., Bethel UMC.
L-5476 John E. Shields, Jr., Shannon, 111., Bethel UMC.
L-5477 Mr. H. K. Groff, 7335 San Pedro Rd., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Southside UMC.
L-5478 Casper Apland, North. 111. Conf.
1^5479 H. Scott Coffey, Jr., 911 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Park Place UMC.
L-5480 Pearl Pearson, Colorado Springs, Colo., First UMC.
The United Methodist Church 993
L-5481 Jean M. Bedlishi, 225 Vale Orchard Lane, Jacksonville,
Fla., Southside UMC.
L-5482 Earl E. Brehmer, Norton, Kansas, First UMC.
L-5483 Roger C. Hart, Chicago, 111., Bing Memorial UMC.
L-5484 Mrs. Mary Carpenter, 3951 Utah St., St. Louis, Mo.
L-5485 Mr. & Mrs. James V. Ray, Jr., 6415 Victoria Dr., South
Jacksonville, Fla., Hendricks Memorial UMC.
1^5486 Earl A. Jacobs, 8039 Ebersol Rd., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Hendricks Memorial UMC.
L-5487 M. J. Defoach, Jr., 429 W. 69th St., Jacksonville, Fla,,
North Shore UMC.
L-5488 C. H. Hunter, Jr., 245 Coquina Ave., St. Augustine, Fla.,
First UMC.
L-5489 Mrs. J. L. Dixon, et al.. Various Members, First UMC,
Statesboro, Ga.
L-5490 Connie Hovirard Hunter, III, 245 Coquina Ave., St. Augus-
tine, Fla., First UMC.
■L-5491 Clay E. Steele, Forest & Duane St., Glen Ellyn, 111.,
First UMC.
1^5492 Betty Blaker, 114 West Center, Burrton, Kans., Kans.
West Conf .
L-5493 Russell J. Keller, et al., Various Members & Officers (40),
Winfield UMC, Dover, Ohio.
L-5494 Harry M. Stone, 219 Estrada Ave., St. Augustine, Fla.,
First UMC.
L-5495 Mrs. Grace Pritchard, Box 774, Elizabeth City, N.C., Halls
Creek UMC.
L-5496 Mrs. Dorothy L. Winter, 324 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak
Park, 111., First UMC.
L-5497 Greta R. Stone, 219 Estrada Ave., St. Augustine, Fla.,
First UMC.
L-5498 Mai Rowell, North Georgia Conf.
Lr-5499 W.S.C.S., First UMC, Statesboro, Ga., Mrs. Lonnie Sim-
mons, et al.
L-5500 Administrative Board, UMC, Hayti, Mo., J. B. Buckley,
Sec.
Lr-5501 Mrs. H. Jack Belcher, 234 University Blvd., N. Jackson-
ville, Fla., Southside UMC.
L-5502 Mrs. Connie H. Hunter, Jr., 245 Coquina Ave., St. Augus-
tine, Fla., First UMC.
L-5503 Hubert Prescott, Chmn., Adm. Bd., North Alabama Conf.
L-5504 Mrs. Thelma Eastwood, Emerson, Iowa, Nishna Valley
Parish UMC.
L-5505 Mrs. C. P. MacDonald, 925 Vale Orchard Lane, Jackson-
ville, Fla., Southside UMC.
L-5506 Elizabeth F. Maxley, 3109 Lyons Ave., Norfolk, Va.,
Wesley Chapel UMC, Chuckatieck, Va.
L-5507 James M. Sagner, 254 Estrada Ave., St. Augustine, Fla.,
Grace UMC.
L-5508 G. B. Underwood, 5218 Atlanta Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Southside UMC.
1^5509 J. M. Jackson, Jr., North Alabama Conf.
L-5510 L. E. Howard, Oregon-Idaho Conf.
L-5511 Dale J. Benson, Kansas Conf.
L-5512 Ben Harris, Virginia Conf.
L-5513 B. S. Slate, Chmn., Council on Ministries, Virginia Conf.
L-5514 M. L. Jimmerman, Northern 111. Conf.
L-5515 Horace D. Graham, Sr., 1128 Mapleton Rd., Jacksonville,
Fla., Southside UMC.
994 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
L-5516 Mrs. Horace D. Graham, 1128 Mapleton Rd., Jacksonville,
Fla., Southside UMC.
L-5517 Russell M. Hightower, 925 Vale Orchard Lane, Jackson-
ville, Fla., Southside UMC.
Lr-5518 Wiley Pearce, 1247 Tallulah Ave., Jacksonville, Fla.,
North Shore UMC.
L-5519 Carl Mullis, P. O. Box 1842, St. Augustine, Fla., First
UMC.
L-5520 Mrs. Lewis R. Hinson, 5 Russell Blvd., St. Augustine,
Fla., First UMC.
L-5521 Carl J. Roberts, 37 Sylvan Dr., St. Augustine, Fla., First
UMC.
L-5522 William T. Wolfe, Rt. 1, Box 249, St. Augustine, Fla.,
First UMC.
L-5523 Clyde H. Tayler, 351 Fortuna Ave., St. Augustine, Fla.,
First UMC.
L-5524 James A. Wilkinson, 502 N. Central Ave., Chicago, 111.,
Austin UMC.
L-5525 George W. Akerlow, Fourth and Marion, Aurora, 111.,
Fourth St. UMC.
1^5526 Mrs. George Storch, 4754 N. Leavitt St., Chicago, 111.,
Berry Memorial UMC.
L-5527 William J, Miles, 4006 Springbrook Rd., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Hendricks UMC.
1^5528 Henry G. Miln, 11945 Little Cr., Jacksonville, Fla.,
Hendricks UMC.
L-5529 Ruth C. Wilcox, 5505 Winchester Dr., So. Jacksonville,
Fla., Spring Glen UMC.
L-5530 Charles A. Reenhold, 265 Wulburg St., Jacksonville, Fla.,
North Shore UMC.
L-5531 Esther E. Miles, 11945 Little Creek Ln., Jacksonville, Fla,
Hendricks UMC.
Lr-5532 Herman E. Zink, 52 West 35th St., Jacksonville, Fla.,
North Shore UMC.
L-5533 Howard K. GroflF, 7335 San Pedro Rd., Jacksonville, Fla.,
S. S. Methodist Church.
Nos. L-553Ji. to L~5559 inclusive are titled "Withdraw
From WCC."
L-5534 Mrs. Vivian Humphre, Reedsville, Ohio, Reedsville UMC.
L-5535 Marilyn Coulson, Rt. 1, Box 45, Coolville, Ohio, Reedsville
UMC.
L-5536 Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Cowdery, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long
Bottom UMC.
1^5537 Eloise Connolly, Rt. 1, Reedsville, Ohio, Long Bottom
UMC.
L-5538 Mary E. Jamison, Box 35, Reedsville, Ohio, Reedsville
UMC.
L-5539 Mrs. Sandra Martin, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom
UMC.
L-5540 Mrs. Gladine Newlun, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom
UMC.
L-5541 Dorsel E. Larkins, P.O. Box 45, Long Bottom, Ohio,
Long Bottom UMC.
Lr-5542 Tressie Stethem, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom UMC.
L-5543 Mary Frecker, Reedsville, Ohio, Long Bottom UMC, Long-
bottom, Ohio.
L-5544 Lavina Brannon, Reedsville, Ohio, Joppa UMC.
L-5545 Ben Buckley, Reedsville, Ohio, Reedsville UMC.
1^5546 Phyllis Larkins, Box 45, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom
UMC.
The United Methodist Church 995
L-5547 Mr. & Mrs. Riley Pigott, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom
UMC.
L-5548 Mrs. Ethel Larkins, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom
UMC.
L-5549 Joseph Connolly, Rt. 1, Reedsville, Ohio, Long Bottom
UMC, Long Bottom, Ohio.
L-5550 C. E. Humphrey, Reedsville, Ohio, Reedsville UMC.
1^5551 Leona Hensley, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom UMC.
L-5552 John Coulson, Rt. 1, Box 45, Coolville, Ohio, Reedsville
UMC, Reedsville, Ohio.
L-5553 Jasper Bissell, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom UMC.
L-5554 Mrs. Ada Bissell, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom UMC.
L-5555 Mr. & Mrs. S. A. Rairden, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long
Bottom UMC.
L-5556 Janet Connolly, Reedsville, Ohio, Long Bottom UMC,
Long Bottom, Ohio.
L-5557 Charles Hensley, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long Bottom UMC.
L-5558 Mrs. Donald Putman, Reedsville, Ohio, UMC.
L-5559 Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Prince, Long Bottom, Ohio, Long
Bottom UMC.
L-5560 Postpone Merger of Southwest Conf., Elvin Miller, South-
west Conf .
L-5561 Withdraw from C. 0. C. U. Casper Apeland, Northern
111.
L-5562 Withdraw from C. O. C. U. Wayne E. Cooke, 3779 North-
view Dr., N. W., Canton, Ohio.
References Made During Conference Session
L-5563 Quadrennial Reports, American Bible Society.
Lr-5564 Quadrennial Reports, Commission on Ecumenical Affairs.
L-5565 Quadrennial Reports, National Council of Churches.
L^5566 Quadrennial Reports, Religion in American Life.
L-5567 Quadrennial Reports, World Council of Churches.
L-5568 World Federation of Methodist Women.
L-5569 Quadrennial Reports, World Methodist Council.
L.-5570 Quadrennial Reports, World Methodist Historical Society.
L-5571 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1090-1099.
LL-5572 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1075-1088
exc. Par. 1086. (B-6101)
L-5573 Episcopal Address.
M. Committee on Judicial Administration
M-5001 Addition to List of Offenses. Koinonia Class of Wertz
UMC, Columbus, Ind., South Indiana Conf.
M-5002 Age of Retirement for Judicial Council Members. Richard
0. Johnson, Box 467, San Francisco, Calif., Trinity UMC,
Chico, California.
M-5003 Chancellor For United Methodist Church. West Virginia
Ann. Conf., Virgil H. Ware, Secy.
M-5004 Clarify Procedure For A Trial. Board of the Ministry,
Southwest Texas Ann. Conf., W. F. Hathaway, Jr., Vice
Chmn.
M-5005 Delete Age Requirement for Judicial Council Members.
UMC On Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chairperson, Gen.
Conf. Comm.
M-5006 Delete Age Requirement for Judicial Council Members.
Gary Thomas, et al., Community UMC, Ft. Pierce,
M-5007 Delete Age Requirement for Judicial Council Members.
Scott Jones, University Park UMC, Denver, Colorado.
996 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
M-5008 Distribute Agenda Of Judicial Council. Richard O. John-
son, Box 467, San Francisco, California, Trinity UMC,
Chico, California.
M-5009 Election of Members of Judicial Council. Mississippi Ann.
Conf., Edward J. Pendergrass, Presiding Bishop.
M-5010 Lower Age Of Members of Judicial Council. The Detroit
Ann. Conf., Allan G. Gray, Conf. Secy.
M-5011 Offenses For Which A Minister May Be Tried. Odie
Gregg, North Alabama Conf.
M-5012 Offenses for Which A Minister May Be Tried. H. B.
Williams, Methodist Theological School, Ohio.
M-5013 Offenses For Which A Member May Be Tried. Howard
L. Lydick, 538 Rorary Drive, Richardson, Texas, First
UMC.
M-5014 Petition For Rehearing By Judicial Council. Randall C.
Phillips, et al., 711 S. Plymouth Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.
Wilshire UMC.
M-5015 Provision For Trial. Gen. Board of Education Legislative
Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
M-5016 Publication of Decisions Of Judicial Council. Randall C.
Phillips, et al, 711 S. Plymouth Blvd., Los Angeles, Wil-
shire UMC.
M-5017 Reconsideration of a Judicial Council Ruling. Richard 0.
Johnson, Box 467, San Francisco, Calif., Trinity UMC,
Chico, Calif.
M-5018 Requests For Declaratory Decision To Be Published In
Church Publications. Richard 0. Johnson, Box 467, San
Francisco, Calif., Trinity UMC, Chico, Calif.
M-5019 Rewrite Disciplinary Provisions Concerning Trials. Board
Of The Ministry, Southwest Texas Conf., W. F. Hath-
away, Jr., Vice Chmn.
M-5020 Resume Glossary In Discipline. Judicial Council, Kathryn
Grove, Secy.
References Made During Conference Session
M-5021 Episcopal Address.
TV, Committee on Local Church
N-5001 The Administrative Board — Membership. Ted G. Cole-
scott, Minnesota Conf.
N-5002 Absentee Ballotting in Annual Church Conference. Mrs.
Doris Snowden, 10 Park St., Park UMC, Hornell, New
York.
N-5003 Administrative Board Membership: Church and Commun-
ity Workers. Board of Missions of the UMC, Tracey K.
Jones, Jr., General Secy.
N-5004 Age-Level and Family Life Councils. Jan Ediger, Okla.
Conf.
N-5005 Allow Administrative Board to Instruct Delegate. Good-
man UMC, Mississippi, A. S. Donald, Jr., Chmn. of Of-
ficial Board.
N-5006 Allow Ann. Election of Ann. Conf. Delegate. UMC, Good-
man, Mississippi, A. S. Donald, Jr., Chmn., Official Board.
N-5007 Allow Charge Conf. To Elect Secretary of Council on
Ministries. Council on Ministries of First UMC, Topeka,
Kansas, Mrs. Letti Howell, Chmn.
N-5008 Allow Responsibility of Council on Ministries to be As-
sumed by Administrative Board. Charge Conf, of Grace
UMC, Harrisburg, Penn,, Mildred M, Kerstetter, Secy,
The United Methodist Church 997
N-5009 Alternate Ways of Confirming Allegiance to Church.
Gloria H. Cooper, 2040 Jefferson Dr., St. James UMC,
Pasadena, Calif.
N-5010 Alternative Structures of Administrative Board. G.
Weldon Gatlin, Tennessee Conf .
N-5011 Ann. Charge Conf. To Be Convened as Church Conf.
Shirley Kellenbarger, 23925— 7th Avenue, Bothell UMC,
Bothell, Washington.
N-5012 Annual Church Conf. Doyce Gunter, Director, et al..
Upper Sand Mountain Parish, Rainsville, Alabama.
N-5013 The Annual Church Conf. Ted G. Colescott, Minnesota
Ann. Conf.
N-5014 Ann. Reports of Local Churches. Edward T. Beer, 80
Brenner Dr., UMC, Hamburg, New York.
N-5015 Ann. Responsibilities of the Administrative Board. David
W. Self, General Secy., General Board of the Laity, First
UMC, Evanston, Illinois.
N-5016 Chairman of Board of Trustees to be a Member of the
Congregation. Southern New England Conf., Leslie H.
Johnson, Secy.
N-5017 Change "Administrative Board" to "Board of Stewards."
Administrative Board of First UMC, Marietta, Ga.,
Conley Ingram.
N-5018 Change Administrative Structure of Local Church, E. J.
Messmore, UMC, Sandpoint, Idaho.
Nos. N-5019 to N-5023 inclusive titled "Changes in
Council on Ministries."
N-5019 The Town and Country Commission of North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
N-5020 W. F. Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5021 The Town and Country Commission of North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
N-5022 The Town and Country Commission of North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
N-5023 W. F. Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5024 Change "Council on Ministries" to "Local Church Pro-
gram Council." I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
N-5025 Change "Lay Leader" to "Lay Director." Raymond E.
Cardwell, Editor of Virginia Advocate.
N-5026 Change Members at Large to Stewards. Various Ministers
of Louisiana Conf., Woodrow W. Bevill, et al.
N-5027 Changes in Paragraph on Council on Ministries. W. F.
Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5028 Changes in Paragraph On Council On Ministries. W. F.
Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5029 Changes in Structure of Local Church Council on Min-
istries. Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, South-
eastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., et al., Assoc.
Program Director, Western North Carolina Conf.
N-5030 Charge Conf. to be Convened as Ann. Church Conf. Vari-
ous Members of First UMC, Colorado Springs, Colorado,
Martha Cory, et al.
N-5031 Charge Conf. to be Convened as Ann. Church Conf.
W. Hewlett Stith, Program Council Staff, Virginia Conf.
N-5032 Charge Conf. to Vote on Its Confidence in the Pastor.
Donald R. Vroon, New York Ann. Conf.
N-5033 Church and Community Worker Member of Administra-
tive Board. Virginia Miller, Box 391, Hudson, N. C,
Western North Carolina Conf.
998 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
Nos. N-SOSJf to N-50JfO inclusive titled "The Church Con-
ference."
N-5034 Town and Country Commission of North Mississippi Conf.
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
N-5035 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., et al., Assoc. Program
Director, Western North Carolina Conf.
N-5036 W. F. Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5037 Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
N-5038 Board of Directors of Hinton Rural Life Center, Harold
W. McSwain, Ex. Director, Memphis Conf.
N-5039 Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
N-5040 M. Wilson Nesbitt, Western North Carolina Conf.
N-5041 Clarify Use of Words for "Church." Philip O. Lautz,
First UMC, Topeka, Kansas.
N-5042 Class of Instruction for Senior High Youth. I. Melville
Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
N-5043 Combine Committee Handling Resources. Mrs. 0. G. Vela,
Librarian and Chmn. of Library Committee, Lakeview
UMC, Port Arthur, Texas.
N-5044 Committee On Church Membership. Kester M. Hearn,
Central Texas Conf.
N-5045 Committee On Estate Planning. David W. Self, General
Secy., General Board of the Laity, First UMC, Evanston,
Illinois.
N-5046 The Committee On Nominations and Personnel in the
Local Church. David W. Self, General Secy., General
Board of the Laity, First UMC, Evanston, Illinois.
N-5047 Committee On Pastor-Parish Relations. Lamar Davis,
Kansas East Conf.
N-5048 Committee On Pastor-Parish Relations. Arthur Donald
English, Oklahoma Conf.
N-5049 Committee On Pastor-Parish Relations. Odie Gregg, North
Alabama Conf.
N-5050 Committee On Nominations and Personnel. Mary Hensley,
300 Castlewood Ct., Munsey Memorial UMC, Johnson
City, Tenn.
Nos. N-5051 to N-5059 inclusive titled "Composition of
Administrative Board."
N-5051 Program Council of the Kansas West Conf., Bruce P.
Blake, Chmn.
N-5052 Gary Thomas and Mark Sheldon, Community UMC, Ft.
Pierce, Florida.
N-5053 The Town and Country Commission of North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
N-5054 Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
N-5055 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., et al., Assoc. Program
Director, Western North Carolina Conf.
N-5056 Hinton Rural Life Center, Board of Directors, Harold
W. McSwain, Ex. Director, Memphis Conf.
N-5057 The Town and Country Commission of North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
N-5058 W. F. Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5059 W. F. Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
Nos. N-5060 to N-5063 inclusive titled "Composition of
Charge Conference."
The United Methodist Church 999
N-5060 Wayne Edward Sparks, West Michigan Conf .
N-5061 Shirley Kellenbarger, 23925— 7th Avenue, UMC, Bothell,
Washington.
N-5062 Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
N-5063 Ted. G. Colescott, Minnesota Conf.
N-5064 Composition of Committee On Pastor-Parish Relations.
UMC Board of Education Legislative Committee, Warren
J. Hartman, Secy.
N-5065 Composition of Constituency Roll. Ted Dotts, D. S., North-
west Texas Conf.
N-5066 Committee On Nominations In Local Church. John T.
Lundy, P. O. Box 1178, Munsey Memorial UMC, John-
son City, Tenn.
N-5067 Composition of Council On Ministries. Gary Thomas and
Mark Sheldon, Community UMC, Ft, Pierce, Florida, and
Pana UMC, Pana, Illinois.
N-5068 Composition of Council on Ministries. David W. Self,
General Secy, of General Board of the Laity, First UMC,
Evanston, Illinois.
N-5069 Composition of Family Council. Leon Smith and Edward
D. Staples, Staff Members of Division of the Local Church
of Board of Education.
N-5070 Composition of Nominating Committee. UMC Board of
Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
Secy.
N-5071 Composition of Pastor-Parish Relations Committee.
Detroit Conf., Allan G. Gray, Conf. Secy.
N-5072 Congregational Vote on Retention of Minister. Edward
T. Beer, 80 Brenner Dr., Hamburg UMC, Hamburg, New
York.
N-5073 Consistent Definition of "Youth" in Church Reports.
Assoc, of Ann. Conf. Officers of the Northeastern Juris-
diction, David H. Lindberg, Chmn., Western Penn. Conf.
N-5074 Consult Local Churches Before Projects are Funded.
Council of Ministries of First UMC, Edward 0. Krenning,
Cairo, 111.
N-5075 Convene Charge Conference as Annual Church Conf.
Representative Leaders of Berry Memorial UMC, Chicago,
111., Corydon Friedrich, et al.
N-5076 Convene Charge Conference as a Local Church Conf.
Various Members of First UMC, Colorado Springs,
Colorado, Byron B. Cory, et al.
N-5077 Concern of Commission on Missions. Fellowship of Town
& Country, Southeastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young,
Jr., et al., Assoc. Program Director, Western North
Carolina.
N-5078 Cooperation of Cabinet and Congregation in Making Ap-
pointments. Administrative Board of First UMC, Boise,
Idaho, Earl Jester, Chmn.
N-5079 Cooperative Parishes. Maurice E. Bailey, West Ohio Conf.
N-5080 Council Ministries. Hinton Rural Life Center Board of
Directors, Harold W. McSwain, Ex. Director, Memphis
Conf.
N-5081 Council on Ministries to be Optional. Ann. Church Conf.
of the UMC, Peabody, Kansas, Paul D. Miller.
N-5082 Continuous Prayer on Church Sites. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
1000 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
N-5083 Create Local Church Structure to Parallel General Church
Structure. Various Members of Louisiana Conf., Richard
R. Meek, et al.
N-508U to N-510i inclusive titled "Create Work Area
In Health And Welfare."
N-5084 Walter 0. Kugler, 11 West Aloha St., Seattle First UMC,
Washington.
N-5085 Board of Health and Welfare Ministries of Baltimore
Conf., Elsie B. Dobihal, Chmn.
N-5086 Board of Trustees, Indiana UMC Children's Home, Inc.,
James U. Mason, Pres.
N-5087 The Board of Health and Welfare Ministries of Southern
Illinois Conf., Glenn Creek, Secy.
N-5088 Leroy Pittman, Southern Illinois Conf.
N-5089 Golden Cross Committee of the Board of Directors of
St. Luke's Methodist Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, C. Q.
Wallace, Chmn.
N-5090 Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Central Illinois
Conf., Dale Pitcher.
N-5091 Executive Committee, North Georgia Board of Health
and Welfare Ministries, Julian H. Brackman, North
Georgia Conf.
N-5092 Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Exec. Comm.
of Kansas East Conf., Earl Perry, Chmn.
N-5093 District Secy., Health and Welfare, Atlanta-Decatur-
Oxford District, Judson B. Hodges, Sr., North Georgia
Conf.
N-5094 Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Calif.-Nevada
Conf., Ralph Pedersen, Jr.
N-5095 Executive Committee, Board of Health and Welfare Min-
istries of North Alabama Conf., A. H. Woodall, Chmn.
N-5096 Conf. Board of Health and Welfare of the West Michigan
Conf., Marvin Ferrell Zimmerman.
N-5097 Board of Health and Welfare Ministries of North Georgia
Conf., Ryan H. Seawright, Secy.
N-5098 Earl H. Brendall, North Mississippi Conf.
N-5099 North Mississippi Board of Health and Welfare Min-
istries, Johnny A. Dinas, Pros.
N-5100 Board of Trustees, Hillcrest Service to Children and
Youth, Melvin B. Miller, Board Pres.
N-5101 General Board of Health and Welfare Ministries, Roger
L. Burgess, General Secy.
N-5102 Board of Health and Welfare Ministries of Northwest
Texas Conf., Alby J. Cockrell, Chmn.
N-5103 The National Association of Health and Welfare Min-
istries, UMC, Robert H. Whified, Pres.
N-5104 General Board of Health and Welfare Ministries of
Eastern Penn. Conf., Wayde V. Atwell, Secy.
Nos. N-5105 to N-5111 inclusive titled "Definition of a
Parish."
N-5105 Doyce Gunter & Eight Staff Members of Upper Sand
Mountain Parish, Rainsville, Alabama, North Alabama
Conf.
N-5106 Hinton Rural Life Center Board of Directors, Harold
W. McSwain, Ex. Director, Memphis Conf.
N-5107 Town And Country Commission of North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
N-5108 Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
The United Methodist Church 1001
N-5109 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., et al., Assoc. Program
Director, Western North Carolina Conf .
N-5110 UM Rural Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy, Pres., North
N-5111 W. F. Appleby, D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
Nos. N-5112 to N-5115 inclusive titled "Delete Paragraph
on Annual Church Conference."
N-5112 David L. Crawford, West Michigan Conf.
N-5113 Ted G. Colescott, Minnesota Conf.
N-5114 Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
N-5115 James F. Fox, 89 E. Fourth St., Shelby, Michigan.
N-5116 Delete Par. 147. North Central Jurisdiction Town and
Country Conf., Robert Wells, East Ohio Conf.
N-5117 Delete Par. 349.3. Administrative Board, St. Mark UMC,
James A. Richard, Chmn.
N-5118 Delete Present Provision for Ann. Church Conf. in Light
of Other Changes. John Babcock, RR 2, Box 28, Keeler
UMC, Hartford, Michigan.
N-5119 Delete Provision for Local Church Conf. Wayne Edward
Sparks, West Michigan Conf.
N-5120 Description of Local Church. Ted G, Colescott, Minnesota
Conf.
N-5121 Description of Parish and Parish Administrative Board.
Gordon L. Ridenour, Secy. Treas. of Fellowship for the
Planning of Ministry, Holston Conf.
N-5122 Duties of Administrative Board. Dulaney Barrett, Okla.
Conf.
N-5123 Duties of Work Area Chairman. UMC Board of Educa-
tion Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
N-5124 Each Local Church to Provide Housing Allowance. Robert
M. Turner, Central Texas Conf.
N-5125 Election of Chairman of Administrative Board. Harold
F. Filbrandt, West Michigan Conf.
N-5126 Election of the Chairman of the Local Church Board of
Trustees. David W. Self, General Secy, of General Board
of the Laity, 1200 Davis St., First UMC, Evanston,
niinois.
N-5127 Elections in the Charge Conf, David W. Self, General
Secy., General Board of the Laity, First UMC, Evanston,
Illinois.
N-5128 Elections of Church School Teachers. Jerry Crockett,
Chmn., et al., Work Area On Education, Beechmont UMC,
Louisville, Ky.
N-5129 Election of Committee on Nominations. Mrs. Rosalie M.
Sanford, 19110 Belshaw Ave., Torrance Hope UMC, Car-
son, Calif.
N-5130 Elections of Local Church Officers. The Charge Conf.
of Beardshear UMC, Dayton, Ohio, C. Edwin Pellett.
N-5131 Eliminate Age Requirement for Members of Newly-
organized Church. William R. Keeffe, D. S., New Hamp-
shire Conf.
N-5132 Eliminate Provision for Elective Stewards. William R.
Keeffe, D. S., New Hampshire Conf.
N-5133 Eliminate Superintendent of Study Program. Administra-
tive Board of Bethel UMC, Wichita, Kansas, Joe Cline,
Chmn.
N-5134 Establish Committee on Retired Persons. John W. Ekwall
(ret.), Nebraska Conf.
1002 Jommal of the 1972 General Conference
N-5135 Flexible Council on Ministries. John McGuire, Kansas
West Conf .
N-5136 Flexible Voting Procedure in Local Church, Administra-
tive Board of St. Mark's UMC, Virginia M. Carsner, Iowa
City, Iowa.
N-5137 Flexibility of Curriculum Materials. Howard L. Lydick,
538 Rorary Dr., First Methodist Church, Richardson,
Texas.
N-5138 Flexibility in Determining Time for Charge Conf. Ad-
ministrative Board of Grace UMC, Nassau, New York,
Trent R. Russell, Chmn.
N-5139 Flexibility in Use of Curriculum Materials. G. Weldon
Gatlin, Tennessee Conf.
N-5140 Flowers In Churches. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
N-5141 Freedom From Discrimination in Worship and Member-
ship. Gene Leggett, House of the Convenant, Dallas,
Texas.
N-5142 Function of Commission on Missions. W. F. Appleby,
D. S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5143 Greater Lay Participation in Council on Ministries and
Executive Board. Jeanie French, First UMC, Laramie,
Wyo.
N_5144 Guarantee Nominations from the Floor. H. Burnham
Kirkland, New York Conf.
N-5145 Interpret World Service and Benevolence Budget to Local
Congregation. North Central Jurisdiction Town and
Country Conf., Robert Wells, East Ohio Conf,
N-5146 Historian a Member of Administrative Board. Anna Mae
Smith, 6875 Union Schoolhouse Rd,, Good Shepherd UMC,
Dayton, Ohio,
N-5147 Layman to be Chairman of Nominating Committee,
Richard E. Thomas, 4413 Fairline Ave., Asbury UMC,
St. Louis, Mo.
N-5148 Limit Term of Office for Trustees. Southern New England
Conf., Leslie H. Johnson, Secy.
N-5149 Limitation of Number of Offices to be Held by One Per-
son. Aileen Allen, 126 Shelbourne Rd., Ebenezer UMC,
Havertown, Pa.
N-5150 List of Honored Dead in Local Church. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf.
N-5151 A Local Church Communication Committee. General Pro-
gram Council of the UMC, Dayton, Ohio, Paul V. Church,
Gen. Secy.
N-5152 The Local Church Conference. United Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy, Pres., North Texas Conf.
N-5153 Local Church Secretary of Enlistment on Council on Min-
istries. Executive Interboard Committee on Enlistment
for Church Occupations, Richard H. Bauer, Ex. Secy.
N-5154 Local Church Organization to Correspond to General
Church Structure. Various Members of Louisiana Conf.,
Richard R. Meek, et al.
N-5155 Local Church Without Real Property. Glenn Biddle, Direc-
tor, Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio Conf.
N-5156 Local Church Task Force. Ted G. Colescott, Minnesota
N-5157 Long-Range Plans. UM Rural Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy,
Pres., North Texas Conf.
N-5158 Mandatory Local Church Conf. J. Raymond Batcheller,
11011 NE 15 St., First UMC, Bellevue, Washington.
The United Methodist Church 1003
N-5159 Membership Conf. Charge. David L. Crawford, West Mich-
igan Conf .
N-5160 Membership of Administrative Board. UMC Board of Ed-
ucation Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
N-5161 Membership of Administrative Board. Fellowship of Town
and Country Workers, Southeastern Jurisdiction, H.
Claude Young, Jr., et al., Assoc. Program Director, West-
ern North Carolina Conf.
N-5162 Membership of Age-Level Councils. UMC Board of Educa-
tion Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
N-5163 Membership of Charge Conf. James E. Fox, 89 E. Fourth
St., Shelby, Michigan.
N-5164 Membership of Charge Conf. John Babcock, RR2, Box 28,
Keeler UMC, Hartford, Michigan.
N-5165 Membership of Charge Conf. North Central Jurisdiction
Town and Country Conf., Robert Wells, Chmn., East Ohio
Conf.
N-5166 Membership of Council on Ministries. UMC Board of
Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
Secy.
N-5167 Membership of the Charge Conf. Ted G. Colescott, Min-
nesota Conf.
N-5168 Method of Election of Church School Teachers. General
Program Council, Paul V. Church, Secy.
N-5169 Method of Selecting Local Church Nominating Commit-
tee. Lucy M. Boyce, Secy, of Administrative Board,
Springfield UMC, Springfield, Va.
N-5170 Minimum Standard Description of a Church in Mission.
John T. Lundy, P.O. Box 1178, Munsey Memorial UMC,
Johnson City, Tenn.
N-5171 Minimum Standard Description of a Church in Mission.
Ex. Committee, Commission on Town & Country Work,
Holston Conf., John T. Lundy, Executive Secy.
N-5172 Music and Other Arts. UMC Board of Education Legis-
lative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
N-5173 Name U.M.Y.F. President A Member of Administrative
Board. Senior High UMC Youth Fellowship, Art Stelson,
Pres., St. John UMC, Atlanta, Ga.
N-5174 Nomination and Election of Officers for Educational Min-
istry. UMC Board of Education Legislative Committee,
Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
N-5175 No Obligation to Own Real Property. North Central Juris-
diction Town and Country Conf., Robert Wells, Chmn.,
East Ohio Conf.
N-5176 Officers of Council on Ministries. Roger W. Thompson,
New York Conf.
N-5177 Official and Permanent Church Membership Records.
David H. Lindberg, Statistician of Western Penn. Conf.
N-5178 Optional Church School. Gerry Winget, Kansas West
Conf.
Nos. N-5179 to N-5185 inclusive titled "Parish Adminis-
trative Board."
N-5179 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., et al., Assoc. Program
Director, Western North Carolina Conf.
N-5180 W. F. Appleby, D.S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5181 Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
N-5182 The Town and Country Commission of North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
1004 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
N-5183 Hinton Rural Life Center Board of Directors, Harold W.
McSwain, Ex. Director.
N-5184 Doyce Gunter, Director, and Eight Staff Members, Upper
Sand Mountain Parish, Rainsville, Alabama.
N-5185 The United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy,
Pres., North Texas Conf.
N-5186 Parish Council on Ministries. The United Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Marvin T. Judy, Pres., North Texas Conf.
N-5187 Parish Council on Ministries. The Town and Country
Commission of North Mississippi Conf., E. F. Roberts,
Secy.
N-5188 Provide for Nominations From The Floor. Roland A,
Allen, 126 Shelbourne Rd., Ebenezer UMC, Havertown,
Penn.
N-5189 Pajmient of Benevolent Obligations. Missouri West Conf.,
M. Christy Getting, Secy.
N-5190 Persons Who Demonstrate Loyalty Eligible For Office.
Gloria H. Cooper, 2040 Jefferson Dr., St. James UMC,
Pasadena, California.
N-5191 Place Responsibilities of Administrative Board Under
Council of Ministries. Administrative Board of Grace
UMC, Nassau, New York, Trent Russell, Chmn.
_ N-5192 Powers and Duties of the Charge Conf. Glenn Biddle,
Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio Conf.
N-5193 Power of Charge Conf. To Constitute a Church Conf.
M. Wilson Nesbitt, Western North Conf.
N-5194 Procedure For Receiving Ann. Reports. Administrative
Board of Grace UMC, Nassau, New York, Trent S. Rus-
sell, Chmn., Troy Conf.
N-5195 Program To Justify Building. Fellowship of Town and
Country Workers, Southeastern Jurisdiction, H. Claude
Young, Jr., et al., Assoc. Program Director, Western
North Carolina Conf.
N-5196 Prohibit Pastor From Serving as Chairman of a Com-
mittee in a Local Church. Roland A. Allen, 126 Shel-
bourne Rd., Ebenezer UMC, Havertown, Penn.
N-5197 Promotion of Youth Service Fund. Arthur Donald En-
glish, Okla. Conf.
N-5198 Provision For Parish Administrative Board. Holston
Conf. Commission on Town & Country Work, John T.
Lundy.
N-5199 Provision For Special Sessions of Charge Conf. To Be
Convened as a Church Conf. Northern Illinois Conf.,
Northern Illinois Conf., Charles Klosterman, Secy.
N-5200 Proxy Plan For Church Attendance. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf.
N-5201 Purpose of Administrative Board. Lowell L. Peters, Dea-
con, 1810 Harvard Blvd., Dayton, Ohio, West Ohio Conf.
N-5202 Re-defining Lay Member to Ann. Conf. David W. Self,
Gen. Secy., General Board of the Laity.
N-5203 Re-defining Role of Charge Lay Leader. David W. Self,
General Secy., General Board of the Laity.
N-5204 Register of Baptized Children. Ted Dotts, D.S., North-
west Texas Conf.
N-5205 Relation of Committee on Pastor-Parish Relations to the
Administrative Board and or Charge Conf. Administrative
Board of Christ UMC, Lansing, Michigan, Lawrence
Chick, Chmn.
N-5206 Relocate Par. 1412, Committee on Records and History.
Ralph W. Martin, Jr., Western Penn. Conf.
The United Methodist Church 1005
N-5207 Replacement of Local Church Officials. Administrative
Board of Charter Oak UMC, Greensburg, Pa., Charles L.
Elliott, Chmn.
N-5208 Report Forms for Charge Conf. Various Members of Lou-
isiana Conf., T. Crosby, et al.
N-5209 Report Forms for Local Church Groups. Various Mem-
bers of Fairview UMC, and Lake Charles, Louisiana,
George E. Martin, et al.
N-5210 Report Forms for Local Churches. Various Members of
Sweet Lake UMC, Bell City, Louisiana, Mr. & Mrs. Jerald
Helms, et al.
N-5211 Require a Commission on Evangelism. I. Melville Wohrley,
East Ohio Conf.
N-5212 Require Local Church Conf. Frank M. Lyon, First UMC,
Lakeland, Florida.
N-5213 Request Report Forms For Local Church. Various Mem-
bers of First UMC, Iowa, Louisiana, Raymond M. Cro-
foot, et al.
N-5214 Responsibilities of Local Church Building Committee.
Board of Missions of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Gen.
Secy.
N-5215 Responsibilities of Charge Conf. National Fellowship of
Ann. Conf. Program Directors, Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
N-5216 Responsibilities of Commission on Evangelism. R. Lake
Wright, Holston Conf.
N-5217 Responsibilities of the Pastor-Parish Relations Commit-
tee. David W. Self, Gen. Secy., Gen. Board of the Laity.
N-5218 Responsibility for Educational Work. Mrs. O. G. Vela,
2500 Angella Dr., Lakeview UMC, Port Arthur, Texas.
N-5219 Responsibility of Administrative Board. Ted G. Colescott,
Minnesota Conf.
N-5220 Responsibility of Commission on Christian Social Con-
cerns. Ted G. Colescott, Minnesota Conf.
N-5221 Responsibility of Church Treasurer. J. Irwin Trotter,
Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf.
N-5222 Responsibility of Commission on Education. UMC of
Board of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J.
Hartman, Secy.
N-5223 Responsibility of Commission on Education For Nursery
Schools. Various Members of Various Churches, Gaynl
Stouffer, et al.. Southern Calif.-Arizona Conf.
Nos. N-5224 to N-5228 inclusive titled "Responsibility
of Commission on Missions."
N-5224 Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
N-5225 W. F. Appleby, D.S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5226 Town and Country Commission of North Mississippi
Conf., E. F. Roberts, Secy.
N-5227 Fellowship of Town and Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., et al., Assoc. Program
Director, Western North Carolina.
N-5228 Responsibility of Commission on Missions. Town and
Country Commission of North Mississippi Conf., E. F.
Roberts, Secy.
N-5229 Responsibility of Commissions of Worship. UMC Board
of Education Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman,
Secy.
N-5230 Responsibility of Committee on Pastor-Parish Relations.
Calif.-Nevada Conf., Newell 0. Knudson, Secy.
1006 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
N-5231 Responsibility of Coordinator of Family Ministries. Ted
G. Colescott, Minnesota Conf.
N-5232 Responsibility of Lay Member. Ted G. Colescott, Minne-
sota Conf.
N-5233 Responsibility of Lay Member of Ann. Conf. Glenn Bid-
die, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West Ohio Conf.
N-5234 Responsibility of Local Church. Holston Conf. Commis-
sion on Town and Country Work, John T. Lundy.
N-5235 Responsibility of Pastor-Parish Relations Committee To
Confer with Administrative Board. David L. Crawford,
Christ UMC, Lansing, Michigan.
N-5236 Responsibility of Trustees For Resources. Mrs. O. G. Vela,
Librarian, 2500 Angella Dr., Lakeview UMC, Port Arthur,
Texas.
N-5237 Revision of Charge Conf. Membership. Shirley Kellen-
barger, 23925 7th Ave., Bothell UMC, Bothell, Washing-
ton.
N-5238 Right of Lay Pastors to Vote in Ann. Conf. North Central
Jurisdiction Town and Country Conf., Robert Wells, East
Ohio Conf.
N-5239 Rotation in Office of Administrative Board Members. G.
Weldon Gatlin, Tenn. Conf.
N-5240 Study Structure of Local Church Organization. Mrs. Wm.
Cecil Hill, Kirkwood UMC, Irving, Texas.
N-5241 Subdivide Item in Statistical Report. Western Penn. Conf.,
Herman F. Roney, Secy.
N-5242 Subdivide Item 2 in Statistical Reports. Assoc, of Ann.
Conf. Officers, Northeastern Jurisdiction, David H. Lind-
berg, Chmn., Western Penn. Conf.
N-5243 Suggested Changes in Paragraph 153, The Local Church
Council of Ministries. Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson
Area Ministries, West Ohio Conf.
Nos. N-52JfJf to N-5250 inclusive titled "Task Groups in Lo-
cal Churches."
N-5244 Doyce Gunter, Director, and Eight Staff Members, Upper
Sand Mountain Parish, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5245 W. F. Appleby, D.S., North Mississippi Conf.
N-5246 Glenn Biddle, Director, Jackson Area Ministries, West
Ohio Conf.
N-5247 Town and Country Commission, North Mississippi Conf.,
E. F. Roberts, Secy.
N-5248 Board of Directors of Hinton Rural Life Center, Harold
W. McSwain, Ex. Director, Memphis Conf.
N-5249 Fellowship of Town & Country Workers, Southeastern
Jurisdiction, H. Claude Young, Jr., et al, Assoc. Pro-
gram Director, Western North Carolina Conf.
N-5250 M. Wilson Nesbitt, Western North Carolina Conf.
N-5251 Upkeep and Operations of Parsonage. Mrs. Estell F.
Allen, Jr., Central Texas.
N-5252 Use of the Term "Steward." Bishop Nolan B. Harmon,
Atlanta, Ga.
N-5253 Work Area Chairman. Hawaii District Conf., James L.
Swenson, Southern Calif .-Arizona Conf.
N-5254 Work Area, Commission on Missions. Ted G. Colescott,
Minnesota Conf.
N-5255 Work Area, Commission on Missions: Relationship to
National Mission Projects in the Area. Board of Missions
of the UMC, Tracey K. Jones, Jr., General Secy.
N-5256 Youth Member of Council on Ministries. Arthur Donald
English, Okla. Conf.
The United Methodist Ch^irch 1007
N-5257 Youth Members of Administrative Board. Arthur Donald
English, Okla. Conf.
N-5258 Youth Members of Commissions. Scott Jones, University
Park UMC, Denver, Colorado.
N-5259 Youth Members of Commissions. Gary Thomas and Mark
Sheldon, Community UMC, Ft. Pierce, Florida, and Pana
UMC, Pana, Illinois.
N-5260 Youth Members of Council on Ministries. The United
Methodist Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chair-
person, General Conf. Committee.
N-5261 Youth Members of Work Area Commissions. United Meth-
odist Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chairperson,
General Conf. Committee.
N-5262 Youth Membership of Committee on Nominations. Arthur
Donald English, Okla. Conf.
N-5263 Youth Membership on Administrative Board. United
Methodist Council on Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chair-
person, General Conf. Committee.
N-5264 Youth Membership on Administrative Board. West Ohio
Conf. Council on Youth Ministry, Donald A. Bible, Coor-
dinator of Youth Ministry, West Ohio Conf. Program
Council.
N-5265 Youth Ministry in Local Church. UMC Board of Educa-
tion Legislative Committee, Warren J. Hartman, Secy.
N-5266 Election of Officers of Administrative Board. Adminis-
trative Board of Bethel UMC, Wichita, Kansas, Joe Cline,
Chmn.
N-5267 Nomination of Chairman of Board of Trustees. Adminis-
trative Board of Bethel UMC, Joe Cline, Chmn., Wichita,
Kansas.
N-5268 Work Area Chairman of Fellowship. Administrative
Board of Bethel UMC, Wichita, Kansas, Joe Cline, Chmn.
N-5269 Responsibilities of Lay Personnel Committee. Adminis-
trative Board of Bethel UMC, Wichita, Kansas, Joe Cline,
Chmn.
Nos. N-5270 to N-5320 inclusive titled "Membership in
Administrative Board."
N-5270 Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala
N-5271 J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove UMC, Valley Head, Ala.
N-5272 R. A. Woodard, II, Missouri West Conf.
N-5273 S. E. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
N-5274 T. D. Hall, Missouri West Conf.
N-5275 B. E. Richards, Western North Carolina.
N-5276 B. A. Reddeck, Missouri West.
N-5277 C. Ezell, Wesley UMC, Sedalia, Mo.
N-5278 G. Wade, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5279 Mrs. M. Wade, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5280 Doris Fair, Tenn. Conf.
N-5281 A. McKenzie, Tenn. Conf.
N-5282 K. Cobb, Kansas East.
N-5283 J. McHenry, North Ala. Conf.
N-5284 B. Parkey, North Ala. Conf.
N-5285 A. S. Smotherman, North Ala. Conf.
N-5286 E. H. Smotherman, North Ala. Conf.
N-5287 E. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
N-5288 M. A. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
N-5289 K. Phifer, Holston Conf.
N-5290 Mrs. D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5291 M. Ridgeway, Forest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Ala.
N-5292 Mrs. T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
1008 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
N-5293 Dr. M. L. Barron, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5294 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5295 B. C. Ridgeway, North Ala. Conf.
N-5296 N. E. Stafford, North Ala. Conf.
N-5297 D. W. Gunter, North Ala. Conf.
N-5298 N. Phifer, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5299 A. Snell, West Va. Conf.
N-5300 A. L. Morrison, West. No. Carolina.
N-5301 E. R. Burke, Florida Conf.
N-5302 C. McGrath, No. New York Conf.
N-5303 J. M. Burke, West. North Carolina.
N-5304 J. Flood, North Carolina Conf.
N-5305 L. R. Sparrow, North Carolina Conf.
N-5306 S. B. Thomas, Florida Conf.
N-5307 K. Wilcox, West Mich. Conf.
N-5308 G. L. Campbell, Western No. Carolina Conf.
N-5309 D. L. Gidrey, Western No. Carolina Conf.
N-5310 E. E. Hickok, No. Ala. Conf.
N-5311 I. E. Henelgesser, Holston Conf.
N-5312 A. Brooks, Louisville Conf.
N-5313 D. K. Durham, Holston Conf.
N-5314 K. L. Mitchem, North Carolina Conf.
N-5315 M. Cameron, North Carolina Conf.
N-5316 M. Hight, North Miss. Conf.
N-5317 V. Falls, Western North Carolina Conf.
N-5318 L. B. Maylin, Western North Carolina Conf.
N-5319 Mrs. W. Cross, Holston Conf.
N-5320 G. S. Kruger, North Miss. Conf.
Nos. N-5321 to N-5372 inclusive are titled "Responsibility
of Commission on Missions."
N-5321 C. Egell, Wesley UMC
N-5322 F. Pickel, Henderson Co. Group Ministry, Tenn.
N-5323 V. Miller, Western No. Carolina Conf.
N-5324 H. McSwain, Memphis Conf.
N-5325 B. E. Richards, Western No. Carolina.
N-5326 B. A. Reddick, Missouri West Conf.
N-5327 T. D. Hall, Mo. West Conf.
N-5328 S. E. Goodrich, Troy Conf.
N-5329 R. A. Woodward, II, Missouri West Conf.
N-5330 K. Cobb, Kansas East Conf.
N-5331 A. McKenzie, Tennessee Conf.
N-5332 D. Fair, Tennessee Conf.
N-5333 Mrs. J. M. Tatum, Pine Grove, Valley, Ala.
N-5334 M. Wade, Robertson Chapel, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5335 M. Cameron, North Carolina Conf.
N-5336 K. L. Mitchem, North Carolina Conf.
N-5337 D. K. Dunham, Holston.
N-5338 I. E. Henelgesser, Holston Conf.
N-5339 E. E. Hickok, N. Ala. Conf.
N-5340 D. L. Gidney, Western No. Carolina.
N-5341 G. L. Campbell, Western No. Carolina.
N-5342 K. W. Wilcox, West Mich. Conf.
N-5343 S. B. Thomas, Florida Conf.
N-5344 L. R. Sparrow, North Carolina Conf.
N-5345 J. Flood, North Carolina Conf.
N-5346 J. M. Burton, W. North Carolina Conf.
N-5347 C. McGarth, No. New York Conf.
N-5348 Advisory Committee on Church & Community Work, Mrs.
J. M. Ouzts, Chairman, Florida Conf.
N-5349 E. R. Bucke, Florida Conf.
The United Methodist Church 1009
N-5350 Mrs. A. L. Morrison, W. North Carolina Conf.
N-5351 A. Snell, W. Virginia Conf.
N-5352 N. Phifir, Trinity UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5353 D. W. Gunter, North Ala. Conf.
N-5354 N. E. Stafford, North Ala. Conf.
N-5355 B. C. Ridgeway, North Ala. Conf.
N-5356 T. Gunter, Robertson Chapel Church, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5357 M. L. Barron, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5358 Mrs. T. C. Etherton, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville,
Ala.
N-5359 M. Ridgeway, Forest Hill UMC, Flat Rock, Ala.
N-5360 Mrs. D. Gunter, Robertson Chapel UMC, Rainsville, Ala.
N-5361 K. Phifer, Holston Conf.
N-5362 M. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
N-5363 E. Stafford, Section UMC, Section, Ala.
N-5364 E. H. Smotherman, Pastor, North Ala. Conf.
N-5365 A. S. Smotherman, Henagar UMC, Henagar, Ala.
N-5366 B. Parkey, North Ala. Conf,
N-5367 J. Matheny, No. Ala. Conf.
N-5368 M. Hight, North Miss. Conf.
N-5369 V. Falls, W. No. Carolina Conf.
N-5370 Conference Advisory Committee, L. B. Maylin, W. No.
Carolina Conf.
N-5371 Mrs. W. Cross, Holston Conf.
N-5372 G. S. Kruger, North Miss. Conf.
References Made During Conference Session
N-5373 Quadrennial Reports, Division of the Local Church.
N-5374 Episcopal Address.
N-5375 Local Church Inclusiveness. Report of Commission on Re-
ligion and Race, Resolution No. 8.
N-5376 Local Church Committee on Nominations and Personnel.
Report of Council on World Service and Finance, Rec.
No. 1.
N-5377 Local Church Report Forms. Report of Council on World
Service and Finance, Rec. No. 2.
Re-referred Petitions
F-5086-N Clarify Role of Assistant and Associate Pastor.
F-5110-N Definition of a Pastoral Charge.
L-5027-N Guidelines for Merging with Other United Methodist
Churches.
L-5072-N Procedure for Mergers.
P. Committee on Rituals and Orders of Worship
P-5001 Allow Wine in Holy Communion. Charles H. Branning,
O.S.L., Southwest Texas Conf.
P-5002 Celebration of Holy Communion a Monthly Requirement.
H. Eugene Risch, 724 Fairlane Drive, Delphes, Ohio, Trin-
ity UMC.
P-5003 Change in Confirmation Ritual. Richard C. Dunn, East
Ohio Conf.
P-5004 Changes in Communion Ritual. Lillian Aurora Chestnut,
347 High Street, Richmond, Ky.
P-5005 Change in Marriage Ritual. Richard C. Dunn, 13370 Cleve-
land Ave., Uniontown, Ohio, UMC of Uniontown.
P-5006 Change Vows of Membership. Harold Mann, P. 0. Box
1927, Dalton, Ga., Cove UMC.
1010 Journal of the 1972 General Conference
P-5007 Changes in Ritual for Holy Communion. John Lee Ter-
neus, New Mexico Annual Conf.
P-5008 Change in Ritual for Infant Baptism. Perry Emmet
O'Brien, Epworth UMC, Ripley, West Virginia.
P-5009 Change Ritual for Reception of Members. Paul G. Tapey,
19th & Glenwood Dr., Bethel UMC, Boulder, Colo.
P-5010 Change in Wording in Apostles' Creed. Mrs. Glen R. Han-
cock, 2633 California N.E., Albuquerque, N.M., St. John
MC.
P-5011 Change Wording in Apostles' Creed. Mrs. J. Niemann,
First UMC, Mansfield, Ohio.
P-5012 Change in Wording of Communion Ritual. Onnis G. Waid,
124 Jones Ct., Hueytown, Ala., North Alabama Conf.
P-5013 Change Wording of Communion. Julia S. Doderer, UMC,
Monticello, New York.
P-5014 Change Wording of Gloria Patri. William Palmer Brig-
den, First UMC, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
P-5015 Christian Advice For Those Who Have Missed the Way.
Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
P-5016 Complete and Publish "Ventures In Worship." L. Melville
Wohrley, Apple Creek, East Ohio Conf.
P-5017 Composition of Commission on Worship. UMC Council of
Youth Ministry, Scott Jones, Chairperson, Gen. Conf.
Committee.
P-5018 Commendation for Convocation on Worship. I. Melville
Wohrley, Apple Creek, East Ohio Annual Conf.
P-5019 Commission on Worship. Arthur Donald English, 706
Cravens Bldg., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Conf.
P-5020 Commissioning Service for Visitors in Every Member
Canvass. I. Melville Wohrley, East Ohio Conf.
P-&021 Create General Board of Worship. Charles H. Branning,
Southwest Texas Conf.
P-5022 Delete Words from Communion Service. L. Carroll Ying-
ling, Jr., 901 Wesley Place, S.W., Baltimore Ann. Conf.
P-5023 Encourage Use of Full Communion Service. Robert E.
Townsend, et al., The Wesley Foundation of The UMC,
Lake Charles, La.
P-5024 Extreme Unction Ritual. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
P-5025 Include Music Services with Commission on Worship.
Worship Comm., Tibbetts UMC, Mrs. Dean McCoy, Chmn.
P-5026 Infant Dedication Ceremony. Ministerial Member, David
H. Patton, East Ohio Conference.
P-5027 Make Baptismal Rite Impressive. B. W. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
P-5028 Modern Language Edition of Book of Worship. Southern
111. Conf., Robert R. Hollis, Secy., Third & Kent Sts.,
East Alton, 111.
P-5029 Modern Language Service of Marriage. Bruce A. Buckley,
Good Shepherd UMC, Oakland, City, Ind.
P-5030 Office for De-consecration. Thomas R. Springman, 40 Con-
way St., Carlisle, Pa., First UMC.
P-5031 Prayer Ritual for World Redemption. Bennett Wm. Pal-
mer, Florida Conf.
P-5032 Prepare an Anointing Service. I. Melville Wohrley, Ap-
ple Creek, East Ohio Conf.
P-5033 Provide for Dedication of Children. Gerry Winget, 910 S.
Holyoke, Wichita, Kansas, Bethel UMC.
P-5034 Provide Jordan River Water for Baptism. Bennett Wm.
Palmer, Florida Conf.
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P-5035 Quadrennial Convocation on Worship. I. Melville Wohrley,
Apple Creek, East Ohio Conf .
P-5036 Remove Requirement for Grape Juice in Communion Ser-
vice. William T. Browne, Chaplain, Starkweather Hall,
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
P-5037 Remembering Deceased Members in Communion of Samts.
Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida Conf.
P-5038 Retain Unfermented Grape Juice in Communion. Frank-
lin P. Frye, Southern New England Conf.
P-5039 Revision of Communion Ritual. Charles H. Brannmg,
Lake View-Paint Rock Charge, Southwest Texas Conf.
P-5040 Revision of Covenant Service. James E. McEldowney,
Virginia Conf.
P-5041 Revival of Liturgical Prayer for Each Member. Bennett
William Palmer, Florida Conf.
P-5042 Ritual for Confirmation. Paul G. Tapey, 19th and Glen-
wood Dr., Bethel UMC, Boulder, Colorado.
Nos. P-5043 to P-5053 inclusive are titled "Ritual for
Dedication of Infants."
P-5043 Administrative Board of UMC, Shanksville, Pa., Dean
Lyons, Chmn.
P-5044 David Albaugh, Roxford, UMC, Dennison, Ohio.
P-5045 Marilyn Albaugh, Roxford UMC, Dennison, Ohio.
P-5046 Walter Beahm, 908 East High Avenue, Roxford UMC,
New Philadelphia, Ohio.
P-5047 Mrs. Walter T. Beahm, 908 East High Avenue, Roxford
UMC, New Philadelphia, Ohio.
P-5048 Russell E. Crim, Roxford UMC, Dennison, Ohio.
P-5049 Mrs. M. G. Herron, 914 East High Avenue, Roxford UMC,
New Philadelphia, Ohio.
P-5050 Roxford UMC, Grace Renicker, Secy, of Board, Dennison,
P-5051 W.S.C.S., Mrs. Richard Baer, President, Roxford UMC,
Dennison, Ohio.
P-5052 Youth Fellowship, Marilyn Albaugh, Pres., Roxford UMC,
Dennison, Ohio.
P-5053 Administrative Board, George Farmer, Chmn., 225 North
Dawson St., First UMC, Uhrichsville, Ohio.
P-5054 Ritual for Child Adoption. Bennett Wm. Palmer, Florida
Conf.
P-5055 Ritual for Giving and Receiving Appointments. Ted Dott,
D.S., Northwest Texas Conf.
P-5056 Service of Dedication for Infants. Hawaii District Conf.,
James L. Swenson, Southern California-Arizona Conf.
P-5057 Simplify Ritual for Ordination of Deacons. Richard C.
Dunn, 3366 Broad Vista St., N.W., Uniontown, Ohio, UMC
of Uniontown.
P-5058 Social Creed in Liturgical Form. Bennett William Pal-
mer, Florida Conf.
P-5059 Task Force on Worship Ministry (Delete Par. 1387).
National Fellowship of Annual Conf. Program Directors,
Dale Pitcher, Chmn.
P-5060 Transfer Accreditation in Music to Commission on Wor-
ship. Calif.-Nevada Annual Conf., Newell P. Knudson,
Secy.
P-5061 Use of Social Creed as Affirmations of Faith. Board of
Social Concerns of Virginia Conf., Helen Hodges, Secy.
P-5062 Use of Wine in the Communion Service. N. J. L'Heureus,
Jr., New York Annual Conf.
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P-5063 Warning Against Fake Baptisms. Bennett Wm. Palmer,
Florida Conf .
P-5064 Wording of Apostles' Creed. Raymond E. Cardwell,
Editor, "Virginia Advocate, Virginia Conf.
References Made During Conference Session
P-5065 Quadrennial Reports, Commission on Worship.
P-5066 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1033.
PP-5067 Report of Structure Study Commission, Par. 1029-1032
(B-6097).
P-5068 Episcopal Address.
Petitions Re-referred
B-5046-P Attractive Grave Markers.
B-5391-P Hymn-writing Clubs.
R. Committee on the Structure of Methodism Overseas
R-5001 Composition of General Conf, Mrs. Henry Henderson,
5214 Ebersole Avenue, Gaines UMC, Gaines, Ohio.
R-5002 Continue Status of West Berlin Ann. Conf. Ann. Conf.
of West-Berlin, D. H. Eckstein, Superintendent.
R-5003 Convert Southwest Philippines Provisional Conf. to Reg-
ular Ann. Conf. Southwest Philippines Provisional Ann.
Conf. of the UMC, Edward Tacadena, Conf. Secy., and
Cornelio M. Ferrer, Presiding Bishop.
R-5004 Full Voting Rights for Members of Women's Conf. Bom-
bay Area Women's Conf., Bishop R. D. Joshi, Chmn.,
Robinson Memorial, Bombay, India.
R-5005 Lay Members of Central Conf. Donald R. Fry, et al., West
Michigan Ann. Conf.
R-5006 Lay Members of Central Conf. Doris E. Tubly, 1603-16th
Ave., Monroe, Wisconsin, UMC of Monroe.
R-5007 Lay Members of Central Conf. Diana Eddy, et al., 1518
North, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan, Plainfield UMC.
R-5008 Numbers of Equalize Lay and Ministerial Delegates. Rev.
Caucus, West Michigan Conf.
R-5009 Petition for Autonomy Under A Modified Central Conf.
Structure. The UMC of Banoang, Sta. Barbara, Pan-
gasinan, Philippines, Henry B. Pablo, Secy.
R-5010 Participation in Founding a Protestant Church in Al-
geria. No. Africa Provisional Annual Conference.
The following is the listing of senders of petitions numbered B-1
to B-1159 inclusive, titled "Lay Members to Vote on All Matters
Before Annual Conference" (see Journal, page 828 for explana-
tion) .
Adm. Bd., H. Heckman, Chairman, Covenant UMC, Bath, Pa.
C. Arehart, St. Paul's UMC, Raymore, Mo.
D. L. Lockert, Missouri East Conference.
D. Jones, First UMC, Ralls, Tex.
R. S. Hathaway, First UMC, Cuyahoga Falls. O.
C. Edmonds, Sand Beach UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
C. R. Rankin, First UMC, Jonesboro, Tenn.
D. A. Morgan, UMC, Pt. Marion Pa.
J. E. Doud, First UMC, La Grange, O.
C. Walz, Peninsula Annual Conference.
F. G. Jones, O'Neill UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
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Evangelism Chairman, A. H. Pence, Harris Memorial UMC, Stan-
ford, Ky.
E. Jennings, Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
R. S. Brown, First UMC, Toccoa, Ga.
C. R. Sippel, First UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
M. M. Brown, First UMC, Toccoa, Ga.
G. W. Brown, First UMC, Collingswood, N.J.
R. E. Wilkerson, Holston Annual Conference.
Board Chairman, N. Spurrier, Rosebud UMC, Marion, Ky.
W. G. Boernde, Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
J. Mays, Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
D. Fesler, Maplewood UMC, Maplewood, Mo.
J. Clabough, Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
O. Lynch, UMC, Ralls, Texas.
C. Lynch, UMC, Ralls, Texas.
G. Paese, UMC, O'Neill, Neb.
R. W. Rose, Pastor, Ohio West Conf.
F. D. Patterson, First UMC, Collingwood, N.J.
R. E. Thomas, Asbury UMC, St. Louis, Mo.
Commission on Ed., C. C. Collins, First UMC, Hampshire, HI.
W. R. Clayton, Jr., Pastor, So. Car. Annual Conf.
H. R, Jones, UMC, Trenton, Ky.
C. F. Norris, Rehobeth UMC, Columbia, S.C.
E. S. Richards, Central Methodist, Evansville, Ind.
Deering UMC Adm. Bd., R. F. Aldsen, UMC, Bragg City, Mo.
Hayti UMC Adm. Bd., J. B. Buckley, UMC, Hayti, Mo.
W. A. Doggett, Toccoa First Church, Toccoa, Ga.
0. M. Ritter, First UMC, Concordia, Kan.
L. Hill (Mr. & Mrs.), Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
E. F. Caldwell, Jr. (Mr. & Mrs.), Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville,
Tenn.
T. M. Hill, Toccoa First UMC, Toccoa, Ga.
W. T. Baughn, Pastor, Florida Conf.
W.S.C.S., J. M. Morehead, Pres. UMC, Wolcott, Ind.
C. C. Collins, First UMC, Hampshire, 111.
Lay Leader, L. W. Ross, Memorial Heights Meth., Rock Island, 111.
Children's Coordinator, L. Haynes, UMC, O'Neill, Neb.
Administrative Board, J, Bartos, UMC, O'Neill, Neb.
S. E. Leidig, Sand Branch Methodist, Knoxville, Tenn.
E. McNutt (Mr. & Mrs.), Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
F. T. Alverson, First UMC, Independence, Mo.
E. R. Casebier, Pastor, Louisville Conf.
Adm. Board, D. Hogarty, Kansas West Conf.
D. Kellogg (Mr. & Mrs.), UMC, Stockton, Kan.
P. P. Hudson, Lake City M. C, Lake City, Tenn.
H. M. Straine, Jr., Hope UMC, Sacramento, Ga.
1. G. Calvert, UMC, Harrison, Ohio,
Administration, T. F. Beveidge, New York Conf.
Adm. Board, L. S. Stokley, Secretary, So. N. J. Annual Conf.
S. E. Duell, UMC, Goodland, Kans.
W. Lannon, Pastor, Texas Annual Conf.
K. C. Stewart, Linwood Heights UMC, Linwood, Pa.
Comm. on Evangelism, S. E. Duell, Chmn, UMC, Goodland, Kans.
C. Ware, Jr., Pastor, Holston Conf.
S. A. Jensen, Maynard Methodist, Maynard, Mass.
Council on Ministries, W. L. Wuetrey, Memorial UMC, Elizabethtown,
Ky,
C. L. Doverspike, Pastor, Central Pa. Conf.
Council on Ministries, Mrs. J. Sorenson, Gypsum UMC, Gypsum, Ks.
W. P. Mills, St. Joseph UMC, St. Joseph, 111.
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D. C, Evans, Asst. Pastor, So, N. J. Conf.
Scranton Dist. Sec. of Ev., D. E. Giles, Sr., Pastor, Wyo. Annual
Conf.
P. Learn, Sr., Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
Layman, L. S. Austin, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Tex.
S. F. Walter, Pastor, Missouri West Conf.
G. 0. Hall, UMC, Franklin, Ky.
M. P. Bruhin, Brookwalter UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
M. Fink, UMC, New Straitsville, 0.
J. Cox, New Straitsville UMC, New Straitsville, 0.
F. Cox, New Straitsville UMC, New Straitsville, O.
D. Peart, New Straitsville UMC, New Straitsville, 0.
Ministries Council, H. Lamar, Chairman, No. Texas Conf.
R. D. Zimmerman, Mt. Tabor UMC, East Canton, 0.
Board Member, W. E. Alpers, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
Administrative Board, D. M. Casper, UMC, Gypsum, Ks.
Education, Mrs. E. Butcher, Harris Memorial UMC, Stanford, Ky.
C. R. Brown, Pastor, Kansas West Conf.
D. C. Corbitt, Sr. (Mr. & Mrs.), Wilmore UMC, Wilmore, Ky.
Administrative Board, J. D. Conrad, UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
R. H. Peterson, Pastor, Maine Conf.
D. L. Brown, Faith United Methodist, Hutchinson, Ks.
C. W. Keysor, Pastor, Northern Illinois Conf.
T. W. Burkmann, First UMC, Ypsilanti, Mich.
D. K. Williams, Pastor, Holston Conf.
R. W. Waters, UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
Adm. Board, G. Roth, UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
Adm. Board, M. J. Naudts, Chmn., First UMC, St. Inverness, Fla.
Adm. Board, D. E. McWhorter, Chmn., Lafayette Park UMC, St.
Louis, Mo.
D. S. Borgstrand, Miller UMC, Des Moines, la.
M. Shields, UMC, Lewisville, Ind.
Steward Trustees, O. & D. Dibell, UMC, Wolcott, Ind.
M. W. Harrod, Pastor, Kentucky Conf.
W. V. Swaggerty, Asbury UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
Board Member, L. Murphy (Mr. & Mrs.), Sand Branch UMC, Knox-
ville, Tenn.
C. C. Brunner, Hope Methodist, Sacramento, Ca.
J. Richards, Central Methodist, Evansville, Ind.
B. K. Beriug, Jr. (Rev. & Mrs.), Texas Conf.
S. P. Norareod, First UMC, Dequeen, Ark.
C. L. Leighton, First UMC, Dequeen, Ark.
Mrs. H. Lindberg, UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
J. Mittlen, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Kan.
T. Mettlen, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Kan.
S. Schrag, Pastor, Nebraska Conf.
Lay Leader, H. G. Collier, Jr., UMC, Washington Ga.
L. M. Bruce, Washington Pike UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
Adm. Board, P. M. Wise, Secretary, Central Illinois Conf.
J. O. Lanham, First UMC, Birmingham, Mi.
J. Cox, New Straitsville UMC, New Straitsville, 0.
Individual Signers, J. Hoon, Pastor, Kansas West Conf.
Adm. Board, G. Barton, Secretary, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
L. Thomasson, Rec. Sec, St. Marks UMC, Paducah, Ky.
G. P. Minner, Pastor, Kansas West Conf.
V. R. Ellerbuck, Central UMC, Evansville, Ind.
B. A. Ellerbruck, Central UMC, Evansville, Ind.
Adm. Board, F. C. Dudden, Harris Memorial UMC, Stratford, Ky.
B. J. Adams, Central UMC, Evansville, Ind.
M. A. Ponder, Madison UMC, Madison, Ga.
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C. Colbert, Calvin UMC, Calvin, Pa.
Wm. Buller, Pastor, Minnesota Annual Conf .
Member, Adm, Bd., Mrs. R. Weiler, Central UMC, Asheville, N.C.
R. A. Marion, Omard UMC, Brown City, Mich.
M. Marion, Omard UMC, Brown City, Mich.
Mrs. F. Fears, Madison UMC, Madison, Ga.
A. L. Kindred, Tyler St. UMC, No. Tex. Conf.
Adm. Bd., P. Detmir, Chmn., Milton UMC, Milton, Ky.
R. Jones, Mt. Tabor UMC, E. Canton, Ohio.
R. K. Weiler, Central Methodist Church, Asheville, N.C.
Council on Ministries, C. M. Patterson, Harris Memorial UMC. Stan-
ford, Ky.
Evangelism, M. E. Gaunce, Harris Memorial UMC, Stanford, Ky.
Adm. Board, Mrs. M. H. Murphy, Harris Memorial UMC, Stan-
ford, Ky.
Adm. Board, J. Fisher, Chairman, Tyler St. UMC, No. Texas Conf.
A. Gairer, Albright Mem. Meth., Atlanta, Ind.
G. Paetznick, Grace Church, Paynesville, Minn.
Adm. Board, J. H. Barbour, South Side UMC, Huntington, W. Va.
V. Bochl, Grace Church, Paynesville, Minn.
Adm. Board, W. R. Parker, Chairman, UMC of Woodbury, Conn.
S. A. Buck, Calvary Memorial UMC, Easton, Pa.
Council of Ministries, E. G. Kembergh, Chairman, Aldersgate UMC.
Balto., Md.
D. Burningham, Pastor, Missouri West Conf.
Adm. Board, J. B. Lebo, Trinity UMC, Los Angeles, Ca.
Comm. on Membership, J. Jennings, Trinity UMC, Mt. View, Ca.
Mission Commission, H. M. Chancy, Chairman, Trinity Methodist,
Mountain View, Ca.
J. Frank Glann, Trinity United Methodist, Mt. View, Ga.
Adm. Board, D, H. Pierce, Mt. Tabor UMC, Canton, 0.
WSCS, D. Pierce, President, Mt. Tabor UMC, East Canton, 0.
F. H. White (Mrs. and Mrs.), Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Ky.
W. E. Alpers, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
Adm. Board, V. Swaggerty (Mrs.), Chmn., Sand Branch UMC, Knox-
ville, Tenn.
Adm. Board, A. A. Bell, First UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
Pastor-Parish Relations Commission, A. C. Rhonemus, Aberdeen-
Ebenezer UMC, Aberdeen, 0.,
N. C. Miller, Pastor, Northern Illinois Conf.
Committee on Mission, D. Tramm (Mrs.), Chairman, UMC, Staples,
Minn.
N. Van Delinder, Grace UMC, Elgin, 111.
W. Gay (Mrs.), Freeland UMC, Freeland, Mich.
R. E. Long, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
M. A. Long, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
Adm. Board, D. O. McClanahan, UMC, Cottage Grove, Ore.
W. Buller (Mrs.), Grace Church, Paynesville, Minn.
J. B. Matherly, Ketron Memorial, Kingsport, Tenn.
Lay Leader, W. R. Parker, UMC of Woodbury, Ct.
T. W. Terrell, Pastor, White Harvest Church, Indianapolis, Ind.
E. K. Lachele, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Texas.
W. D. Harley, Waverly Grace United, Waverly, O.
Supt. of Study, B. Roof, Grace United Methodist, Waverly, O.
R. D. Wood, Pastor, Kansas West.
J, H. Hollister, UMC, Steepler, Minn.
Pastor Parish Relations, E. Case, Ch., Ravenna UMC, Seattle, Wash.
Evangelism & Worship, G. M. Farris, Harris Memorial UMC, Stan-
ford, Ky.
Council on Minigtrjes, M, Carson, Chmn., First UMC, Bridgeton, N.J.
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R. D. Adams, Central Methodist, Evansville, Ind,
D. M. Perry, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Texas.
T. Wilson, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Texas.
J. T. Seamands, Pastor, South Indiana Conf.
Oakton UMC Board, W. H, Garfield, Bd. Chmn., Oakton UMC, Lamar,
Mo.
E. E. Boehl, Grace Church, Paynesville, Minn.
Chairman of Board, J. Eaton, Lewisville UMC, Lewisville, Ind.
WSCS, G. Knopp, President, Zion UMC, Sheffield, la.
B. R. Baker, Greenwood UMC, Greenwood, Del.
R. S. Beck, Pastor, West Ohio Conf.
W. B. Coker, Pastor, North Ind. Conf.
H. Gaiser, Albright UMC, Atlanta, Ind.
S. Gibbs, Lafayette Park UMC, St. Louis, Mo.
G. Paetznick, Grace Church, Paynesville, Minn.
S. A. Barton, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
R. R. Neff, Wilmore UMC, Wilmore, Ky.
Member, Comm. on Missions, E. K. Willis, Washington Park UMC,
Knoxville, Tenn.
F. Fears, Madison UMC, Madison, Ga.
Financial Sec, M. P. Parker, UMC of Woodbury, Ct.
I. C. Emily, New Crandall UMC, Crandall, Ind.
V. L. Emily, New Crandall UMC, Crandall, Ind.
J. R. Montgomery, Andover UMC, Andover, Ks.
C. Boots (Mrs.), Isabel UMC, Isabel, Ks.
L. E. Newton (Mrs.), UMC, Dallas, Tex.
W. W. Baldwin, First UMC, Madison, Ga.
Board, C. W. Smith, Toccoa, Ga., 1st Meth.
H. Johnson, UMC, Louisville, Ky.
J. W. Robuck, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
D. Marshall, Pastor, North Tex Conf.
R. V. Miller, UMC, Calvin, Pa.
J. C, Sands (Mrs.), Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
J. L. Webb, Jonesboro UMC, Jonesboro, Tenn.
F. Forshey, Calvin UMC, Calvin, Pa.
Council on Ministries, D. R. Maw, First UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
Member, Adm. Bd., B. M. Maw, First UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
W. D. Shearer, First UMC, Corning, N.Y.
E. Nulton, UMC, Schofield, Wis.
E. R. Mahan, So. Oceanside UMC, Oceanside, Ca.
Men's Bible Class, H. G. Talley, Pres., First UMC, Madison, Ga.
Adm. Board, C. A. Cole, UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
C. A. Cole, UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
Lay Leader, H. Manhall, II, Charleston Methodist Ch., Charleston, Mo.
I. Michel, Lafayette Park UMC, St. Louis, Mo.
Evangelism Work Area, S. O. Ross, Memorial Heights UMC, Rock
Island, 111.
Adm. Board, C. B. Sayler, Chmn., So. Ashland UMC, Ashland, Ky.
E. C. Bewanzer, D. D., Holston Conf.
Member, Adm. Bd., M. A. Thorp, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
Council on Ministries, K. A. David, Calvary UMC, Salem, Va.
J. R. Wisner, Hope UMC, Sacramento, Ca.
Pairs & Spares, M. J. Andrews, First Methodist, Toccoa, Ga.
L. Jeerauld, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
Lay Leader, S. Dodge, UMC, Moore Lake, Minn.
C. F. Lockwood, Good Samaritan UMC, Cupertino, Ca.
Adm. Bd., I. H. Maneke, Chairman, Main St. UMC, Alton, 111.
S. L. Beird, Pastor, Detroit Ann. Conf.
J. H. Chasten, Pastor, So. Indiana Conf.
K. McGrath, Maple Street UMC, Lancaster, O.
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Mission Board — S.N.E., F. Pneuman, Pastor, So. New England Conf.
W. D. Anderson (Mrs.), First UMC, Ralls, Tex.
W. D. Anderson, First UMC, Ralls, Tex.
Council on Ministries, C. F, Johnson (Mrs.), Secretary, Johnson
UMC, Warrenton, Ga.
Administrative Board, J. Shank, Pastor, Kentucky Conf.
W. L. Hudson, UMC, Lake City, Tenn.
J. F. Sata, Trinity UMC, Carpentersville, 111.
I. Cook, Pastor, North Carolina Conf.
J. S. Terry, Pastor, North Indiana Conf.
H. Treece, Memorial Methodist, Elizabethson, Ky.
W. E. Hoops, First UMC, New Lexington, 0.
Finance Committee, D. Dixon, Chmn., Grace UMC, Waverly, 0.
C. A. Barbee (Mrs.), First UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
E. S. Smith and D. Smith, White Harvest UMC, Indianapolis, Ind.
J. K. Dominick (Mrs.), First UMC, Orlando, Fla.
D. F. DeLong, Calvary UMC, Circleville, Ohio.
Administrative Board, D. Lyons, Chairman, Shankesville UMC,
Shankesville, Pa.
T. A. Payne (Mrs.), Fort Oglethorpe UMC, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Council on Ministries, D. 0. Schmidt, Chmn., Parfreyville UMC,
Waupaca, Wis.
F. Schmidt, Jr., Pastor, East Ohio Conf.
D. M. Hunt, Casstown UMC, Casstown, 0.
G. Hildebrand (Mrs.), First UMC, Haven, Ks.
Finance, F. W. Perry, UMC, Staples, Minn.
Missions, J. K. Bull, Colonial Heights UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
M. Keysor, Grace UMC, Elgin, 111.
R. K. Mitchell, First UMC, Hampshire, 111.
Finance, G. R. McNutt, Emerald Ave. Meth., Knoxville, Tenn.
H. Goddard, New Salem MC, Knoxville, Tenn.
Worship Committee, G. McNutt (Mrs.), Emerald Ave. Meth., Knox-
ville, Tenn.
T. Gerbaz, Hope UMC, Sacramento, Ca.
P. Bryant, Salem Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tex.
C. J. Bryant, Salem Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tex.
K. Penny, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Tex.
H. H. Thompson, Cherokee Springs UMC, Spartanburg, S.C.
G. B. Gilmore, UMC, Greenville, Tex.
C. Clark, Salem Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tex.
L. Stovall (Mr. & Mrs.), Salem Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tex.
E. Vasseur, Pastor, New York Conf.
B. Vasseur, Woodbury UMC, Woodbury, Ct.
H. Steinbach, Pastor, Kansas West Conf.
Building Committee, K. C. Wehrman, Chmn., UMC, Arnold, Nebr,
K. Bates, Ketron Mem. Methodist, Kingsport, Tenn.
B. & D. Carsten, UMC, Stockton, Ks.
D. Brown, UMC, New Straitsville, 0.
Administrative Board, J. D. Holley, Chmn., UMC, Clanton, Ala,
J. Rogers, Snyder Ave. UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
K. A. Norris, Trinity UMC, Asheville, N.C.
C. Swenson (Mrs.), First UMC, Wausau, Wis.
C. Hill (Mrs.), Highland Methodist Ch., Rothschild, Wis.
J. S. Erickson, Highland UMC, Rothschild, Wis.
Worship-Communion, L. W. Tamme, Memorial Heights UMC, Rock
Island, 111.
Z. Wison, First UMC, New Lexington, O.
N. J. Brown, UMC, New Straitsville, O.
K. W. Doen, Hettinger UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
R. Ketterling (Mr. and Mrs.), UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
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M. Koch, Hettinger UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
R. Rock, Hettinger UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
E. Cornelia UMC, Hettinger, N. D.
J. C. Nelson, UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
Administrative Board, H. Lewis, Secretary, Bethany UMC, Hettinger,
P. Nash, Bethany UMC, Hettinger, N.D,
Administrative Board, S. Baner, Snyder Ave. UMC, Philadelphia,
Pa,
H. Haynes, Mt. Hermon Church, Philadelphia, Pa.
G. Callis, UMC, Evansville, Ind.
Administrative Board, W. 0. Kaufman, Chmn., E. Tabernacle, W.
Cape May, N.J.
Administrative Board, W, Haynie, Chmn,, Bethany UMC, Reedville,
Virginia,
V. L. Baldwin, Central UMC, Evansville, Ind.
J. W. Boyd, Jr., First UMC, Madison, Ga.
Administrative Bd., C. Warmsley, Chmn., Briceville Church, Brice-
ville, Tenn.
Council on Ministries, J. A. Robb, Millers Chapel UMC, Maynard-
ville, Tenn.
L. D. Lusky, Piney Grove, Knoxville, Tenn.
Administrative Board, M. Luber, UMC, O'Neill, Nebr.
Administrative Board, B. J, Knerr, Pigeon Run UMC, Massilon, 0.
M. J. Jagerson, Highland UMC, Rothschild, Wis.
S. Ohanian, Pastor, South Indiana Conf.
J, A, Sterling, Pastor, Kansas West Conf,
C, L. Hendrick (Mrs.), First UMC, Orlando, Fla,
H, & S, Quillian, First UMC, Ormond Beach, Fla.
C, L. Hendrick, First UMC, Orlando, Fla.
B. R, Pearson, Sheridan UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
P, Keeney, Cherokee MC, Spartanburg, S.C.
H. Webb, Liberty UMC, Spartanburg, S.C.
M. K. Newton, Cherokee Springs UMC, Spartanburg, S.C.
J. C. Tate, Liberty UMC, Chesnee Huey, S.C.
J. D. Keeny, Cherokee Springs UMC, Spartanburg, S.C.
J. A. Keeney, Cherokee UMC, Spartanburg, S.C.
J. M. Corbin, Spartanburg, S.C.
J. D. Brantley, Cherokee Springs UMC, Spartanburg, S.C.
N. M. Hoy, UMC, New Lexington, O.
C. M. Spaulding, Pastor, Kansas West.
W. B. Gibbons, First UMC, Madison, Ga.
G. Kimmet, Grace UMC, Elgin, 111.
C. Smith, First United Methodist, San Augustine, Tex.
E. A. Seamands, Pastor, South Indiana Conf.
B. Nelson, UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
D. V. Schwenn, Pastor, North Dakota Conf.
Administrative Board, V. Doerr, UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
V. VanderPloeg, UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
M. L. Halzkamm, Bethany UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
Council of Ministries, W. Felt, Secretary, Bethany UMC, Hettinger,
N.D.
R. Lewis, Bethany UMC, Hettinger, N.D.
Administrative Board, H. W. Dietzmar, UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
H. Haynes (Mrs.), Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
Administrative Board, M. Coleman, Snyder Ave. Church, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Administrative Board, S. Arnold, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
W. T. Frisk, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
L. N. Shane, Snyder Ave. UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Trustee, J. Ricciardi, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
L. McDaniel, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
Administrative Board, R. McGugan, Snyder Ave. UMC, Philadelphia,
Pa,
M. Seagrist, Snyder Ave. UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
J. Fleming, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
M. Bronks (Mrs.), Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
Missions, M. H. Thomas, Snyder Ave. UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
H. S. Anderson, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
F. A. Helmling, Snyder Ave. UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
Adm. Board, R. McGregor, Snyder Ave. UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
V. Atkins, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
Adm. Board, E. Steele, Arnold UMC, Arnold, Nebr.
S. Advincula, Snvder Ave. Methodist, Philadelphia, Pa.
M. E. McClay, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
R. M. Clayton, Pastor, Eastern Penna. Conf .
R. M. Clayton (Mrs.), Mt. Hermon Church, Philadelphia, Pa.
R. McDaniel, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
M. Ricciardi, Mt. Hermon UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
E. C. Davis, Jr., Memorial Methodist Ch., Beaumont, Tex.
F. M. Newlon, First UMC, New Lexington, Ohio.
W. E. Spellman, Milton UMC. Milton, Ky.
W. G. P. Blumert, Montclair UMC, Oakland, Ga.
L. H. Haver, Pastor, Calif. -Nevada Conf.
Adm. Board, J. H. Wofford, Pastor, S. C. Conf.
Social Relations, L. A. Provo, UMC, Wolcott, In.
Lay Leader, F. E. Sailer, Calvary UMC, Tacoma, Wash.
E. M. Connell, Jr., Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Tex.
C. E. Baldwin, Central UMC, Evansville, Ind.
C. J. Schoonover, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Tex.
J. H. Fisher, Tvler St. UMC, Dallas, Tex.
E. Wilson, UMC, Grove, Kansas
M. Spee, Otterbein UMC, Johnson City, Tenn.
Ecumenical Affairs, J. P. Brown (Mrs.), Black Fox UMC, Cleveland,
Tenn.
0. G. Rogers, Black Fox UMC, Cleveland, Tenn.
C. V. Killy, Otterbein UMC, Johnson City, Tenn.
A. Southerland, Otterbein UMC, Johnson City, Tenn.
C. Gruebele, Zion UMC, Wishek, N.D.
K. Homey, Trinity UMC, Hutchinson, Kansas.
C. J. Kirk, Pastor, Kansas West Conf.
E. J. White, Pastor, Kansas East Conf.
Finance, E. Homstad, UMC, Cromwell, Minn.
D. Lair, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
D. B. Brewer, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
A. V. Goodin (Mrs.), UMC, Charleston, Mo.
V. Thompson, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
Evangelism, G. Ault, Jr., Chmn., Charleston UMC, Charleston, Mo.
W. C. Russell, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
R. E. Herbert, Lewisville UMC, Lewisville, Ind.
J. L. Humberd, S. Clev. UMC, Cleveland, Tenn.
Lay Leader, Adm. Board, S. D. Houston, Highland Ave. UMC, Tampa,
Fla.
Social Concerns, L. J. Miller, UMC, Staples, Minn.
Ecumenical Affairs, J. N. Arnold, Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville,
Tex.
R. E. Tenbress, Va. Beach Meth. Ch.. Va. Beach, Va.
R. G. Trimble, Colonial Heights UMC, Kingsport, Tenn.
R. Diehl (Mrs.), Jonesboro Meth. Ch., Jonesboro, Tenn.
Adm. Board, J. Dustman, Sec. Pro. Tern., Ashtabula, 0.
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E. H. Ensko (Mrs.), Holston Conf.
C. Sergisson (Mrs.), Emmanuel UMC, Newark, N.Y.
M, Merwin, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
H. Richardson, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
Pastor-Parish Committee, P. Busch, Emmanuel UMC, Neward, N.Y.
Adm. Board, J. R. Neiser, Pastor, Pacific Northwest Conf.
Council of Ministries, E. Jameson, Chairman, Amhert UMC, Am-
hert, Nebr.
F. J. Sills, Wesley UMC, Evansville, Ind.
J. M. Wilson, UMC, Grove, Kansas.
Pastor-Parish Committee, L. Wilson, UMC, Grove, Kansas.
Finance Chairman, C. Hockersmith, UMC, Grove, Kansas.
Evangelism, B. J. Snively, Chmn., UMC, East Canton, O.
Commission on Education, M. V. W. Varian (Mrs.), UMC, East Can-
ton, O.
L. Ming, Mt. Tabor UMC, East Canton, Ohio.
Administrative Board, T. M. Swallen, Mt. Tabor UMC, East Can-
ton, 0.
Education Commission, D. A. Davis, UMC, East Canton, 0.
E. R. Fisher, Mt. Tabor UMC, East Canton, Ohio.
Christian Social Relation, W. E. Smith (Mrs.), Mt. Tabor UMC, East
Canton, 0.
B. D. Wallder, UMC, Rock Island, 111.
M. W. Walker (Mrs.), Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville, Texas.
F. C. Ostroff, Pastor, Dallas, Texas.
M. LeMay, Memorial Heights UMC, Rock Island, 111.
V. Randall, UMC, Grove, Ks.
Evangelism, M. Beesley, Chmn., UMC, Grove, Ks.
N. T. Robinson, et al., 1st UMC, Rocky Mount, N.C.
M. Dunlap, UMC, Kenton, Okla.
G. Yinger, Pastor, West Ohio Ann. Conf.
F. Wilson, UMC, Grove, Ks.
B. Wilson, UMC, Grove, Ks.
V. Schaible, UMC, Grove, Ks.
F. W. Dixon, Baylake UMC, Va. Beach, Va.
C. D. Randall, UMC, Grove, Ks.
W. Hampton (Mr. & Mrs.), Va. Beach UMC, Va. Beach, Va.
E, Bland, UMC, Grove, Ks.
J. Jordan, Wesley UMC, Moline, 111.
Lay Leader, D. J. Sharp, Harris Mem. UMC, Stanford, Ky.
Council on Ministries, R. Thomas, Chmn., Grace UMC, Waverly, 0.
W. W. Coppedge, 1st UMC, East Point, Ga.
D. Blackwelder, UMC, Isabel, Ks.
C. & E. Malcom, Andover UMC, Andover, Ks.
The Administrative Board. T. Enfinger, Chmn., Dothan, Ark., UMC.
H. R. Coley, Central M.C., Richmond, Va.
L. P. Foley, Pastor, Va. Conf.
W. E. Shelton, Aberdeen Charge, Aberdeen, Ohio.
Administrative Board, P. Stoneking, Pastor, Kentucky Conf.
Finance, J. Holtzclan, Harris Mem. UMC, Stanford, Ky.
H. Fried (Mrs.), Bethesda UMC, Elbin, N.D.
Council of Ministries, A. L. Rivinius (Mrs.), Bethesda UMC, Elgin,
N.D.
A. G. Ostroff, Glen Oaks UMC, Dallas, Tex.
T. Benton, UMC, Kenton, Okla.
M. Benton, UMC, Kenton, Okla.
L. Spaulding, Haven UMC, Haven, Ks.
H. B. Thompson, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
M. H. Kammer, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence, N.Y.
D. M. Allen, UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
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A. Marzolf, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
H. Zimmerman, UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
S, Zimmerman, UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
M. Mayback, UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
M. E. Bell, UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
S. M. Thompson, UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
C. B. Thompson, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
P. E. Westley, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
I. Housberger, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
J. Fitzsimmons, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
G. GroU, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
M. C. Whittlinger, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
B. Gron, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
Administrative Board, M. D. Maybach, Chmn., Clarence Center UMC,
Clarence Center, N.Y.
R. L. Winters, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
G. Miller, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
B. A. Gener, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
D. J. Gener, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
J. E. Dunlap, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
M. Raps, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
W. N. Kraus (Mrs.), Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
W. W. Krans, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
R. Ebersole (Mrs.), Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
R. Wittlinger, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
L. M. Thompson, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
R. Thompson, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
E. Thompson (Mrs.), Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
K. L. Thompson, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
R. E. Marzolf, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
V. G. Thompson, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
V. Miller, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
J. Winters, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
R. H. Groll, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
E. L. Lyon, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
J. & D. Ranney, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
R. J. Honsberger, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
J. D. Westley, Pastor, Western N.Y. Conf.
Stewardship, D. V. Moxey, Chmn., UMC, Charleston, Mo.
A. J. Drinkwater, Jr., UMC, Charleston, Mo.
J. W. Allen, First UMC, Sebree, Ky.
J. Warnes, Greenwood, Del.
Council on Ministries, Mrs. F. Hudina, Tacoma, Washington.
Mrs. H. Hoftiezer, Highland UMC, Rothchild, Wis.
M. F. French, Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
R. H. Betts, Central UMC, Asheville, N.C.
R. Betts, Central UMC, Asheville, N.C.
L. Eskeldsen, Pacific Northwest Conf.
J. E. Nelson, St. Paul's UMC, Lawton, Mi.
W. G. Nelson, St. Paul's UMC, Lawton, Mi.
C. L. Tracy, Pastor, North Texas Conf.
C. S. Perry, 1st UMC, Collingswood, N.J.
R. A. Perry, 1st UMC, Collingswood, N.J.
M. J. Lookabaugh (Mrs.), UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
S. Vanderlinder, Grace UMC, Elgin, 111.
C. Cunningham, 1st UMC, Ralls, Tx.
H. G. Schaefer, Mt. Tabor UMC, East Canton, Ohio.
S. R. Lincoln, Armonk UMC, Armonk, N.Y.
D. J. Jacobs, Chmn., Hurt UMC, Hurt, Va.
H. Noble, Sr., McMahan Chapel, San Augustine, Tx.
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T. A. Schaeffer, Mt. Tabor UMC, East Canton, Ohio.
L. D. Hockersmith, UMC, Grove, Ks.
W. L. Wood, Finance Committee, Southmont UMC, Houston, Tx.
H. Raelfs, Commission on Evangelism, UMC, Bushton, Ks.
R. E. Thomas, Grace UMC, Waverly, Ohio.
H. Thomas, Council on Ministries, Grace UMC, Waverly, Ohio.
L. G. Knox, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
W. T. Snyder, Pastor, West Ohio Conf .
R. B. Lowe, Council of Administration, Pleasant Grove UMC, Burr-
ton, Ks.
G. E. Pettenger (Mrs.), Grace UMC, Waverly, Ohio.
R. W. Becker, Bethesda UMC, Elgin, N.D.
J. Ferguson, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Tx.
T. Losey, UMC, Grinnell, Ks.
C. E. Guin (Mr. & Mrs.), Glenwood Methodist Ch., Glenwood, Ga.
J. McRae, UMC, Glenwood, Ga.
R. G. Aultman, Pastor, South Georgia Conf.
V. L. Newton (Mrs.), UMC, Glenwood, Ga.
B. Yawn (Mr. & Mrs.), Glenwood UMC, Glenwood, Ga.
J. Akin, 1st Methodist, San Augustine, Tx.
W. E. Hoppe, Chmn. Administrative Board, Clark Meml. UMC, Port-
land, Maine.
T. Dackten, Pastor, North Dakota Conf.
V. Obermeyer, Administrative Board, UMC, Peabody Ks.
D. Williams, Council of Ministries, Aulne UMC, Marion, Ks.
H. Peterson (Mrs.), Commission on Education, UMC, Staples, Minn.
M. Earp, Kirkwood UMC, Kirkwood, HI.
W. B. Meiser, Pastor, East Ohio Conf.
J. L. Smith (Mr. & Mrs.), Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center,
N.Y,
L. W. Earp, Kirkwood UMC, Kirkwood, 111.
N. M. Sorvik, UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
L. Meierding, Tyler Street UMC, Dallas, Tx.
J. Betz, Tyler Street UMC, Dallas, Tx.
J. J. Bilz (Mrs.), President, W.S.C.S., Tyler Street UMC, Dallas, Tx.
D. H. Berkley, Chmn., Administrative Board, 1st UMC, Abilene, Ks.
B. J. Shepard, Lay Leader, Omard UMC, Brown City, Mich.
L Shepard, Omard UMC, Brown City, Mich.
M, Blatt, Asst. Lay Leader, Omard UMC, Brown City, Mich.
R. Clark, Chmn., Ecumenical Affairs, Omard UMC, Brown City, Mich,
G. Banks, Omard UMC, Brown City, Mich.
R. Shepard, Chmn., Omard UMC, Brown City, Mich.
W. Cunningham (Mrs.), President, Women Society of Christian Ser-
vice, UMC, Arnold, Nebr.
L. M. Lobb, Ames UMC, Saginaw, Mich.
R. Dobbs, Pastor, Detroit Ann. Conf.
W. R. Descoteaux, Woodbury UMC, Woodbury, Ct.
J. E. Jones, Aberdeen Charge, Aberdeen, Ohio.
N. C. Slaughter, 1st UMC, Orlando, Fla.
J, Seay, Curtis Memorial MC, Dothan, Ala.
D. Emfinge, Curtis Memorial MC, Dothan, Ala.
H. Seay, Curtis Memorial MC, Dothan, Ala.
E. H. Cooke (Mrs.), Curtis Memorial MC, Dothan, Ala.
P. Hinson, Curtis Memorial MC, Dothan, Ala.
R, Putnam, 1st UMC, Orlando, Fla.
J. R. Lock, Pastor, Memphis Conf.
F. M. Crippen, Chmn., Board of Trustees, Grove UMC, Grove, Ks.
J. Losey, UMC, Grinnell, Ks.
K. Schatz, UMC, Elgin, N.D.
W. Cunningham, UMC, Arnold, Neb.
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H. Pritchers, 1st UMC, Duncanville, Tx.
S. Ferries, Sheridan UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
A. E. Newhouse, Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tx.
W. L. Thornton, 1st Methodist Church, San Augustine, Tx.
L. Dalton, Hope UMC, Sacramento, Ca.
T. Bridge. 1st Methodist Church, San Augustine, Tx.
L. Collinsworth, Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tx.
Administrative Board, Weslev UMC, Worcester, Mass.
D. Knopf, Marlette UMC, Marlette, Mich.
L. Nobles, Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tx.
A. Endsley, Pastoral-Relations Committee, Countryside Chapel, Con-
voy, Ohio.
J. W. Ferries, Sheridan UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
J. Redman, Pastor, West Ohio Conf.
R. Gladden (Mrs.), 1st UMC. High Point, N.D.
R. E. & M. C. Parish, White Harvest UMC, Indianapolis, Ind.
J. A. Eselman, Jr., 1st UMC, High Point, N.C.
C. Shaw, UMC, Greenville, Tx.
D. D. Huckbodv. 1st UMC, Wausau, Wis.
A. Crippen, UMC, Grove, Ks.
R. May, UMC, Arnold. Nebr.
A. Seddon, Omard UMC, Brown City. Mi.
E. G. Seddon, Omard UMC, Brown City. Mi.
L. E. Thompson, First UMC, Marlette, Mich.
H. R. Morrison, Chmn., Council on Ministries, First UMC, Indepen-
dence, Mo.
0. Kobobel, Chmn., Administrative Board, Kochville UMC, Saginaw,
Mi.
M. L. Train, Salem Kinser UMC, Greenville, Texas.
S. Lamar, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Texas.
R. R. Abell, Jr.. First UMC, Ralls, Texas.
D. Casselberry, Florida Conf.
Billy M. Abell, First UMC, Ralls, Texas.
T. F. Baker, Holston Conf.
D. B. Ball, First UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
J, E. Hood, South Carolina Conf.
W. J. Bengree, Hope UMC, Sacramento, Cal.
H. M. Straine, Jr., Hope UMC, Sacramento, Cal.
K. Straine, Hope UMC, Sacramento, Cal.
R. G. Sheffin, East Ohio Conf.
William Hammond, Wildare UMC, Cortland, Ohio.
G. M. Ebenle, East Ohio Conf.
V. Acton, First UMC, Duncanville, Texas.
J. Scott, Chmn., Council of Ministries, Calvin UMC, Hunt, Pa.
M. E. Kinlingbeck, First UMC, Duncanville, Texas.
Rossill G. Morgan, Calvin UMC, Calvin, Pa.
P. R. Crooks, East Ohio Conf.
G. W. Brattey, Cherokee Springs UMC, Spartanburg, S. Carolina.
A. R. Stiles, Jr., Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
R. Williams, Cherokee UMC, Spartanburg, S. Carolina.
S. Tate, Liberty UMC, Spartanburg, S. Carolina.
A. Hurst, Chmn., Commission of Evangelism, Trinity UMC, Seattle,
Wa.
K. Kinghorn, North Indiana Conf.
S. B. Clayton, Kansas West Conf.
O. H. Balkcow, Zellwood UMC, Fla.
R. Paul, First German UMC, Phila., Pa.
E. B. Burch, Peninsula UMC, Ohio.
K. V. Stover, Chmn., Administrative Board, Arden UMC, Berrien
Spring, Mich.
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B. Holmberg, Chmn., Commission on Evangelism, Sanger, Calif.
G. Pearl, UMC, New Straitsville, Ohio.
N. P. Kase, Administrative Board, Wyoming Conf .
B. Blaker, Secy., Administrative Board, Burrton UMC, Burrton,
Kansas.
L. Landon, Central UMC, Asheville, N.C.
E. L. Evans, First UMC, New Lexington, Ohio.
H. D. Everett, Sr., Madison UMC, Ga.
Jeanne W. Hathaway, First UMC, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
E. Lindstrom, Board of Ministries, Asbury UMC, Kansas.
R. Darling, Chmn., Admimistrative Board, New Boston UMC, Ohio.
C. E. Stalling, Wilmore, Kentucky.
M. R. Savage, Toccoa First UMC, Toccoa, Ga.
M. Henrick, Lewisville, Ind.
M. L. Travis, Salem Kinser UMC, Greenville, Texas.
P. T. Vandyke, Board of Trustees, Salem Kinser UMC, Greenville,
Texas.
Coviene Van Dyke, Salem Kinser UMC, Greenville, Texas.
J. E. Orme, Salem Kinser UMC, Greenville, Texas.
M. Walker, North Texas Conf.
I. Smith, Grace UMC, Waverly, Ohio.
D. Nolfes, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
D. Burnett, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
M. Meadows, Grace UMC, Elgin, 111.
L. R. Cornich, St. Paul UMC, Lawton, Mich.
M. Schange, St. Paul UMC, Lawton, Mich.
M. Dickerson, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Texas.
Spiritual Life Circle, Mrs. N. Torbett, Munsey UMC, Johnson City,
Tenn.
Administrative Board, D. McDowell, Chmn., Clay, Kentucky.
E. C. Holhgewaihs, UMC, Cawker City, Ks.
R. Bousson, St. Paul UMC, Lawton, Mich.
P. Bousson, St. Paul, Lawton, Mich.
H. T. Barnett, Jr., Kansas West Conf.
Mrs. G. M. Loper, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Texas.
I. L. Deaver, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Texas.
H. Gordon, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Texas.
K. C. Trogdon, UMC, Toccoa, Ga.
J. A. Rankin, Mt. Hermon UMC, N.J.
Administrative Board, L B. Rankin, Mt. Royal, N.J.
W. Rown, Union Center UMC, Van West, Ohio.
Parish Relations Chmn., L. L. Hartsell, Calvary UMC, Tacoma, Wash.
R. Tragdon, First UMC, Toccoa, Ga.
J. G. Powell, Kentucky Conf.
B. J. Nesteby, St. Paul UMC, Lawton, Mich.
L Weurdings, St. Paul UMC, Lawton, Mich.
C. L. Russell, St. Paul UMC, Lawton, Mich.
M. H. Nesteby, St. Paul UMC, Lawton, Mich.
E. P. Coppedge, Grace UMC, Atlanta, Ga.
H. P. Coppedge, Grace UMC, Atlanta, Ga.
E. Robbins, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
L. Delman Campbell, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. Hutto, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
R. Hutto, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
A. Hutto, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
B. Morris, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
G. H. Pierce, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. Johnson, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
R. A. Morris, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. D. Kinlaw, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
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W. Robbins, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Administrative Bd., Nominations & Personnel, Membership & Evan-
gelism, Helen De Moya, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
W. I. Roberts, Southern New Jersey Conf .
E. Mason, Erma UMC, Cape May, N.J.
E. Landis, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
Mrs. H. Ivory, Cape May, N.J.
Mrs. W. I. Roberts, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
S. W. Lamont, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
Mrs. L. Mason, Cape May, N.J.
Administrative Board, J. L. Coover, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J,
L. B. Dickinson, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
Wm. Closer, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
E. H. Griffith, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
S. 0. Rutherford, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
Board of Trustees, L. R. Dickinson, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
B. B. Noles, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
M.Y.F. President, A. Deen, Alma, Ga.
W. Deen, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
L. T. Johnson, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
A. Johnson, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
L. Robinson, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. Kurtz, Grace UMC, Bucyrus, Ohio.
M. Stanley, Bethesda UMC, Elgin, N.D.
W. Laurie, UMC, Manchester, Ohio.
Administrative Board, R. L. Richardson, Pastor, No. Ind. Conf.
R. W. Rogers, Pastor, South Ind. Conf.
Christian Vocations, M. Hauch, UMC, Cromwell, Minn.
E. P. Johnson, Pastor, No. Alabama Conf.
Mr. & Mrs. G. Partin, 1st UMC, San Augustine, Tex.
J. D. Harris, Pastor, Kansas West Conf.
Administrative Board, L. Shelton, Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville,
Tex.
K. Ellis, Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tex.
Administrative Board Member, V. L. Davis, Park Ave. UMC, Orange,
Tex.
L. Shelton, Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tex.
Education, R. W. Clabo, Chmn., Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
J. A. Nants, 1st Meth. Church, Orlando, Fla.
M. G. Flesher, Morgan Park UMC, Chicago, 111.
R. L. Spahr, Fountain City UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
B. J. Williams, 1st UMC, Savannah, Tenn.
Administrative Board, W. R. Leach, Chmn., Harris Mem. UMC, Stan-
ford, Ky.
P. Liddick, Emmanuel UMC, Newark, N.Y.
P. Humberd, South Cleveland UMC, Cleveland, Tenn.
K. Like, UMC, Kenton, Okla.
M. Poole, Bethany UMC, San Antonio, Tex.
Lay Leader, D. Schnell, Forest Jet., Wis.
V. Labrier, UMC, Kenton, Okla.
J. S. Tremaine, Asbury Theo. Seminary, Wilmore, Ky.
Mr. & Mrs. C. Like, UMC, Folsom, N.M.
S. Labrier, UMC, Kenton, Okla.
E. Perry, UMC, Henderson, Tex.
C. Strong, Church Hill Meth., Henderson, Tex.
Lay Leader, C. Kitchen, Kanorado UMC, Kanorado, Ks.
Administrative Board, R. E. Ward, Oakland UMC.
W. C. Lamen, Erma Tabernacle, Cape May, N.J.
M. Monson, et al.. University UMC, Wichita Falls, Tex.
Chairman of Missions, M. R. Easley, UMC, Kenton, Okla.
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Chairman of Evangelism, P. A. Sprinkle, Inner Park, Atlanta, Ga
J. Kirkland, Lafayette St. UMC, Dothan, Ala.
Administrative Board, J. M. Powell, Jr., Lafayette St. UMC, Dothan,
Ala.
J. Apple, Kenton UMC, Kenton, Okla.
R. & L. Beaver, McGregor UMC, Deckerville, Mich.
Council of Ministries, D. Rub, Chmn., Zoar UMC, New Leipzig, N.D.
Education, L. R. Walker, Harris Mem. UMC, Stanford, Ky.
R. F. Hill, Pastor, Central N. Y. Conf.
Education, E. P. Newsome, Harris Mem. UMC, Stanford, Ky.
R. Simpson, Kenton UMC, Kenton, Okla.
Mr. & Mrs. J. Learn, Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
Council on Ministries, R. Beaver, Chmn., McGregor UMC, Decker-
ville, Mich.
S. Bottorf, UMC, Waterbury, Conn.
Council on Ministries, W. 0. Walker, Chmn., Harris Mem. UMC,
Stanford, Ky.
D. Like, UMC, Kenton, Okla.
Pastoral-Parish Relations Committee, G. A. Busley, Chmn., UMC,
Gove, Ks.
W. Labrier, Jr., UMC, Kenton, Okla.
D. Waller, Mt. Tabor UMC, E. Canton, Ohio.
Administrative Board, L. T. Vellines, McKendree UMC, Norfolk, Va.
J. D. Rush, Pastor, South Carolina Conf.
Lay Leader, M. F. Hammel, Jr., West Vienna UMC, Clio, Mich.
N. Samuels, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
B. G. Peterson, Pastor, Central N.Y. Conf.
E. B. Darm, Albion UMC, Albion, Mich.
Commission on Education, K. Varian, Chmn., Mt. Tabor UMC, East
Canton, Ohio.
H. F. Hankersmith, Bookwalter UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
Council on Ministries, F. Williams, Pastor, Missouri West Conf.
A. L. Rinini, Bethesda UMC, Elgin, N.D.
Commission on Christian Social Concerns, Mrs. D. C. Bradford, Cal-
vary Mem. UMC, Easton, Pa.
M. Piatt, Calvary UMC, Tacoma, Wash.
Pastoral-Relations Committee, K. Felknor, Chmn.
Social Concerns Committee, R. J. Brown, Chmn., UMC, Tacoma, Wash.
E. A. Dawe, Lexington UMC, New York, N.Y.
Administrative Board, R. H. Knapp, Chmn., UMC, Orchard, Nebr.
J. J. BunthofF, UMC, New Straitsville, Ohio.
M. Bunthoff, UMC, New Straitsville, Ohio.
Member, Commission on Education, V. D. Varian, Mt. Tabor UMC,
East Canton, Ohio.
Member, Administrative Board, H. B. Hudson, Christ UMC, Chester-
town, Md.
R. L. Washborn, Wilshire UMC, Los Angeles, Ca.
A. F. Gallivon, Pastor, Mississippi Conf.
E. LeRoy, 1st Methodist Church, San Augustine, Tex.
C. F. Davis, Christ UMC, Chestertown, Md.
Administrative Board, R. H. Gibbs, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
K. Sparks, Pastor, Texas Conf.
R. McCarter, Huskey Grove UMC, Sevierville, Tenn.
M. Cooper, UMC, Jonesboro, Tenn.
R. B. Faur, Emmanuel UMC, Newark, N.J.
Board of Trustees, R. J. Vanderlinden, Ivanhoe UMC, Riverdale, HI.
R. L. Kea, Pastor, South Georgia Conf.
Board of Trustees, V. W. Varian, UMC, E. Canton, Ohio.
L Parish, Kirkwood, UMC.
J. T. Patillo, 1st Meth. Church, Orlando, Fla.
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M. H. Pattillo, 1st Meth. Church, Orlando, Fla.
Mrs. H. R. Torrance, UMC, Orlando, Fla.
Chairman of Education, Mrs. L. Jenkins, UMC, Staples, Minn.
K. D. O'Connell, 1st Methodist Church, Wilson, N.C.
H. Carmine, UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
Lay Leader, F. Brown, Allen Mem. UMC, Athens, Tn.
R. Martincis, 1st Methodist, Sheridan, Wyo.
R. C. McBride (Mrs.), UMC, Charleston, Mo.
L. Kinder, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
R. Martin (Mrs.), UMC, Charleston, Mo.
A. J. Drinkwater, Jr., UMC, Charleston, Mo.
L. Melugen (Mrs.), UMC, Charleston, Mo.
J. W. Huckstep, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
N. Kirkpatrick, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
E. O'Reilly, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
Board Member, F. Stalfings, Chmn., UMC, Charleston, Mo.
J. W. L. Goodin, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
H. V. Morrow (Mrs.) , UMC, Charleston, Mo.
Member, Council on Ministries, N. Sams, UMC, Charleston, Mo.
E. M. Mellor, Gates Fourth UMC, Columbus, 0.
G. A. Campbell, Memorial UMC, Beaumont, Tex.
J. Boyd, Kenton UMC, Kenton, Okla.
K. Eddleman, Kenton UMC, Kenton, Okla.
Mrs. R. E. Futch, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. R. Been, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. J. Hennesy, Sr., Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Social Concern Commission, N. Bromfield, Grace UMC, Hamilton,
Ohio.
D, Brounfield and D. Bromvield, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
C. Fisher, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
Social Concerns Commission, E. J. Holcomb, Grace UMC, Ohio.
C. E. Halcamb, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
Social Concerns Comm., N. M. Hubbard, Chmn., Grace UMC, Hamil-
ton, Ohio.
Administrative Board, W. Hie Florescu, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
W. A. Hines, West Ohio Conf.
B. Richmond, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
W. Richmond, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
T. Wilson, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
N. T. Shaw, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
John Richmond, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
J. M. Richmond, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
G, A. Noles, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
R. A. Been, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
N. Crosley, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
K. B. Lee, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
McCoy Crosby, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
H. B. Been, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Wm. Bickinson, Erma UMC, Erma, N.J.
Administrative Board, B. Colbery, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
C. Long, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
R. H. Carlton, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
J. C. Elliott, Erma UMC, Cape May, N.J.
E. Elliott, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
M. E. Bickinson, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
Administrative Board, H. F. Harlan, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
W. S. Harlan, Tabernacle UMC, Erma, N.J.
Jana Futch, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Sherrie Smith, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Billy Smith, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
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R. H. Sapp, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
L. Crosley, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
R. D. Crosby, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Ida F. Collins, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
S. Morris, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. A. Walker, Alma, UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. T. W. Collins, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Joyce De Leach, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. Overstreet, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
B. Futch, Alma UMiC, Alma, Ga.
M. Sapp, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. R. H. Sapp, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
S. S. Sears, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
G. Parker, Old Pine Grove, Alma, Ga.
D. Coley, New Hope Congregational, Alma, Ga.
C. Robinson, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
C. M. Hennesy, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. G. Deen, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
G. Deen, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. C. Sweat, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
C. Sweat, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. K. D. Lee, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
D. Roberts, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
L. Taylor, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
P. Richardson, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
R. E. Futch, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. J, Hennesy, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. Goodyear, Hope UMC, Sacto, Calif.
M. E. Goodyear, Hope UMC, Sacto, Calif.
R. P. Orr, Sr., UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
S. Clabough, Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
J. Snook, Jr., Southern New England Conf .
Wayne & Dorothy Ash, UMC, Mosinee, Wis.
J. Rowlands, Parfreyville UMC, Waupaca, Wis.
M. F. Boothe, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Tex.
Mrs. H. Gossett, Travis Park UMC, San Antonio, Tex.
Finance Chairman, J. Britt, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
T. Smith, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. J. Smith, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. K. Smith, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
E. Henriott, Camp Ground Memorial Church, Nichols, Ga.
H. E. Henriott, Camp Ground Memorial Ch., Nichols, Ga.
K. E. Futch, Jr., Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
L. Murphy, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. Sears, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
M. Futch, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
P. E. Samuelson, Southern New Eng. Conf.
Stewardship, Mr. & Mrs. L. Kalb, Aberdeen Charge, Aberdeen, Ohio.
L. L. Wells, Norman Springs UMC, Rossville, Ga.
Wesleyan Service Guild, Esther Bottemiller, Pres., Staples UMC,
Staples, Minn.
A. Lively, UMC, Elizabethtown, Ky.
N. L. Rimele, Tyler Street UMC, North Texas Conf.
E. Hatsell, Union Chapel Church, Athens, Tenn.
P. Derheim, UMC, Lehr, N. Dak.
Mrs. J. Tuttle, UMC, Gove, Ks.
L. Perry, East Side UMC, Newton, Ks.
J. J. Harless, Holston Conf.
Adm. Board, J. M. Tuttle, Chm., UMC, Gove, Ks.
D. L. Burnett, South Carolina Conf.
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Mr. & Mrs. J. Rasar, Sand Branch UMC, Knoxville, Tenn.
L. Stozicki, St. Pauls UMC, Lawton, Mich.
Work Area Education, L. B. Willis, Milton UMC, Milton, Ky.
Mr. M. Rich, Mt. Gregor UMC, Deckersville, Mich.
H. H. Hashberger, South Indiana Conf .
L. Hathaway, First UMC, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
J. C. Thomas, Jr., Kinsey UMC, Dolton, Ala.
Mrs. J. C. Thomas, Kinsey UMC, Dolton, Ala.
W. E. Bridges, Ala.-West Fla. Conf.
T. Shearon, Kinsey UMC, Dolton, Ala.
J. Hubert, Kinsey UMC, Dalton, Ala.
M. Newton, Kinsey UMC, Dolton, Ala.
L. R. Burnett, UMC of The Good Shepherd, Lancaster, S.C.
R. Chapman, So. Indiana Conf.
M. E. Schroeder, Sun Prairie UMC, Sun Prairie, Wis.
E. H. Schroeder, Sun Prairie UMC, Sun Prairie, Wis.
J. W. Thomas, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
M. L. Thomas, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
Finance Committee, F. Levin, Garfield Arnold UMC, Arnold,
Nebraska.
W. R. Peters (Mr. & Mrs.), Wesley Memorial UMC, High Point,
N.C.
Health «fe Welfare, D. R. Young, Woodbury UMC, Woodbury, Conn.
M. Hendrix, Ebenezer Aberdeen Charge, Aberdeen, Ohio.
M. Newton, Cherokee Springs UMC, Spartanburg, S. Carolina.
P. G. Rogers, Liberty UMC, Spartanburg, S. Carolina.
Administrative Board, Edward K. Knettler, Long Memorial UMC,
Neffsville, Pa.
E. De Gonia, Lafayette Park UMC, St. Louis, Mo.
M. Carpenter, Lafayette Park UMC, St. Louis, Mo.
J. Russo, Mt. Hermon UMC.
M. Hedrick, Lewisville, Ind.
Official Board, Barbara Walters, Calvary UMC, Easton, Pa.
M. E. Nicoson, South Indiana Conf.
E. Schrag, UMC, North Platte, Nebr.
Robert H. Gibbs, Lake City UMC, Lake City, Tenn.
S. Snow, Pacific Northwest Conf.
Rex. Schrolouche, West Ohio Conf.
C. Hebbiel, Clarence Center UMC, Clarence Center, N.Y.
J. R. Neiser, Pacific Northwest Conf.
N. A. Thompson, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ka.
D. Roberts, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
J. N. Owalt, Wilmore UMC, Wilmore, Ky.
J. R. Shannon, Va. Beach UMC, Va. Beach, Va.
Mrs. J. R. Shannon, Va. Beach UMC, Va. Beach, Va.
D. Lee, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
S. C, Lee, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
C. James, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
T. W. Collins, Alma UMC, Alma, Ga.
Mrs. J. Rutgers, Grace Church, Paynesville, Minn.
S. Harper, Northwest Texas Conf.
C. V. Hunter, Rocky Mountain Conf.
D. M. C. Clintock, Sheridan, Wyo.
Betty Woodson, Memorial UMC, Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Evangelism, H. C. Davis, Oakland UMC, Galax, Va.
A. L. Meadows, First UMC, Cocoa Beach, Fla.
J. L. Barnes, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
L. Schewiter, Kellcreek UMC, Osborne, Ks.
E. Barnes, Grace UMC, Hamilton, Ohio.
R. Conrad, Osborne, Ks.
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L. Marshall, Kansas West Conf .
Administrative Board, J. L. Schlaeflin, Cawker UMC, Cawker City,
Ka.
Mrs. R. C. Ramsey, 1st UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
P. Lookabaugh, UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
R. C. Ramsey, 1st UMC, Sheridan, Wyo.
Social Concerns, F. Roemre, Chmn., UMC, Grainfield, Ks.
Lay Leader, L. B. Miller, Ivanhoe UMC, Riverdale, 111.
C. Pocius, Ivanhoe UMC, Riverdale, 111.
R. F. Scheuermann, Ivanhoe UMC, Riverdale, 111.
A. E. Hennig, Ivanhoe UMC, Riverdale, 111.
Finance Committee, H. P. Eggleston, Treas., Ivanhoe UMC, River-
dale, 111.
A, Eggleston, Ivanhoe UMC, Riverdale, 111.
F. F. Doll, Ivanhoe UMC, Riverdale, 111.
W. Packard, UMC, Cover, Ks.
D. Packard, UMC, Gove, Ks.
Pastor-Parish Relations, S. Pow^ers, Gove UMC, Gove, Ks.
Adult Ministries, G. Powers, Coordinator, UMC, Gove, Ks.
R. S. Cunshaw, 1st Methodist, Ponca City, Okla.
Member Conference Board of Ministry, W. M. Lovelady, Pastor,
Holston Conf.
J. E. May, UMC, San Augustine, Tex.
C. Ware, Allen Memorial UMC, Athens, Tenn.
A. Dunkel, Rothschild, Wis.
Official Board, G. R. McGuire, UMC, Va. Beach, Va.
M. McGuire, Va. Beach Meth. Church, Va, Beach, Va,
Finance Committee, F. W. Elmore, Jr,, Chairman, Jeffersonville UMC,
Jeffersonville, Ga.
Official Board, R. L. Visser, Va. Beach Meth. Ch., Va. Beach, Va.
A. F. Hayes, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Tex.
P. & S. Moss, Wesley Mem. UMC, High Point, N.C.
J. E. Mickey, Trinity UMC, Durham, N.C.
Pastor-Parish Relations, A. B. Clark (Mr. & Mrs.), Glennord Meth.
Ch., Ga.
O. F. Lehmann, UMC, Campbellsburg, Kentucky.
Administrative Board, H. L. Sims, Jr., Chm., Wilmore UMC, Wilmore,
Kentucky.
Member of Pastor-Parish Committee, N. A. Southgate, Kochville
UMC, Saginaw, Mich.
C. Gates, 1st UMC, Abilene, Ks.
Administrative Board, C. H. Shellings, Virginia Beach UMC, Virginia
Beach, Va.
Parsonage Committee, A. H. Snellings, Virginia Beach UMC, Virginia
Beach, Va.
B. A. Beird, Kochville UMC, Saginaw, Mi.
M. Milbury, Pastor, New Hampshire Conf.
F. Ketner, Pastor, West Ohio Conf.
R. A. Snuis, Asbury UMC, Ponca City, Okla.
W. Mitchell, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
P. Martin, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
R. Martin, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
H. G. Mitchell, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
W. Mitchell, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
P. Gibbs, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
Mrs. H. B. Watts, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
H. B, Watts, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
R. Littleton, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
L. L. Riehl, Lake City Ch., Lake City, Tenn.
M. M. Reihl, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
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R. Hicks, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
R. Martin, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
J. Marion, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
M. Marion, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
H. L. Watts, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
M. Easterly, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
H. M. White, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
M. K. Watts, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
T. Easterly, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
N. Sharp, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
0. Harris, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
J. A. Horton, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
B. McGhee, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
G. F. Horton, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
D. K. Horton, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
M. A. Horton, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
J. R. Horton, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
1. Billingley, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
J. L. Horton, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
J. Adkins, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
S. L. Cox, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
R. Ruth, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
J. C. Billingsley, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
L. W. Watts, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
M. Marion, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
H. K. Goodman, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
D. Marion, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
C. Gent, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
C. Warmsley, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
C. R. Warmsley, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
C. Stonecipher, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
J. Evans, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
C. B. Stonecipher, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
B. Stonecipher, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
G. Stonecipher, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
K. Goodykoontz, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
K. O. Goodykoontz, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tenn.
G. B. Thomas, Lake City Methodist, Lake City, Tn.
E. Smith, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
A. M. Evans, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
M. W. Adkins, Lake City Church, Lake City, Tn.
D. Fandrum, Briceville Church, Briceville, Tn.
Mrs. C. Lambert, et al., Thornburg UMC, Smith Center, Ks.
Mrs. D. Lambert, et al., Thornburg UMC, Smith Center, Ks.
Lay Leader, R. E. Frederick, Tyler St. Meth. Ch., Dallas, Tex.
Administrative Board, L. Schenk, et al., Thornburg UMC, Smith
Center, Ks.
Administrative Board, J. Ettinger, Secy., St. James UMC, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
J. Ettinger, St. James UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
L. T. Moore, Pastor, Eastern Penna. Annual Conference.
D. J. Moore, St. James UMC, Philadelphia, Pa.
R. C. Hendley, 1st Methodist Church, San Augustine, Tex.
P. M. Trenary, Peace UMC, Columbus, Ohio.
Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Pearce, 1st UMC, San Augustine, Tex.
Lay Leader, E. Fercho, UMC, Wishek, N.D.
R. Balke, 1st UMC, Independence, Mo.
N. H. Neuenburg, Pastor, Calif.-Nevada Conf.
W. Coppedge, East Point 1st UMC, East Point, Ga.
P. Simms, Faith UMC, Hutchinson, Ks.
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Mr. & Mrs. R. Colville, Central UMC, Asheville, N.C.
E. Bergey, Christ UMC, Chestertown, Md.
C. Radebaugh, 1st Methodist Church, Orlando, Fla.
T. King, Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Tx.
T. King (Mrs.), Tyler St. UMC, Dallas, Tx.
P. Morell, Pastor, North Texas Conf.
G. Stoddard (Mrs.), UMC, Aurora, N.Y.
H. Olin, UMC, Arnold, Nebr.
W. S. Looney, Chairman, St. Mark UMC, Wichita, Ks.
J. R. Rittenberry, 1st UMC, Duncanville, Tx.
A. Acton, 1st UMC, Duncanville, Tx.
D. B. Kincaid, Chapel of the Cross, Lawrence, Ohio.
T. A. Payne, Ft. Oglethorpe UMC, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.
E. C. James, Grace UMC, Waverly, Ohio.
D. Blain, Administrative Board, Lakeville UMC, Lakeville, Mich.
J. R. Waller, Chmn., Social Concerns, UMC, Ben Franklin, Tx.
L. Whitehurst, UMC, San Augustine, Tx.
C. K. Horton, Evangelical UMC, Long Beach, Ca.
L. Batson, Chairman, Commission on Education, Lew^isville UMC,
Levi^isville, Ind.
J. L. Quenles, Hope Methodist, Sacramento, Ca.
C. E. Stanley, Pastor, North Dakota Conf.
V. A. Comb, Southmont Methodist Ch., Houston, Texas.
J. M. Friel, Chmn., Administrative Board, St. Andrew's UMC, Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla.
M. Hendricks (Mrs.), Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tx.
J. Hendricks, Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tx.
C. Meyers (Mrs.), 1st UMC, Ralls, Tx.
C. D. Meyers, 1st UMC, Duncanville, Tx.
C. D. Acton (Mrs.), 1st UMC, Duncanville, Tx.
B. K. Brown, Pastor, Florida Conf.
L. A. Carlson, Arnold UMC, Arnold, Nb.
W. Rish, New Alexandria UMC, Mingo Jet., Ohio.
M. C. Bergey, Christ UMC, Chestertown, Md.
R. B Ramsey, Chmn., 1st UMC, Cocoa Beach, Fla.
C. R. Brown, Jr., Administrative Board, Old River Terrace UMC,
Houston, Texas.
H. G. Spann, Pastor, Texas Annual Conf.
E. M. Hutchins, Central Methodist Ch., Asheville, N. C.
Z. Johnston, 1st UMC, Duncanville, Tx.
L. E. Newton, Tyler Street Methodist, Dallas, Tx.
J. E. Bannes, Tyler Street Methodist, Dallas, Tx.
B. E. Underwood, Tyler Street Methodist, Dallas, Tx,
H. Lamar, Tyler Street Methodist, Dallas, Tx.
C. H. Plummer (Mrs.), First UMC, Duncanville, Tx.
B. G. Thompson, Tyler Street Methodist, Dallas, Tx.
D. R. Rou, 1st UMC, Orlando, Fla.
M. J. MacCartny, St. Paul's UMC, Lawton, Mich.
C. A. MacCartny, St. Paul's UMC, Lawton, Mich.
J. Cotuer, Commission on Education, Bethel UMC, Pueblo, Colo.
A. G. Skelton, 1st UMC, Yuba City, Ca.
E. L. Deighton, Pastor, West New York Conf.
R. E. Defenbaugh, Kirkwood Methodist Ch., Kirkwood, 111.
A. Defenbaugh, Kirkwood Methodist Ch., Kirkwood, 111.
L. C. Henry, Hope UMC, Sacramento, Ca.
V. C. Henry, Hope UMC, Sacramento, Ca.
J. R. Stuart, Pastor, Holston, Conf.
M. Grebbell, Trinity UMC, Seattle, Wash.
W. Elmer, Secy., Administrative Board, First UMC, Hebron, N. D.
W. E. Guelker (Mr. & Mrs.), UMC, Staples, Minn.
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I. Zimmerman, Commission on Missions, Mt. Tabor UMC, East
Canton, Ohio.
J. A. Kirst, 1st UMC, Orlando, Fla.
E. B. Palmer, 1st UMC, Orlando, Fla.
D. W. Edwards (Mrs.), Mt. Tabor UMC, East Canton, Ohio.
W. Whitman, M. Deacon, 1st UMC, Lancaster, Pa.
L. Lee (Mrs.), Kirkwood UMC, Kirkwood, 111.
R. Barcelo, J. B. Pounds, Administrative Board, 1st UMC, Coldwater,
Ks.
M. H. Hendricks, Salem-Kinser UMC, Greenville, Tx.
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